This is fun. Met a lovely man in Carmona, Spain who makes wines like the ancient Romans, using ancient grape varieties and recipes. He even sells them in amphora. How cool is that?

To get you in the mood for Halloween, here are some crazy watermelon carvings by my other half Clive Cooper. www.sparksflydesign.com

Aqueduct under the streets of Carmona, Spain

Siren day at Madrid Archaeological?

Was watching Salvage Hunters on the telly, where they visited Wentworth Woodhouse, the largest privately owned home in Britain. To my amazement, they had this incredible full length statue from Herculaneum. Personally never seen it before, but it is jaw droppingly beautiful.

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This was my granddad’s ring, which I assume he purchased in England possibly circa 1930s. Any idea what the carving is of?

Was watching Salvage Hunters on the telly, where they visited Wentworth Woodhouse, the largest privately owned home in Britain. To my amazement, they had this incredible full length statue from Herculaneum. Personally never seen it before, but it is jaw droppingly beautiful.

Finally, some nice weather in Vancouver, and time for some gardening!

I’ve seen that piece at Villa Giulia I believe? Super cool. Do you know what the history of the below two are? Taken at the British museum.

A day out in Liverpool

Banksy exhibit in Vancouver. So many great works.

A fabulous day out in Didyma,Turkey