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Ken Marshall Posts: 804 Joined: 20th Jun 2012 Location: Australia | Posted at 12:39 on 13th August 2014 What do Paignton,Torquay, Brixham, Babbacombe, Genoa,Portofino and Vernazza have in common? |
Ken Marshall Posts: 804 Joined: 20th Jun 2012 Location: Australia | Posted at 10:22 on 14th August 2014 Clue:They are all associated with an Italian word. |
rustyruth Posts: 18773 Joined: 23rd Oct 2012 Location: England | Posted at 13:43 on 14th August 2014 Riviera which is an Italian word, I believe meaning coastline ? |
Ken Marshall Posts: 804 Joined: 20th Jun 2012 Location: Australia | Posted at 14:04 on 14th August 2014 Yes , the answer is they are all part of a Riviera. Genoa, Portofino and Vernazza are on the Italian Riviera. The French and Italian Rivieras are known as "The Riviera" without qualification. Riviera may also be applied to any coastline,especially one that is sunny,topographically diverse and popular with tourists. A lot of advertisements describe the English Riviera as being the area around Torquay, Paignton, Brixham and Babbacombe.Some say "English Riviera" is a nickname for the Torbay borough in Devon. Well done Ruth, Edited by: Ken Marshall at:14th August 2014 14:10 |
rustyruth Posts: 18773 Joined: 23rd Oct 2012 Location: England | Posted at 15:06 on 14th August 2014 Thanks Ken, that was a wild shot in the dark. I'll be back later. |
rustyruth Posts: 18773 Joined: 23rd Oct 2012 Location: England | Posted at 12:52 on 15th August 2014 Sorry for the delay folks. I am the younger son of a Count and Countess. Amongst other things I am an architect and author. Who am I ? |
Ken Marshall Posts: 804 Joined: 20th Jun 2012 Location: Australia | Posted at 04:34 on 16th August 2014 Francesco da Mosto. I haven't read any of his books but I have watched one of his documentaries on YouTube, i.e. Francesco's Venice. |
rustyruth Posts: 18773 Joined: 23rd Oct 2012 Location: England | Posted at 14:40 on 16th August 2014 Correct Ken, we have all his DVD's being a lover of all things Italy I watch them a lot. Well done, over to you. |
Ken Marshall Posts: 804 Joined: 20th Jun 2012 Location: Australia | Posted at 15:24 on 16th August 2014 Thanks. Here is a difficult question: What is the name starting with the letter D of the country estate in North Yorkshire offering clay pigeon and game shooting ? Weddings,conferences and board meetings are held in a stunning 18th century hall (country house).Team-building activities(rafting, orienteering,archery, pistol shooting,problem solving,etc.) are run outdoors.
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rustyruth Posts: 18773 Joined: 23rd Oct 2012 Location: England | Posted at 15:45 on 16th August 2014 Well being as I'm in Yorkshire my first stab in the dark would be Duncombe Park ? |