In the footsteps of writers

While I took a break from writing on holiday, I found myself inadvertently following in the footsteps of writers as we enjoyed a break from the routine. Glorious Lake Garda has many literary associations including Virgil, Byron and Tennyson. DH Lawrence was apparently inspired by beautiful Gargano and Limone writing his collection 'Twilight in Italy'.

Arriving in Sirmione by ferry, we were greeted by a statue commemorating the Roman poet Catallus who wrote much of his work in his villa in the town.

As we made our way round the town considered to be one of the prettiest on the lake's shores, we stumbled upon a garden commemorating Italian Noble laureate Grazia Deledda.

Now, back home with piles of ironing to attend to and deadlines looming I'm ready to get back to writing.