A Tale of Two Cities

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness...

A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens.

At the airport this morning I had some time to kill, so I partook in mandatory airport shopping; the book store. I saw this lovely NEW edition of 'A Tale of Two Cities' & 'Great Expectations' bound together in this delicious paperback.

I have read these 2 books before and I actually already have copies of them both; but I just couldn't resist this beautifully bound baby! I got stuck into 'A Tale of Two Cities' on the plane and was transported back to Year 11 English in an instant. Althought, I have a much greater appreciation for the tale now; having travelled to both Paris and London, but particuarly I can appreciate the Paris elements of the novel. Dickens depicts the 'Reign of Terror' in a captivating style. Having been to streets in Paris where the guillotine was used and even seeing a blade from one, gave me a closer connection to the tale of Doctor Manette, Lucie, Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton. Imaging for a minute that you had to experience life in this era... For me, it's another simple reminder of how lucky we are and of how much we have.

But my actual 'Tale of Two Cities' for this weekend is the Melbourne to Perth tale. I arrived this afternoon and have already been to a Perth favourite; King's Park for an early evening walk and picnic dinner. Tomorrow will be all about sparkling whites and the beauty of the Margaret River region.