Azure Window

Unread post by **Onelife** » 27 Apr 2020, 23:27

I was fortunate enough to see the Azure Window before it collapsed into the sea and often wondered whether it could be rebuilt as it was one of the main sightseeing attractions while visiting the beautiful island of Gozo.

There’s always a balance to be had namely tranquillity of the island vs tourism and as far as I am concerned that decision should be one that the islanders of Gozo make themselves.

On a personally note I wouldn’t like to see it rebuilt to the architect’s design (see Link) as I would much favour girders plus sand and cement being moulded into something that resembles the original geographical feature.

New design vs sand and cement... Your preference?

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news ... architect/

Unread post by **david63** » 28 Apr 2020, 08:35

Stupid idea - it's nature so let it be.

Unread post by **towny44** » 28 Apr 2020, 09:12

david63 wrote: 28 Apr 2020, 08:35
Stupid idea - it's nature so let it be.

Are you auditioning for Frozen David?

Unread post by **Manoverboard** » 28 Apr 2020, 09:17

Some new folk have moved into the village ... from Gozo, if I ever see them I will try to remember to ask their opinion.

My own opinion is that it shouldn't have been there in the first place.

Unread post by **Onelife** » 28 Apr 2020, 09:34

Hi David,

In a poll conducted by the Maltese Authorities 68% of those polled were in favor of the design. The design would house a Museum depicting the history of Malta and sightseeing platforms.

As l said l'm not to keen on this design but with today's technology 3 D imaging etc it could be restored to its former iconic status.

Unread post by **Mervyn and Trish** » 28 Apr 2020, 09:36

Manoverboard wrote: 28 Apr 2020, 09:17
Some new folk have moved into the village ... from Gozo, if I ever see them I will try to remember to ask their opinion.

My own opinion is that it shouldn't have been there in the first place.

I thought it was in Dorset.....

Unread post by **Manoverboard** » 28 Apr 2020, 09:39

Mervyn and Trish wrote: 28 Apr 2020, 09:36

Manoverboard wrote: 28 Apr 2020, 09:17
Some new folk have moved into the village ... from Gozo, if I ever see them I will try to remember to ask their opinion.

My own opinion is that it shouldn't have been there in the first place.
I thought it was in Dorset.....

Clearly geography is you specialist subject

Unread post by **Ray B** » 28 Apr 2020, 09:40

I thought the subject title was a window cabin on the ship, oooops.

Unread post by **Onelife** » 28 Apr 2020, 09:41

Mervyn and Trish wrote: 28 Apr 2020, 09:36

Manoverboard wrote: 28 Apr 2020, 09:17
Some new folk have moved into the village ... from Gozo, if I ever see them I will try to remember to ask their opinion.

My own opinion is that it shouldn't have been there in the first place.
I thought it was in Dorset.....

Well l hope he's got planning permission for it cos l've just been in touch with Dorset planning office

Unread post by **Manoverboard** » 28 Apr 2020, 09:46

Onelife wrote: 28 Apr 2020, 09:41
Well l hope he's got planning permission for it cos l've just been in touch with Dorset planning office

The world loves a snitch ... just saying

Unread post by **Kendhni** » 28 Apr 2020, 12:49

Similar to the natural bridge in Aruba .. I have a picture of Julie standing on it before it collapsed - I dare not postulate that the two events may be related

Unread post by **Mervyn and Trish** » 28 Apr 2020, 13:09

Manoverboard wrote: 28 Apr 2020, 09:39

Mervyn and Trish wrote: 28 Apr 2020, 09:36

Manoverboard wrote: 28 Apr 2020, 09:17
Some new folk have moved into the village ... from Gozo, if I ever see them I will try to remember to ask their opinion.

My own opinion is that it shouldn't have been there in the first place.
I thought it was in Dorset.....
Clearly geography is you specialist subject

Here it is. Not fallen down at all. Fake news....

Door.jpg

Unread post by **Manoverboard** » 28 Apr 2020, 13:12

Mervyn and Trish wrote: 28 Apr 2020, 13:09
Here it is. Not fallen down at all. Fake news....

Been there ... and clearly you have too

Unread post by **Happydays** » 28 Apr 2020, 15:29

Ray B wrote: 28 Apr 2020, 09:40
I thought the subject title was a window cabin on the ship, oooops.

So did I

Unread post by **Mervyn and Trish** » 28 Apr 2020, 15:53

Manoverboard wrote: 28 Apr 2020, 13:12

Been there ... and clearly you have too

Stayed a couple of times at Langton Matravers. But they ran us out of town pretty soon after....

Unread post by **Manoverboard** » 28 Apr 2020, 16:11

Did they really, well I never

Did you manage to fit in a Caribbean Barbecue extravaganza at the Scott Arms in Kingston, the deserted village of Tynham-ish or was it a bucket n spade type short break ?

Unread post by **Mervyn and Trish** » 28 Apr 2020, 16:23

Manoverboard wrote: 28 Apr 2020, 16:11
Did they really, well I never

Did you manage to fit in a Caribbean Barbecue extravaganza at the Scott Arms in Kingston, the deserted village of Tynham-ish or was it a bucket n spade type short break ?

Not the BBQ but we did a dinner trip on the train from Swanage to Corfe Castle. And a cream tea in a nearby village. And we did visit Tyneham. That was a bit spooky and surreal. And Poole Harbour and the National Trust Brownsea Island therein.

Overall it was more a tea and cakes sort of visit than bucket and spade.

Stayed here

Langton House.jpg

Unread post by **Manoverboard** » 28 Apr 2020, 17:14

THE place to stay for a person of your calibre ( 9 mm ) is The Priory Hotel at Wareham .

Their afternoon teas are second to none, we believe, and all in a delightful riverside setting.

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