Distinction

Hello

Back in 2022 when I was awarded my Licentiate Distinction, I knew it wouldn’t be long before I would start thinking about working towards an Associate Level. It was on my return from a trip to Naples in April 2023, that I began to wonder if I might have enough material for a panel in the Travel genre. I re-joined the Distinctions SIG in October 2023 (having been part of it for my L journey), to give me support on the road ahead. Needless to say, my final panel went through countless iterations before I was awarded my A in September 2024 and the help from the group was invaluable.

Statement of Intent

Naples

All cities have their own atmosphere, personality and flavour, and Napoli is no exception. Paul Hollywood felt that it “certainly has a lived-in look…a little bit dirty, but I love it”. And so do I. I got a real feel for the city as I wandered around its narrow cobbled streets and engaged with the locals.

Life is lived at a slower pace here, no doubt due to the hot climate, where friends have time to stop and chat, and residents often while away the hours gazing out over their neighbourhood. With most apartments having their doors and shuttered windows to just one side of the property, these openings are in regular use, as they provide valuable light and a way to interact with passers-by.

My panel aims to celebrate the character of the Neapolitan people as they go about their everyday lives, the beating heart of this remarkable city.