The Emperor Has Left the Building. 

Yes thats right. Like an absent ruler of old, the Emperor has (for now) withdrawn from imperial duties and taken up a new life.  

Far from the pressures of court and the ever-heavy burden of rule, this Emperor now lives a different life, in lands far away.

If you seek him as a private citizen, you will find him at:  

Colins-Street.com

New Campaigns

Few Emperors are given the luxury to settle peacefully in their capital and live the uninterrupted home life ... [it's just not that kind of gig]. 

Many are the princes of old who have taken to the road to attend to some far-flung corner of their dominion, either willingly or reluctantly. Like the great Marcus Aurelius or Constantine, it is the lot of some, to ever rule from the saddle ... 

[Packing up for the new campaign]

An Emperor's life cannot be one of slumber. To maintain the glory of one's rule,  a degree of imperial will and vigour must be applied. 

And so it is that this ruler finds himself heading on campaign again ... albeit unforeseen, but with a degree of excitement and with memories of past glories, to enthuse the imperial progress. 

The journey promises to be long and the campaigning hard - for one slightly set in his ways. 

But the rewards are there to be had and fresh chapters of the imperial annals, beckon to be written.  

Winter Sunshine on the Southbank, Thames London

The Emperor took a walk this weekend on the elegant Southbank of the Thames, Londinium.

A lovely mild winter's afternoon in the city, not unlike the temperatures achieved in a favourable Scottish summer!

Not quite T-shirt weather,  but not far off it ... in mid November, no less!

Dramatic Skies

The most dramatic skies have been seen here by the Emperor recently.

Consultation with the Augur [i.e. Google] interprets this as the portent of great personal change to follow. 

The Emperor will have to be vigilant and see what the future brings.  

Copenhagen

Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen! 

The Fates recently drew the Emperor to the enchanting city of Copenhagen.

  

The great depth of history and the many monuments and civic works that adorn this northern polis are fantastic to see.  

A mesmerising day was spent slowly wandering and wondering at the pleasant beauty.  

Under the glow of the warmest Autumn sunshine, Copenhagen left a most favourable impression and the Emperor looks forward to more visits in the future.

There's Only Enough for One Mind

 
Skopelos Town - Sept 2018

Emperors in the Aegean

[Leaving the shelter of Skopelos Town]

[Hilltop towns on Alonnisos]

Much like a Roman Emperor of old, this ruler has spent some enchanting time floating about the Aegean on a imperial pleasure cruise.

The opportunity to sail around the Sporades islands, off the coasts of Skopelos and Alonnisos has revealed to the Emperor this amazing region of the Western Aegean.

Its a stunning place, where richly shaded pine-tree islands float upon a blue and shimmering sea. The trees come right down to caress the waters edge and it presents a timeless land and sea-scape of elemental simplicity and great natural beauty.

Its more than a tonic and a true antidote to the inevitable stresses that accumulate from running an empire - albeit a modest one.

[Tracing the coast of Alonnisos]

One is reminded that I am not the first of the imperial progeny to have enjoyed the charms of Greece and her islands. Even a casual view of Imperial Trip Advisor yields some impressive 5* reviews.

[Up at the prow]

The surly Tiberius - before he adorned the purple - was no stranger to Hellas and chose to spend much of his time as a retired-citizen on the isle of Rhodes.

While, great, great ...[+] uncle Nero, was positively smitten by Greece and its ancient culture.

Nero also spent a major holiday in the region back in 66/67AD.  By all accounts it was one hell of a tour, taking in city visits, building works, sporting games and even musical and theatrical recitals.  Of course, Nero was the star performer at such recitals and you can guarantee that the audience loved it. "It would be dangerous not to, darling!"

I digress ... but it remains the truth that my tour of these ancient lands has been a revelation and greatly enjoyed by this Emperor.

"Oh Italia, you never mentioned you had such a beautiful sister, Hellas! You kept that quiet"

[Dreamy views from below deck: "Row you dogs!'