Drowned and the Saved

(This post title is certainly inspired by Primo Levi)

As the bulldozer pushed the dead and nearly dead bodies into the hole in the ground that had been dug by the same people who were now dropping into it.

As the TV in Westfield shopping mall in Stratford showed pictures of celebrity chefs making street food. Most excitingly this week was "European Peasant Food" made from simple and nutritious grains and wild herbs.

Inconvenient

Meanwhile downstairs in a pub off Whitehall a man in a grey suit sat in an armchair reading a newspaper, he was comfortable but slightly irritated that he could not smoke in this basement bar any more, it had been 10 years since you could have a pint and a cigarette inside in London.

Day at the beach

Meanwhile on a beach in Turkey the waves gently lapped around the face of Aylan as he slept on the beach. He always slept on his front with his arms by his sides, the only thing he'd move as he slept was his head.

Italian Sunshine

Meanwhile in Italy Conservative MEP Daniel Hannan was recording a video about migrants - not to be confused with refugees - he was part of a project that was refurbishing a hostel and play area.