Van & the pandemic | The Spectator Australia
Last year I spent a long and convivial morning in Belfast in the company of Van Morrison. True, Morrison was not there at the time — truth be told, I’ve never actually met or spoken to the bravest man in rock — but that’s not the only way you can get to enjoy an unforgettable encounter with the controversial singer. Over a couple of drizzly hours amid the horseshoe hills of the Northern Ireland capital, I walked the Van Morrison Trail, a cost-effective option for visitors to East Belfast with a decent smartphone, a bit of spare time and lots of curiosity at their disposal. Memorable e...