Then and Now ...(3)

 The lower staircase, probably around the end of 2023. Actually, I can see this must be some time after work had already begun, since the columns are there, looking somewhat rootless, but they've not yet been knitted into the walls. 

And, now:

And the view from the stairwell hallway, out through the Ingresso to the Courtyard. Three years ago:

 And now:

Tonight's dinner:

Tomato confit, on baked polenta

Fish curry, with Basmati Rice

Sultana puddings, with Vanilla Sauce