Twin Reflections
These two Hamerkops (Scopus umbretta) stand reflected in the waters of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. These dull-brown birds have a number of other common names, mostly relating to the […]
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Debbie Smyth
Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter
“The dying actress … wavered a moment in the boat’s stern, then extended a slender hand to grip the mahogany railing … All around her, shards of sunlight broke on […]
Wordless Wednesday
Red Pails
Linked to Ruby Tuesday.
Yellow House
This beautiful house was in the traditional village of Sindi in Zambia, not far from Victoria Falls. I had the honour to visit and appreciate the care they take in […]
Paws for Thought
These paws belong to two male lions I encountered on a game drive near Tubu Tree Camp in the Okovango Delta last week. Linked to Macro Monday, I Heart Macro and Camera […]
Coffee and Caramel Shortcake
I usually feature independent coffee shops in this section, but today I’m featuring my local Caffè Nero. My internet speed at home can be compared unfavourably to that of a […]
Art Everywhere Launches
Art Everywhere, this summer’s mass public art display in Britain, goes live around the country tomorrow. The public have voted and the works for display this summer have been selected. […]
Planes, Helicopters and Automobiles
Safari holidays can be quite sedentary. The mode of transport may vary, but you still sit down an awful lot. It does at least give plenty of time to […]
Travel with Intent 