Watching over Tarraco
A peep through this window, reveals the statue of Caesar Augustus looking down over Tarragona’s coastline. Tarraco, as it was called in Roman times, is the first and oldest Roman settlement […]
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Debbie Smyth
Tulips at Clare College
Beautiful yellow and red tulips in the gardens at Clare College, Cambridge. . Posted as part of Monday Mellow Yellows and Macro Monday.
Big Sky, Marseille style
. Posted as part of The Next Challenge: Sky.
Silent Sunday
. Posted as part of Silent Sunday.
Mobile Coffee Shop
I found this friendly little gem on my wanderings this afternoon. It was a windy but sunny afternoon in Marseille. I was just walking down from the Panier area to […]
Geishas in Kyoto
This week’s Travel Theme from Ailsa is Costume. These Geisha costumes fit the bill. We were very lucky to spot the two women on an evening stroll in Kyoto. And […]
Lost in Translation?
Sometimes even correct words and proper grammar can cause some confusion in translation. This is a sign from the Sky Cafe in the 296.3m high Landmark Tower in Yokohama. Here […]
Architecture to the Fore…
…me in the background . Posted as part of the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: In the Background.
Knock on the Door
I fell in love with these iron knockers on the doors of Tarragona Cathedral. The doors are covered in iron, and these knockers make the perfect finishing touch to this […]
A Taste of Spain at Somerset House
Somerset House is a great summer destination, with its fountain courtyard, outdoor eating, river views and a full exhibition and event calendar. I was a regular here when my daughter […]
Who’s that, Peeping out of the Window?
Yes, it’s that man Shakespeare again. I thought I’d continue the theme from my last post for this challenge. These windows belong to The Shakespeare’s Head pub in Fouberts Place, […]
Travel with Intent 