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The Fourth Plinth gets the Blues

There is a plinth at each corner of Trafalgar Square. The two plinths on the south side carry sculptures of Henry Havelock and Charles James Napier. The northeastern plinth, carries an equestrian statue of George […]

Up Close and Incredibly Big

When we were in South Africa a while back, we took the opportunity to ride elephants bareback and to feed them.  When you are that close, you appreciate the full […]

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 […]

Rhino in the Wild

This is the first of what will undoubtedly be many posts about my recent holiday in Africa.  I was lucky enough to spot the Big Five.  This white rhino was […]

Kenyan Reflections

I am continuing my African reminiscences, with these reflections from the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s Elephant Orphanage. Related posts: Highlights of Nairobi An African Love Story Posted as part of Weekend […]

Olympic Fences

The show jumping fences at the London Olympics in 2012 depicted many well known London monuments and events. . The location was stunning too, with great views across London. Linked […]