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Festivals and Holidays

Pink Epiphany!

With Christmas celebrations in some European countries continuing until Epiphany, or Twelfth Night, I’m sharing a pink yule log today.  These cute logs dispense small Christmas presents, usually sweets, for […]

Kings, Camels and Shitting Men

Christmas may be over by 26 December for many of us but in some countries, especially in Southern Europe, children are still eagerly awaiting the delivery of their Christmas presents. […]

Roof Terraces of Barcelona

-Look Up, Look Down Challenge, Week 20 Every Thursday, I publish a post containing photo(s) taken from above or below, and invite you to join in the challenge by posting your own photos with […]

London Lights

Since sponsorship of the lights crept in, the lights on Oxford Street and Regents Street have become less attractive.  To find the best lights, you now need to seek out […]

Plaça de Sant Jaume

Plaça de Sant Jaume is the main square in Barcelona’s  Gothic quarter. It is home to two government buildings: the Ajuntament de Barcelona (City Hall) and the Palau de la […]

Baubles, Baubles

With Christmas trees and baubles galore, there are some great reflections to be seen.  The shot below clearly shows the stunning Kings Cross Station roof reflected in the baubles. The […]

Y is for… Yule Log

Strictly speaking, a yule log is a large piece of wood burned on a fire and forming part of a traditional Christmas celebration in many parts of Europe. For me, […]

Manchester Christmas Market

-Look Up, Look Down Challenge, Week 18 Every Thursday, I publish a post containing photos taken from above or below, and invite you to join in the challenge by posting your own photos with […]

Eros Goes Globe-al

London’s symbol of love and desire, Eros (Cupid to the Romans), is spending the festive season inside a giant snow globe. This large christmas decoration measures 15 metres in diameter, […]