Aiming for the Mark
Heloise Crista’s bronze sculpture “Aiming for the Mark” graces the grounds of Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona. Note the use of the word “aim” in the title of this […]
Americans in London
The United States and Britain have had a long and strong relationship. London contains many memorials and buildings, and bars too, that recognise and commemorate this friendship. 1. FD Roosevelt […]
Barcelona – Look Up, Look Down, week 6
The Challenge 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 an up […]
Multi-coloured Elephants
First came Cow Parade, in Switzerland in 1998, and then came Elephant Parade in 2007. In the mid-noughties, on holiday in Thailand, Marc Spits met Mosha, a young elephant who […]
Penny Farthing
This ornamental bike stands just outside Deansgate Station in Manchester. Linked to The Weekend in Black & White.
Lost Bear
Paddington Bear is a stowaway bear found alone and lost at Paddington Station. He arrives from darkest Peru, with an old hat, battered suitcase, duffle coat and marmalade sandwiches and becomes a classic character in English children’s […]
Tokyo Mural
I found this lively and vibrant mural in Tokyo, adorning the walls of a restaurant. Linked to Monday Murals.
Casteller Heads
In Tarragona, on the Rambla Nova, there stands a life-size monument to the tradition of building Castells, or Human Towers. As you can see above, the castellers are lifelike, with […]
Nelson Mandela
“The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” ― Nelson Mandela I am not going to attempt a biography of Nelson Mandela […]
Chewing the Cud
I am a fan of Cow Parade and similar public art displays. The cow below is one of my favourites, decked out in blue, white and yellow, so typical of […]
Lincoln Statue – Look Up, Look Down Challenge, week 2
Every Thursday I post a picture or two taken from […]
Travel with Intent 