-Ireland
On my very brief trip to Dublin the other week, the sun shone; all outdoor seating was seized upon by sun-hungry locals and tourists alike. On Grattan Bridge, the relatively recent addition […]
-Barcelona
This curvy, mosaic sign stands outside Park Güell in Barcelona. This park was initially intended to be an up-market housing estate designed by Antoni Gaudí. it’s hilly nature allowed Gaudí to design some […]
-Manchester
Hanging high above the Northern Quarter, on the corner of Tib Street and Church Street, shines the Tib Street Horn. This enigmatic, silver sculpture, half dragon and half saxophone, coils around the remains of an […]
Alphabet Challenges
Let me introduce you to a fondly-remembered and dedicated member of the Royal Navy, Able Seaman Just Nuisance. Yes, I know, he’s a dog. In fact he’s the only dog to […]
-Manchester
In her latest (as of June 2014) Tib Street mural, Lispencie brings us a summer shower of colourful hearts. More of her work can be seen here: Fleeing gender violence Pink […]
-London
…well, fairly early! It is wonderful to see the sun in London, but the tube becomes unbearable in the heat. The buses aren’t much better, though you can at least […]
Bird and Animal Challenges
I was just looking back at some old photos and though this would be just perfect for the Odd Ball challenge … … for more than one reason! Linked to […]
Singing Saturday
…lay ee yodel lay ee yodel lay hee hoo Sorry! This Masai goatherd wasn’t actually singing, or yodelling for that matter, but it did bring to mind these lyrics […]