Venice Blues
This is the time to see Venice; before, during and just after dawn are the most beautiful and peaceful times to explore this enchanting city. But don’t tell everyone […]
U is for… Umbrellas
These jolly umbrellas were looking for a buyer, but in the meantime they provided a nice splash of March colour in Madrid’s Botanical Gardens, at a time when few flowers were […]
Night Time at the Metropole
Linked to Ruby Tuesday.
Carrying Wood Kenyan Style
Linked to Word a Week: Carry and Shadow Shot Sunday.
Rusty Grille
This highly decorative metal grille is literally flaking with rust. Authentic shabby chic! Linked to Twist, Metal, Macro Monday and Theme Day.
Mustard in Burano
The house colours in Burano are some of the brightest I’ve seen. This is a shade I’d call mustard, though I’m sure some of you will have other names for it. […]
Stiff Upper Lip
The Venice tourist shops overflow with gawdy masks of all shapes and sizes. Every now and then, though, you ‘ll come across a store or workshop producing the sort of […]
Door Framed
It’s rare to find the perpendicular in Venice. In fact, much of its charm lies in its faded, slightly askew appearance. Linked to Thursday Doors Copyright Debbie Smyth, 2015
At a Snail’s Pace in Venice
In the main tourist hotspots of Venice, the crowds move at a snail’s pace. I simply hate walking slowly, so it was with immense joy that I discovered that I only […]
Laughter Is Certainly The Best Medicine
There was no need to go inside this Pharmacy, just a look in its windows, especially those up high, made me laugh. Not your typical drug store! And it has […]
Catalan Twist
On a recent visit, I discovered a twisting spiral of shoes decorating one of my favourite Barcelonan squares. And look closer; there’s a little surprise in the centre. Linked to […]
Travel with Intent 