Birds of Paradise
These stunning flowers, with their distinctive imitation of a bird’s beak and head plumage, deserve to be viewed close up. They are native to South Africa, but I took these […]
Windmills in Marseille
Whatever picture your mind conjures when you think of Marseille, I doubt it is of windmills. Yet Marseille had many windmills back in the day. They formed part of the […]
Peace and Quiet in Sant Salvador
Sant Salvador is one of three beautiful beaches in El Vendrell in Catalunya. In the height of summer, these beaches will be packed with sun-worshipping locals and tourists, but visit […]
Metallic Latticework at MuCEM
Marseille is currently undergoing a metamorphosis. The area around the docks and the Cathedrale de la Major are unrecognisable from their bleak, traffic-ridden former being. The old J4 dock now […]
M is for… Marseille
I spent time in Marseille back in my student days, and I visited many times on business in the 80’s. I have always been fond of the city: it’s a […]
Monument to Fangio
It is hard to compare Formula One champions across the years, due to the constantly changing technology. However, Juan Manuel Fangio (June 24, 1911 – July 17, 1995) is undoubtedly one […]
Watching over Tarraco
A peep through this window, reveals the statue of Caesar Augustus looking down over Tarragona’s coastline. Tarraco, as it was called in Roman times, is the first and oldest Roman settlement […]
Tulips at Clare College
Beautiful yellow and red tulips in the gardens at Clare College, Cambridge. . Posted as part of Monday Mellow Yellows and Macro Monday.
Big Sky, Marseille style
. Posted as part of The Next Challenge: Sky.
Silent Sunday
. Posted as part of Silent Sunday.
Geishas in Kyoto
This week’s Travel Theme from Ailsa is Costume. These Geisha costumes fit the bill. We were very lucky to spot the two women on an evening stroll in Kyoto. And […]
Travel with Intent 