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-Denmark

Danish David and his Shadow

Many full-sized replicas of Michelangel’s marble David are on display around the world; the one above is a bronze cast that stands in front of the Kongelige Afstøbningssamling, the Danish Royal […]

-Sweden

Love is Often Unexpected

According to this red granite sculpture on the quay in Stockholm, love  came true for the optimistic sea monster and the bashful mermaid.   Copyright Debbie Smyth, 22 January 2016    

-Denmark

A Glimpse of Orange

I’m back in Copenhagen today, enjoying the colourful architecture, though this photo is from April last year: it’s not so sunny today, and there’s a fair bit of snow here now! […]

-Turkey

Welcome Page in Istanbul

This beautiful water feature is a lovely welcome to the wonderful Gülhane gardens outside the Topkapi Palace. If you visit Istanbul be sure not to miss a wander here. In […]

-Berlin

Banging His Head Against A Brick Wall

banging your head against a brick wall English informal saying: to attempt something repeatedly but always without success e.g. I’ve tried several times to cure my addiction to blogging but I’m banging my […]

-Ireland

Symmetrical Views

I enjoy reflection! Well, that’s to say, I do enjoy mulling things over while I’m out walking or in the shower in the morning, but the fact I mean to share […]

Graffiti and Street Art

No Feeling Blue

I’ve shared a walk around part of Vienna and its canal before, but I thought I’d show you some more of the murals that decorate the walls alongside the Donau Canal. Hex […]