Waxing Lyrical in Barcelona
Believe it or not, these are candles, real candles that you can burn! Barcelona has many candle shops – stroll around the gothic quarter and you are sure to find a couple. […]
Grey Skies over Istanbul
We have had similar weather over much of Britain this week. I drove from London to Birmingham to Manchester yesterday with nary a peak of sun through the Saharan […]
Beyond the Railings
Beyond this fence lies the Royal Palace in Madrid. After enjoying the view from here for a while, I eventually tracked down the entrance and went inside. And oh, was […]
Madrid’s Balconies
I promised Emilio more balconies and lamps from beautiful Madrid, so here we are. Do check out Emilio’s blog: he produces some incredible photos. Linked to Lingering Look at Windows. […]
From Nose Jobs to Bottom Lifts
This week, Cee has prompted us to feature smooth objects as part of her Fun Foto Challenge. Some things become smooth even if they don’t start out that way; take […]
Surprise!
-Look Up, Look Down Challenge, Week 33 Every Thursday, I publish a post containing photo(s) taken from above or below, and invite you to join in the challenge by posting your own photos with […]
Spot the Difference
Wordless Wednesday – on Wednesdays all over the internet bloggers post a photo with no words to explain it. Linked to Word a Week: Contrast.
April Fool?
I love this cheeky restaurant sign, with its play on words – found in Port d’Avall in Collioure, the most beautiful place in France, and that’s no April Fool (or […]
Triangles and Reflections
The entrance to the metro in Puerta del Sol provides some great photo opportunities with its triangles of glass at varying angles. Just add some Spanish sun and you have […]
Calderon Gagged
Pedro Calderón de la Barca (1600 — 1681), born and died in Madrid, was the dramatist and poet who succeeded Lope de Vega as the greatest Spanish playwright of the Golden Age. He is well […]
Travel with Intent 