Mrs Harris Goes to Moscow by Paul Gallico
Written in 1974, this fun and charming book captures perfectly the tourist’s experience of Moscow of the 1970s. The ebullient Mrs Harris journeys to Moscow on an errand of love, […]
This is Palma
There’s no denying it, this is Palma: Sun, shadow, colour and history. And great food. Linked to Ruby Tuesday and Shadow Shot Sunday.
Orange Rooftops of Collioure
Collioure is a beautiful little town clinging to the hillside around a stunningly picturesque cove in South West France. Even the rooftops with their warm orange tones do not […]
Relief in Pompeii
The early afternoon shadows enhance the image of this relief in Pompeii. Linked to Shadow Shot Sunday.
Trompe l’Oeil in Bedarieux
I particularly like the muted colours of this painting and the care that has been taken to produce it; it is convincingly realistic. The girl IS real, but the dog […]
Look Up, Look Down – a new challenge
One of the things about blogging that has surprised and delighted me, is just how many fantastic blogs there are out there. Whether you want to laugh, be inspired or […]
Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter
“The dying actress … wavered a moment in the boat’s stern, then extended a slender hand to grip the mahogany railing … All around her, shards of sunlight broke on […]
Travel with Intent 