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-Denmark

A Short and Winding Walk

On my busy trip to Copenhagen last week, I managed to grab a quick break one lunchtime.  Very conveniently, I was in the part of town that houses a tower that […]

-Devon

Cerulean in Salcombe

Salcombe is a beautiful spot on the southern coast of Devon, an incredibly popular resort where its narrow lanes become incredibly crowded as the summer population swells to around ten times the size […]

-Denmark

Thorvaldsen’s Return

In central Copenhagen, next to Christiansborg Palace, there stands a museum dedicated to a single artist, to the sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770–1844), a Dane who spent most of his life in Rome. The outside […]

-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 […]

-Singapore

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

Hex colour reference:  #1cd3a2 A colourful note:  there’s a touch of caribbean green at this Singapore Temple.  It was a beautiful contrast to the warm orange and gold shades.  And this colour […]

-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    

-London

Kew Beckons in February

For colour, variety and beautiful scenery, Kew Gardens never disappoint. These wonderful purples are from the 2014 occurrence of the annual Orchid Festival.  This year, the orchids are starring in the Carnival […]