A Beach in Manchester?
Someone has a sense of humour, I think. This “beach bar” is set on one of Castlefield’s canals. This is a great area to relax in, especially in summer, but […]
A New Pattern in Charitable Giving
Congratulations to change4homeless for your innovation. (Photo taken a couple of years ago in Laguna Beach.) . Posted as part of the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Pattern.
Surf City, USA
For great sand, beautiful weather, a lively beach culture and surf, where netter than Huntington Beach in orange County, California? And finally, the eponymous surf: . Posted as part of Ailsa’s […]
St Basil’s Cathedral up close
When I first visited Moscow in 1979, St Basil’s was under scaffolding for a major clean. So when I got back there last year, the first thing I wanted to […]
The Royal Arcade, Mayfair
The orange tones in this Victorian shopping arcade are a joy. London has many beautiful, ornate and sophisticated arcades, but the Royal Arcade takes some beating. It connects Bond Street to Albermarle Street, and […]
The Shard in Black and White
. Linked to Black & White Challenge.
Paper & Cup, Shoreditch
I found this friendly and tasty coffee shop on one of my recent meanders around Shoreditch. “Delectable books and coffee” they say on their website, and I wouldn’t disagree. The ambience is […]
Hotel Windows
The intensely bright flower boxes outside the windows of this famous hotel were in full bloom when I wandered past last week: . Posted as part of the Thursday Lingering Look at […]
An Alien has Landed in London
A strange being made a grand appearance in Grosvenor Gardens, just outside Victoria Station, in May 2013. Unusual he may be, but the locals are taking it in their stride. Walking, resting […]
World Donkey Day
Today, May 8, is World Donkey Day. In honour of this, I have gathered some of my donkey photos. First of all, my friend Loukoum on a donkey-walking holiday in France: Donkey […]
Dung gets Priority
Not a sign that is in the British Highway Code: But dung beetles are an important part of the eco system in South Africa. . Posted as part of Cee’s […]
Travel with Intent 