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Birds of a Feather?

I came across this glorious, giant blue tit on a recent stroll around the Northern Quarter in Manchester, England. This magnificent mural graces the wall of a listed building alongside a derelict plot, […]

Grab a coffee at Rapha CC

I have set myself a new challenge: find the best coffee places in London. It started well today.  I took a break from work, wandered across Piccadilly Circus and meandered my way […]

Giants and Big Heads in Barcelona

During the summer months, Catalan towns brim with festivals.  Giants and big-heads (gegants i capgrossos) make their grand appearance  along with human castles, fireworks, correfocs (fire run), all accompanied by dancing […]

Geometric Path

  I came across this stunning path in the City of London.     . Posted as part of Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: walk.

Tarragona Castle Window

This window is a follow-up to last week’s post Castles in the Air.  This window in Tarragona celebrates Catalonia’s tradition of human castle (castells) building. . Posted as part of the Thursday Lingering […]

The Gardener

Every walk around the City of London, brings with it a new discovery;  a new garden perhaps, or a new church.  Today, I came across the Brewers’ Hall Garden, with its sculpture […]

Clouds over St Pancras

There is a new giant art installation at St Pancras International Station.  Called Clouds: Meteoros, the two giant clouds are white and fluffy, with dark grey human figures positioned on […]

Clare College Gardens

This Macro Monday, I’m sharing some photos of the beautiful gardens at Clare College, Cambridge.  I am just sorry that I can’t do a smell-a-blog as the scents in this section of the garden were tremendous. Founded […]