Jacob’s Ladder
Jacob’s Ladder is a colloquial term used to describe a connection between earth and heaven, derived from the portrayal of Jacob’s dreams in the Book of Genesis: “And he dreamed, and behold a […]
Unkempt
To watch these hairy, giant donkeys pop over the Donkey Sanctuary’s webcam. – – Copyright Debbie Smyth, 1 November 2017 Posted as part of Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge
Grains of sand and salt
No editing was required to give that bold sky. As you can see, it is always necessary to take weather predictions in England with a grain of salt! – . […]
Rainy Day in Devon
– . Copyright Debbie Smyth, 24 May 2017 Posted as part of Travel Theme
Agatha
This sculpture of the famous English author was the work of Carol van den Boom-Cairns. It was unveiled in September 1990 to celebrate the hundredth anniversary of her birth in the area […]
Steaming through Devon
The Dartmouth Steam Railway offers a sedate and traditional exit from the cheap-eating, funfair-overwhelmed Paignton, taking you through Agatha Christie land to Kingswear, where a short boat trip will deliver you […]
Sad Goodbye to Britain’s Oldest Hotel
A fire in the old town of Exeter started early yesterday morning (Friday 28 October 2016) and spread to the Royal Clarence Hotel. The old buildings in the heart of […]
Still on the Edge
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 9 September 2016 Part of Edge and Weekend in B&W
On the edge
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 21 August 2016 Part of My Sunday Photo
Serious Relaxation
A perfect place for a cup of coffee and serious relaxation. For a different view on hydrangeas you’ll enjoy this article regarding a spot of serious pruning (and […]