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Curvy Gateshead

The once industrial area of Gateshead Quays, underwent renovation in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s.  It is now sexy and curvy! The Sage was the first concert hall to […]

Looking Out

Looking out onto a Birmingham street, from the cosy bar at the Hotel du Vin. . Posted as part of the Thursday Lingering Look at Windows challenge.

Cup of Tea in Marseille

I am a big fan of the cafe / bookshop combination so I was delighted to come across “Cup of Tea” on my wanderings around Marseille.  This welcoming spot is […]

Birds of Paradise

These stunning flowers, with their distinctive imitation of a bird’s  beak and head plumage, deserve to be viewed close up. They are native to South Africa, but I took these […]

Windmills in Marseille

Whatever picture your mind conjures when you think of Marseille, I doubt it is of windmills. Yet Marseille had many windmills back in the day.  They formed part of the […]

Metallic Latticework at MuCEM

Marseille is currently undergoing a metamorphosis.  The area around the docks and the Cathedrale de la Major are unrecognisable from their bleak, traffic-ridden former being. The old J4 dock now […]