Carefree on the South Bank
There is always something happening on the South Bank in London. In summer, there is an ever-changing variety of outdoor events such as dance and food displays, plus rooftop cafes, […]
Silent Sunday
One photo, no words for Silent Sunday.
Relief in Pompeii
The early afternoon shadows enhance the image of this relief in Pompeii. Linked to Shadow Shot Sunday.
Up Close and Incredibly Big
When we were in South Africa a while back, we took the opportunity to ride elephants bareback and to feed them. When you are that close, you appreciate the full […]
Something New is Brewing on Brewer Street
Damson & Co has recently appeared on Brewer Street, a short caffeine-seeking hop from Piccadilly Circus in London. This friendly cafe-come-deli opened its doors in May this year, bringing us […]
Nairobi, Pretty in Pink
This hotel has great rooms and beautiful gardens and pool. However, it is quite a way out of town and travelling in and around Nairobi is slow. Linked to Pink […]
Trompe l’Oeil in Bedarieux
I particularly like the muted colours of this painting and the care that has been taken to produce it; it is convincingly realistic. The girl IS real, but the dog […]
A Thistle Epistle
Dear Eeyore I know how fond you are of thistles, so I thought of you when I came across these beauties in a garden in Wiltshire recently. My taste in […]
Art Deco London
Following on from my Egyptian Revival post a couple of weeks ago, I thought I’d expand on the art deco theme. These windows belong to Shropshire House, an office building […]
Travel with Intent 