-London
A purple Osteospermum. Thees are often known as African Daisies and even though I’m just back from Africa, this beauty was in a window box outside Claridges Hotel in London. […]
City break
I promised another selection of windows from Sitges. Here they are, this time with balconies but no flowers. Posted as part of the Thursday Lingering Look at Windows and Whimsical […]
-Manchester
These bright, colourful picnic benches were waiting for the sun to appear when I saw them in April this year, close to Castlefield beach. Posted as part of Cee’s Fun […]
-Italy
Red in the otherwise jet black gondola and red geraniums on the balcony above, make this a beautiful little piece of Venice. Linked to Ruby Tuesday.
Mandarin Orange Monday
You never know what to expect in a London pub. When London hosted the Olympics last year, the city was abuzz with visitors. I was surprised to spy some hefty […]
-London
For visits to any new city, it is always hard marrying the transport maps with the sights you want to see. Below is a tourist tube map for London, provided […]
Books & Bookshops
I will never be a Kindle convert. Yes, I understand the convenience, instantly download what you want, carry it with you easily, take umpteen books on holiday without a need […]
-Barcelona
One of my favourite places to sit in Barcelona is in the little square in front of Santa Maria del Mar in the Born. It is a massive, imposing building […]
Beach holiday
This mural is on a hotel wall on the seafront in Sitges. It features the church of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla of Sitges. Here is the real thing: Posted […]
-London
Getting around London is pretty easy so long as you are armed with a bus and tube map. An App that works off line is a boon. For a spot […]