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Book versus Kindle

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

Masterpiece in the Born

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

Sitges Mural

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

Sweet Rickshaw

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 […]

-France

Paris Sky

Ed’s challenge this week calls for a photo that has been edited in some way, using photoshop or similar. The sky was so stunning in this photo, I decided to […]

-Kenya

Kenyan Reflections

I am continuing my African reminiscences, with these reflections from the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s Elephant Orphanage. Related posts: Highlights of Nairobi An African Love Story Posted as part of Weekend […]

-Manchester

Trailing Begonias in Manchester

These beautiful begonias adorn the pavements in that Castlefield area of Manchester, close to the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI). . Posted as part of the Festival of Flowers and […]

-London

Olympic Fences

The show jumping fences at the London Olympics in 2012 depicted many well known London monuments and events. . The location was stunning too, with great views across London. Linked […]

-France

Rooftops of Marseille

The old buildings of Marseille have fantastic terracotta roofs.  The hilly nature of the city makes it easy to capture their beauty with the lens of a camera. Posted as […]