Monday, November 06, 2006
Some elephant photos from Sri Lanka - enjoyed being so close to such large 'traditionally built' animals - like myself...
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Another enjoyable trip to Tuscany with some amazing buildings
and a great 2 hour trip to Capraia ( a former prison colony) with a population of only around 100
all year (much busier in summer). Beautiful small island. Also a longer stay in Lucca that I have managed before and well worth it.
Pisa - not only the tower that leans! - some riverside palaces look like they need some propping up...
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Sunday, August 06, 2006
INVERNESS HIGHLAND GAMES
The largest Highland Games with over 10,000 attending -including a marriage proposal in front of the crowd -photo available.
Monday, July 31, 2006
Sunday, July 23, 2006
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Friday, July 21, 2006
China- 2 photos. Warriors taken early when nobody was about. Amazing having the whole place to yourself.
Summer Palace -taken just before Christmas- cold but very clear.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Bucuresti wedding- quite different from yesterdays post but very enjoyable and followed by a trip to the far north of Romania on the border with the Ukraine and home to many wonderful old wooden churchs - more photos later
Monday, July 17, 2006
Friday, July 14, 2006
Romanian Village Hat Makers -Father and Son team who made me a hat similar to the ones they are wearing- great for keeping the head cool - not for Scottish weather.
Back from Norway and will post some photos soon. Reorganising computer.... found this sunflower from Romania which given the weather is really appropriate - hope tomorrow if hot and sunny for the wedding.
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Keith - an old friend sadly missed. Thanks to Stuart ( not seen for 20 years - now in USA and must meet again soon) for sending one of these photos showing Keith - ever young. I will look out some old tapes - he had a very distinctive voice and some lovely lyrics. How do you convert tapes to computer?
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Montepulciano, almost 2 hours by bus from Siena is built along a narrow ridge some 600 m above sea level. The town was designed by Antonio da Sangallo the Elder for Cosimo I. The steep and narrow streets are crammed with Renaissance palazzi and churches. The town is best known for its Vino Nobile wines. The long and winding Corso climbs to the main square a perfect place to sample this tasty wine with some tasty nibbles and good company.
Friday, June 23, 2006
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Sabah, Borneo, by the shores of the South China Sea and in the shadow of Mount Kinabalu - a lovely location improved by vivid sunsets.
Sunday, June 18, 2006
HIGHLAND CROSS - a 50 mile duathalon from Kintail on the west to Beauly on the east coast of the Highlands. Some photos of finishers and recoverers in the local Caley Hotel Bar. Click for more info and map.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Rumi - a verse from his poem 'Whoever Brought Me Here'
Who looks out with my eyes? What is the soul?
I cannot stop asking.
If I could taste one sip of an answer,
I could break out of this prison for drunks.
I didn't come here of my own accord, and I can't leave that way.
Whoever brought me here, will have to take me home.
Who looks out with my eyes? What is the soul?
I cannot stop asking.
If I could taste one sip of an answer,
I could break out of this prison for drunks.
I didn't come here of my own accord, and I can't leave that way.
Whoever brought me here, will have to take me home.
Monday, June 12, 2006
Rhododendrons in the garden and the notorious Nicolae Andruta Ceausescu 'Palace of the People' in Bucuresti - sorry no link but hope you enjoy the visit none-the-less -link to 'More or Less' site for more info on heros and killers.
Dunmoretoday in the garden - with temperatures in the mid-high twenties - just a little work to establish some new plants - tidy a new area for planting - and water some dry shrubs and small plants.
NORDKAPP - further north than the north of Alaska and further east than Istanbul - the most northerly point of Norway and often shrouded in sea mist. Well worth a visit if you find yourself so far north.
Friday, June 09, 2006
This makes really bright and cheery computer wallpaper - let me know if you want the 3mb version for great detail
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Plodda Falls near Cannich.....lots of wild flowers at this time of year. Still cold but sunnier today.Snow on Ben Wyvis.
Monterosso to Vernazza walk- which we took 3 hours to enjoy.... despite the guide saying much less. Enjoyed the colours both natural and built.
Monday, May 29, 2006
Glenuig- photo taken early one morning looking west - as far as I can remember....
Check the site -click here and go to Whats On for a great selection of musical events over the summer. The picture is of the well loved new hall which has been the home to many memorable events in its first 10 years.
Check the site -click here and go to Whats On for a great selection of musical events over the summer. The picture is of the well loved new hall which has been the home to many memorable events in its first 10 years.
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