Mariah and Xaviers wedding on 7.7.07 in Nairn.

Baxter comes to Dunmore ( with some friends)

Memories of Verona 6 years ago

Romanian Washing Machine

The Big Willow Project at Brahan came to a fitting end on Saturday 26th May 2007 when it was set alight to the sound of Blazing Fiddles ( appropriate) and a happy crowd, many of whom had travelled some distance to enjoy the event. Thanks to Pod and Pamela and others for organising.

Daffodil time at Inverness Castle

Young Musician of the Year Awards 2007

Salema - small = still reasonably quiet seaside village on western Algarve coast.

Some elephant photos from Sri Lanka - enjoyed being so close to such large 'traditionally built' animals - like myself...

The Croft, garden party with a difference

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...

Chinese Visitors


Visitors

LochNess - with some Chinese visitors -no sign of the monster this time.

INVERNESS HIGHLAND GAMES

The largest Highland Games with over 10,000 attending -including a marriage proposal in front of the crowd -photo available.

Madeira -in the mountains

RMS Queen Mary from Dad's old scrap book.

Orchid and lily from the house and garden.

India-a couple of photos to remind me of a fine journey to this crazy sub-continent.

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.

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

An Latha Mor - or The Big Day for Shona and Alastair was Saturday 15th at Redburn. The weather was perfect and the setting exquisite.


Those attending were as colourful as you could get.

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.

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?

Chairman Mao

Year of the Dog - Inverness Style

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.

West Borneo, Province of Sabah, Malaysia - some wonderful jungle - home to some wonderful animals.

Sabah, Borneo, by the shores of the South China Sea and in the shadow of Mount Kinabalu - a lovely location improved by vivid sunsets.