Love distant lands, beaches, waves, wine, fragrant food, dancing, colour, languages and experiences. And now writing about it all….
Present I spotted these Gondoliers killing time in Venice last month. The scene reminded me of a saying from my school days about the child who was asked by his teacher to 'sit and wait for the present' and was then surprised that nothing came of the promise and he was then told it was … Continue reading Waiting for the Present
Sian was always suspicious of a single rose rolled in plastic. When she was last in London, an African man in traditional garb had called her 'sister', said he wanted to give her a gift and proceeded to thrust a candy-pink rose in her hand. It was presumably her mixed heritage he was referring to … Continue reading Cellophaned Rose
A long January weekend in Venice, Italy, and a Weekly Photo Prompt entitled 'Variations'. What could be a more perfect way to share my photographs of Venice canals. It was my first time in Venice and it does have to be seen to be believed. No photograph can do its unique … Continue reading Variations in Venice Waterways
Serene Some gentle strains of music could be heard from a window above. It was appealing to step out of the Delhi hubbub and explore. The staircase wound around and led to a silhouetted wine bar. A group of lads sat sharing beers and banter. A couple sat in one corner quietly chatting, perhaps stolen moments together. … Continue reading Serene
Peek On a recent trip to Lisbon, Portugal, we walked down a side street and spotted this interesting washing line, dangling above a restaurant sign. I wasn't aware of the shadows until I downloaded the photo and how the shadows of the garments draw in the eye, to the original articles. I unwittingly gained a … Continue reading Peek: Biggish smalls
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The time just before sunset is my favourite for capturing beautiful skies, especially when the effect is enhanced over a body of water. These shots were taken in September, on a day trip to the Island of Spetses, off the Greek mainland. I have visited this island before and am always enchanted by … Continue reading Glow: Sundown in Spetses
I was able to take out a few days (and also enjoy some superficial delights through indulgence in cocktails and food) on a couple of islands set in the idyllic Saronic Gulf in Greece. Travelling to the Islands It is fascinating that vehicles (other than waste lorries) are not allowed on Hydra, so the only … Continue reading Superficial Delights: Chilling in the Sun
Pedestrian Two young sadhus chatted cheerfully, as they took a chance to let their feet rest out of their sandals, at a railway station. A young man, on first glance well-dressed, lay in a deep sleep by a busy roadside. It was his cracked and coated feet that told of a long, sobering hardship. … Continue reading Pedestrian street life
In warm climates the window openings allow movement of light and air in both directions and you feel at one with your wider environment. On our first evening in Hydra, I decided to wear a crisp, all-white cotton outfit, my favourite combination in the heat, and by chance, so did my companion. We walked leisurely, … Continue reading Windows, for the soul
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