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Ice calving is the breaking off of big chunks of ice at the edge of a glacier. It is the sudden release and breaking away of a mass of ice and often makes a huge cracking noise. This is a close up of floating piece of ice that had only moments before come away from…
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How picturesque and photogenic is the Greek isles? I grabbed this on a walk from Fira to Oia in Santorini in the Cyclades. There’s not much more to say about the photo except couldn’t you just picture yourself glass in hand sitting at that table? The walk itself hugs the cliffs and is an easy…
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I recently posted a reflection of one of the buildings from the Alhambra in Granada. Not only does this beautiful collection of buildings have historical significance but also architectural. The decorations, like this ornamental relief, within the palaces were typical of Moorish dominion within Spain. Experts (not me) will tell you that this was from…
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The Algarve region in Southern Portugal is a popular tourist spot for tourists looking for sun sand and good times. But it has a quieter side as well particularly near it’s main town of Faro which is as Portuguese as it gets in this area. Even though the area is well know for its sandy…
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About one and half hour’s drive from the cosmopolitan metropolis that is Melbourne is the beautiful Yarra Valley. A region of wine and food it’s also very beautiful and as does most of southern Victoria it has four distinct seasons. I mention that because most of Australia has really just two. Usually cool and hot or…
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Everyone’s heard of Santorini and how it is one if not, the most beautiful of the Greek islands. Pictures, no matter how good, don’t do it justice. The photo here of Fira the main town gives you an idea of its beauty. Perched on top of a cliff overlooking the Caldera or volcanic ‘hole’ filled…
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‘Sexy’ Seville in southern Spain is in, my humble opinion, one of the jewels of the Mediterranean countries. It has culture oozing out of every building, colourful tapas bars with colourful patrons who live to the full, bull rings, festivals and a hot climate. What is sometimes, understandably, overlooked, is it’s history. Like most of…
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Peniche is a busy fishing town with a large harbour and some excellent seafood restaurants. It is also one of the best surfing spots in Europe thanks to the fact that it has beaches and breaks facing in three distinctly different directions giving surfers lots of options. But before surfers, there were fisherman and watching these…
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Of the idyllic Greek Islands everyone knows Santorini and yeah, its bloody beautiful! In fact watch this space for some images of this famous island. Across the Caldera is the little island of Thirasia which is usually a 1/2 day excursion from Santorini. It’s how Santorini probably was before the rich, the famous and the…
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Salamanca in Central Spain is a little bit off the tourist route but well worth a visit. It’s pretty much a university town with architectural splendour and a lively party scene. (like everywhere else in Spain). Of course it has its fair share of restaurants. This is one is in Salamanca’s main square, the Plaza…
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The 13th Century Alhambra in Granada in Spain is a absolute delight. The Islamic architecture is very intricate and stunning and a visit can wile away hours as you explore the different palaces. These same palaces were built for last Muslim emirs in Spain and the buildings are quadrangular in plan, with all the rooms opening on to a…
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Mykonas is one of more well known Aegean Greek Islands. It’s know for its glittery celebrity life style and camp inclinations. Despite this and I say despite because not everyone covets the world of the ostentatious, it really is a great place. It’s multicultural extremely picturesque and retains a true Greek identity. I spent a…
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I love Seattle. It’s arguably the food capital of the USA and has one of the greatest markets outside Europe in Pike place, home of the great theatre of fish throwing. Aside from that it has great produce and is a joy to wander and taste the morsels on offer. Seattle is also famous for…
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Rooftops of Dubrovnik Bells at a church Cloisters Old harbour
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In past posts I’ve mentioned the Day of the Dead festival in Mexico. Its also held in other Latin countries as well. However in Mexico it’s a really big thing. Even though it’s more well known roots are Catholic, it has been traced back to indigenous origins as well which is probably why these guys are so enthusiastic …
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