The famous inlet of La Quebrada. This is what the clavadistas dive into from a height of up to 35 metres: 3 metres max of water, when the wave comes in.
The Castillo de Chapultepec in the park of the same name, Mexico City. The best views across the city. The castle is a major historical landmark in Mexico\'s modern history: https://www.chapultepec.com.mx/visita/2
The Goldenes Dachl, or Golden Roof, is a key landmark in the Alpine city of Innsbruck. Completed in 1500, the roof was decorated with 2,657 fire-gilded copper tiles for Emperor Maximilian I to mark his wedding to Bianca Maria Sforza. https://en.wikipedia.
The heart of Munich. The Altes Rathaus (old town hall), close to the main building (which is the Neues Rathaus, or new town hall), saw the start of the Kristallnacht pogrom in 1938 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristallnacht
A panoramic view of Achill and the Irish mainland from the highest point on Achill Island.
The splendid beach at Dugort, under the looming presence of Mount Siievemore. It was a bit windy.
The spectacular coastline of Achill Island. This is the spot where they built the pub for the Banshees of Inisherin.
The very impressive Corrymore Lake, made famous by the film The Banshees of Inisherin. Hauntingly beautiful with no-one around. In the distance at the end is Mount Slievemore.
FeaturedA very suggestive spot at the foot of Slievemore mountain, finally abandoned budring the Great Famine. Find out more: https://achilltourism.com/experience-achill/places-of-interest/deserted-village- achill-island-co-mayo-ireland/
A brief walk around the historic center of Padova, with its hidden squares and arched pavements.
The beautiful Prato della Valle square in Padova, with the Abbey of St Giustina.
An idyllic day in September on Toronto\'s Central Island, overlooking Lake Ontario, feeling remarkably like being by the Sea somewhere else entirely.
A stroll through the remarkable Musical Garden in Toronto, a public space with different sections designed to represent different types of early music, inspired by Bach\'s First Suite for Unaccompanied Cello.
The buzzing nightlife of Toronto\'s downtown heart on a Saturday night
A walk up Rue St Denis in the Plateau neighbourhood of Montreal.
It\'s called a castle, but it\'s actually an 18th C manor rebuilt in the style of a castle, via the dubious income of the plantation-owning Pennant family. Now a striking building set in beautiful countryside, managed by the National Trust.
One of the most important and \"authentic\" castles in Wales, built by Edward I from 1283 to 1292, and used as a base for his campaign to subjugate the Welsh....it was a windy day. ;)
Built by Edward I in 1277, and an early base for his campaign to subjugate the Welsh.It\'s seen better days, but is still very imposing.
This amazing spot near Wreck Beach is a few minutes' walk from the University of British Columbia, and half an hour's bus ride from downtown Vancouver - but you feel like you could be much, much further away.
FeaturedA striking thing about British Columbia is how much it values and celebrates indigenous culture and art. These Totem Poles are made by various artists.
A short walk through the amazing Stanley Park on a mid-Autumn afternoon.
A quiet, tranquil part of the woods in the Hertfordshire countryside. Beautiful in early Autumn - and with a dog.
When the crowds are gone, stillness descends on Monteriggioni, and those who are staying there have it to themselves.
Monteriggioni is a beautiful hamlet in Tuscany, surrounded by perfectly preserved mediaeval walls and rolling hills dotted by olive and cypress trees.
Inside the mausoleum of the Medici family (le Cappelle Medicee) in Florence, which has the second largest dome in the city.
Exploring the magical city of Bruges, and emerging onto its heart.
Walking towards Jan Van Eyck Square, one of the most iconic spots in Bruges.
A short walk down Potterierei Street, and along one of Bruges\' many scenic canals
It\'s an amazing feeling standing atop the rocky outcrop of the Heugh on Holy Island, looking out across the bay to the castle and the ruins of Lindisfarne Abbey on the other side, on an Autumn afternoon. Bamburgh castle is also visible in the distance ac
The wild beauty of the wind-swept dunes of Holy Island on an Autumn morning
A view across the small bay at Lindisfarne (Holy Island) at high tide, with the castle on the left and the outline of Bamburgh castle in the distance.
Walking up through the narrow streets of Peniscola\'s old centre, to the foot of its Templar castle, which was the last refuge of the last of the Avignon \"anti-Popes\", the Aragonese \"Papa Luna\".
The magical Illuminated trail at Delamere Forest, a feast for the eyes and ears - and particularly stunning in the snow.
A short morning walk in the stillness of beautiful Delamere Forest in the snow, With the dog.
The world-famous Ramblas in Barcelona, Summer 2021
Cadaques is a gem in the far Northeast of the Costa Brava, reachable only by boat or via a long winding road. It was home to one of the most famous artists of the 10th C.
Sitges has so much to offer, including some beautiful streets and amazing seaside views.
The main square of the mediaeval town of La Fresneda, Aragon, on a Summer evening.
A brief stopover while travelling through the Matarranya region of Aragon, Spain. The sun, the sound of the cicadas and the olive trees give the view a quintessential Summer feel.
Cadaques, in the Cap de Creus peninsula in Catalunya, Spain
Balls Wood, Hertford Heath, on a Spring day\'s walk with the dog.
Central Saigon. The traffic was relatively calm by normal standards.
A view across the Saigon River from atop the Majestic Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
A mid-Autumn walk, with the wind blowing leaves from the trees onto the path
The special charisma of the woods on a rainy day. Good for dog walking, too!
A sweeping view of the lake of Sainte-Croix-de-Verdon in Haute Provence, August 2020. To the right, behind the hills, is the Verdon River and Gorge.
The beautiful Arinella Beach, overlooking the citadel of Calvi, shortly before sunset.
FeaturedAn idyllic evening in late Spring in Balls Park, Hertford, accompanied by my dog and a white butterfly.
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