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Coffee & Crumb Chasing Pigeons at the Destino Tapa Bar Café in Cádiz, Spain

When our cruise ship docked in Cádiz, Spain, a few weeks ago, the sun was out in full force. The city is a maze of stone streets and plazas, which were perfect for

A Few Finds on My Village Walk

​I took a leisurely walk around the village ponds today. Everything looked so green and lush, bursting with life. The highlight was watching the dragonflies. There

Fungi Friday: A Woodland Fungi Hunt

Friday means one thing. It’s time for #fungifriday, kindly initiated by @ewkaw. And what better way to enjoy it than with a wander through the woods? Today I did

Oh Deer, What a Sight! Phone Photography Contest - #122

Walking through Setthorns Wood near Sway is peaceful and relaxing. Hidden in the New Forest, UK, it's a great place to get away from the busy pace of everyday life.

Wednesday Walk: Exploring the Major Oak: Robin Hood’s Legendary Hideaway

We've walked around Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire, UK, many times over the years, but our latest visit felt a bit different. On the news recently, the famous

New Forest - Paws, Wings and Wildflowers

A few weeks ago, after getting back from a cruise and before setting off on the long journey home, I helped take my friend's dog for a walk. I was looking forward

Teamwork, Green Garden Bins, and the Great Garden Tidy Up

It was nice and sunny, so I decided to do a bit of gardening this morning, while I was in the mood. On entering the communal garden, fluffy thistle seeds were flying

Phone Photography Contest - #121

Today, I enjoyed a nice walk around the local park. The weather was warm and sunny, but not too hot for a leisurely stroll. The paths were quiet, with only a few

Wings and Wildflowers

One of the highlights of summer is seeing butterflies feeding on the flowers. It was overcast this morning, so I waited until noon when the sun came out. During

Beating the Heat with Fungi Finds

There is a coolness in the woods just before the sun emerges to turn the day into another scorcher. To beat the midday heat, I slipped out for an early morning walk

Reflection Hunter's Contest - SMARP (Show Me A Reflection Picture) - Round 280

While visiting Cadiz in Spain on a hot day, I noticed these two pigeons cooling their feet in a puddle right outside a café. ​It was a simple scene, but the reflection

Wednesday Walk: Beating the Heat in a Cool Morning Woodland Walk 🌲

Lately, the weather has been absolutely scorching. Because of the heat, my walking has been limited. Today, I decided to outsmart the sun. I woke up early to take

Air Con & Hot Cappuccino in Lisbon, Portugal

Ah, Lisbon in the summer. The cobblestones held the heat, and the sun was strong. Finding a cool, welcoming spot for a coffee was paramount. My recent trip to the

I Went Searching for an Ancient Coffin Lid ... and Nearly Missed it!

I've always enjoyed walking around old churchyards. They are peaceful places, and every gravestone has a story to tell. I especially like the really old graves.

A Walk Shortened by the Heat

I visited the Avenue Washlands Nature Reserve, hoping to enjoy a nice walk and take some photos. The first thing I noticed was how good the wild flowers looked.

Boldly Going … To the Local Steampunk Event

Last week, my local town of Chesterfield, UK held its very first Steampunk event. If you're not familiar with Steampunk, the simplest way to describe it is as science

Shadow Hunters SMASh Contest Round 433 - Chasing Shadows on Deck

When I was on a recent cruise, I started noticing the interesting shadow art created by the ship itself. While doing a lap of the ship, this one reminded me of a

Window Shopping at Riazor: An #Oceanlovers Perspective

La Coruña was one of the ports we visited during our cruise around Spain. As soon as we arrived, we could see the city stretching along the coastline, with the bright

Reflection Hunter's Contest - SMARP (Show Me A Reflection Picture) - Round 279

I’ve put together a few photos for the latest Reflection Hunter's Contest. ​The first shot is my entry to the contest. It is from a recent Steampunk event here in

A Burnt Tongue and Brilliant Coffee in Bilbao

​We had a lovely afternoon sitting outside at a coffee shop called Bizu Bi, located right in the Plaza de Santiago within the old town, Casco Viejo in Bilbao. The