Seed pods, Fire and the Australian Bush
Photographs of blackened seed pods in the Australian bush. The heat of the fire has caused them to burst open and release their seeds.
Somewhere in Kashmir
Wandering through the hills of Kashmir and chancing upon a shepherd family.
A Garden in the Rain
By the time I reached the Hama-rikyu Gardens in Tokyo, the downpour had softened to a constant fall. Somehow, the rain made for a perfect visit.
Headless in Bamberg
A headless statue in Bamberg Cathedral, Germany. His identity is still debated, but he seems content with his lot.
Views From My Balcony
Views from my balcony as I cruise along the Rhine
Songs of a Sad Summer
Songs of a Sad Summer - a book of poetry by Anne Harrison
The Faces of Japan
Photographs of people I met in Japan So many faces, all with a story to reflect their years.
Exploring Hyde Park
Avenues of trees, expanses of grass, ponds, lakes, flowers peeping through the grass; Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are essentially one large parkland, but I never knew which one I was walking through.
A Bookshop in Venice
The Acqua Alta Bookshop is so typically Venetian: hidden in courtyard, complete with a gondola overflowing with books in all languages.
Exploring Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia is where many Romans escape the crowds of the city to sun themselves on a beach. It’s also the main cruise port for Rome. Instead of heading off for a whirlwind tour of the Eternal City, why not do as the Romans do and instead spend some leisurely hours here?
The Gods Themselves
A monk with writer's blog. Death returns from stress leave. A peasant who preaches silently after flying to Heaven. An illiterate knight bears book with a new numeral. An angel who carves statues.
Just an average day in Medieval France.
Walking Melbourne Backwards
Discovering new sights in Melbourne. I thought I knew the city well until I tried a different way to my usual path.
Braving the Doctor Fish of Singapore
Submitting my feet to a Doctor Fish massage (and nibble) in Singapore.
Dawn in Hoi An
Thoughts as I watch the dawn in Hoi An from a fishing boat. After watching the clouds came a breakfast cooked by the captain, using produce fresh from the sea.