Category Archives: Churches
A Coruña 2
Yes, I have been to this Spanish city before but on this occasion I went on a walking tour of the old city. This is where where the English pilgrims began their walk to Compostela. This was a very interesting
A Coruña 2
Yes, I have been to this Spanish city before but on this occasion I went on a walking tour of the old city. This is where where the English pilgrims began their walk to Compostela. This was a very interesting
San Francisco el Grande
The Royal Basílica of St Francis the Great is a 18th-century neoclassical church known for having the largest dome in Spain (33 meters in diameter) and the fourth largest in Europe. Located in the La Latina district, it features notable artwork,
San Francisco el Grande
The Royal Basílica of St Francis the Great is a 18th-century neoclassical church known for having the largest dome in Spain (33 meters in diameter) and the fourth largest in Europe. Located in the La Latina district, it features notable artwork,
Lecturer and tour manager
On arrival in Madrid, the flight being delayed at Heathrow for half an hour, we went straight to Museo Arqueológico, where we met our expert guide, Professor Claudia Hopkins, Professor of Art History at the University of Edinburgh and former
Lecturer and tour manager
On arrival in Madrid, the flight being delayed at Heathrow for half an hour, we went straight to Museo Arqueológico, where we met our expert guide, Professor Claudia Hopkins, Professor of Art History at the University of Edinburgh and former
Back to Londinium
The evening prior to disembarkation all the suitcases are left outside our staterooms and the crew get them into the hold and then into the terminal for collection. An early start as I had to be out by 7.50am, disembark,
Back to Londinium
The evening prior to disembarkation all the suitcases are left outside our staterooms and the crew get them into the hold and then into the terminal for collection. An early start as I had to be out by 7.50am, disembark,
An Oldie in Olden
Following my helicopter ride to see the little cal glaciers, I went for a walk around the town, such as it was – mainly a souvenir shop and several clothing outlet stores. A church on this site dates from 1300
An Oldie in Olden
Following my helicopter ride to see the little cal glaciers, I went for a walk around the town, such as it was – mainly a souvenir shop and several clothing outlet stores. A church on this site dates from 1300
Flying over fjords
Slowly cruising along the fjord at sunrise was so peaceful and beautiful in a Jameson Valley rather than Sydney Harbour way. Quite serene in the early morning light.
Flying over fjords
Slowly cruising along the fjord at sunrise was so peaceful and beautiful in a Jameson Valley rather than Sydney Harbour way. Quite serene in the early morning light.
Leisurely Leicester
You may remember that on arrival in London my suitcase had suffered a bung wheel making trekking to my accommodation rather difficult. So I set off to acquire a new bag. Fortunately I was not staying far from the London
Leisurely Leicester
You may remember that on arrival in London my suitcase had suffered a bung wheel making trekking to my accommodation rather difficult. So I set off to acquire a new bag. Fortunately I was not staying far from the London
Hamburg
Note to self: people in Hamburg are called Hamburgians, not Hamburgers. Awkward. Here I am in Hamburg for the first, and possibly only time. On a bus tour to get to know this second largest German city. Am please to
Hamburg
Note to self: people in Hamburg are called Hamburgians, not Hamburgers. Awkward. Here I am in Hamburg for the first, and possibly only time. On a bus tour to get to know this second largest German city. Am please to
Finding the King
We had a lovely afternoon tea in the White Boar Cafė of the King Richard III Visitor Centre, under Richard’s coat of arms which contains two white boars. Cafė courtyard gardens. Even their own gin. Then a visit to the
Finding the King
We had a lovely afternoon tea in the White Boar Cafė of the King Richard III Visitor Centre, under Richard’s coat of arms which contains two white boars. Cafė courtyard gardens. Even their own gin. Then a visit to the
Cathedral of St Martin, Leicester
The church of St Martin, now Leicester Cathedral, is central to the old part of the city, and to its recent claim to fame – the discovery and reinterment of the body of King Richard III under a car park
Cathedral of St Martin, Leicester
The church of St Martin, now Leicester Cathedral, is central to the old part of the city, and to its recent claim to fame – the discovery and reinterment of the body of King Richard III under a car park
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