Phillip Island has always been my go-to place. No matter how many times I’ve been, it never gets old. There’s something about the mix of wild coastline, chilled vibes, and the sound of waves that just resets everything. Whether it’s grabbing fish and chips by the beach, watching the pelicans having their daily feed or…
Wordless Wednesday – 30
RHINE RIVER CRUISE
Tuesday Streetart: Food Truck – 83
We had just arrived in Christchurch, hadn’t even made it to the hotel yet, when I saw this food truck on the side of the road. I got so excited, I had to hop out of the car and snap a photo. But what I remember most wasn’t the truck—it was the amazing smell of…
Bench by the Lake
I saw this Bench challenge from Jude through Margarets’s post. So here is my first entry to this challenge… of a bench I saw while I was walking on the lakefront in Te Anau, New Zealand. I am also linking it to Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday. A peaceful place…
Octopuses sitting on a Yellow Stool
Isn’t this the cutest? Two octopuses stacked on top of each other, perched on a little stool. I found this in Arrowtown, a town located 19.5 kilometres to the east of Queenstown, New Zealand I am linking this to Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge and for Debbie’s Six Word Saturday
The Lilliput Libraries
Lilliput Libraries are small, friendly book-sharing boxes found all over New Zealand. They work on a simple idea: take a book, leave a book. These little libraries help bring communities together and make it easy for people to enjoy reading and share stories with others. Here are two that I saw in Te Anau while…
Spring Time last year
Dawn from The Day After has chosen the theme SPRING TIME for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. Spring in Melbourne was a long time ago… September to November to be exact, so I had to look at my gallery to view my photos from those months. Spring is full of colour and fresh air with flowers blooming everywhere….
Tuesday Streetart: NZ – 82
A cute luggage I found in Queenstown with various New Zealand destinations.
A drive to Te Anau
The clouds on our drive from Queenstown to Te Anau were light and fluffy, drifting slowly across the bright blue sky. The sun made everything shine, and the clouds looked like soft white shapes floating above and within the mountains. I am linking this to Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday
Saigon Street Stools
There were a few spare stools and high chairs tucked away in the side room of the restaurant where we had dinner at Steamer’s Wharf in Queenstown. Saigon Kingdom has such a cozy, authentic Vietnamese vibe. Their pho? Totally hit the spot. 👍👍👍 I am linking this to Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge
Pizzeria Doors
Some doors of Farelli’s by Giovi in the Steamer Wharf in Queenstown, New Zealand. It is authentic Italian family style dining I am linking this to Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge
Wordless Wednesday – Wanaka Lake Tree – 29
WANAKA, NEW ZEALAND
Tuesday Streetart: 3 Faces – 81
This is a streetart in Christchurch Central city. No idea who the artist is, so if anyone has a clue, I would also like to find out.
A snapshot from Akaroa
Making friends with the alpacas at the Shamarra Alpacas in Akaroa. This is just an hour away from Christchurch, New Zealand I am linking this to Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday
First Glimpse of Christchurch
Touchdown …Christchurch, New Zealand. All of these public art were taken at the airport. I am linking this to Natalie’s Photographing Public Art Challenge
Wordless Wednesday – Montserrat – 28
MONTSERRAT, CATALONIA, SPAIN
Tuesday StreetArt – 80
Created on November 24, 2024, this is a collaboration from DLP and Camilo Delgado (Refuz) and it now occupies the wall on the corner of Campbell and Johnston St, Collingwood.
Back to London
My son just left yesterday after a wonderful month-long visit, and my heart is full of cherished memories. From long brunches at cafés and enjoying his delicious home-cooked meals to taking trips up the mountains and engaging in fun family Jenga battles (which I lost three times by the way)—but redeeming myself with a win…
One last tribute…
I’ve known Cee through her various challenges on WordPress. There was even a time when we casually discussed my hosting some challenges, but I never felt confident enough to do so. Still, since I started blogging in 2020, I’ve participated in several challenges, with my favourite being the “Flower of the Day challenge”. When I…
Tuesday StreetArt – 79
This is one of Chris Dyer’s murals that I happened to capture in a quick drive-by shot in Melbourne. Chris is a Peruvian-Canadian street artist, muralist, and visionary creator known for his vibrant, psychedelic mandala-inspired creatures. I am also linking this to Jez’s Fan of Challenge and for Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday
Looking in and out through the window
My son and daughter-in-law stayed at this beautiful Airbnb for two weeks—doesn’t it look lovely? It’s in Fitzroy, a perfect spot for catching up with their friends. Now, he’s back at Mum and Dad’s home in the southeast of Melbourne for another two weeks before they fly back to London! ❤️❤️❤️ Looking out of the…
Streetart Doors in Collingwood
Another blog about Streetart doors, but this time from another suburb – Collingwood. This has long been a hub for Melbourne’s street art scene, with its laneways, warehouses, and even shopfronts transformed into open-air galleries. But among the sprawling murals and bold graffiti pieces, one detail often goes unnoticed—the doors. These next ones are kind…
Wordless Wednesday – 26
GARDEN WORLD, SPRINGVALE I am linking this to Wordless Wednesday and to Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Easy’s Train Windows
Whenever my extended family goes out for lunch or dinner, we like to explore different cuisines. This time, we opted for something simple yet classic—the humble burger, but with a twist. We dined at Easy’s, an American-style diner with a retro, graffiti-covered aesthetic, uniquely set inside a converted train. Pretty cool, right? Here are some…
Sketching beyond my comfort zone
Everything came to a halt during the pandemic. That was also when I realized I needed to do something meaningful, even while staying at home. I tried some online courses but struggled to stay interested. My brother-in-law, who enjoyed taking U3A courses, encouraged me to give them a try. I didn’t take it seriously at…
Streetart Doors from Fitzroy to Collingwood
Collingwood and Fitzroy are two of Melbourne’s most vibrant and hip inner-city suburbs. Known for their gritty industrial past, both areas have transformed into cultural hotspots filled with street art, independent boutiques, live music venues, and some of the city’s best cafés and bars. Here are some incredible street art doors I came across while…
Chairs & Benches in Monochrome
The theme for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge from Brian is Chair or Chairs. Here are some that I found from my travels . BUDAPEST GIRONA BARCELONA PRAGUE SYDNEY MONTSERRAT LONDON LISBON EDINBURGH
Wordless Wednesday – 25
SWITZERLAND
Tuesday Streetart: Traffic Signal Boxes & more – 78
Hobart is a vibrant and artistic city, something I’ve experienced firsthand. One of the best ways to see its creativity is through its street art, especially the painted traffic signal boxes. So far, over 100 signal boxes have been transformed into unique works of art, adding colour and character to the city. Leave it to…