‘They said that, of course, Budapest is beautiful. But it is in fact almost ludicrously beautiful.’ – Anthony Bourdain TRAVEL DIARY: BUDAPEST DAY 1 It was dark when we got to Budapest. I wanted to freshen up a bit before going on our dinner cruise when I decided to just look out of our bedroom…
Esztergom
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” – Lao Tzu TRAVEL DIARY: ESZTERGOM Our Trafalgar tour was on its way to Budapest and we stopped by this lovely city on a hill…Esztergom! We just stayed there for a few hours to look at the scenery but oh my gosh…the view was…
Last Day in Vienna
“You need some reason why Beethoven, Mozart, and Haydn in the 18th century all flocked to Vienna. What was it about Vienna? They must have known on some level that that is where they would flourish. It’s what biologists call selective migration.” – Eric Weiner TRAVEL DIARY: VIENNA DAY 4 Situated in the very heart…
Sightseeing in Vienna
“Adventure is allowing the unexpected to happen to you. Exploration is experiencing what you have not experienced before.” – Richard Aldington TRAVEL DIARY: VIENNA DAY 3 It was the 13th of November 2018 and it was foggy, cold and raining when we went for our first breakfast in Vienna. Beautiful and calming scenery from the…
KunstHaus Wien
TRAVEL DIARY: VIENNA DAY 2 I am posting this for Ludwig’s Monday Windows and for Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge The KunstHausWien is a museum in Vienna, designed by the artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. This museum houses the world’s only permanent exhibition of Hundertwasser’s works but it also hosts regular temporary exhibitions of other artists….
Quirky side of Vienna
“Dream on, but don’t imagine they’ll all come true. When will you realize… Vienna waits for you.” – Billy Joel (November 2018) After Bratislava, next stop was Vienna. TRAVEL DIARY: VIENNA DAY 1 It was already a bit dark when we got there but we managed to stroll around the grounds of the Hilton Vienna…
Bratislava
“To move, to breath, to fly, to float, To gain all while you give, To roam the roads of land remote, To travel is to live.” – Hans Christian Anderson TRAVEL DIARY: BRATISLAVA After Prague, our tour group passed by Bratislava for a few hours before continuing on to Vienna. Bratislava is a small city…
Last Day in Prague (Part 2)
“Prague never lets you go. This dear little mother has sharp claws.” – Franz Kafka TRAVEL DIARY: PRAGUE DAY 4 (Part 2) After our amazing pre breakfast walk, we went back to our hotel to have breakfast and to freshen up. Next in our itinerary was to go to Petrin Hill My husband and I…
Last Day in Prague (Part 1)
The ancient splendour and beauty of Prague, a city beyond compare, left an impression on my imagination that will never fade. – Richard Wagner TRAVEL DIARY: PRAGUE DAY 4 (Part 1) This was our last day in Prague so the plan was to do everything and visit everywhere that we planned on seeing. Yesterday, we…
Day 3 in Prague
“In Rome, the statues. In Paris, the paintings. And in Prague the buildings suggest that pleasure can be an education.” – Caleb Crain TRAVEL DIARY: PRAGUE DAY 3 It was hard on my feet yesterday but I am guessing that this day will be a better one. Our activity for today is a Sightseeing guided…
Windows and Cobbled Streets
“Never hesitate to open new windows in your life!” – unknown In Prague, when I avoided the crowds in the streets and was able to capture these windows …
Doors in Prague
‘The most unspoiled baroque city in Europe.’ – Christopher Booker Arched doorway, heavy wooden doors and walkways in Prague Castle, Petrin Hill and surrounds. These are old historic landmarks in Prague, Czech Republic. For Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge
Day 2 in Prague
“No matter how many countries you’ve travelled to or where you’re going, Prague will sweep you off your feet.” – unknown TRAVEL DIARY: PRAGUE DAY 2 From our hotel, hubby and I decided walk to the Old Town Square. It is said that Prague is very walkable… so that’s exactly what we did. We may…
Tour of Imperial Europe
“Prague changes like a precious stone to reflect the weather, the time of day and the season of the year.” – Christian Norberg – Schulz ”We must not cease from exploration. And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we began and to know the place for the first time.” –…
Lovely Water Everywhere
Just some of the water shots I have taken through the years. I hope you like them. For Lens Artist Photo Challenge, for Whatever is Lovely and for Water Water Everywhere Challenge and “If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.” — Loren Eiseley “Venice is a city of romance, suspended…
Odd Monday Portrait
Hey you … whatcha doing there? For Becky’s SquareOdds and for Monday Portrait
Windows on Buildings (on the way home)
Hubby and I went to the city yesterday and took these photos for this week’s challenge while we were on our way home. For Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge and for Ludwig’s Monday Windows
Which Way Mural
“I don know where I’m going but I’m on my way.” For Which Way Photo Challenge and Monday Murals Challenge
Emerald town
Emerald is a town in the Dandenong Ranges which is 44 km south-east of Melbourne. The popular tourist appeal of the town is Emerald Lake and its scenic landscapes full of hills and forests. It also boasts of a quaint township. I have here featured are some doors for Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge and some…
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Exhibit in Melbourne
“On the completion of the Sistine chapel ceiling: I’ve finished that chapel I was painting. The pope is quite satisfied.” – Michelangelo This unique exhibition in Emporium, Melbourne took me to the world of the greatest masterpieces of Michelangelo, seen from a totally different perspective. Photographing public art Challenge Six Word Saturday 6WS There were…
November Rain
“When life throws you a rainy day, play in the puddles.” – unknown When you are on holiday and all of a sudden it rained bucket loads. This was one November day in Budapest in 2018. Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge
Dim Light can look Bright
“Even a dim light in dark look bright.” – KaurG Things have been quite busy on my side…. What with a 60th birthday of a friend, Zumba classes, swimming, pyrography, sketching…. So it is only now that I have looked through my library of photos. And this week Sofia leads our LAPC Low-light theme. Low light…
Stopover in London
“When exploring London, you will come across lots of excitement by chance, so try to take everything in rather than just rushing around to all of the major tourist haunts.” – Richard Branson 2018 was the last time we left Melbourne to go overseas because plans were stopped by “you know what”. Took this Royal Brunei flight…
Dune at Caledonian Lane
During the release of the 2021 American epic science fiction film, Dune, 10 artists created a gigantic mural over the whole of Caledonian Laneway in Melbourne. It was done in 6 weeks and used about 1000 litres of paint. Painted over brick walls, warehouse windows and back doors, is this one massive art mural. You…
Beach Umbrellas, Chairs and a Bike
A beach is just sand and water but when you put special touches to it, it becomes extra special. This is at Carrum Beach, 45 minutes from the Melbourne CBD. Photographing Public Art Challenge and Pull Up a Chair Challenge Just opposite the beach, hubby and I had brunch at Freddie’s Kitchen.
Painted Doors
Here are some doors that were painted to make it more eye catching. I think they are all painted electrical panel doors. The first one says: “Will you remember us…” and can be found in Northcote, a suburb near Melbourne CBD. It is a mural by Australian graffiti and mural artist, Andrew J Bourke. The…
Fun Odd Trio
“Friends don’t let friends do silly things alone.” unknown Here’s a fun oddly trio for SquareOdds, CFFC and Thursday Trios
Sunrise Sunset
“Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Sunset in London and Sunrise in Melbourne, can you guess which one is which? photos sent by Tim and Pat. Posting this for Jez’s I’m a fan of … Sunrise and Sunset challenge.
Changes
“Stop being afraid of what could go wrong, and start getting excited about what could go right.” – Tony Robbins I was about to go for another post but it seems that my days are preoccupied with people going in and out of my backyard that I just decided on a specific change occurring right…