TRAVEL DIARY: LONDON Departed Melbourne on October 4th, I endured a challenging 25-hour flight (including stopovers and layovers), finally reaching Heathrow Airport in the early morning. Upon our early arrival in London at my son’s place, I resisted the urge to nap, aiming to maintain my sleep schedule. Instead, I took a stroll around my…
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Post-holiday Blues
It’s common to feel a bit drained after returning from a vacation, experiencing what some describe as post-holiday blues. “I really need a holiday from my holiday.” That’s what people always say. I and hubby were away for a month and a half so feeling tired and jet-lagged is an understatement. Anyway…. Back to business….
On a Road Trip
These are countryside sceneries from the car window on our way to Edinburgh from York. It is just so lovely to have spent this time with my son even just for a few days. Glad he agreed to be our driver for this road trip. Linked to Ludwig’s Monday Window and for Xingfumama’s Whatsoever is…
Night sky in Porto
This is what you get when you mix a beautiful church a cloudy sky and a full moon… Took this photo with my iphone when we passed by the Church of Saint Ildefonso in Porto. The blue and white tiles on the walls of the church is very impressive. Linked to Hammad’s Weekend Sky
Signs in Lisbon
Currently, hubby and I are leaving Lisbon and are on our way to Porto via the Alfa Pendular or the CP – Comboios de Portugal. I haven’t posted in the past couple of weeks (or months) because things have been kinda hectic. So now I am linking this to Johnbo’s Signs in Lisbon Markets Some…
On board the Eurostar
Hubby and I left early for our Eurostar train ride to Paris from the St Pancras International. Didn’t expect to get there so early giving us more time for some photo opportunities with my phone. Photos from 8 October 2023 Linked to John’s Cellpic Sunday
Looking back to my Philippine holiday
I saw these in my archive … reminiscing my trip in the Philippines last March. These are cute sculptures by Ronald Ventura in the Art Alley of BGC.. And that’s my niece with a new found friend. Linked to Natalie’s Photographingg Public Art Challenge And to Debbie’s Six Word Saturday
Boat Houses in Lake Wendouree
Lake Wendouree is a suburb of Ballarat in regional Victoria. My friends and I went there a couple of weeks ago. Here are some boat houses and its doors at Lake Wendouree. Linked to Dan’s Thursday Door Challenge
Is it Spring already?
I woke up this morning and noticed these tiny buds starting to bloom in my front garden. I am confused …. Is it Spring already? From: bom.gov.au In Australia, the seasons are defined by grouping the calendar months in the following way: So NO it is not yet Spring! linked to Cee’s Flower of the…
Framing my Travels
Sometimes intentionally but most times unintentionally, I use arches and openings on walls to frame my subject. For me, the purpose of framing is to guide the viewer’s eyes to what I want to emphasise and ultimately create a better composition because of it. Some of these photos I have used before but bear with…
I am a Work in Progress
(Back story) I studied Bachelor of Fine Arts Majoring in Advertising when I was in the Philippines. I became a Graphic Designer right after school. Then my husband and I came here to Australia in 1991 together with my one year old son. And since then I haven’t touched my artistic side until when I…
One Morph among many in London
Morph is a British comedy animation and is now being highlighted on the streets of London. This unusual exhibition is called Morph’s Adventures in London. There are 56 sculptures of Morph popping up in various locations across the city, wearing different attires. Each sculpture is 6 foot tall and you would not miss it as…
Weekend Sunset Sky
I haven’t posted in quite a while now because my blog is already running out of space. However, every so often, I read your blogs, like them and sometimes comment. As of now I am still waiting for my son to finish the codings for my blog and until then I am content in peeking…
Thursday Night time Doors
Went to dinner in Melbourne city and passed by these doors. Of course, it is for Dan’s Thursday door Challenge which I haven’t joined for a few weeks. Establishments with huge green double doors. Back doors or churches. Doors with graffiti seems a little bit shady especially at night time. But don’t be deceived…walking along…
Window and NY Streetart – 15
NEW YORK, USA Windows and Streetart which my son found in New York when he went there recently. Linked to Ludwig’s Monday Window
Lightscape in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens
It is that time of the year again… when the companies make a fortune promoting the chilly weather. They’re saying “C’mon lazy people get out and have fun”. So last Saturday that is what we did. Gave our precious $120 (for 3 people) of hard earned money to watch a winter light show at the…
Tuesday Eyes Streetart – 14
NEW YORK, USA More mural photos taken by my son, Tim, when he went to New York. Eyes are a central theme of these. Some funny and weird ones.
Gnome is where the heart is…
After a long while that I haven’t joined any challenges, here is my post linked to Debbie’s Six Word Saturday and Natalie’s Photographing Public Art Challenge Some cute gnomes in a friend’s garden.
Tuesday Streetart in Oakleigh – 13
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Oakleigh is a suburb in the southeast of Victoria, 14 km from the CBD of Melbourne. In one of the hidden corners in Oakleigh are these street art on both sides of a laneway done by the AWOL Crew which is a team of well-known street artists. Some crew members include Adnate, Dreams,…
Tuesday Streetart from a mall – 12
BGC, PHILIPPINES In SM Aura in BGC are these two murals on both sides of the exit. These are by Robert Castro.
Flowers for you…
“A flower is a smile from heaven.” Some flower that I took in a friend’s garden… Flowers for Bren FOTD
Soar High Tuesday Streetart – 11
BGC, PHILIPPINES This is a mural made possible by a grant from Jordan-Manila who supports public art theme: “Rolling Out a Better World Soar High is by Jasmin Lacay done in 2022 and can be seen in High Street South, 28th St. corner 9th Avenue in the Philippines.
Country town of Yarragon
The Queen celebrated two birthdays each year: her actual birthday on 21 April and her official birthday on the second Saturday in June. But now, for the first time, we are celebrating the King’s Birthday Long Weekend which takes place from Saturday 10th June to Monday 12th June 2023. It is a public holiday today,…
White Doors
Don’t ask me where I found these doors because I have no idea. It’s just sitting there in my archives. Inspired by Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge
Yellow
“In the world of safe hues, like black, red and white, yellow shouts: Look at me. I’m happy!~ Joy Sewing Inspired by Cee’s Flower of the day FOTD Challenge and Xingfumama’s Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge
Simply Tuesday Streetart -10
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Nothing elaborate for this week but simple public art in Melbourne CBD. I think some of them were just stickers. But I found them cute.
Blue shutters
While walking along a street in Hawthorn, I saw this bright blue shutters on bright yellow walls. Isn’t it pretty? And… here I am just playing with the focus of my phone camera. Inspired by Ludwig’s Monday Window.
Sitting is an art
Sitting can be an art as seen in these Quirky and colourful benches in Bonifacio Global City or BGC in the Philippines. A stylized bench that looks like a pea pod in a park. A strong hand grip. Two figures reaching out to each other. Inspired by Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge and for…
Sunday walk under the blue skies
A leisurely walk at our local Wilson Botanic Gardens. The sun’s so beautiful today that I had to share this with all of you. Inspired by Hammad’s Weekend Sky But first coffee with some friendly people and pets. I thought I would not be able to post any walk for Jo’s Monday Walk but fortunately…