Morocco: Light, Shade and Colour
During our week's visit to Morocco in late February/early March, we encountered an unexpected contrast of weather. On arrival, the north of the country was experiencing the first welcome rains in six months, which were followed by bright sunny days. The marked contrast provided opportunities for interesting photographic light conditions. Following a heavy shower, this relatively […]
Eratap, Vanuatu
I discovered Eratap village, on Efate, Vanuatu from staying at the Eratap resort, which is within a half-hour's drive from the capital, Port Vila. The resort, I am told, is built on land leased from the local village and as such provides a symbiotic relationship between the business and the community, including employment for villagers […]
Scenes from Daily Life: Port Vila, Vanuatu
I have never felt as relaxed anywhere as in Vanuatu. I have been fortunate enough to visit three times now and hope to return in either 2016 or 2017. The main attractions are the warm climate, which is similar all year round, the friendliness of local people (Vanuatu claims to be the friendliest place in […]
Walking the Pacific Crest Trail: Adventure of a Lifetime
The Pacific Crest Trail spans 2650 miles (4265 kilometres) from the US/Mexican border in Campo, California, to Manning Park, just north of the US/Canadian border. It crosses three states (California, Oregon and Washington), six national parks and some of the most remote wilderness areas in the United States. When my son Charlie announced his plan to […]
Angel, Former St Nicholas Church, Bristol
During a recent visit to Bristol, I visited St Nicholas Market, close to Castle Park. The market is hosted in The Exchange, an 18th Century Grade I Listed building owned by Bristol City Council. Adjacent to the market, between St Nicholas St and Baldwin St is the former parish church of St Nicholas, originally built […]
Vanuatu: Port Vila 24-Hour Market
In November 2015 I visited Vanuatu for the third time. I spent most days out with the camera. The air is beautifully clear and when the sun is out you can take good photographs most of the day, and not just within a couple of hours of sunrise and sunset. I just cannot resist taking […]
A Visit to Lombok, Indonesia, 2015
While holidaying in Bali earlier in the year, we took a few days in the neighbouring island of Lombok. The flight time between the islands is twenty minutes, but with our destination resort in in the north, it was a two hour drive from the airport. The outward journey took us into the mountains, through […]
May 2015: The Suffolk Show
Like most agricultural shows, the Suffolk Show, held annually at Trinity Park, Ipswich, is a mixture of competition, commerce and entertainment, equally enjoyable for the farming community and a family day out. The grounds open at 7 a.m. Events take place throughout the day, some starting as early as 7.15 a.m. It is worthwhile arriving […]