21.01.2006
Here are a few random shots taken with my phone, from various beaches on the Costa del Sol. The weather has been playing havoc with our daily walks but we've still managed to get out a few times. Because of the constantly changing weather, the beaches look different every time you walk them, which is awesome for photographers, as long as you remember to look down!
Shona
20.12.2025
Another of my photos, this time from the Monte Rosa Group, in the Alps, won first place in the Landscape category in the annual photo competition held by the Sudetes Mountaineering Club in Jelenia Góra, Poland. Sweet!
Andrzej
31.10.2025
As a consolation for missing out on visiting Bordeaux, we decided to make an overnight stop in Córdoba. I was there for the first time way back in 1991 (yikes!) and was fortunate to see the old town and the famous Mosque-Cathedral with virtually no tourists. Andrzej, however, had yet to see it and we hoped there would be less people at this time of year. As it turns out, you can actually enjoy a quick visit for free! You just have to go there at 8:30 am and you have roughly an hour to walk around. You aren't able to get in to the cathedral area as they're setting up for a mass but it's a great time to explore the famous columns and arches. Commonly referred to as the Mezquita (mosque), this is one of the most famous tourist sites in Spain. The UNESCO World Heritage site dates all the way back to 785 when the original mosque was under construction. The mosque was converted to a Catholic cathedral in 1236 when Córdoba was conquered by King Ferdinand III. Fortunately, much of the original construction was left alone. Both inside and outside, this is a spectacular building and a must-see on any visit to Andalusia. Better, certainly, to visit in the low season, though, as you'll still have decent weather and far less people. So, another site in Spain ticked off the list!
Shona
26.10.2025
Our plan had been to spend a couple of nights in Bilbao and then head to Bordeaux, in France. Sadly, the weather changed and we ended up only having an afternoon to visit the famous Guggenheim museum. As luck would have it, we arrived on the one weekend a year that it's free for everyone. It was nice not to have to pay for tickets but, yikes, soooo many people and sooo many children! Lol. Not sure it was worth the savings, to be honest, but the museum is spectacular, inside and out. Unfortunately, our visit also coincided with a break between exhibitions and an organized marathon, so much of the museum was shut down and we couldn't even get down to where the famous spider sculpture is because they were going to send the runners right through the grounds of the museum. Anyway, it was still great to tick the museum off the bucket list, and we did see some amazing modern art... plus we saw a 'touron' try to stand on the platform of a sculpture so she could get a photo of herself. Quite the drama!
Shona
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