12th November 2023 Arrochar – The Three Lochs Way
We were to go to Fort William today but as there were so few people on the coach today, they …
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11th November 2023 Inveraray & Oban – Sunshine in the Highlands
A real treat for us today. Normally when we visit the highlands the weather is poor with rain and lots …
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10th November 2023 Gretna & Luss – The Start of Another Scottish Voyage
Off to Arrochar for another Scottish adventure. On the way up we stopped at Gretna Green. I dislike this place …
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7th November 2023 North Shields – Beautiful Blue Skies
The usual North Shields/Tynemouth circuit today. View all photography for this entry
5th November 2023 South Shields – The Navy in Town
A number of Dutch navy warships arrived on the Tyne a few days ago and the best view of them …
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4th November 2023 North Shields – Mackerel Skies
The usual North Shields/Tynemouth circuit today. View all photography for this entry
1st November 2023 North Shields – Rainbow on the Horizon
The usual North Shields/Tynemouth circuit today. View all photography for this entry
28th October 2023 North Shields – Fungi
The usual North Shields/Tynemouth circuit today. View all photography for this entry
23rd October 2023 North Shields – Early Morning Shields
Walk back home from Tynemouth in the early morning. View all photography for this entry
22nd October 2023 Wylam – A Swollen River
After storm Babet we decided to see what things were like further upriver at Wylam. Immediately, you could see the …
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21st October 2023 North Shields – After Babet
The usual North Shields/Tynemouth circuit today. We’d seen some of the damage on the news caused by Storm Babet which …
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18th October 2023 North Shields – The Sun Behind
The usual North Shields/Tynemouth circuit today. The sun was positioned just right behind the Herring Girl to give a halo. …
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15th October 2023 North Shields – Blue Skies & The Herring Girl
The usual North Shields/Tynemouth circuit today. The Herring Girl statue was basking in the sunshine today, you can almost see …
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14th October 2023 Sunderland – Victorian Art
To Sunderland today for a meal to celebrate Mam’s birthday. Couple of shots in Newcastle and a few in the …
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12th October 2023 North Shields – Sunny Skies
The usual North Shields/Tynemouth circuit today. View all photography for this entry
11th October 2023 North Shields – A New Duck
The usual North Shields/Tynemouth circuit today. In Northumberland Park, a single female tufted duck has joined the regular cohort of …
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7th October 2023 North Shields – Commas
The usual North Shields/Tynemouth circuit today. On the path to Northumberland Park, next to the meadow stands a large buddlea …
4th October 2023 North Shields – Heavy Cloud
The usual North Shields/Tynemouth circuit today. Heavy cloud moving in today. Took some closer shots of the Herring Girl. View …
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1st October 2023 South Shields – Autumn Begins
Over to South Shields today. Lots of threatening clouds around today but luckily we kept dry. Definitely a feel of …
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29th September 2023 Seaton Delaval Hall – Absorbing the Art
A trip along the road to Seaton Delaval Hall. It’s great to have this gem on our doorstep. Took a …
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28th September 2023 Cherryburn – Return to Our Happy Place
As our holidays drew to a close, we simply had to take the opportunity to visit Cherryburn again. Lovely to …
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23rd September 2023 Italy to England – …….and back again
Time for the arduous journey back home. Before we know it, it was time for the long journey home. I …
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22nd September 2023 Florence – The Queen of Tuscany
No visit to Tuscany is complete without a visit to this gem of the renaissance. Granted, it isn’t our favourite …
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21st September 2023 Lido di Camaiore – A Rest Day and Exploration
Today was a rest day and a much needed it was. We talked along the beautiful beach with it’s pier, …
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20th September 2023 Siena – An Old Friend
Siena is a city absolutely steeped in history. A leisurely stroll through the streets taking in the usual sights and …
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19th September 2023 San Gimignano – Perfect Tuscany in the Sunshine
A brighter day today for the picture-postcard town of San Gimignano. This town is my favourite place in Tuscany. not …
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18th September 2023 Pisa & Lucca – Looking at the detail
We had intended to have a rest day today, but after a good sleep, we felt up to the visit …
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16th September 2023 England to Italy – There……….
Here we go again…. We booked our Italy getaway last year but were informed later that our favourite hotel in …
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13th September 2023 North Shields – The Fish Quay
The usual North Shields/Tynemouth circuit today. View all photography for this entry
10th September 2023 Woodhorn – Birds, Birds, Birds
A trip to Woodhorn and the QEII Country park in the sunshine today. Woodhorn was nice and quiet, always a …
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