Castle Gibralfaro is perched atop a high hill over looking Malaga. The name comes from the Moorish Jebel meaning hill and Faro meaning lighthouse. Again it’s free to visit on a Sunday so we hopped on the bus up the winding hill for some freebie sightseeing. While not as interesting as the Alcazaba there areContinue reading “Gibralfaro Castle, Málaga”
Yearly Archives: 2014
Rock the Alcazaba . . .
The Alcazaba is a palatial fortification built by the Hammudid dynasty in the early 11th century. This is the best-preserved alcazaba (from the Arabic al-qasbah meaning citadel) in Spain. There’s an abundance of beautiful Moorish architectural details including decorative archways, irrigation channels, ornate fountains and cool courtyards. I love this tiny little window arch, edged with decorative stone frills. TheseContinue reading “Rock the Alcazaba . . .”
Spain – the return!
Been all quiet on the blogging front lately as I’ve been slaking my travel lust with another visit to Spain. I’ve done an about turn in the past few years from being a bit of a snob about the country, thinking it was all Benidorm, Magaluf, puking and high rises, to adoring its picturesque oldContinue reading “Spain – the return!”
Eden – the new paradise?
As we’re in that neck of the woods we take a return trip to the Eden Project. Near to St Austell it’s a unique attraction featuring a series of distinctive bubble shaped biodomes set in a former 160 year old china clay pit. According to the project’s website blurb the Guinness Book of Records heralds the Biomes asContinue reading “Eden – the new paradise?”
St Ives – as good as being abroad!
St Ives or in Cornish, Porth Ia, meaning St Ia’s cove is a gorgeous slice of coastal loveliness nestled north of Penzance. It’s a big hit with artists due to the quality of the light, and while i don’t usually subscribe to all that gumpf, it does indeed seem to have an especially clear, blueish tingeContinue reading “St Ives – as good as being abroad!”
Surf’s up!
After settling into our four berth caravan at Seaview International Holiday Park we plot the next move. The caravan is immaculate and well fitted with one good sized double room and a small room with two single beds. Ideal for a family with younger children but a bit of a squeeze for four adults!!! First onContinue reading “Surf’s up!”
Skip skip skip to the Looe . . .
Next up on our whizz around the South of the UK is the cute little fishing village of Looe. Looe has one of the largest fishing fleets on the Cornish coast and has a long maritime history. Didn’t have long here, just time to grab a few snaps including this of the most classily namedContinue reading “Skip skip skip to the Looe . . .”
Cornwall for Easter
Bit of a change of pace now, from the heat and colour of Thailand to the sunny yet blustery South coast for our annual Easter jaunt. Stopping overnight in Plymouth to break up the long drive we were headed for Cornwall and the little fishing village of Mevagissey. First up on routehowever – Rame Head toContinue reading “Cornwall for Easter”
Dancing for Gods and Fallen Heroes
Well that’s it for the Thai reminiscing folks. All the heat and colour is captured, trapped like insects in amber and laid out for your readerly enjoyment! While I plan the next global jaunt I’ll be taking a random look back at oddities from trips gone by. Here’s one about architectural details . . . .Continue reading “Dancing for Gods and Fallen Heroes”
Damnoen Saduak floating market
We had a single day in Bangkok before heading home and wanted to do something we’d not done before. I had fancied visiting a floating market and never managed it during the last trip. So we headed off to the most famous one Damnoen Saduak which is a fair ole ride out of the cityContinue reading “Damnoen Saduak floating market”