A final few bits from our Athens trip way aback in May! Featuring random ruins and a warm lake.
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Cruising around Kos
After finally getting to grips with our stroke of 5 star good luck (including champagne for birthday breakfast!) we head out to explore Kos town. Hopping on the bus from the hotel we alight at the bustling harbour which is also where you’ll find lots of restaurants and bars too. First up it was offContinue reading “Cruising around Kos”
Load of bull ..
This short post is dedicated to a thorny Spanish cultural issue – Bull fighting. I’ve always believed that part of visiting other counties is about appreciating the many varied parts of their culture and traditions. However there are always some difficulties for me when it comes to certain elements of societies that celebrate the unnecessaryContinue reading “Load of bull ..”
Purification and Ema
Heading back in the Senso-ji temple grounds for one final snoot around we find more delightful details. A Tori gate leads the way to Asakusa Shrine also known as Sanja-sama “Shrine of the Three gods”. The shrine honours the three men who founded the SensÅ-ji. Another of my favourite new photo subjects are the multitudeContinue reading “Purification and Ema”