February 3, 2025 by rebootingkaye

Rocky

Following on from the poem that I posted yesterday, I just wanted to share a few more pics of the fabulous geology at Dunraven Bay (also called Southerndown Beach), in South Wales. They tell me that the cliffs were formed from the Carboniferous period which is some 350 million years ago through to the Liassic period, 180 million years ago… blimey, they’re older than me! (see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southerndown_Coast for more…)

The bay is not all about the rocks though, there are lovely walks along the cliffs, and the remains of a walled garden (which you can learn about here).

It is one of my very favourite places to be….. ooh and on top of all that, there is an ice cream booth….. Yay!

October 10, 2014 by rebootingkaye

An eye in the clouds

The iconic London Eye taken from below. Each revolution takes 30 minutes, and the view across London from the top is outstanding!

October 5, 2014 by rebootingkaye

A storm approaches

Storms on our holiday are a bit of a bore, but they do produce some pretty spectacular skies. This one was taken from Lindisfarne Island in April.

September 28, 2014 by rebootingkaye

Frog in blue jeans

A very cute, stylish, but poisonous, Blue Jeans Frog snapped having a rest on a tree trunk on our travels in Costa Rica a few years ago.

September 22, 2014 by rebootingkaye

Daisies in the sun

We had hundreds of these big daisies in our small meadow this summer

September 21, 2014 by rebootingkaye

Firework flower

The spectacular seedhead of an Allium

September 12, 2014 by rebootingkaye

The Lake at Periyar National Park

On our recent holiday to Kerala, India, we were lucky enough to take an early morning safari cruise on the stunning man-made lake in Periyar National Park. Although the wildlife proved elusive, the breathtaking scenery more than made up for it.

August 9, 2014 by rebootingkaye

Bahia Palace, Marrakech

A couple of years ago we spent a wonderful long weekend discovering the delights of Marrakech. Bahia Palace, with it’s exquisite architecture and decorations was an oasis of peace away from the madness of Jamaa El-Fnaa (which we loved, by the way). It is most definitely worth a visit. These are just a few examples of its gorgeousness!

Unexpected stained glass windows

Beautifully complex decoration

A corner of contrasts

Delightful quiet courtyard

July 31, 2014 by rebootingkaye

Three Views of Phewa Lake, Pokhara, Nepal

You can take a peaceful boat ride from the town of Pokhara which is strung along the shore of lovely Phewa Lake. If you wish the boats will drop you at the little island where the Taal Barahi Temple stands.

Boats on Phewa Lake

Taal Barahi Temple on Phewa Lake

Backdrop of Annapurna Range over Phewa Lake

July 21, 2014 by rebootingkaye

Shanti Stupa, Pokhara, Nepal

This beautiful Buddhist Peace Pagoda is set high on a hill overlooking Pokhara. I’m afraid we chickened out and took a hair-raising taxi ride to the top. But so worth it, for the peace, the clean clear air, and the views of the mountains with Pokhara laid out like a tablecloth beneath them. Gorgeous.