Russet red sails against a vivid blue sky: the annual Thames Sailing Barges Match always draws photographers - professionals armed with incredibly long lenses and others simply clicking on their … [Read more...]
Martha’s Vineyard
I associate Martha's Vineyard with the rich and famous. It is the place they retreat to in the summer. I had no idea that it once had a thriving whaling industry. As we travelled across on the ferry I … [Read more...]
Day Two in Boston U.S.A.
After viewing Boston from above, we set off on foot to Boston Common to find the "swans". Started as a common grazing ground in 1634, this is the oldest Public … [Read more...]
Day One in Boston U.S.A.
We started our Boston visit by taking the lift to the Skywalk Observatory on the 50th floor of the Prudential Building - mainly because it was within easy walking distance from … [Read more...]
Mass MoCA
Rain! Rain and more rain! Oh well, it was forecasted so we were not surprised. The trees were an even brighter green and sparkling, washed by the rain. By the time we reached William's College in … [Read more...]