Saturday 22 April 2023

Plaza de la Alianza, Seville




Shaded by citrus trees and with its own drinking fountain, Plaza de la Alianza is a picturesque cobbled square with a cafe-bar that is popular with tourists. From here, you can admire the stunning Giralda - the bell tower of the nearby cathedral.

Friday 21 April 2023

Calle Alfarería, Seville, Andalusia

 

One of the main thoroughfares in the old part of Triana, Calle Alfarería still has cobbles and some well-preserved shop facades, awash with wrought iron balconies and colourful tiles

Plaza del Altozano, Triana, Seville

 


After you leave the heart of Seville and cross the Puente de Isabel II Bridge into Triana, you are immediately greeted by the elegant and ornate buildings of the Plaza del Altozano. A clutch of bars and restaurants are strategically positioned to provide fine views back across the river.

Plaza Jesus de la Pasion, Seville


 Plaza de Jesús de la Pasion is a pleasant pedestrianised square in Seville's shopping district.

Calle Betis, Seville



Running along the west side of the Guadalquivir river, the flagstones of Calle Betis make for a much more peaceful and pleasant stroll than walking alongside the main road next to the east bank.





Calle Gamazo, Seville

 


The enticing facade of a restaurant dating from the nineteenth century in the heart of Seville

Mercado de Triana, Seville

 


An atmospheric food and drink market close to Puente de Isabel II Bridge,  Mercado de Triana is popular with local office workers on a Friday afternoon.

Sunday 9 April 2023

Ide Hill, Kent

 


The village green in Ide Hill, home to the highest church in Kent.

The Nower, Kent

 

A quiet lane in the North Downs, The Nower's lower section has far-reaching views south. If you are on a bike, it's a good place to catch your breath before you descend Brasted Hill at high speed or after you've dragged yourself up this demanding climb.

The Castle Inn, Chiddingstone, Kent

 

Dating back to the 15th Century, the Grade II-listed Castle Inn in Chiddingstone is a gathering point for horse riders dressed in Easter attire

Saturday 1 April 2023

Cherry Blossom in Herne Hill, South London

 

Native to the Yoshino District in Nara, Japan, Yoshino cherry trees are thriving on Winterbrook Road and Stradella Road in Herne Hill.