Manor House

It was a lovely sunny afternoon... went for a stroll at one of my favourite places, Groot Constantia. Spring is so very close.

~ A year ago today I went to see the flowers ~ 

Romanesque

I think my favourite church in Florence is San Miniato on the Mount. Was well worth the climb up the hill to see it today.

~ A year ago today my baby cat was being adorable ~ 

Dome

Climbed 414 steps up the Campanile to get a view of Il Duomo and the city.

~ A year ago today I was admiring one of my succulents ~ 

Eternal City

View of the Roman skyline. Gorgeous, isn't it?

~ A year ago today I went to a literary talk ~

Beach House

Some friends of mine have taken a house near the beach at Simon's Town for the holiday. I went down to join them for a bit. What a beautiful place!
~ A year ago today I was at Kirstenbosch ~ 

No. 230 Main

I used to live in this house, many years ago. It looked better then! 
~ A year ago I was at the plant nursery ~ 

Eiffel Tower

Love this city! Our little hotel is on the left.
~ A year ago today I was busy at work ~ 

Abbey

This morning we visited the beautiful and serene Fontenay Abbey. What a special place.
~ A year ago today I was giving Scrap a scratch under her chin ~ 

Rooftops

Today we visited the impressive Château de Tanlay.
~ A year ago today the sky was lovely ~ 

On the Canal

Today we were in Auxerre, a provincial town very typical of Burgundy.
~ A year ago today I was having Sunday lunch ~ 

Noyers-sur-Serein

After a long trip of plane-train-and-automobile we reached our destination... this pretty village in the French countryside.
~ A year ago today I was listening to The Arrows ~ 

Leafy Environs

At our conference venue. It was a shame to spend such a gorgeous day working, but I did get to walk around the hotel gardens a bit. There's a touch of autumn in the air!
~ A year ago today I was at last year's conference venue ~

Razor

Razor wire in my neighbourhood. It's unattractive at the best of times but even more so when covered in bits of tatty plastic thanks to the wind.
~ A year ago today I was looking up at an altogether nicer view ~ 

The Pink House

Ian and John's house is looking very smart after a coat of paint.
~ A year ago today I was at the movies ~

Cape Dutch

This is Stellenberg, a fine and gracious 18th Cape Dutch Century Manor house in Kenilworth. I was here this afternoon for more open gardens. It was fun!
~ A year ago today I was enjoying the scent of my honeysuckle creeper ~