The Chandelier of Lost Earrings
The Chandelier of Lost Earrings – a beautiful sculpture on display at Glasgow Women’s Library until 21st December, 2016.
Inveraray and Auchindrain
An 18th century “new town”, an old crofting village and a walk along the River Leacainn.
Newhailes and Inveresk
Two beautiful National Trust for Scotland properties, a 17th century mansion and a lush garden, visited on a day of typical Scottish weather: sunshine and showers!
Holmwood
Holmwood, built in 1857-8, is a unique villa designed by Glasgow’s second most famous architect, Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson.
Spirit Animal
The Spirit Animal Award prompts me to look back to pets of my past and decide which one I would like to be.
Oor Wullie
A sculpture trail based on the loveable comic-strip character, Oor Wullie.
Glasgow’s Clyde
A stroll along Glasgow’s Clyde Walkway, and a trip back in time to the Garden Festival of 1988.
Tibet 2000: Lhasa to Kathmandu
Spoiler alert! We got out of Tibet. Well, you know I’m here to tell the tale. But how low did we stoop?
Tibet 2000: the sleepover
We can’t get back to Lhasa so have to bed down for the night – but where? At least we provide some entertainment for the local villagers.
Tibet 2000: escape from Gyantse
We set off from Gyantse, attempting to get back to Lhasa through landslides and floods. Who else comes back from vacation with pictures of digging machines?
Tibet 2000: in Gyantse
The road is swept away and our guide is arrested. Surely nothing else can go wrong?
Tibet 2000: the road to Gyantse
Our first day on the road in Tibet. It’s a bumpy ride over mountain passes, but we get there.
