Punta Paloma Beach, Tarifa, Spain

The beach.

Shadows. Punta Paloma Beach, Tarifa, Spain.

Fence. Punta Paloma Beach, Tarifa, Spain.

Tarifa, Spain

Whilst the rest of Europe is embraced in a cold snap, down to the south, the weather is still relatively mild.  A clear blue sky covers the south of Europe and I took this opportunity to meander down Tarifa town.

Some parts of old Tarifa town can look like Havana in Cuba.

Nothing beats "cafe con churros" to get you up in the mornings!

Medieval V Modern. Civil war fortifications mix with medieval forts in Tarifa town.

Fishing is an important part of Tarifa.

Water Fountain. Old Tarifa Town Centre.

Church bells, Tarifa Cathedral.

Prayer time.

Impromptu goalkeeper!

Lamp-post

Contemperary representation. Can you work it out?

Fine buildings are to be found in the old town centre of Tarifa.

What an invitation to breakfast!

Medieval entrance to Tarifa.

Ornament.

Bali

Since Windows XP made my Film Scanner obsolete, I’ve been dying to get my old film slides digitized.  Now with various hacks and perseverance my film scanner is back in action and work has commenced on a rather mammoth task.  As I go along, I’ll be posting old photographs from here and there.

This first set was taken in 1998 from the beautiful island of Bali.

Enjoy.

Tanlot Temple at sunset. Another must see in Bali.

Do not miss out on the food market. But try to make it early in the morning or the smells make be a bit overpowering for the Western nostrils.

Being Hindu (not Muslim like the rest of Indonesia) offerrings in the forms of flowers are a daily part of life in Bali.

Dancer. Such graceful movements.

Muscians who played a rythmic, almost hypnotic tune.

Sunrise. I remember being jet-lagged and waking up at some forsaken hour to be greeted by this sunrise. What a great start!

Winter

Love this sky.

C17, Globemaster

A rare sight in Gibraltar airport, a RAF C17 (Globemaster) transport plane.  These heavy jet transports are only seen occasionally in Gibraltar.  This one arrived this afternoon and left about an hour and half later.

Feel the power of those four engines as she tumbles down the runway.

A menacing profile.

The C17 is probably the largest/heaviest aircraft to be able to use Gibraltar airport.

Tornado of the RAF's 31 Squadron (The Goldstars) who are presently in Gibraltar. All the Tornados of the flight carry a gold star to mark their 90th Anniversay but this one (which the Wing Commander flies) has had special treatment!

Remembrance Sunday

Today a ceremony was held to remember those who gave up their lives to fight for freedom.

Lest we forget.

Doing everyone proud.

Royal British Legion's standard bearer and its President, Mr Momy Levy.

Royal Gibraltar Police lays a wreath.

The Royal Gibraltar Regiment's band leads the parade.

His Excellency the Governor, SIr Francis Richards inspects the parade comprised of members of the Royal British Legion in Gibraltar.

Band of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment.

His Excellency the Governor, Sir Francis Richards, lays his wreath.

Drum Major of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment Band.

Wreath layers come from all walks of Gibraltar society.

Members of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment take their places for the ceremony.

Sunset

Today was one of those really dreary Levanter days when the sun did not break through the cloud, except for this last fleeting glimpse.

Fireball

Horizon on fire.

Petanque

Every afternoon that I drive past Smith Dorrien Bridge (Line Wall Road) I see a group of people enjoying themselves playing pentaque. Today I decided to join them and record this everyday event in Gibraltar.

Who wins?

Proud to be Gibraltarians.

Style

Enjoying it!

Friends getting together to relax.

All about concentration.

Night Meanderings

On my way home last night from the Diwali festivities (see below), some random shots.

Double trouble.

Spooky phone booths.

Although I do not have the solution, there must be a better way. Every night rubbish is put out in this unsightly manner to provide food for rodents and other unpleasant creatures. What's our solution?

Happy Diwali!

Happy Diwali!  Tonight marks the Hindu festival of light and I attended the evening’s festivities at the Hindu temple at Engineer Lane with camera at the ready.  Please forgive me if this is a bit of a bumper posting for the day but the event was truly spectacular.  I hope you enjoy them as much as I did taking them.

Deep in meditation

Everyone takes a turn at holding the diyas.

A full house.

Offerrings of money are made.

Water is sprinkled on those present.

The festival of light.

Petals are offered to all the congregation.

These flower petals form a vital part in the ceremony.

Petals are offerred.

Children participate from the balcony.

Diyas are lit.

Young and old join the celebrations.

The bell is rung when entering the temple.