Photography of Gibraltar, Spain and other worldwide locations: January 2006

Random Images

Some random images from London. No particular reason for posting!

The Rock, University College Hospital, London (January 2006). Why a hospital should spend thousands on this "work of art" rather than patient care is beyond me.

The Calvary, London (January 2006)

Hyde Park, London (January 2006)

Shadows. London (January 2006)

Telecom Tower. London (January 2006)

Happy Chinese New Year !

Just back from a trip to London. The first set of photos for the blog comes from the Chinese New Year celebrations in London. Other sets to follow soon.

London Mayor, Ken Livingstone dots the eyes of the dragons at the sart of the new year festivities. London (January 2006)

Chineese dragon in the centre of London. (January 2006)

Beijing Duck is the order of the day in Chinatown, London.

Chinatown is all lit up. London

Chinese lanterns decorate Oxford Circus.

Childhood memories

As you grow up in Gibraltar one of the chidhood experiences is walking up the Rock and eating the "Vinagrera" stalks as a refereshment. Tell you what, their citric taste does refresh!

Views of Gibraltar

Some general shots of Gibraltar taken this morning.

Mediterranean Steps. Gibraltar

Southern face of the Rock of Gibraltar

Eastern profile of the Rock of Gibraltar

Panoramic of the town of Gibraltar

World Darts Championship

A world darts championship is being held in Gibraltar this afternoon. The championship sees world class players competing against locals for a £5000 prize.

Triple twenty

The cometition was well attended by the public

The competition was intense.

Pure concentration

Flying darts

Tangier, Morocco.

Whereas, Marrakesh has impressed, Tangiers never does. Perhaps because it is too close to Europe and does not have a real identity of its own.

Waterfront. Tangier, Morocco. Circa 1989.

Tingis Restaurant. Tangier, Morocco.

Doorway. Tangier, Morocco.

Selling vegetables. Tangier, Morocco.

Mirrors, in the market. Tangier, Morocco. (You might even spot a very young me!)

Medina Museum. Tangier, Morocco.

Sunset in Marrakesh

These are photographs taken in 1989. As I plough my way through my slide collection to digitise them I’ll be posting some on the blog. I really have fond memories of Marrakesh, so much so that I may go back this year to do a photo essay.

The emblematic mosque of Marrakesh at sunset.

You can almost taste the food. Marrakesh.

The hustle of an evening in Marrakesh's food market.

Architecture. Marrakesh.

Water seller. Marrakesh.

The sun goes down in Marrakesh.

Food stalls of every kind. Marrakesh

Mosque in Marrakesh

The most enlightened legislative move any country could make

Few would have believed this day would come to Spain. With an absolute ban on smoking in all public places, most pubs and restaurants are also following suit. Let's hope it lasts!

Costa de la Luz, Spain

Another Sunday ride through nearby Spanish countryside.

Verjer de la Frontera.

The Orsborne bull billboard dominates (blights) a lot of of the landscape in Southern Spain.

Fascinas

Spanish sales season kicks off....

It’s the day after the epiphany so it also marks the first day of sales in Spain….. much to my disappointment I was instructed to attend. Needless to say I did not enjoy it! Only another two months of sales left!

Help, I'm a prisoner here, I am being held against my will, get me out....

Starting with tunnel vision....

A mad rush of people....

Not more floors!

Live to ride and ride to live

A clear blue sky. Temperature between 15C and 17C. Leathers that are too tight after eating too much over the festive season….. what better excuse than to pick up the Harley and head out to the open road.

The open road. (Photo Credit to my wife Michelle).

My pride and joy, a 2003 anniversary edition Harley Davidson Fat Boy.

Marbella to Fuengirola, the long way round.

Pick a nice day like today to potter around back roads.

This must be the wierdest house anyone started building. I can recall this house looking in this state for the last fifteen years. It does not look better with time.

Monda with its castle converted into a romantic hotel makes a great weekend getaway.

Typical rooftops.

Mijas is renown for its Taxi service.... donkeys....

Panoramic of Mijas, Spain. Another typical whitewashed Spanish village.

Punta Paloma Beach - New Year's Day 2006

There’s nothing better to cure a new year’s eve excess than a walk on a beach. Some photos taken earlier today of Punta Paloma Beach near Tarifa, Spain.