Sierra de las Nieves, Ronda, Spain

One can very easily forget that living in Southern Iberia also means having a winter.  This is the scene just under an hour’s drive from the coast.  Ronda’s Sierra de las Nieves lives up to its name with the second heavy snowfall (for this region) this year.

The lonely walk.

The winding path up the mountain. Sierra de las Nieves, Ronda. Spain.

Stormy landscape. Sierra de las Nieves. Ronda, Spain.

A pine tree collects snow in its needles.

A tree takes the frosty blast.

Melt water freezes overnight.

The trail

Trinity Lighthouse, Gibraltar

Always ready to highlight danger. Trinity Lighthouse, Europa Point, Gibraltar. 

Avian Flu

With the migration of raptors already starting the risk of avian flu is a real risk. This migratory bird was one of many making their way North this weekend over the Rock of Gibraltar. 

Strait of Gibraltar

Shipping passes slowly with Africa as their back-drop. Strait of Gibraltar. 

Shrine of Our Lady of Europe

Sunlight reflecting off thewaters of the Bay of Gibraltar with the Shrine in the foreground. Europa Point, Gibraltar.

Developments and Demolitions

Some major projects are coming to a head so I thought it useful to record the present state of play on some of Gibraltar’s current redevelopment plans.

PS Sorry for not having posted in a  few days… its just been busy.

Goggles Nightclub, Europa Point

Much loved nightclub of my childhood years is finally being brought down to make way for a sewage treatment plant...... 

Rosia Tanks

Enough said. 

Atlantic Suites/Europort

Gibraltar's largest private gardens have been dug up to make way for an underground carpark topped by a swimming pool for the Atlantic Suities conversion of what was going to be the Hyatt Hotel. EuroPlaza continues in the background. 

Chatham Counterguard and Orange Bastion

Demolition has already taken place of the warehouses and buildings to make way for a new road that will link Fish Market Lane with Reclamation Road. 

Camden Town

This place in London is a little gem.  The market is full of trinkets, army surplus clothing, dance and fetish wear.  And that is just the stall holders!  Never miss an opportunity to visit Camden Lock Market and the surrounding streets.  London 2006.

The old is giving way to the new. Camden Town has lost a lot of its appeal in recent years due to development and regeneration. I hope someone realises when it is enough.

Not the sort of footwear you would use for a job interview. Camden Town. London.

Lights on display. Camden Lock Market. London.

Interesting glass roof. Camden Lock Market. London.

You can sample a wide variety of foods from the excellent stalls spread across the entire market. Camden Town, London.

Camden canal and lock. London.

Roof structure, Camden Lock Market. London

You can find all sorts of curious at Camden Lock Market. London.

Retailing experiences

As one can expect no visit to London is complete without a three full-days worth of shopping.  I’ve tried to make the most it

I'm tired, I need a coffee!

Selfridges, London.

Interior design of retail outlets fascinate me. The Gap, Oxford Street, London.

Stair design. New Look, Oxford Street, London.

All lit up like a Christmas tree. Harrods, London.

Enter the dragon, you can tell that expensive shops lie in wait! Harrods, London.

Flagship store of Boots the Chemist in Oxford Street, London
 

Need I say more?