OASIS OF COLOUR

Posted on December 11, 2014 by cpickvance

22 Nov 2014
Notre Dame’s bell towers looked striking against the cool autumn sky. There is something about the quality of sunlight in Paris that is poetic. Continue reading →

FLYING BUTTRESSES IN DIFFUSED LIGHT

Posted on December 9, 2014 by cpickvance

21 Nov 2014
Ah Paris! Bonjour mon ami!
After ordering a late breakfast at Cafe Le Metro, we were reminded that the French don’t make a big deal over Continue reading →

EDINBURGH CASTLE

Posted on December 4, 2014 by cpickvance

19 Nov 2014
“Let’s buy an apartment over there.” David pointed through the light rain down to Newtown. We were standing on the battlements of Edinburgh Castle, which is more Fortress than Continue reading →

ROAD TO EDINBURGH

Posted on December 3, 2014 by cpickvance

17-18 Nov 2014
It was sad to leave our comfortable apartment and the Isle of Skye behind. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed our time here. But with Paris up next on the itinerary , it’s impossible Continue reading →

CLIMBING COIRE LAGAN

Posted on November 29, 2014 by cpickvance

15 Nov 2014
We could see the Cuillins from our lounge room as they basked in the morning sunshine. It seemed impossible to have such a clear still day after the storm gales of yesterday. Continue reading →

WHISKEY WITH WILD WIND

Posted on November 26, 2014 by cpickvance

14 Nov 2014
Gale force winds whistled through our windows. “I’m not sure about walking in this weather, imagine doing a scree scramble is this wind”. Was I being a coward: it’s just wind. Continue reading →

PILLARS & PLEATS

Posted on November 25, 2014 by cpickvance

13 Nov 2014
After an easy day yesterday, we jumped in the car and took a drive around the Trotternish Peninsular of northern Skye, heading for Kilt Rocks. Continue reading →

THE SOUND OF RAASAY WITHOUT CHIPS

Posted on November 23, 2014 by cpickvance

11 Nov 2014
“Eee, chips and curry sauce” David said sinking into his deepest darkest Lancashire accent. The smell of salted hot potato chips filled the air Continue reading →

QUIRAING: PEAKS & PINNACLES

Posted on November 21, 2014 by cpickvance

10 Nov 2014
“We certainly live on a blue planet.” I said looking out over the Sound of Raasay. The skies had cleared this morning, so ‘making hay’ as they say, we were on route to Continue reading →