I can’t say this enough, but I absolutely love the sunsets on this continent and no matter how many I see I just can’t get enough! I know a few bloggers out there have already told that they think African sunsets are the most beautiful, but some other folks might disagree, however as this continent … Continue reading »
One of the things I read about Guinea before coming here is that is has one of the lowest literacy rates in the world (currently 175 out of 183, see here for reference). This stuck with me as I honestly believe that education should be a right and not a privilege. However, one of the most … Continue reading »
I’ve been in blessed with great views at some of the view that the staff houses I’ve been housed at with my company and Guinea has been no exception. This is what I have been blessed with here and is already one of my favourite things about the country! Enjoy!
It has been a miserable two weeks in London as it keeps raining and doesn’t stop. This reminds me of why I never liked living in the city! With weather like this it become depressing! Today the weather is better, but the forecast is for more rain and clouds. The photo below is next to … Continue reading »
This past weekend, Raquel and I visited the Scottish city of Edinburgh. It was a great weekend and I write a separate post about the weekend, however I wanted to leave a taster of this gorgeous city! So enjoy and watch out for the post!
There is something about big cities that attracts the, well for lack of a better word, crazies! Every now and then in London you come across certain ‘personages’ which makes you think ‘compared to that, I’m perfectly normal!’. Raquel and I once stumbled upon a girl completely dressed in green (every item of clothing was … Continue reading »
In the last year I’ve been to Portugal and Lisbon six times. That’s more than I had ever been along my whole life. Now, don’t get me wrong when I say that it isn’t my favourite city, as this doesn’t meant that I find it ugly or unenjoyable, it simply means that there are other … Continue reading »
Last weekend Raquel and I decided to go Cambridge for a day in order to get out of London and take advantage of the ever temperamental sunshine. I will write a post of the visit but wanted to leave you with a taster in the form of the inside of Trinity College’s chapel.
“When the sun touches the ground of London, thou art legally obliged to sit on any patch of grass!” Well, I’m sure there must be a hidden law along these lines is hidden somewhere in the English Legislature! If it’s not then there’s an unwritten law about living in London that requires you to spend … Continue reading »
Yesterday Raquel and I decided to deviate a little from our normal weekend plans of walking by the river or heading into central London. Instead we decided to for a movie at the cinema and instead of going to the crowded O2 Arena, we decided to go to Canary Wharf. Canary Wharf reminds me of … Continue reading »
I’ve said several times on this blog that I find London quite dynamic as it’s cityscape keep changing. One of the big changes to its cityscape is the The Shard at London Bridge. Raquel’s apartment has a great view of it. I know not too many people like it, but I’m a fan! So, here’s … Continue reading »
Yesterday I decided to visit the British Museum, to visit a very interesting exhibition on the Muslim Hajj pilgrimage, however as it was my first time at the museum I decided have a quick look around. It was in the Africa part of the museum that I found this guy simply mesmerized with a wall showing … Continue reading »
Last weekend’s trip to Brighton made for some great photos and even though the sunset doesn’t come close to matching an African one, the shadows it created were brilliant. My favourite was the following of some skateboarders doing some tricks.
One of the things I love about London is it’s urban landscape. The old blends in perfectly with the new; Spaces are filled in creatively; and sometimes the ugly can be made interesting. The photo below is a great example of using advertising to fill a gap. It looks brilliant and fills in a piece … Continue reading »
A couple of days ago, my brother and I went out for a walk with our cameras. It wasn’t the best day to do this as London (as like most of Europe) is currently going through a bit of a cold wave, however the dusky evening made for excellent photo taking. This one is of … Continue reading »
If there’s one thing folks from Madeira (where my parents are from) take seriously over Christmas, it’s the nativity scene they put up next to or around their Christmas tree. In Madeira it’s customary for people to invite you over to their house so that you can see (and compliment) their effort at the nativity … Continue reading »
I finally caught the amazing sunsets I’ve been privy to in Beira on camera. Even though the photo shows the amazing colour of the sunset, it does not convey the real beauty of this spectacle! Enjoy!
This week’s photo is dedicated to a two good friends of mine who got married this Saturday. I flew into South Africa for the occasion as I could simply not miss it. I’ve known the bride since primary school and the groom for a good while as well. These two people form one of the most loving … Continue reading »
Today some colleagues and I went to an orphanage to hand out some toys, as part of my company’s social programmes in Beira. It was at times a heartbreaking day to see little children, some of them small babies, simply being abandoned in hospitals after birth, but uplifting to see us put a smile on … Continue reading »
I was at home and happened to look out the window when I saw an interesting sight on the beach… An annoyed couple being followed by some crooner who was either following them or a friend. I’ll never know but it sure made me giggle…
