Category Archives: India

Shawl Seller’s at Sunset

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Barbara

When I posted a photo of Samia’s Daughter for the Blue Monday challenge last week I thought I had posted this photo of her mother & other shawl sellers before, but I haven’t been able to find it, so I … Continue reading →

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Blue Monday: A Blue Dress

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Barbara

Blue is my favourite colour, and I’m always collecting photos of blue colours, so when i found Sally’s Blue Monday challenge I had to join in. I took this photo in India, about 8 years ago.  We were staying near … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Escape this rain!

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Barbara

Today doesn’t feel like summer at all! My daughter is having a sleepover in the garden tonight, but it has hardly stopped raining today so far.  I’m not sure should I put the tent up now in the rain or … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Escape (2)

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Barbara

This has been a busy week!  I was working on Saturday, having a go at the garden on Sunday, preparing for Charlotte’s birthday on Monday & Tuesday, working Wednesday, gardening yesterday… I hardly feel like i have opened my computer!

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Escape

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Barbara

This weeks Weekly Photo Challenge is Escape When I think of escape, I think of the long white beaches of India, the sea that is warm and refreshing, the sun that warms my skin all day long, every day, without … Continue reading →

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Travel Theme; Bridges – Zuari Bridge, Goa, India

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Barbara

I love bridges, I am always photographing them when I get a chance.  They make good subjects as their lines draw the eye into the distance and give a three dimensional feel to the photograph. The first time we went … Continue reading →

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Posting letters home from India

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Barbara

Why on earth am I doing a post about Letter Boxes in India? Well, when I look at my most searched item on my search terms, Indian post boxes comes up top!!  I have a few more photos of post … Continue reading →

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Travel Theme; Festive

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Barbara

India is an incredibly festive country.  Every evening on the west coast families make their ways to the beach to celebrate the sunset.  The sounds and colours are magical. I have been to India a few times, always in January … Continue reading →

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Travel Theme; Transportation

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Barbara

I love cycling, and I love bicycles.  Here are some I’ve taken  on our travels, not all suitable for transportation! Addendum Another bike abroad, this time at the Rembrant Memorial in Amsterdam  C1995 🙂 To find out more about this … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge; Thankful

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Barbara

The first time we went to India we spent some time in Colva in Goa, where a lot of refugee children from other states have come with their parents to make some money from the tourists. The children are not … Continue reading →

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