Travel theme: Shimmer

Linking to :https://wheresmybackpack.com/2016/12/17/travel-theme-shimmer/ The Shimmer of the Oslo Fjord, Oslo, Norway The Shimmering Chinese Lanterns, Longwood Gardens, PA The shimmer of white marble in the sun- Sheikh Zayed mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE Shimmering drops of a water fountain, Longwood Gardens, PA The Shimmer of Gold- Emirates Palace Hostel, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge-Entrances-and-Doors

Finding images for this challenge was a pleasant distraction from ad nauseum discussions on US presidential election Entrance to the Rodin Museum, Philadelphia Gateway to the Taj Mahal, Agra, IndiaEntrance to Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAEEntrance to the Qutab Minar, Delhi, India Floral entrance to the Conservatory at Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA GateContinue reading “Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge-Entrances-and-Doors”

Weekly Photo Challenge- Shine

I shall rise and shine for this challenge, thus- Sheikh Zayed Mosque shining in the moonlight, Abu Dhabi, UAE Sheikh Zayed mosque again- the marble shining in sunlight     All that glitters is gold? Maybe- in the lobby of the Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE The sun shining over Lake Thingvellir, Iceland EveningContinue reading “Weekly Photo Challenge- Shine”

Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge – October 19, 2016

The path laid down by the king Christian IV with his gloved hand- this is where the city of Oslo (Christiania), Norway was founded The wonders of yesteryears- path leading to Qutub Minar, Delhi, India Walk in royal (Mughal) style- Red Fort, Agra, the seat of Mughal rulers of India The corridors of Sheikh Zayed Mosque, AbuContinue reading “Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge – October 19, 2016”

Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge – October 5, 2016

“I dreamed a thousand new paths. I woke and walked my old one.”- Proverb, unknown Way to the past- at Fatehpur Sikri near Agra, India (historic site) Let’s go the observatory- near Reykjavik, Iceland The corridor of illusions-at Munch Museum, Oslo, Norway Sidewalk in Oslo, Norway with quotes by the famous Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen-Continue reading “Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge – October 5, 2016”

The Lure of Travel

Traveling-it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller. – Ibn Batuta The first stirrings of impatience are starting to grow Within me, making me restless, and I fully know Why this is happening-grounded I have been For longer than usual, therefore I am keen To spread my proverbial wings and fly away From theContinue reading “The Lure of Travel”