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The Callanish Standing Stones in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland

One of the very special days of my cruise around the Scottish islands was the day we visiting the Callanish Standing Stones on the island of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. From the first sighting of the town of Stornoway the day had a magical feel about it.

Seascapes

Westray and Papa Westray, Orkney Islands

A visit to Westray and Papa Westray, Orkney was again a journey back in time as we saw the remains of a Norse longhouse and spent the afternoon enjoying the natural beauty and culture of the tiny island of Papa Westray (known as Papay).

Scotland

The Treasures of Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland: Part One

Visiting Lerwick in the Shetlands, Scotland was a magical experience from seeing 5000 year old buildings to witnessing a "fleet" of tall ships sailing by.

Ancient

Capturing captivating caves

Today we marvel at the majestic beauty of caves, in iconic images captured by wonderful photographers who unselfishly make their work available to us all, through Unsplash. Image: xx liu. Unsplash.

Contemporary

The Colours of an Ancient Landscape with Rowdy Wylie Part 1

Australia is an ancient landscape - millions of years old and one of the most fascinating parts of this landscape is the area called The Flinders Ranges in northeast South Australia. Join John "Rowdy" Wylie as he journeys back in time.

Museum

University of Sydney - Museum of Antiquities

Within the walls of Sydney University, The Nicholson Collection of Antiquities along with another significant collections aquired by the Uni is now housed in the Chau Chak Wing Museum, which opened in April 2021. Credit - Author's photo

Bees

Bees: Where to Begin?

As this is the first Bee Blog Caroline and Anne take you back to the earliest recorded bee which is 100 million years old. From there we move forward to bees in Ancient Egypt and the Middle East and conclude today with Napoleon's obsession with bees and their symbolic significance.

Travel

Nazca Lines: Mysterious Geoglyphs in Peru

The Nazca Lines are geoglyphs located in the Nazca Desert in southern Peru, that cover an estimated 450 square kilometers and now a World Heritage Site. Scratched on the ground, they number in the thousands and depict creatures from both the natural world and the human imagination.

Cats

More Feline Images to Grace Our Lives

Treating you to more images of cats from Ancient Egypt where they were held in high esteem to modern times where these feline beauties make sure we look after their every need. Image: "Kitten with Ball of Wool" by Henriette Ronner-Knip.

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