A few more photos from our recent trip to Barcelona. I hope you enjoy them. We stayed near the Arc de Triomf, and the area around it and nearby park were both busy from dawn until dusk (and beyond). As you can see, the park was flat as a pancake, so we went for a few...

A change of scene is often very welcome, and you couldn't get much more of a contrast between our quiet, tiny village and the restless hubbub of Barcelona. It was warm, the people were friendly, the food was good, the architecture was stunning, and there was always,...

The small Devon village of Lustleigh wasn't the model for Embervale in the Devonshire Mysteries, but it conveys an idea of the kind of place I had in mind. Thatched cottages, a friendly-looking pub, a small shop, a church and all surrounded by beautiful countryside....

Spring is in the air. Near the town of Bovey Tracey, Parke is the slightly confusing name of a house and estate. Once privately owned, the house and estate belong to the National Trust, and the house is home to the headquarters of the Dartmoor National Park Authority....

The nearby town of Bovey Tracey is often mentioned in the Devonshire Mysteries, so I thought I'd share a few photos to give you an idea of its leafy environs. Generally shortened to one word, Bovey, and pronounced 'Buvvy', the town is an old one and still small, but...

I often run up to the nearby reservoirs of Tottiford, Kennick and Trenchford because I can step out the front door and just start, running from one lane to the next. It's pretty much uphill all the way, but it's good for the legs, and I'm rewarded by lovely views when...

I entered a half marathon in Dawlish recently. It was mainly a trail run and a hard slog over rutted, muddy paths. The first half was a long, long climb but it did deliver some lovely views. Almost at the finish! Afterwards we went into Dawlish for a much needed hot...

The nearby seaside town of Teignmouth is handy for a walk by the sea. I took a few photos as the sun dipped toward the horizon. Not used as a lighthouse, as far as I know, this little chap has a cheery red glow at night. The poor old pier was damaged by the storms...