A small snapshot of the stunning architectural masterpiece that forms the Bryce amphitheatre. Innumerable pink, orange and white towers sculpted majestically over millenia into the hillsides and valleys.
We spent ages waiting for the right breeze to blow away the steam long enough to reveal the striking array of colours concealed in the thermal pools in Yellowstone. Not the best photo I know, but you get the idea!
A typical scene from our drive down through Montana and Wyoming. The colours of fall transforming the landscape dramatically everywhere, while small streams and rivers thread their way along the flat, grass covered valley floors – makes me want to take up flyfishing!
View of ‘the chief’ , a famous rock-climbing site outside of Vancouver. We climbed this several times, a great workout / self inflicted punishment during a couple of weeks of Canadian downtime!
Juraba clad local selling hats in the back alleys of the beautiful seaside fort of Essaouira. Famous retreat of Jimi Hendrix and numerous other artisans.
A crowd of blue fishing boats massing in the port of picturesque Essaouira. Everything in the ancient seaside fort is painted a combination of blue & white, making for a perfectly idyllic and relaxing encounter.
Some Saharan nomadic carpet salesmen, earnestly showcasing their wares in a desert Kasbah near the Atlas mountains.
The famous mud kasbah of Ait Benhaddou used as the set for numerous movies such as Gladiator, Babel etc. One of hundreds that dot the oasis like valley floors across the Atlas mountains.
The Hamsa, a protection amulet used to ward off the evil eye (also known as Fatimah’s hand) – one of many tantalising symbols that define travel across Morocco the Middle East.
Eateries awaken as Ramaddan breaks over the famous Djemma El Fna square, centre of the ancient Medina and souqs of Marrakesh.