Posts Tagged: travel
Contraband at Belfast Exposed
Belfast Exposed has on display an exhibition by Taryn Simon. Entitled Contraband, to view is a sampling of 1,075 photographs of items detained or seized from passengers (and express mail) entering the United States. The Belfast Exposed exhibition is in
Contraband at Belfast Exposed
Belfast Exposed has on display an exhibition by Taryn Simon. Entitled Contraband, to view is a sampling of 1,075 photographs of items detained or seized from passengers (and express mail) entering the United States. The Belfast Exposed exhibition is in
Madrid 2011
At last Madame Oui and I got our summer break, at the end of the season, with an extended weekend/abbreviated week in Madrid. Applying a trick I learned at work, we took a late bus down to Dublin Airport and
Madrid 2011
At last Madame Oui and I got our summer break, at the end of the season, with an extended weekend/abbreviated week in Madrid. Applying a trick I learned at work, we took a late bus down to Dublin Airport and
Madrid 2011
At last Madame Oui and I got our summer break, at the end of the season, with an extended weekend/abbreviated week in Madrid. Applying a trick I learned at work, we took a late bus down to Dublin Airport and
Madrid 2011
At last Madame Oui and I got our summer break, at the end of the season, with an extended weekend/abbreviated week in Madrid. Applying a trick I learned at work, we took a late bus down to Dublin Airport and
Copeland Island adventure
After many times talking about taking a boat trip to Copeland Island, Madame Oui and I finally got our finger out and jumped onboard “The Brothers” on a sunny afternoon. Not surprisingly for us, immediately we noticed the captain’s dog,
Copeland Island adventure
After many times talking about taking a boat trip to Copeland Island, Madame Oui and I finally got our finger out and jumped onboard “The Brothers” on a sunny afternoon. Not surprisingly for us, immediately we noticed the captain’s dog,
County Donegal 2011
Madame Oui and I couldn’t believe it’d been 5 years since our last visit to Malin Head, Inishowen, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Her parents came with us, and thoroughly enjoyed the 3-day stay. We stayed at the Whitestrand B&B, highly recommended.
County Donegal 2011
Madame Oui and I couldn’t believe it’d been 5 years since our last visit to Malin Head, Inishowen, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Her parents came with us, and thoroughly enjoyed the 3-day stay. We stayed at the Whitestrand B&B, highly recommended.
Thunderstorm passing through paradise
A daily thunderstorm passing through paradise
A snowy Co. Down Sunday
http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649 After yesterday being a crisp and very sunny day, all day, it was a pleasant surprise to wake up to snow this morning — a good inch or so in my part of Co. Down. Persuaded Madame Oui to
A snowy Co. Down Sunday
http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649 After yesterday being a crisp and very sunny day, all day, it was a pleasant surprise to wake up to snow this morning — a good inch or so in my part of Co. Down. Persuaded Madame Oui to
Dublin trip nostalgic
As I needed to travel to Dublin for a work-related conference, Madame Oui decided to come down with me for a trip nostalgic (we lived in Fairview for a few years in the late 1990s). In many ways, not much
Dublin trip nostalgic
As I needed to travel to Dublin for a work-related conference, Madame Oui decided to come down with me for a trip nostalgic (we lived in Fairview for a few years in the late 1990s). In many ways, not much
Scrabo jaunt
Madame Oui and I took a jaunt over to Scrabo Park, Newtownards, Co. Down. We’re both sick with chest colds, and wanted to get out of the house for some fresh air and to take advantage of the clear skies
Scrabo jaunt
Madame Oui and I took a jaunt over to Scrabo Park, Newtownards, Co. Down. We’re both sick with chest colds, and wanted to get out of the house for some fresh air and to take advantage of the clear skies
A Strangford weekend escape
Madame Oui and I escaped “Panic Saturday” Christmas shopping to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary. Stayed over at The Cuan, which included an evening meal allowance and morning breakfast. We had good intentions of arriving earlier on Saturday, but final
A Strangford weekend escape
Madame Oui and I escaped “Panic Saturday” Christmas shopping to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary. Stayed over at The Cuan, which included an evening meal allowance and morning breakfast. We had good intentions of arriving earlier on Saturday, but final
A Strangford weekend escape
http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649 Madame Oui and I escaped “Panic Saturday” Christmas shopping to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary. Stayed over at The Cuan, which included an evening meal allowance and morning breakfast. We had good intentions of arriving earlier on Saturday, but
A Strangford weekend escape
http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649 Madame Oui and I escaped “Panic Saturday” Christmas shopping to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary. Stayed over at The Cuan, which included an evening meal allowance and morning breakfast. We had good intentions of arriving earlier on Saturday, but
Fuerteventura 2009
Madame Oui and I went on a two-week holiday to Corralejo, Fueteventura (Canary Islands, Spain), with her parents. We stayed in excellently situated apartments that overlooked Galera Beach and Los Lobos island. I spent the first few days in a
Fuerteventura 2009
Madame Oui and I went on a two-week holiday to Corralejo, Fueteventura (Canary Islands, Spain), with her parents. We stayed in excellently situated apartments that overlooked Galera Beach and Los Lobos island. I spent the first few days in a
Nicosia 20090620
Third and last day of the conference. I was keen to attend this day, because the presentations concentrated on Cyprus specifically. I introduced myself to Erol Kaymak, forwarding kind regards from Quintin. In the discussion on setting an agreed school
Nicosia 20090620
Third and last day of the conference. I was keen to attend this day, because the presentations concentrated on Cyprus specifically. I introduced myself to Erol Kaymak, forwarding kind regards from Quintin. In the discussion on setting an agreed school
Nicosia 20090619
Skipped the morning conference presentations to meet Mustafa, who was waiting for me at the Ledra Street checkpoint, not the one at Ledra Palace (where I was waiting for him). He says that this confusion happens all the time, and
Nicosia 20090619
Skipped the morning conference presentations to meet Mustafa, who was waiting for me at the Ledra Street checkpoint, not the one at Ledra Palace (where I was waiting for him). He says that this confusion happens all the time, and
Nicosia 20090618
Easy 20-minute walk to Ledra Palace, site of 3-day annual conference by PRIO Cyprus Centre. http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=5271300&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1 I say hello to Professor Adrian Guelke (Queen’s University), who’s surprised to see me. I tease by saying that I’m stalking him. Adrian gave
Nicosia 20090618
Easy 20-minute walk to Ledra Palace, site of 3-day annual conference by PRIO Cyprus Centre. http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=5271300&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1 I say hello to Professor Adrian Guelke (Queen’s University), who’s surprised to see me. I tease by saying that I’m stalking him. Adrian gave
Nicosia 20090617
After a good night’s sleep, it was an easy 20-minute commute back to Heathrow Terminal 1 to check in for my Cyprus Airways flight. Took advantage of Wi-Fi facilities to catch up on email. Many families with small (i.e. pre-school)
Nicosia 20090617
After a good night’s sleep, it was an easy 20-minute commute back to Heathrow Terminal 1 to check in for my Cyprus Airways flight. Took advantage of Wi-Fi facilities to catch up on email. Many families with small (i.e. pre-school)
