SALAMANCA, SPAIN
Salamanca is a city in northwestern Spain that is the capital of the Province of Salamanca in the community of Castile and León. The city lies on several hills by the Tormes River. Its Old City was...
View ArticleGERANIUM
We know them as simply 'geraniums'. They are one of the most popular container plants, yet they are not really geraniums at all. Botanically they are Pelargonium. There are true geraniums, the...
View ArticleHAEMANTHUS
Haemanthus coccineus, the blood flower, blood lily or paintbrush lily, is a bulbous geophyte in the family Amaryllidaceae, native to Southern Africa. The generic name Haemanthus is derived from the...
View ArticleEARLY RISERS
Early risers have a wonderful time on the Yarra River. If they're not rowing, they are taking photos...This post is part of the Skywatch Friday meme,and also part of the Friday Photo Journal meme,and...
View ArticleGINGER CAT
Many references to "ginger cats" appear in books and films, leading people to believe the ginger cat is a distinct feline breed, like the manx or Egyptian mau. On the contrary, "ginger" simply refers...
View ArticleAT PRESTON MARKET
Preston Market is the second largest market in Melbourne selling fresh produce, clothing and homewares with a variety of restaurants and food stalls; it attracts over 80,000 visitors per week....
View ArticleWOOD MOSAIC
I love wood and recently I had opportunity to do some woodworking. It was good to wield the tools and again create something using saw, drill, glue, screws and screwdriver. The different wood types and...
View ArticleIOANNINA, GREECE
Ioannina (Greek: Ιωάννινα), often called Yannena (Γιάννενα) within Greece, is the capital and largest city of Epirus, an administrative region in north-western Greece. Its population is 112,486,...
View ArticleHYACINTH
Hyacinthus is a small genus of bulbous flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae. Plants are commonly called hyacinths. Hyacinthus is native to the eastern Mediterranean (from...
View ArticleCOSTMARY
Tanacetum balsamita is a perennial temperate herb in the Asteraceae family known as costmary, alecost, balsam herb, bible leaf, or mint geranium. Costmary is a perennial herb with large, oval serrated...
View ArticleCLOUDY
The Eastern Freeway is an urban freeway in eastern Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. It is one of the most important freeways in terms of commuting to the city, connecting Alexandra...
View ArticleAQUARIUM
Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is a Southern Ocean and Antarctic aquarium in central Melbourne, Australia. It is located on the banks of the Yarra River beside and under the Flinders Street Viaduct and...
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This post is part of the My Sunday Best meme,and also part of the My Sunday Photo meme,and also part of the Photo Sunday meme.
View ArticleWOMEN
International Women’s Day is commemorated by the United Nations and celebrated in many countries around the world on March 8th. Women on all continents, who are often divided by nationality,...
View ArticleMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
A trip to Melbourne is a very rewarding experience for tourists, travellers or jet-setters. There is plenty to discover in Melbourne's secret laneways and rooftops, the cultural hub of Federation...
View ArticleIRIS
Iris is a genus of about 300 species of flowering plants with showy flowers. It takes its name from the ancient Greek goddess of the rainbow, Iris, referring to the wide variety of flower colours found...
View ArticleORANGE JESSAMINE
Murraya paniculata, or "orange jessamine" is a tropical, evergreen plant bearing small, white, highly scented flowers, which is grown as an ornamental tree or hedge. Murraya is closely related to...
View ArticleKALORAMA EXCURSION
Kalorama is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 35 km east of Melbourne's central business district. Its local government area is the Shire of Yarra Ranges. At the 2006 Census, Kalorama had a...
View ArticleDAREBIN CREEK
Darebin Creek is a creek that runs through the northern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is the main watercourse of the Darebin Valley and a major tributary of the Yarra River. For tens of...
View ArticleWINDOW BOX
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