Glimpses of the World

Feb 25

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Dec 23

One of the Geisha of Gion performing in the 2010 Gion Odori.

One of the Geisha of Gion performing in the 2010 Gion Odori.

Nov 09

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Aug 24

The Isle of Arran viewed from the train from Glasgow down the west coast. We were about level with Prestwick when I took this picture.

The Isle of Arran viewed from the train from Glasgow down the west coast. We were about level with Prestwick when I took this picture.

Aug 07

Edinburgh’s Olympic Rings at sunset. Not quite sure why we have them, when we’re not exactly hosting, but I liked the light.

Edinburgh’s Olympic Rings at sunset. Not quite sure why we have them, when we’re not exactly hosting, but I liked the light.

Aug 04

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Jul 22

Edinburgh Castle viewed from the Salisbury Crags. With thistles. Because This Is Scotland.

Edinburgh Castle viewed from the Salisbury Crags. With thistles. Because This Is Scotland.

Jun 24

Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, England. Parts of this castle have been used for many films, including Harry Potter. It is also still used as a residence by the Duke of Northumberland and his family.

Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, England.

Parts of this castle have been used for many films, including Harry Potter. It is also still used as a residence by the Duke of Northumberland and his family.

May 24

The Gardens of Heijo Kyo, during the 1300th Anniversary celebrations at Nara, Japan. This place was incredibly beautiful, and seeing the 1300 year old artifacts discovered on the site was amazing.

The Gardens of Heijo Kyo, during the 1300th Anniversary celebrations at Nara, Japan.

This place was incredibly beautiful, and seeing the 1300 year old artifacts discovered on the site was amazing.

May 12

Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin, Germany, June 2007.

Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin, Germany, June 2007.