Winter in Evropa - Sunday afternoon in Sophia

It is so nice to come into winter, knowing that in a few weeks tropical Sydney awaits. So for the next two weeks, I am planning to enjoy the chill, wear lots of heavy clothes and have fun with scarves.

The love affair continues: Belgrade Nov 2008

I continue to love Belgrade - maybe even more with each visit. I have been so busy, that there has not been much time for taking photos - here are shots of me on a very cold morning (it snowed on the weekend) outside one of the lovely old buildlings and also the national opera. Next stop: Bulgaria.

Some scenes from the old town in Baku

A few shots from the old part of town. Lots of funny little streets, cats, old buildings and carpet shops.

Baku, Azerbaijan

Baku is a lovely city, particularly the old part, which still has a lot of the old walls surrounding it. There are some good restaurants too, including this one on the top of a building overlooking the old tower, with the Caspian Sea in the background.

Have broom, will travel - Istanbul Nov 2008

There are so many wonderful things around each corner in Istanbul. Here is a new one - the broom-mobile.

The ennui of travel

Quick trip to Bath, which was very good, and much better than my face suggests.

Fun in Champaign, Illinois

I have been staying with my friend Marilynne, who I stay with in Tajikistan when we are both there, at her place in Champaign, Illinois. So much to do - the local diner, Wal Mart, University of Illinois - 2 days is not enough. It is alos the pumpkin capital of Illinois by the looks of the samples I saw at the farmers' market.