The Big Kahuna - sunset over Waikiki

Kathrine Kelm is not just a property lawyer, she is an expert photographer as well, as this shot illustrates.

Hello Honolulu, Hawaii

Soooo many vowels, such lovely weather, such horrible food.

It is not just kids who get Christmas presents

Buckets has a new scratching post and hiding place, thanks to Santa. He is one spoilt kitten.

Everything is happening in Tirana this weekend, and I will miss it

The circus is in town, Miss Albania is being hosted on Sunday, and we might even get some snow in town. But I am going to miss it all because it is time to head home. Goodbye Europe and hello Sinny.

Ottoman Skopje

Here are some shots of Ottoman Skopje - they were here for a long time, but many of the buildings were destroyed during the 1963 earthquake, so only a few remain. The Ottomans' had one design for a bridge and they built it everywhere (see same bridge design in photo from Sarajevo), but it was not a bad looking brdige. Also, there is a shot of the baths, two of the old caravanserais from about 1500, which has been turned into a restaurant (fittingly), and one of the little streets that make up the old part of town.

Another chilly day in Kiev

Last shot of Kiev for the time being. Do I look like a Russian peasant with that hat?

Keeping warm Ukraine style

A snap from our field visit to Odessa. It was chilly, but our friend in the middle managed to combine style with warmth. Clever girl.