In April of 2022 we took a trip to Ballito on KwaZulu Natal’s Dolphin Coast. Our timing was terrible. We arrived for the aftermath of massive storms and floods, resulting in messy beaches, water supply problems and the like. Fortunately we had a top floor apartment at Ballito Manor, with a great view of the…
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A Rose – Experimenting with GIMP
GIMP is a very powerful photo processing tool. Best of all it is FOSS (Free and Open Source Software). I have been using it for years, alongside XnView MP and Darktable, mainly to clean up photos and remove unwanted objects. Over time, I have experimented with removing backgrounds and the like, but never really got…
Sunrise on Sandown Beach Isle of Wight
Sunrise on the beach at Sandown on the Isle of Wight. I took an early morning walk to the beach to catch the sunrise, with some interesting clouds in the sky. The sun is just appearing over the horizon and reflecting off the beach. Sandown Bay is well protected and is often used by ships…
Moved from Self Hosted to WordPress.com
Early 2021, still in COVID-19 lockdown, saw Hairy1Travels migrate from a self hosted site to WordPress.org. Read on for details of how and, more importantly, why. The effects of Lockdown Lockdown in 2020 meant many changes for most people, not excluding me. Work became hugely busy, trying to set users up to work from home,…
Water Bubbles – Abstract Photo – Hairy One Travels
Water Bubbles formed at the bottom of the local weir make for an interesting, almost abstract image. Not my usual style, but I like this. Source: Water Bubbles – Abstract Photo – Hairy One Travels
St Colman’s Cathedral in Cobh, Ireland – Travels of the Hairy One
As you approach the town of Cobh, across the waters of Cork Harbour, St Colman’s Cathedral totally dominates the skyline. Source: St Colman’s Cathedral in Cobh, Ireland – Travels of the Hairy One
Marylebone Station London Main Entrance – Travels of the Hairy One
The main entrance to Marylebone Station in London, terminus of the Chiltern Main Line. Marylebone is our arrival & departure point for London Source: Marylebone Station London Main Entrance – Travels of the Hairy One
Coffee at Holistic Harborough — Travels of the Hairy One
Following on from our 3 Counties Saturday, with a visit to Market Harborough, we decided to tag along and visit Holistic Harborough to see… 511 more words via Coffee at Holistic Harborough — Travels of the Hairy One
Christkindlmarket Chicago
Living The Q Life Going to the Christkindlmarket in Chicago was definitely an enjoyable experience. This is the second Christmas market that we have attended here in the States and, although there are some differences compared to those that we experienced in Germany, they have both been very authentic. It was extremely cold during our…
Kitesurfing near Umhlanga in South Africa – Travels of the Hairy One
Kitesurfing, Umhlanga. Kites in the sky, but the two surfers are invisible, hidden between the waves in this at Umhlanga, near Durban, South Africa. Source: Kitesurfing near Umhlanga in South Africa – Travels of the Hairy One
Beautiful Flowers – Tulips – Travels of the Hairy One
Beautiful flowers. A pretty bunch of tulips in a flower arrangement captured on a phone. Visit the page to buy beautiful flower prints for your decor. Source: Beautiful Flowers – Tulips – Travels of the Hairy One
Canal View – Travels of the Hairy One
A view along the Leeds – Liverpool canal, at Shipley Wharf, a short walk from Saltaire. This view has probably been much the same for over a century. Source: Canal View – Travels of the Hairy One
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