thoughts from the little dot
Cardiff Castle, in Wales, may not be as famous as the castles and palaces in Scotland and England but it boasts some spectacular architectural surprises.
The brainchild of architect William Bruges, the almost 200 year old castle has an Arab Room with an ornate gold leaf ceiling, a nursery with fairytale murals and lamps, and exotic animal statues. And these are just a tiny sample of its treasures.
Believe me, these pictures don’t do any justice to the real thing.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Edinburgh, Scotland, may not be as populated as Glasgow, but it does boast some famous historical sites.
This is the façade of the Scottish National War Museum at Edinburgh Castle. Doesn’t it look like a winged, horned creature out of a fantasy book?
Lovely stained glass as seen from within the museum.
A cemetery for dogs of soldiers.
Lunch at the Edinburgh Castle Tea Rooms.
The washrooms at Doune Castle are tucked away in this cottage at a corner of the castle grounds.
Have a wonderful day!
So I got tagged to participate in a 3.2.1 Quote Me challenge by Bitchin’ in the Kitchen – thank you, friend 😉. To participate, I am to post two quotes on the theme ‘Celebration of Life’ and invite 3 bloggers to join in.
Here are my two quotes:
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
and
The secret to happiness is freedom… And the secret to freedom is courage. ~ Thucydides
I would like to nominate:
windsofchange18
divya sharma
and I’m leaving the third nominee to anyone who would like to particiate 🤗
There really is nothing like a garden of flowers to brighten up a day.
Many flock to William Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to view his home. What struck me more were the gorgeous blooms in the garden.
I am particularly amused by the strategically growing rose by the signboard.
At lunch, it was this unexpected boatload of blooms in the backyard of the pub that made the day!
Have a wonderful day!
Check out the fearless feline atop the roof of the Duke of York pub in York, UK. This cat is one of the city’s whimsical sculptures.
http://www.willfieldcameraclub.co.uk/2014/03/photographing-fabulous-york-cat-trail
Here’s a link to a website that provides more information on these cats (there are about 20) and walking tours you can go on to spot them!
http://www.willfieldcameraclub.co.uk/2014/03/photographing-fabulous-york-cat-trail/
The photo below shows part of York Minster. This cathedral is a wonderful representation of the English Gothic period (1230 – 1472).
Or you could, quite literally, end up in the Dog House, which is really a hotdog stand in the market place.
Have a wonderful day!
Does anyone recognise this location? Think of young men and women learning to fly on broomsticks in the first of a magical movie series.
Yep! This is part of the quadrangle in Durham Cathedral, UK, one of the locations used in the early Harry Potter movies. Apparently, a portion of the upcoming The Avengers: Infinity Wars movie, due in 2019 (I think), was filmed here in May.
This is a beautiful cathedral with a deep but quiet sense of history. Dating back to 1093, the architecture and stonework have stood the test of time, as has the incredible stained glass Rose Window. Unfortunately, photography is prohibited within the cathedral, so here’s a link if you’d like to know more.
https://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/visit-us
And do keep an eye out for this little guy in the Undercroft Restaurant and Café!
Have a wonderful day!
Is it me or does anyone else see a Little One snuggled in a little orchid cot?
I had dinner with The Clan last Saturday and, as we normally do when the bellies are filled and chatter increases, we moved to the outside tables of the dinner venue for tea, coffee or whatever the folks preferred.
An elderly blind man was making his way on the pavement, white cane tapping before him. There was enough space for him and other pedestrians to walk safely. But not enough, apparently, for this teenaged girl: she had those Princess Leia headphones clamped on her head, she was preoccupied with her phone, and she walked right into the elderly man, cane and all. Several diners rose, ready to help, but all was well, fortunately.
I have plenty to say about folks who are so plugged-in to a digital universe they’ve forgotten how to function in the one they’re in, but this post is about an act of kindness.
“You know, your dad helped a blind man once,” said one of my uncles. “Years ago.”
Oh? I know my father never hesitates to help anyone in need. But this was news to me.
“He was supposed to meet us for a game of badminton but he never showed up. We were worried so we called your mum but she didn’t know where he was either.”
I looked at my father, who stared back. “What? I had no mobile. How to call?”
The story unfolded: my father came out of his office and found a blind man sitting at the bus-stop. When his bus came, he thought he should check if this was the bus the man might be waiting for. The man cited a bus number that did not make a stop where they were. Indeed, that bus came nowhere near where they were.
My father said he explained the situation to the man, and offered to take him to his destination. So they boarded the correct buses (a change was needed somewhere) that took them to the man’s home, forty minutes away.
The man was safely delivered to his frantic family, then my father came home. He missed his badminton game but claimed he had plenty of exercise anyway because he walked home, having used up his transport budget for the man’s fare. Yep, my father is one of those who only carries the amount he needs.
I have no recollection of this event happening back then, but I will remember it now.
1kindness2day 
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