The early morning catch

The early morning catch

Woaah so this was a challenge!  It was early.  We’d got up even earlier, and drove for about an hour across to Tiruchchendur, a fisherman’s village on the east coast. It was a village that had been very badly damaged by the tsuamani in 2004.  The boats...
Cheranmahadevi

Cheranmahadevi

Early early!  We’ve worked out that to get anything done here, we have to skip the pleasantries of breakfast and head out at the crack of dawn, at which time we have a few hours before the heat becomes too unbearable.  So it’s back to the alarm clock (that...
Early outings in India

Early outings in India

So, a few days louging on Varkala beach (highly recommended), a spot of seafood (the butter, chilli, garlic option is delish) and a gallows-esque run in with a traditional Indian massage.  All par for the course.  Next stop is Cherimadhevi where we’ll be staying...
Catching trains and fading light on Ebury Bridge, London

Catching trains and fading light on Ebury Bridge, London

It was one of those accidental days, when the oncoming autumn forgets to wield its wintry wand.  A day you can’t plan for but that presents itself as a little painting gift.  Ebury Bridge road was the painting spot, with a view down onto the railways that guide...
Painting the heady heights of Malaga’s Cathedral

Painting the heady heights of Malaga’s Cathedral

Built in Renaissance and Baroque styles on what was previously the site of a mosque, this Cathedral looms proud over the city of Malaga.  However its affectionate name of ‘La Manquita’ or the one armed lady tells another story.  Originally planned with two...