Its that time again but my time has rapidly run out… too late to send cards now! So here I send you all my very best wishes for the coming festive season and the hope for a properous and joyful New Year too (and hopefully a bit warmer!)

Have a great time!!!!!

Martin

Martin  

A bit behind the times but I recently became a grandad! Blimey! Here is the little fella’ – Connor Samuel.  Well done to Helen and Sam!

 The year is gently drawing to a close and as it does nature is rewarding us with a stunning display of colour.

Whether it is the beautiful and ethereal sight of the morning mist hanging over the dew-soaked fields, or the variety of colours that the trees give us as they shed their coats for yet another year, the effect is absolutely stunning.

Enjoy it while it lasts!!!

September, like early Summer, is a great time to be there. The weather was perfect - not to hot but sunny and bright.

On the left here is one of the trams that weave through the streets every few minutes on their way from the railway station in Soller to the Port. This, and the antique electric railway that brings locals and tourists to and from Palma, add to the attraction of this beautiful town.

Soller, is nestled in the Vall de Soller, the orange valley, where citrus groves fill every available plot of land and make it a very charming and unique place.

Martin   

As the sun gradually sunk on the horizon we flew across eastern Iraq. Of course at this time it is the end of Ramadan and so…….. no beers!

Here, I think, you can see the city of Kirkuk. I’m open to correction! We flew over a number of cities in the area, which you could see incredibly clearly. 

 As we approached Dubai the setting sun enriched the colours of the Royal Brunei Boeing 777, bit by bit sucking the energy of light and colour as we sank in to darkness for another day.

Even a Blackberry can produce nice shots!!!!

Just back from a three day trip to Vilnius, Lithuania. From my hotel close to the Vingis Park I was treated to the serene sight of hot air balloons in the early morning and late evening. Apparently Vilnius is the only city in Europe where you can do this.

After an early meeting I ventured out yesterday to visit Kyviskes. Here there is a small ex-Soviet training airfield that has a number of old russian planes scattered around. Everyone there was so friendly and I wandered around the old Antonovs and Yakolevs.

It was true wild countryside. Lithuania has barely 3 million people and so out of the city you see very few people!

I’ll get images uploaded as soon as I have time!