The view from my "office"

[drron]

View having tapas in Arcoseria de la Frontera.

 

[OATEK]

Selhurst Park SE25
Zaha injured

 

[JohnK]

They have 2 of these in Pattaya, Beach Road. One for men, one for women. I suspect it's for people using the beach and I have heard of plans for underground toilet/shower facilities for Pattaya and Jomtien.

 

[OZDUCK]

We have just spent the weekend down south at a farmstay near Margaret River.

From a purely anecdotal point of view there seemed to be a large numbers of overseas tourists down there. At every 'scenic spot' there were people speaking in 'foreign' languages - from Africa, Asia, the Middle East, India and Europe, Also lots of hire cars. At some spots there were more non-English speakers than English speakers. At various restaurants, cafes etc there were also lots of foreign staff, maybe backpackers, from Argentina, France, the US and a couple of others from elsewhere. Of course being Margaret River and surrounds they may well now be locals.

Boranup Karri Forrest





Hamelin Bay





One of the full time residents

 

[OATEK]

Yesterday it was Crystal Palace FC for their win over Leicester City, today it is a walk amongst the dinosaurs in Crystal Palace Park.

 

[Flashback]

After 3 weeks away, it's always good to be home. Madness, a random person tapped Mrs FB on the shoulder at baggage reclaim.. they worked together 20 years ago! She lives in New Malden but originally from Bulgaria, ha.

Sipping some Bulgarian wine whilst Mrs FB cuts the grass (I'm not allowed apparently...).

 

[jxv]

A few days in Lisbon. We picked up our daughter and two grandchildren from Lisbon airport on Thursday evening. They are joining us for two weeks.

We were a bit early on Thursday afternoon to meet our AirB&B host and found this kiosk in a little park just around the corner. We have been back here every morning for coffee and every afternoon after sightseeing for beer or wine.


Rossio Square, the centre of the city. The wavy pattern is said to make drunk people sick.


The São Justa Elevator has become such a tourist attraction that the queue waiting to go up is very long.

We rode a funicular up to the higher area and went down on the elevator instead.

The observation deck on top of the elevator was closed for maintenance, but the views were still amazing.


Rossio Square with the wavy paving again.


Praça do Comércio, where thousands of people sought refuge during the 1755 earthquake only to be washed away by the tsunami that followed.

 

[VPS]

A few days in Lisbon. We picked up our daughter and two grandchildren from Lisbon airport on Thursday evening. They are joining us for two weeks.

We were a bit early on Thursday afternoon to meet our AirB&B host and found this kiosk in a little park just around the corner. We have been back here every morning for coffee and every afternoon after sightseeing for beer or wine.
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Rossio Square, the centre of the city. The wavy pattern is said to make drunk people sick.
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The São Justa Elevator has become such a tourist attraction that the queue waiting to go up is very long. View attachment 322030

We rode a funicular up to the higher area and went down on the elevator instead. View attachment 322033

The observation deck on top of the elevator was closed for maintenance, but the views were still amazing.
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Rossio Square with the wavy paving again.
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Praça do Comércio, where thousands of people sought refuge during the 1755 earthquake only to be washed away by the tsunami that followed.
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I must admit I found walking on the wavy square a bit disconcerting. I did like Lisbon

 

[RooFlyer]

This is the view (Freycinet Peninsula and Schouten Island from Swansea, eastern Tas)



And this is the block that has the view

 

[RooFlyer]

Nearby pano view

 

[wannabeinvestmentbanker]

Saw this while taxiing in my Monday evening 737 office dreaming of a flight I’d prefer to be on…





A quick google suggests tickets go for a lazy $170k

 

[OZDUCK]

Still in the South West

Canal Rocks. The footbridge bridge was replaced after being washed away in a 2020 storm.






Our farmstay cottage a few km north of Margaret River. It could sleep 8.



The owners had raised a joey after it was orphaned. It has been released back into the bush but still likes to visit to nibble on the green grass, get some treats and have its back scratched.

 

[drron]

Today at Ronda and the oldest and largest bullring in Spain. By law no other bullring in Spain can have an actual ring larger than Ronda.
The view came with bonus Contrails

 

[Flashback]

Today at Ronda and the oldest and largest bullring in Spain. By law no other bullring in Spain can have an actual ring larger than Ronda.
The view came with bonus Contrails
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Remember that the old bridge.. is not that new!

 

[OATEK]

London Transport Museum

 

[jxv]

The view from our office in Nazaré, well known for surfing on the world’s biggest waves, up to 30 m. In winter that is, flat as a tack today!

 

[Port Power]

My office for the next few days in Hiroshima. Very small rooms at the Prince Hotel, but fabulous views. I’ll take the breakfast view tomorrow morning as there are lots of islands.

 

[JohnK]

Haven't been here for 5-6 years. A round of golf with Jack would be one of the best experiences in life.

 

[QF WP]

Yesterdays offices consisted of the usual aluminum tubes to/from Canberra. Only took early morning photos:

Heading out to my flight, a beautiful shot ensued and had to take it:


In seat 4A on VA, view of the Brisbane River to its mouth:



Some beaches on the coast before we turned for Canberra:


Just prior to touchdown:



I love these boards. So I had to take a photo:

 

[JohnK]

I played Laem Chabang many times before my daughter was born. It's a lovely golf course and it was great to play the Valley course and Lakes course again after so many years. Jack loves water and sand because he knows how to stay out of them.