I'm currently enjoying a few days in Japan prior to attending a business meeting. I'll be talking further about the trip in detail, but I wanted to highlight a couple of things that I've seen on my trip so far. Yesterday I was at "The Golden Pavilion" or "Kinkakuji". It's a Buddhist temple which sits beside a small lake on the outskirts of Kyoto. It's beautiful and the way … [Read more...] about The Golden Pavilion Kinkakuji
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Camera Recommendations?
I currently have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. It's fine as cameras go, though I have found its ability to take multiple shots in quick succession a bit lacking. I've taken it on multiple trips to different parts of the globe, including my recent trip to Peru, or to the much closer steam rally over in Stradbally. My Panasonic Lumix is still perfectly fine, but I'm also aware … [Read more...] about Camera Recommendations?
Clear Skies to Start the day
Nice clear blue skies with barely any clouds. That's what greeted me this morning when I stepped outside the back door of my house for a coffee before heading into the office. Gorgeous start to the day and such a contrast with yesterday's rather damp and overcast weather! … [Read more...] about Clear Skies to Start the day
Dry Hot Weather Reveals Ancient Past
Ireland and the UK have had very dry hot weather for the last couple of weeks. While there are both positive and negative aspects to the hot weather there's also an unexpected side effect - the dry hot weather has revealed traces of the past that were otherwise invisible. In Wales and now in … [Read more...] about Dry Hot Weather Reveals Ancient Past
Peru in Photos
I was in Peru for just over a week and took a few photos.. here they are! … [Read more...] about Peru in Photos