Archive for the ‘Photos’ Category

Helsinki

Sunday, August 11th, 2013 | Photos, Travel

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Cathedral in Helsinki harbour.

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Helsinki Cathedral.

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View of the harbour as we took the boat to the zoo.

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The Elina shop, were I took Elina for her check-up.

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They don’t seem to have KFC in Finland, but they do have SFC.

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The Finnish Parliament building.

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Finland’s coastline as we flew home.

Finally, some panoramas…

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Helsinki harbour. Click for full size.

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The view from the observation point at Helsinki Zoo. Click for full size.

Ravintola Sipuli

Saturday, August 10th, 2013 | Photos, Travel

Given Elina’s hate of onions, I’ve occasionally joked I wanted to go to an onion restaurant that has a giant onion for a logo. Turns out there is one in Helsinki.

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Lancashire Wolverines at Yorkshire Rams

Friday, August 9th, 2013 | Distractions, Photos

Some highlights from the Lancashire Wolverines at Yorkshire Rams game, that finished 7-22. You can see the full set on Flickr.

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Surf and turf

Tuesday, August 6th, 2013 | Food, Photos

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Suf and turf with an extra large king prawn.

Leeds at night

Thursday, August 1st, 2013 | Photos

Some photos of Clarence Cock, just after dusk.

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Turbot

Wednesday, July 31st, 2013 | Food, Photos

In honour of having eaten this turbot, I’m add a new “food” category to my blog.

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The Devils Desire

Sunday, July 28th, 2013 | Photos

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Surely it should be “The Devil’s Desire”?

Flamborough highlights

Friday, July 26th, 2013 | Photos

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Filey Brigg

Thursday, July 25th, 2013 | Photos

On the way back from Flamborough we drove up to Filey to explore the brigg.

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Bridlington in decay

Wednesday, July 24th, 2013 | Photos

In an age where you can fly to Barcelona for £30, Bridlington is not faring well.

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