Suddenly Switzerland!

So, after months of varying degrees of lockdown in the UK and going nowhere, suddenly a trip to Switzerland (thank you OceanCare). Here are a few images from around the edges of Lake Zurich.

Firstly, a view of the lake from the town of Thalwil

A sleepy great=crested grebe on the early morning lake.

And a grey heron enjoying his own private pier

Yacht school on the lake - looks like fun

An old boat house on the Thawl shore

A sign of the winter ahead - the ski-hire shop in Thalwil.

One of the local ferries crosses the lake 

And a restaurant boat lights up the night

And finally a view of downtown Zurich and the Limmat River. 

At a Bishop's Palace on a sunny September day.

Some photos from a sunny afternoon at the Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset. This is adjacent to the cathedral with views across its many water features to this magnificent building.  

It is famous for its garden, bell-ringing swans, moat and abbey ruins.

More about it HERE.

The early Autumn badger comes looking for snacks!

 

August Bank Holiday Evening 2021 - a seaside town.

 This is Shanklin, Isle of Wight - a seaside holiday town in the south of England. 

A big bank holiday weekend concludes under grey skies but there are some beacons of light.

Here is Regent's Street at the heart of the town. All is quiet.

Viewed from the cliff top the sea is also quiet.

The cliff walks are also empty. Where is everyone?

A few tankers are paused for the holiday offshore in Sandown Bay.

Hope beach is quiet; the beach huts empty.

Only the gulls are enjoying the waves.

Along the seafront the light suggest some activity.

The arcade is busy and also the fish and chip shop next door.

Likewise the pretty seaside bar and restaurant.

Back in the town as the clock strikes eight the lights are on and there is laughter coming from the pub!