
postcard from america
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Heyjude
I have lived in the UK for most of my life, but when young I definitely had wanderlust and even ended up living in South Africa for several years which was a wonderful experience. I now look forward to a long and leisurely retirement doing what I like most - gardening, photography, walking and travelling. View all posts by Heyjude
Yes, that looks very American, somehow. π π
Or Australian… actually Australia is very American in a lot of ways. I know you have been to San Fran – did you go down to Fisherman’s Wharf?
Sadly not been to San Fran- a major regret. You’re thinking of San Diego. π π
I thought you’d been here too. Still time you know.
Doesn’t feel like it, Jude.
Oh, Jo, don’t hang up your wanderlust boots just yet. Bad enough I seem to have done.
No real danger of that- just not long haul. π π We went adventuring this morning and ended up in a tailback of traffic from an accident. Aborted adventure cos I had to be back for Rafa.
Long haul is not much fun. Though once you get there it is amazing to have made the journey. If only I could sleep the entire way I’d be fine.
I’d be ok- it’s himself! π π
Same here. Still you manage to get him out and about over in Portugal so all is not lost.
Got to do Coimbra for a few days. And I’m hopeful that we can go up to Porto to see Cathy after she’s done the Camino. I’ve put Azores on hold for next May/June as that’s the best time to go. π¦
I wouldn’t mind the Azores and Madeira too, but who knows.
Madeira is gorgeous! And easy! Get yourself there π π Where would you fly from?
Dunno. There are flights from Newquay to Faro in the summer, not looked where else they go to; Exeter and then Bristol are the next closest airports, 2-3 hours away. So much easier when we lived about an hour+ to Heathrow and Gatwick.
Advantages and disadvantages! You’d best head for the Algarve xx
Looks a bit like Surfers Paradise
You been to San Fran PP?
Yes did a USA 6week explore 1992. Loved it
Ah, six weeks must have been great travelling around. Did you use the Greyhound buses?
We had a month delta air pass then 2 weeks greyhound. It was a memorable time
I’ll bet.
Nice one, Jude.
Thanks Carol. The lovely ‘golden hour’
It is all very ‘golden’ indeed. Nice time of day shot, Jude.
Best wishes, Pete. x
Just timed it right walking back to the hotel.
I love the title! You captured it beautifully π
It’s amazing what the (right) sunlight can do to a picture, isn’t it?
Late evening as the sun was setting and everything turned to gold. Light is all important to photography and forever changing what you see.
I agree: the time of day is absolutely important.
Nice capture of San Francisco streets, Jude.
I know a lot of people avoid Fisherman’s Wharf but I really like the atmosphere down there, plus you are right on the water and have views of both bridges if you walk along their.
I like the atmosphere there too, Jude. It’s quite festive. I’ve been there a couple of times, in the early 80s and again in 2015. π
Most golden….
Truly was.
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I’m heading back there at the end of May/beginning of June. I’m really looking forward to it. π
Oooh, lucky you π
Balmy evening light, positively glowing π