Way back in 2015 – yes that really is ten years ago – I decided to post photos of the numerous benches sitting in my folders. It seemed that I was not alone and suddenly it turned into the Bench Challenge where I set a particular criterion each month and people joined in posting their bench photos. It was a lot of fun and I met a lot of wonderful bloggers through it.
This year I am returning to mark the occasion by posting a bench photo every Sunday. There will not be any particular theme set this year so it’s not really much of a challenge, but if there is anyone out there who still has a bucketful of bench photos and would like to join me, then please do so by adding a link in the comments or a link to my post in yours (a pingback) and I will happily pop along to admire.
TRAVEL WORDS 
Oooh, a hidden away bench behind the irises. Lovely!
yes, a secret bench.
That bench was well spotted
Possibly accidentally captured. But I like it.
I’m a bit late this week, but I’ve also found a partially hidden bench https://retiredfromgypsylife.wordpress.com/2025/06/16/bench-challenge-anniversary-5/
I llike yours too.
Here I am, as promised. Happy Monday!
https://stillrestlessjo.com/2025/06/16/jos-monday-walk-povoa-de-lanhoso/
It’s a lovely day, but the back is still sore. 😭
From gardening? xx
Sigh… What else! It’s not too bad during the day but keeps me awake at night.
Strong pain killers or red wine? xx
Both 🍷🍷🍷
With 2 benches! I am privileged.
One possible, one tricky xx