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.
Bude Benches
(please click on an image to scroll though the gallery)
This is my last bench post of the year. Once again thanks to all those who have joined me in celebrating the beautiful and not so beautiful benches around the world. Often it’s the location of the bench which is more aesthetically pleasing than the bench itself, but let’s not forget how very useful they are for the weary, the old, the romantic and the opportunity to sit and stare and take in the surroundings, listen to nature, people watch, chat with friends or even strangers or even to eat one’s lunch or read a book / newspaper / magazine / phone. And even make one a memorial to those we love.
To one and all I wish you a very happy 2026
and keep looking out for those benches!
TRAVEL WORDS 