Found myself on top of Portsdown Hill again today, with its magnificent views over Cosham, Portsmouth, Southsea, the Solent and 13 km+ into the distance, the Isle of wight. Despite the bright sunshine, it was still quite hazy over the conurbation. Still, I was somewhat reassured to discover that our green and pleasant land is still looks fairly green and reasonably pleasant. Even Portsmouth…
The Hungarian city of Pécs shortly after a snowfall.
Gyula > Pécs Other days Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 You are here: Part 8 Part 9 Part 10 Part 11 Part 12 Part 13 Part 14 Part 15 Part 16 Part 17
Being a geeky type of chap, I generally find that the best way to guarantee that Santa puts a decent geek-friendly Christmas present in my stocking is to buy it myself! So this year I treated myself to an Icom IC-R20 hand-held, all-band communications receiver/scanner. I have always had a penchant for small communications receivers….
Today saw another role reversal where I found myself on the lens side of the camera, and one of my models operating it. lovely young woman called Chiara, who also happens to be my researcher. I still look bloody ugly but it was a nice try on her part.
Spent the day at Kew Gardens in London with some friends.
Day trip to London to see the lights..
