The Sydney to Manly Ferry

Always on time. Comfortable. Fast. Clean. Frequent (every 20 minutes). A pleasure to use.

A standard ferry approaching Manly Wharf
The bigger ferry at sunset

Autumn’s Grip Gets Tighter Motspur Park London 4 October 2022 – Two Pictures

Autumn Precursor
Autumn Service Lane

Richmond Park London

“Richmond Park, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, is the largest of London’s Royal Parks, and is of national and international importance for wildlife conservation. It was created by Charles I in the 17th century as a deer park.”Wikipedia

We visited the Park but only had time for a short visit. Here are a few pictures taken today. Please scroll down. Clearly the huge Park will reward a visit of several hours. What a beautiful and precious place. Refreshments are available – see last picture.

Photo John Bartels

Photo John Bartels
Photo John Bartels
Photo John. Bartels
Photo WD
Photo JB

Beautiful Amersham

A is an ancient village 27 miles from London in the Chiltern Hills. The village has very peaceful atmosphere. The flowers are gorgeous. I will let the pictures I too speak for themselves.

Guess what is coming to Lake George.

Acknowledgment of Fall picture: https://holeinthedonut.com/2008/10/16/magnificent-fall-foliage-following-me-everywhere/

Hi Groundhog at Lake George

I photographed this groundhog near the forest at Lake George USA today. Prof. Google has lots of interesting facts about them. They hibernate in winter for about 150 days during which time their heartbeat drops from about about 80 to 5 per minute and their breathing from from about both 16 breaths per minute to 2. And, their body temperature drops from about 99F. to 37F. Amazing.