Tag Archives: travel

Juxtaposition of Time and History

Posted on January 25, 2014 by greenmackenzie

There are wonderful juxtapositions of layers of history, all around the ancient heart of Edinburgh. The famous castle, so emblematic of the city, sits on the core of an ancient long extinct volcano. Formed 340 million years ago, this rocky … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient sites, Edinburgh, history, nature photo, philosophy, photos, travel, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, history, King Arthur, mindfulness, photography, postaday, sacred, travel | 57 Comments

Edinburgh’s Christmas Market

Posted on December 9, 2013 by greenmackenzie

I was struggling to find my Christmas spirit, so we headed into the heart of Edinburgh to see how the place had been decorated this year. I hoped that the bright lights and smiling faces would jump start my festive … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh, history, photos, travel | Tagged Christmas, Christmas market, Edinburgh, history, lights, night, photography, scotland, travel | 27 Comments

Symbols in Edinburgh

Posted on December 8, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Wandering around Edinburgh, you will come across a lot of ancient symbols. They are carved into the stone of the old buildings, but are often overlooked, their meaning lost in the passage of time. Noticing and understanding the meaning of … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh, history, mythology, photos, spiritual | Tagged crests, Edinburgh, history, Mary Queen of Scots, photography, royal, scotland, symbols, travel, unicorns | 34 Comments

Grand Divide

Posted on December 6, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Running across Northumberland and Cumbria in Northern England, lies a very old dividing wall. Built nearly 2,000 years ago, about 50 years after the birth of Christ, this great stone barrier marked the northern edge of the Roman Empire. It … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient history, ancient sites, history, mindfulness, nature photo, philosophy, photos, spiritual, travel, weekly photo challenge | Tagged England, Hadrians Wall, history, landscape, nature, photography, postaday, travel, UNESCO site | 62 Comments

Venice Night Lights

Posted on November 30, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Night falls over the watery canals of Venice, and the reflections become luminous lines and wriggles. Street lights throw luminous pools across pavements and water, and upwards onto ancient brickwork and windows. A classic wooden speed boat lies gleaming in … Continue reading →

Posted in history, mindfulness, photos, relaxation, travel, weekly photo challenge | Tagged city, Europe, mindfulness, night, photography, postaday, Reflections, relaxation, travel, Venice | 28 Comments

Unexpected Vision

Posted on November 23, 2013 by greenmackenzie

A pair of otherworldly dancers drifted into our vision, swirling like visiting ghosts between the empty chairs of St Marks Square. An unexpected vision of impossible romance, bathed in Venice moonlight. Echoes trailed from her skirts of countless dancers from … Continue reading →

Posted in art, history, photos, travel, weekly photo challenge | Tagged art, dancers, ghosts, moonlight, photography, postaday, romance, travel, Venice, wedding | 53 Comments

Green Hues: Galashiels

Posted on October 19, 2013 by greenmackenzie

The emerald forest glimmered with pools of golden light, and long shadows were pulled far across the earth. Even the air was infused with green light, and with each breath a deep sense of peace flowed. The forest itself sighed … Continue reading →

Posted in change, elemental, green walks, mindfulness, nature photo, philosophy, photos, relaxation, spiritual, travel, weekly photo challenge | Tagged elemental, magic, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, relaxation, scotland, travel | 36 Comments

Good Morning Mykonos

Posted on October 5, 2013 by greenmackenzie

There is no nicer way to start a morning on the Greek island of Mykonos than with an ice cold frappe. Whizzed up from fresh Greek coffee it kick starts the system in all the right ways. Now normally back … Continue reading →

Posted in mindfulness, nature photo, photos, relaxation, travel, weekly photo challenge | Tagged frappe, Greece, Greek Islands, mindfulness, morning, Mykonos, photography, postaday, travel | 32 Comments

Patterns in Lines: Dubrovnik

Posted on September 21, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Once through the enormous and dramatic fortified gate in Dubrovnik’s wall, we were drawn effortlessly along its stunning Main Street by the endless line of the gutters. I was captivated by the patterns and lines of these ancient cobbles, which … Continue reading →

Posted in history, philosophy, photos, thoughts, travel, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Dalmation Coast, Dubrovnik, history, medieval, photography, postaday, stones, travel, unesco world heritage | 67 Comments

Gondolas of Venice

Posted on September 19, 2013 by greenmackenzie

There is no escaping the elegant beauty of the gondola in Venice, whatever the time of day. Here I found them resting in their stalls like horses in the early morning. Still covered up against the night air, they begin … Continue reading →