The Things I Enjoy

Catastrophes, wars, terrorism, ecological disasters, deadly diseases, poverty .... The list of tragedies - both personal and public - is endless. Every day and hour media, politicians, experts - and charlatans - bring us a never ending barrage of bad things. No wonder that many people feel depressed and weary. This blog tries - in a modest and personal way - to contribute to a more balanced view. After all, there is so much to appreciate and enjoy in life ...

Showing posts with label Scotland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scotland. Show all posts
Wednesday, 17 July 2013

The Japanese steamer Hakata Maru and its commander in 1904

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Recently I found these two 1904 photographs of the Japanase cargo/passenger vessel SS Hakata Maru and its commander, captain Sommer : ...
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Saturday, 27 April 2013

The expedition cruise ship M/S Quest on its way to Scotland

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M/S Quest in Øresund yesterday on its way to Oban. The small (50m x 11m) expedition cruise ship M/S Quest yesterday left Helsingborg,...
Tuesday, 15 January 2013

Stora Sundby - "The Swedish Abbotsford"

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Stora Sundby, "the Swedish Abbotsford", in a late 19th century photograph.  The books of Sir Walter Scott made him and his ...
Thursday, 8 November 2012

Sir Walter Scott's stunning Abbotsford in the late 19th century

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Sir Walter Scott's stunning home Abbotsford in the 1880s. This is Abbotsford ,  Sir Walter Scott's stunning home, photographed...
Monday, 2 April 2012

Whisky Galore!

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The "rescue operation" in full swing On a rather chilly and windy day here in the  Øresund area, what could more enjoyable...
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