butterfly orgy

i don't know what was in this muddy puddle of water but these laos butterflies were going crazy for it! there was a literal cloud of them above it and they littered the ground as they bustled for pole position, taking little notice of me even when i reached out to touch them. we came across this amazing sight by a natural spring after hiking for hours through the beautiful countryside just outside of luang prabang.

brazilian flutterby

one of the countless stunning butterflies by igauzu falls on the border of argentina and brazil. this is one on the hand of elard, our guide originally from peru. butterflies are cool. i wonder how they got their name?

where's the bird?

i put seed and fruit out in the front courtyard for the variety of birds that live in the area. their presence provides lexie with infinite amusement. he is an indoor cat so has never caught a bird but he knows he would like one, judging by his trembling meows as he gazes out the window at them. personally, i don't think he'd know what to do if he actually caught one!

it was as cold at it looks

as i have said before, one of the things to love about canberra is its distinct 4 seasons: fresh new springs, colourful cool autumns, blasting hot summers, and freeeeeeeezing icy winters. we get hardcore frosts on some mornings and this morning was no exception. this is a closeup of the outdoor setting in our back courtyard with a spikey front layered over it.

steps and silohuettes

this shot captures perfectly our touring of the angkor temples. lots of really steep sets of carved stone steps. and stopping at the top to rest with your hands on your hips after climbing the buggers. while drinking in the majestic view over your kingdom!

nancy hazell

gramma, my mum's mum, at rebecca and ali's wedding. she is 87 and going really well. the female genes in the familial line are very strong - my mum has 5 sisters and 1 brother. and of the 15 cousins, only 4 are boys. girl power!!

what the hell

another giant khymer face. just because i want to.

ground control to angkor thom

two of the many massive stone faces carved by the ancient khymer people and installed throughout angkor thom. what amazing khymer and cambodian history passing which they have gazed out upon across the centuries.... if only they could actually speak.

not london bridge, not falling down

walking across tower bridge at sunset. tower bridge is often mistaken as being london bridge. probably because london bridge is really quite boring to look at, while tower bridge is quite striking and makes for a much better photo(s). finally i should mention that tower bridge is featured in the spice girls movie when they jump their bus over the bridge. so clearly it has exceeded london bridge in the fame stakes.