The reflection of the trees on the opposite bank bouncing off the surface of the reservoir is a mirror image.
With totally clear azure autumnal skies overhead it doesn't get much better than this.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Misty Llwyn Onn
As the mist created by the warm air meeting the cool surface of the reservoir was just about to clear the following images were capture by Butterballs on his daily walk.
The reflection of the trees on the opposite bank bouncing off the surface of the reservoir is a mirror image.
With totally clear azure autumnal skies overhead it doesn't get much better than this.
The reflection of the trees on the opposite bank bouncing off the surface of the reservoir is a mirror image.
With totally clear azure autumnal skies overhead it doesn't get much better than this.
Monday, October 24, 2011
The Way - Camino de Santiago
Martin Sheen, plays Tom, an American doctor who comes to St. Jean Pied de Port, France to collect the remains of his adult son, killed in the Pyrenees in a storm while walking The Camino de Santiago, also known as The Way of Saint James.
Driven by his profound sadness and desire to understand his son better, Tom decides to embark on the historical pilgrimage, leaving his "California bubble life" behind.
Armed with his son's backpack and guidebook, Tom navigates the 800km historical pilgrimage from the French Pyrenees, to Santiago de Compostela in the north west of Spain, but soon discovers that he will not be alone on this journey.
While walking The Camino, Tom meets other pilgrims from around the world, all broken and looking for greater meaning in their lives: a Dutchman (Yorick van Wageningen) a Canadian (Deborah Kara Unger) and an Irish writer (James Nesbitt) who is suffering from a bout of "writer's block."
From the hardship experienced along "The Way" this unlikely quartet of misfits create an everlasting bond and Tom begins to learn what it means to be a citizen of the world again, and discovers the difference between "The life we live and the life we choose."
'The Way' was filmed entirely in Spain and France along the actual Camino de Santiago.
Driven by his profound sadness and desire to understand his son better, Tom decides to embark on the historical pilgrimage, leaving his "California bubble life" behind.
Armed with his son's backpack and guidebook, Tom navigates the 800km historical pilgrimage from the French Pyrenees, to Santiago de Compostela in the north west of Spain, but soon discovers that he will not be alone on this journey.
While walking The Camino, Tom meets other pilgrims from around the world, all broken and looking for greater meaning in their lives: a Dutchman (Yorick van Wageningen) a Canadian (Deborah Kara Unger) and an Irish writer (James Nesbitt) who is suffering from a bout of "writer's block."
From the hardship experienced along "The Way" this unlikely quartet of misfits create an everlasting bond and Tom begins to learn what it means to be a citizen of the world again, and discovers the difference between "The life we live and the life we choose."
'The Way' was filmed entirely in Spain and France along the actual Camino de Santiago.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Ray Mears on Skomer Island
Only a few days after Tydfil Strollers visited Skomer Island in Pembrokeshire in May 2011, the skipper of the Dale Princess was transporting Ray and the film crew to witness the delights of the wildlife in this haven for seabirds.
Watch the full episode from Skomer here.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
We Didn't Start The Fire
American history teacher's have praised the 1980's lyrics of this Billy Joel song for their educational value.
Through the displayed images in the embedded video you can begin to 'see' precisely what your 'ears' may not hear.
The lyrics in the song are Joel's homage to the 40-years of historical headlines since his birth in 1949. It's surprising what Joel was able to put into the music and lyrics lasting less than five minutes.
Through the displayed images in the embedded video you can begin to 'see' precisely what your 'ears' may not hear.
The lyrics in the song are Joel's homage to the 40-years of historical headlines since his birth in 1949. It's surprising what Joel was able to put into the music and lyrics lasting less than five minutes.