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Slovakia, September 2017

Košice

Košice is the second largest city of Slovakia and lies in the east part of the country.

Tuesday, 19th September 2017

Looking south along Hlavná ulica (Main Street). The middle part of the street is cobbled with a pair of disused tram tracks running either side of a narrow water-filled channel. Hlavná ulica is the principal street and thoroughfare of Košice. Mainly pedestrianised it runs north-south and contains many shops and historical houses, former palaces and churches.
Looking south along Hlavná ulica (Main Street). The middle part of the street is cobbled with a pair of disused tram tracks running either side of a narrow water-filled channel. Hlavná ulica is the principal street and thoroughfare of Košice. Mainly pedestrianised it runs north-south and contains many shops and historical houses,

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Hungary, September 2017

Budapest

7th September 2017

Tony, Tatiana and Agnis, a lady who worked in the hostel where Tony, Tatiana stayed.Tony, Tatiana and Agnis, a lady who worked in the hostel where Tony, Tatiana stayed.

8th September 2017

Tony and Tatiana outside the entrance to the House of Terror. Andrássy Avenue 60. This building used to be the headquarters of the secret police. It is now a museum which contains exhibits related to the fascist and communist regimes of 20th century Hungary and is also a memorial to the victims of those regimes.Tony and Tatiana outside the entrance to the House of Terror. Andrássy Avenue 60. This building used to be the headquarters of the secret police. It is now a museum which contains exhibits related to the fascist and communist regimes of 20th century Hungary and is also a memorial to the victims of those
regimes.

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England, June-July 2017

Newcastle upon Tyne

Thursday, 22nd June 2017

Tony and Tatiana on the roof of the medieval Castle.Tony and Tatiana on the roof of the medieval Castle.

View of the Tyne Bridge from the castle.View of the Tyne Bridge from the castle.

Close-up of Tatiana and Tony by the River Tyne. The High Level Bridge in view to the side.Close-up of Tatiana and Tony by the River Tyne. The High Level Bridge in view to the side.

Slapton Sands, Devon

Sunday, 9th July 2017

Tony and Tatiana on rocky Slapton Sands Beach. View out to sea behind.Tony and Tatiana on rocky Slapton Sands Beach. Read more →

Japan, April 2017

Tokyo

Wednesday, 19th April 2017

Busy street with Kaminarimon Gate (Busy street with Kaminarimon Gate (“Thunder Gate”) behind. This is one of two large entrance gates that lead to Sensoji Temple. It is 11.7 metres high and 11.4 metres wide. The current gate dates from 1960 with the previous one being destroyed by fire in 1865. The first gate here was built in 941.

Tony and Tatiana in front of Kaminarimon Gate. In the centre of the gate a large red paper lantern can be seen.Tony and Tatiana in front of Kaminarimon Gate.

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West Africa, February-April 2017

Ghana

Tony sitting with Albert and a dog on Keta Beach, Ghana. Lots of palm trees. 23rd February.Tony sitting with Albert and a dog on Keta Beach, Ghana. Lots of palm trees. 23rd February.

Stone on boulder at Bongo Rocks in Bongo District, Upper East Region, Ghana. This area is a tourist site and the rocks can be climbed. Located near Bolgatanga. 10th March.Stone on boulder at Bongo Rocks in Bongo District, Upper East Region, Ghana. This area is a tourist site and the rocks can be climbed. Located near Bolgatanga. 10th March.

A large crocodile at Paga Sacred Crocodile Pond on the Ghana-Burkina Faso border.A large crocodile at Paga Sacred Crocodile Pond on the Ghana-Burkina Faso border.

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