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Thursday 15th to Tuesday 20th March 2012
Some of these photos were taken by Simon Fenton. Read Simon’s blog here.
Tony and Khady in the Atlantic Ocean, Abene Beach.
Khady waving at the camera. Abene beach.
Khady is from Senegal and is Simon’s partner.
Evening of Sunday, 19th February 2012
Looking through a doorway into Cimitiere Al Shouhada Cemetery. This large cemetery is located north of the medina next to the sea front.
Tony in front of the doorway into Cimitiere Al Shouhada Cemetery, early evening.
A large memorial at Cimitiere Al Shouhada Cemetery.
1st November 2011
The Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua (Basilica Pontificia di Sant’Antonio di Padova). It’s known locally as “Il Santo”. Construction began circa 1232 and was completed 1401. It consists of several architectural styles with many additions being added throughout the centuries. The church’s interior contains numerous funerary monuments. It’s worth visiting on 1st November, ‘All Saints day’,
10th May 2011
Tony, Tatiana in front of a statue of King William III (William of Orange) outside Carrickfergus Castle. This is the place where King William III of England (1689-1702) first landed in Ireland (June 1690).
View of Carrickfergus Castle. A Norman castle in the town of Carrickfergus, County Antrim, on Belfast Lough, Northern Ireland. Built in 1177, it is now a tourist attraction and is in good condition.
The Falkland Islands (Spanish: Islas Malvinas) is an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is a British Overseas Territory and is located approximately 250 nautical miles, 290 miles, 460 km from the coast of mainland South America. The archipelago consists of East Falkland, West Falkland and 776 lesser islands.
13th February 2011
Tony standing on a jetty in Stanley Harbour. The small city of Stanley is capital of the Falkland Islands,
