Padua & Lake Como, Italy, November 2011

Padua (Padova), Northern Italy

1st November 2011

The Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua.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’,

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Ireland, May 2011

10th May 2011

Tony, Tatiana in front of a statue of King William III (William of Orange) outside Carrickfergus Castle.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.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.

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Falkland Islands, February 2011

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. Sign reads 'Welcome to the Falkland Islands'.Tony standing on a jetty in Stanley Harbour. The small city of Stanley is capital of the Falkland Islands,

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Argentina, January 2011

20th January 2011

Tony on the platform of Clapham Junction train station, UK, about to head to Heathrow to fly to Argentina.Tony on the platform of Clapham Junction train station, UK, about to head to Heathrow to fly to Argentina.

Buenos Aires

21st January 2011

Lado de Palermo, lake in Palermo Park, downtown Buenos Aires.Lado de Palermo, lake in Palermo Park, downtown Buenos Aires.

Tony and Rodrigo, sat on the grass in Palermo Park.Tony and Rodrigo, sat on the grass in Palermo Park.

Palermo Park is a open park in the Palermo neighbourhood (barrio) in downtown Buenos Aires.

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USA, September 2011

New York

Tuesday, 6th September 2011

Balcony at a friend's house.Balcony at a friend’s house.

View from the balcony. Downtown Manhattan, 24th street and 8th Avenue.View from the balcony. Downtown Manhattan, 24th street and 8th Avenue.

View of daily activity on West 34th street at the intersection with 5th Avenue. The base of the Empire State Building, a 102-story landmark skyscraper and American cultural icon in New York City is seen in the background.View of daily activity on West 34th street at the intersection with 5th Avenue. The base of the Empire State Building, a 102-story landmark skyscraper and American cultural icon in New York City is seen to the right of the picture.

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