Manilla – The Citadel

It is fascinating to see how history has become a tourist attraction. History reveals the reality of humans. It’s all power, wealth and violence. The citadel was a great fortress full of guns. How much wealth had to be directed into defending the city instead of dealing with poverty?

Things do not change. Russia’s aggression demonstrates that human nature doesn’t change. We’re still doing it.

Manilla – The Park and old Fort. Beauty and the Beast.

We were dropped off at the park. They seemed to be filming scenes from Beauty and the Beast. Fortunately, they did not cast me.

We went on to the old fort. Once again the violence of humanity hit home and the waste was evident. Why do we do it? Will we ever evolve?

Manilla – through the streets in a pedalo!

Pedalling around the city one gets a great view of what is going on. Everything is different!

Manilla – A royal welcome!!

I wonder if the Beatles received such a reception? What was all this about? Were they expecting someone? Had they heard about my writing? Or was it my art?

I think they might have been there to greet someone else!

Approaching Manilla with the boobies and sunrise!

We looked out at the misty city in the sun’s initial glow hoping for something radiant. First views did not look inspiring.

Boobies hung in the air around the ship.

Vietnam – Huey – Dragons, Demons and Monsters in the Royal Palace – Art!

It was raining as we made our way into the Royal Palace. Guarded by demons, dragons and monsters – the art was fabulous.

Malham and Janet’s Foss

Beautiful walk around Malham to Janet’s Foss. One of those day’s in England – as Roy Harper would have said.

Oman – A drive along the coast

The Green Rolling Hills and Rugged Cliffs of the Yorkshire Dales

Driving around the Dales is stunning!! The Beauty!!

The Yorkshire Dales – Up into the hills

We set off further afield to take a look up into the hills.