Warm Light

Andreas took these in January, just before dusk. The light is beautiful and warms the stone.  It makes Whitby Abbey look wonderful.

 

Vergina - Tomb of Philip II of Macedon

This is one of those places you have to visit to believe.  Back in the 1980's, archaeologists decided to dig up a tumulus in a rural village in the middle of no where.  Turns out it was the tomb of Philip II of Macedon, Alexander the Great's dad. Alexander built it. The museum is inside the tumulus and most items are close to intact. So you see it how it was left. These are grave markers by the entrance.

 

Whitby Abbey from Afar

An old abandoned abbey right on the coast. It's beautiful. There's a museum on the other side from this approach.  Good place to just wander around on a sunny day.

 

Still Water

Photos of the view across Whitby Bay.

 

Mugs for Loved Ones

Mugs for Andreas' 'sisters" and loved friends from Kosovo.  They even got them close to Christmas.

 

Little Bits of Whitby

Surprisingly hills by the coast, and a beautiful sky.

 

FabFitFun Advent Stuff

Some of the items in my FFF advent box. I'm already using the mug. The others ... pillowcase will get donated. Bottles went to Andreas.

 

First Trip to Sopot

 

We went to Sopot last October. It wasn't too cold, but the place was beautiful. We will be back.

Saw the Signs

Signs seen while walking around the old part of Whitby.

 

Chad on a Bag

We have a beanbag now. And the dogs like getting on it.

 

Architecture and a view.

 

Food from the Falkland Islands

I have joined an international snack swapping group. I sent something to the Falkland Islands, and they sent me something back. Jam from a berry I've never heard of before, and a mix of British and South American delicacies. I've done this five times now and always get something different. Yay!

 

Flowers from Leonora

Leonora gave me these beautiful lisianthus one day. They stayed fresh for over a week, and I love them. Thank you Leonora.

 

Whitby Jet

One thing Whitby is known for is jet jewelry, popular in the nineteenth century. They still make it, though more modern now.