Simple Exposures

So I haven't written on here for a while but the last few weeks something has been frustrating me more than usual. Climate change, the polar bears, they way we use plastic, and well the list could go on but you probably get the point.  Then to top this, last night I watched blue planet II on BBC, it was the final episode of the season and I have to admit I haven't watched any other episodes because well, we just don't watch much TV in my house. You have probably heard of this, especially if you live in England, with the 13 million viewers in the UK, smashing X-factor viewings over the past few weeks.  So it is obviously about the planet, mostly about our oceans. The one I watched last night was called 'Our Blue Planet' and it was the 7th and last episode of the series. David Attenborough takes us through a journey to uncover the impact our modern lives are having on our waters, home to all our friendly (or not so friendly creatures).  The message y

There is something about travelling alone that gives me a good feeling.  Going at your own pace through security, getting a coffee and a croissant and sit down enjoying a good book while waiting for your gate to show up. Walking to the gate (because I gave myself plenty of time arriving early) and waiting it out. Sitting down next some complete strangers who you end up sharing a few words with, in whatever language you both understand (or the language of pointing to things and nodding your head). If you are lucky enough to sit by the window, enjoy the view. See how little things are when you are 10.000 metres above the ground flying at 750 km per hour looking at the melted snow on the top of the Alps, realising it was just over a month ago when they were white coated rocks. There is just something about it. Also about arriving, running, rushing to your bus or train or boat because to get around in Central Europe you may need all three.  There is just something about it.