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The Architectural Marvels of a UNESCO Capital City

(10) Where Was I ?

It is a Capital City, and the old part was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982. The city lies on a bay with a protected harbour.

It is a place where you dance the salsa, drink mojitos, and smoke the odd cigar or two. The city is renowned for its literature, architecture, politics, folklore, music, and of course, the Rum!

Enjoy your visit to this vibrant City.

© Photographs taken by Sara Allwright/All rights reserved (2024)

Where was I ?

I was in Havana, Cuba.

Happy Thursday ❤️

Fun Ways to Stay Active…

What are your favorite physical activities or exercises?

My favourite physical activities have changed throughout my life…

When I was younger, I did a lot of athletics; sprinter and middle distance running. I didn’t get into the Olympics 🤷‍♀️ so…

I then went onto playing a lot of tennis and squash, nothing like smashing them balls! 🎾😉

I also love swimming, preferably in the sea…🌊

I trained and gained my qualification as a Sports Scuba Diver, this became part of my keep fit regime. And what a wonderful way to keep active!

As for now 🤔 I play a mean game of pool and snooker! (I’m a bit of a hustler, but don’t tell anyone).🤫 🎱

I love dancing 💃…when I say dancing, I don’t mean ballroom, I’m pure freestyle! 💃😅

Last, but not least…a bit of shenanigans! 😍😂🤪😅

Happy Wednesday! ❤️

Beatrix Potter

Back in the late 90’s all my friend’s kids were very much into Beatrix Potter characters.

Helen Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) was an English author, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist. She is best known for her children’s books featuring animals.

The Tales of Peter Rabbit and his friends.

Here are a couple of murals I painted for my friend’s children…many years ago!

A mural painting I did for a friend’s daughter.
Beatrix Potter Mural
Beatrix potter Mural.

Photographs taken by Sara Allwright/All rights reserved

Super Sunny Sunday 🌞

What could you do less of?

There are probably a million things I could do less, or cut back on…..

But, it’s Sunday, I want to chill a bit. If I were to list all the things I could, would, should, maybe, possibly, do less of…🤔🙇‍♀️ it would take several Sundays to list them. Give me a break!!! 🤷‍♀️🤪

So I’ll name the main one: Self doubt!

Happy Sunday! ♥️

Positive Life Events: A Year of Growth

What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year?

Hmm…quite a few, I think!

It’s actually been quite a distressing and lonely year. But, despite that, I feel I have accomplished a lot.

A massive, but positive event for me this year…was completing 10 months of EMDR therapy for C-PTSD. This was undoubtedly, one of the hardest, but necessary challenges for me….well, for a long time, anyway!

I joined the world of WP blogging. I believe I’ve made some wonderful friends and have built some positive connections. I have learned a lot and I hope I will continue to learn from my fellow artists, writers, poets …

To be featured in “FEATURES by VALENCIARTIST” on WP, of which I’m truly grateful.

I quit smoking!

I picked up my paint brush again.

I have completed two paintings, and I’m currently working on my third and fourth.

I continue to write the final chapter of my memoir.

For those who know 😉…shenanigans & 💃💃💃 will be escalated in 2025! 😂😂

Happy Saturday, my friends! ❤️