Loyal and calm. The wonderful breed of Estrela Mountain Dog from the Estrela Mountains in Portugal where they are known as the Serra Da Estrela. I love the very expressive face of my dog who has a very caring and sweet nature to those she sees as her friends and family and true to her breed instincts she will protect her family at all costs from anyone or thing she perceives as a threat.
Young bulls roaming in Tring Park are very inquisitive and occasionally intimidating if they start to follow you as a herd but they mean absolutely no harm and are just curious and friendly. Even now when I walk by, if they start following and I can hear the increasing volume of hooves gaining ground on me my heart sometimes misses a beat but if I stop then they stop too and just stand and watch. I took this photo from behind the safety of a closed gate at which point they all came up and I got the occasional lick from a hairbrush tongue.
A beautiful medieval church in the heart of Tring. This view is from the High Street along a path through old grave stones leading to the main entrance. There is a real community feel to Tring and the church is at the heart of that local community.
Estrela Mountain Dog hoping to get a taste of Sunday roast dinner at the pub
A very relaxed dog friendly pub serving great food and drink at the heart of the wonderful iconic Fradley Junction where the Trent and Mersey meets the Coventry Canal.
From the darkness of a tunnel into the light and on with the journey. Every bend, every tunnel, every canal has new things to discover and experience.
Live Street Music In Winchester
Musicians performing live to passers by in the heart of Winchester. I enjoyed spending some time listening to their music during a Saturday afternoon stroll around the city.
