This restaurant in Thailand had a somewhat relaxed approach to hygiene! (Or was this the “dish of the day”?)

This is one of my favourite views in southern England. From the Isle of Portland in Dorset looking northwest towards the mainland. The beach is 18 miles long, and partly separated from the mainland by another stretch of water running alongside. The technical term for this geological feature is a tombolo.

Pebbles on the beach diminish from fist-sized near Portland to pea-sized at the other end. It is said that fishermen landing on the bank at night can judge their position by the size of the pebbles.

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Tyneham, Dorset. During the Second World War the inhabitants of this village were evicted, and the land taken over by the army who were expanding their firing ranges. The villagers were promised that they could return to their homes after the war had ended. The promise was never kept and to this day the area is still under military control. Most of the homes of the now deserted village have deteriorated over the years and today lie in ruins. More Tyneham photos here.

Gold Hill, Shaftesbury. This street was featured in the famous Hovis TV advertisement which has been voted the favourite TV advert of all time. It’s actually an excerpt from “Boy and Bicycle” - Ridley Scott’s first film made while he was a student at the Royal College of Art. The boy featured in the advert walking up the hill was his younger brother. Scott went on to direct the films Alien and Blade Runner amongst others.

These two shots sum up what I love about the Scottish Highlands - the dramatic scenery and the clear open roads. Driving in the UK doesn’t get much better than this. More of Scotland here.

A warning to those following a coastal footpath in Dorset. Enjoy your walk, but tread carefully!

My local mosque had a 3-day event “to increase communication within the local community and help towards fostering a spirit of friendship and understanding”. The building was open to all regardless of faith (or lack thereof!) It has an impressive chandelier, a couple more photos here. More on Islam here.

“Shark house”, Oxford. The owners battle with the local council who wanted the structure removed escalated all the way to the then Secretary of State for the Environment Michael Heseltine, whose inspector ruled in favour of the 25 foot fibreglass fish and so it remains.

I have no idea what caused these formations, taken on a footpath in Snowdonia.