12.14.09
Posted in Landscape, People, Travel at 11:30 pm by Warren Williams
After arriving into Mumbai around 3am, I finally managed to have a couple hours sleep, before setting off for some sights around the incredibly busy city with Angus.
![Bamboo construction supports Bamboo construction supports](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/IND_0051-s.jpg)
Temporary building supports?
![Corner shop Mumbai Corner shop Mumbai](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/IND_0055-s.jpg)
Chemist in Vile Parle
![Cows Vile Parle Mumbai Cows Vile Parle Mumbai](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/IND_0061-s.jpg)
From outside the hotel, near airport in Vile Parle
For lunch, we headed into Bandra by Auto Rickshaw – to meet a fellow photographer friend, Darryl Baptista who kindly offered to drive us around the city to see the main sights across the afternoon and evening. The 8km journey was a great first insight into Indian transportation and traffic – recording a video along the whole route – which only came to 70 rupees (NZ$2). I’ll try and share some videos once the photos are all online!
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Church in Bandra
![Angus Mumbai Angus Mumbai](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/IND_0065-s.jpg)
Angus waiting for Darryl in the shade
![Sleeping man Mumbai Sleeping man Mumbai](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/IND_0070-s.jpg)
During our drive into the city, many workers were sleeping off the extreme heat
![Rajiv Ghandi Sea Link Bridge Rajiv Ghandi Sea Link Bridge](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/IND_0077-s.jpg)
Driving across the newly completed Rajiv Ghandi Sea Link from Bandra to Worli, cutting commuting from an hour to just seven minutes
![Mumbai Mumbai](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/IND_0112-s.jpg)
![Dhobi Ghat, Mumbai - clothe washing Dhobi Ghat, Mumbai - clothe washing](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/IND_0123-s.jpg)
The famous Dhobi Ghat – Mahalakshmi, Mumbai
![Dhobi Ghat Blue Dhobi Ghat Blue](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/IND_0130-s.jpg)
A sea of Blue
![Dhobi Ghat Mumbai Dhobi Ghat Mumbai](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/IND_0132-s.jpg)
![Dhobi Ghat Mumbai Dhobi Ghat Mumbai](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/IND_0134-s.jpg)
![Dhobi Ghat Red Dhobi Ghat Red](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/IND_0137-s.jpg)
Gateway of India – following our quick view of Dhobi Ghat, we visited the large Gateway of India – located on the waterfront of the Apollo Bunder area in South Mumbai. This overlooks the Taj Mahal hotel, which was bombed in November 2008, and is still under refurbishment.
![Gateway of India, Mumbai Gateway of India, Mumbai](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/IND_0163-s.jpg)
These happy strangers were eager to have their photo taken
![Elephanta Caves Boats Elephanta Caves Boats](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/IND_0179-s.jpg)
Many boats returning from the Elephanta Caves – (City of Caves), which I’ve been told is a great excursion to do if you have the time
![Gateway of India, Mumbai Gateway of India, Mumbai](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/IND_0184-s.jpg)
Gateway of India Arch
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Darryl, Warren & Angus – before being told by a heavily armed policeman, “No Tripod!”
![Horse in Mumbai, India Horse in Mumbai, India](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/IND_0231-s.jpg)
Later in the evening, Darryl Baptista took us along to his current photographic exhibition running in the Soul Fry Casa restaurant. His exhibition, “Bombay Duck to Peking Duck”, was a great display of seascapes from around Goa, Mumbai and afar to Hong Kong. It was great to see his selection of shots, and hear about his committments to travelling and showcasing these special areas.
![Darryl Baptista Darryl Baptista](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/IND_0246-s.jpg)
Darryl Baptista – showcasing his photo exhibition – Bombay Duck to Peking Duck
![Bombay Duck to Peking Duck photo exhibition Bombay Duck to Peking Duck photo exhibition](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/IND_0254-s.jpg)
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Thank you Darryl for your tremendous insight and advice to my travels around Goa!
![Jandals in Mumbai Jandals in Mumbai](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/IND_0274-s.jpg)
Jandals in the streets of Mumbai in an evening street stall
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12.12.09
Posted in General, Landscape, People, Travel at 6:02 pm by Warren Williams
With a permanent move back downunder, decided to meet with a few friends in Leicester Square for one final pub meal and drinks. With a quick wander through to Trafalgar Square, realised 500 Santas had come out to play…
![Santa Trafalgar Square Santa Trafalgar Square](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/DEC_0111-s.jpg)
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Farewell to good kiwi friends Leanne and Aimee – after a great season watching the All Blacks
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![500 Santas on Nelson's Column 500 Santas on Nelson's Column](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/DEC_0129-s.jpg)
Hundreds of Santas – Nelson’s Column, Trafalgar Square
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09.07.09
Posted in Architecture, Landscape, People at 6:40 pm by Warren Williams
My friend and fellow photographer Michael from Los Angeles, dropped into London for a few days, after spending some time touring south-east Asia, and visiting some of my favourite spots around Cambodia. We met up for a couple of afternoon/evening shoots around the city, showing him a few sights worth seeing.
![River Thames Twilight River Thames Twilight](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/SEP_9011-s.jpg)
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![Canon 1D Mk II Sunset Canon 1D Mk II Sunset](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/SEP_8999-s.jpg)
Michael’s Canon 1D II and my filter / tripod setup
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Millennium Bridge & St Paul’s
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Michael next to Westminster
![Outside St Thomas' Hospital Outside St Thomas' Hospital](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/SEP_9117-s.jpg)
Along the Thames outside St Thomas’ Hospital
![Leaf 85L Leaf 85L](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/SEP_9131-s.jpg)
Laying on the ground for this shot
![1D II Westminster 1D II Westminster](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/SEP_9134-s.jpg)
Michael shooting long exposures first with my filters and tripod
![Westminster Long Exposure Westminster Long Exposure](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/SEP_9142-s.jpg)
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![Light Trails Westminster Big Ben Light Trails Westminster Big Ben](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/SEP_9149-s.jpg)
![85L 85L](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/SEP_9155-s.jpg)
![Westminster Underground Westminster Underground](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/SEP_9172-s.jpg)
![Canary Wharf Long Exposure Canary Wharf Long Exposure](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/SEP_9201-s.jpg)
![Canary Wharf Canary Wharf](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/SEP_9214-s.jpg)
Canary Wharf
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08.14.09
Posted in Landscape, Transportation, Travel at 4:00 pm by Warren Williams
We flew out again with Ryanair, who tried to charge me excess baggage for being just 0.6kg overweight. With no weight restrictions on carry on, ended up stuffing more gear into my backpack to get by. Leaving Alghero in the morning, bound for London Stanstead, was another great flight, with blue skies and great views over Nice and the Alps.
![La Mariposa La Mariposa](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_1194-s.jpg)
La Mariposa campsite along the beach front with trees
![Isola Piana from the Air Isola Piana from the Air](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_1214-s.jpg)
Isola Piana, Sardinia
![Nice from 37,000 feet Nice from 37,000 feet](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_1219-s.jpg)
Nice, France
![lac de serre-ponçon lac de serre-ponçon](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_1224-s.jpg)
Lac de Serre-Ponçon – Southeastern France – One of the largest artificial lakes in Europe
![Ryanair Wingtip 737-800 Ryanair Wingtip 737-800](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_1228-s.jpg)
The race is on
![France and English Channel France and English Channel](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_1232-s.jpg)
Northern France and the English Channel
![BBQ London BBQ London](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_1264-s.jpg)
Arriving back to London for a BBQ
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08.13.09
Posted in Landscape, Travel at 9:06 pm by Warren Williams
As you can see, didn’t shoot too much over the past few days, after all, you can only take so many photos of amazing clear waters, with them all looking the same. Our final night back in Alghero, there was a strange colour pattern in the sky, worthy of a photo. With our tent pitched only 20 metres from the beach, ran back to grab the camera for these…
![Alghero Sunset Alghero Sunset](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_1161-s.jpg)
![Blue Streak Sunset Blue Streak Sunset](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_1171-s.jpg)
The strange phenomena, with the blue streak stretching through the hills (the far left point is Capo Caccia)
![Alghero Goodbye Alghero Goodbye](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_1185-s.jpg)
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08.12.09
Posted in Landscape, Nature, Travel at 9:56 pm by Warren Williams
After spending the night on La Maddalena, took a slow drive across the northern part of Sardinia, back towards Alghero, whilst stopping at some more great beaches for a swim and relaxation. With a final night with the car, decided to drive to the Capo Caccia cliffs, where we had previously seen Neptune’s Grotto 600 feet below. Watching a sunset, whilst precariously perched several hundred feet above the water is always great fun!
![Capo Caccia Clifftop Sunset Capo Caccia Clifftop Sunset](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_1110-s.jpg)
Can you spot my tripod and camera bag?! Angled slippery surface, with large fractures in the cliff. Great idea. Not.
![Capo Caccia Capo Caccia](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_1143-s.jpg)
A view from where the tripod was in previous photo
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The view behind
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08.11.09
Posted in Landscape, Nature, People, Travel at 6:30 pm by Warren Williams
After a night under the stars at Capo D’Orso, we made the 10minute drive into Palau to catch the ferry to the beauty islands of Maddalena and Caprera. With very little planning done for this trip, with having no idea till the last minute we were going to hire a car, we asked around and checked some tourist guides, which unanimously advised us to head to this north-eastern corner of Sardinia. The ferries themselves run frequently, however seemed costly for the relative short distance from the mainland. The reward however was the some of the most amazing clear waters I have ever seen.
![Isola Caprera Isola Caprera](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0786-s.jpg)
First stop for the day, Isola Caprera, in the early morning before the crowds got in
![Isola Caprera Clear Water Isola Caprera Clear Water](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0833-s.jpg)
Hazel, Adele, Ayla & Warren
![85L Clear Water 85L Clear Water](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0842-s.jpg)
![Canon 85L Beach Sardinia Canon 85L Beach Sardinia](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0861-s.jpg)
![Isola Caprera Clear Water Isola Caprera Clear Water](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0909-s.jpg)
![Snorkelling Sardinia Snorkelling Sardinia](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0916-s.jpg)
![Fishing Sardinia Fishing Sardinia](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0956-s.jpg)
Fishing in pristine waters of Caprera
![Caprera Hues of Blue Caprera Hues of Blue](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0960-s.jpg)
Hues of Blue
![Neck Deep in Clear Water Neck Deep in Clear Water](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0976-s.jpg)
Neck deep in ultra clear water
![View from Caprera looking back to Maddalena View from Caprera looking back to Maddalena](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0994-s.jpg)
View from Caprera back to Maddalena
![Ruins on Isola Caprera Ruins on Isola Caprera](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_1009-s.jpg)
Ancient Ruins on Isola Caprera
![Walkway to Cala Coticcio Walkway to Cala Coticcio](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_1026-s.jpg)
Walkway to Cala Coticcio (So gobsmacked, I didn’t see my own shadow)
![Cala Coticcio Cala Coticcio](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_1034-s.jpg)
Cala Coticcio – One of the best beaches in Sardinia, and possibly the world
Only accessible by boat, or an undulating 40min walk
![Cala Coticcio, Isola Caprera, Sardinia Cala Coticcio, Isola Caprera, Sardinia](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_1037-2-s.jpg)
Clear Waters of Cala Coticcio
![Cala Coticcio, Isola Caprera, Sardinia Cala Coticcio, Isola Caprera, Sardinia](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_1039-s.jpg)
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Posted in Landscape, Nature, Travel at 7:00 am by Warren Williams
After a long previous day driving 400km cross country, we ended up sleeping under the stars on a beach at Capo D’Orso. As we arrived after 10pm at night, it was already dark, with only the moon illuminating the water of the lake and sea to give us a vague idea of our location. The droning hum from thousands of mosquitos from the lake area, awoke us just before sunrise, revealing the true beauty of the area.
![Capo D'Orso Sunrise - Sardinia 2009 Capo D'Orso Sunrise - Sardinia 2009](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0717-s.jpg)
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![Lake in Capo D'Orso Lake in Capo D'Orso](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0723-s.jpg)
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08.10.09
Posted in Architecture, Landscape, Travel at 8:56 pm by Warren Williams
After a couple of days exploring the local flavours of Alghero, Ayla and I decided it was time to venture off around the mediterannean island. With our newly met English friends, Adele and Hazel, who happened to be on the same flight and bus, we convinced them to come along for some fun, music and more secluded sights of Sardinia. With a quick check of the maps, decided to head south to the town of Bosa, before venturing cross country to Cala Gonone on the east coast of the island. A few wrong turns later, (sign posting is almost nonexistent!) and we had found some great beaches to relax at. The Italian cuisine continued to roll through, pastas, pizza, wine, before finding a suitable place to camp up for the night – another beach!
![Alghero Coastline Alghero Coastline](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0559-s.jpg)
View along the coastal drive from Alghero to Bosa – Beautiful, smooth winding roads, with impressive views
![Bosa River Bosa River](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0563-s.jpg)
Arriving into Bosa – Temo River
![Bosa Bridge Bosa Bridge](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0571-s.jpg)
Parking across the Temo River, with a daunting walk across the narrow bridge
![Bosa Clock Bosa Clock](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0588-2-s.jpg)
More impressive architecture, with an old clock
![Bosa across River Bosa across River](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0593-s.jpg)
Temo River, from Bosa
![Bosa Blue Bosa Blue](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0595-s.jpg)
![Amazing Cala Gonone Beach Amazing Cala Gonone Beach](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0610-s.jpg)
Beaches near Cala Gonone
![Pristine Cala Fuili Pristine Cala Fuili](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0614-s.jpg)
Pristine Cala Fuili
![Waters of Cala Fuili Waters of Cala Fuili](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0627-s.jpg)
Clear waters of Cala Fuili
![Cala Fuili Rocks Cala Fuili Rocks](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0658-s.jpg)
From the northern end of Cala Fuili
![Sunset Costa Esmeralda Sunset Costa Esmeralda](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0668-s.jpg)
Sunset from the road, near Costa Esmeralda
![Ayla with Kittens Ayla with Kittens](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0675-s.jpg)
Ayla with wild Kitten
![Warren & Ayla, Sardinia Warren & Ayla, Sardinia](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0686-s.jpg)
Warren & Ayla after watching the sunset from the road
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08.08.09
Posted in Architecture, Landscape, Travel at 9:21 pm by Warren Williams
Our first full day in Alghero, involved getting to know the local town, streets filled with various architecture, and enjoying the heat as it roasted towards 35°C.
![Alghero Waterfront Alghero Waterfront](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0073-s.jpg)
Alghero Waterfront, streets are empty in the morning and lunch periods
![Alghero House Alghero House](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0065-s.jpg)
A house in Alghero, overlooking the sea
![Warren Statue Warren Statue](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0131-s.jpg)
Not sure what the purpose of these stones were, but created my own statue 😉
![Aloe Vera Growing in Alghero Aloe Vera Growing in Alghero](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0133-s.jpg)
Aloe Vera growing by the fortified town
![Alghero Courtyard Alghero Courtyard](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0158-s.jpg)
Courtyard in Alghero, where I enjoyed my first Sardinian Pizza
![Lazaretto, Sardinia Lazaretto, Sardinia](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0189-s.jpg)
In the late afternoon, we caught a ferry to Neptune’s Grotto
Here we are, passing Lazzaretto and the textured cliff faces
![Cliffs at Isola Foradada Cliffs at Isola Foradada](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0254-s.jpg)
Massive cliffs at Isola Foradada
![Isola Foradada Isola Foradada](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0266-2__-3-s.jpg)
Blue waters at Isola Foradada
![Cliffs at Capo Caccia Cliffs at Capo Caccia](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0290-s.jpg)
Cliffs at Capo Caccia – Can you see the path cut into the cliff?
![Capo Caccia Capo Caccia](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0296-s.jpg)
The bottom of the 656 steps leading from the top of Capo Caccia
Our arrival to Neptune’s Grotto, was rather precarious as we battled large sea swells, and had to literally walk the moving plank into the cave.
First cavern inside Neptune’s Grotto, located underneath the massive Capo Caccia cliffs
![Neptune's Grotto Cave Neptune's Grotto Cave](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0322-s.jpg)
People are dwarfed to the scale of the Grotto
![Neptune's Grotto Panoramic Neptune's Grotto Panoramic](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0354_pano-s.jpg)
Panoramic spanning almost 180 degrees with around 10 photos stitched together
![Neptune's Grotto Exit Neptune's Grotto Exit](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0401-s.jpg)
Light at the end of the tunnel
![Tramariglio Tramariglio](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0414-s.jpg)
Entering the waters near Tramariglio
![Amazing Cliff Detail Alghero Amazing Cliff Detail Alghero](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0420-s.jpg)
More cliff detail near Lazzaretto, in the evening light
![Entering Alghero Marina Entering Alghero Marina](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0434-s.jpg)
Entering Alghero Marina
![Yachts in Alghero Yachts in Alghero](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0451-s.jpg)
![Alghero Sunset Alghero Sunset](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0494-s.jpg)
Low sun lighting up the seaside buildings
![Alghero Sunset Red Alghero Sunset Red](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0501-s.jpg)
Alghero Sunset
![Alghero Red Buildings Alghero Red Buildings](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0504-s.jpg)
Rich red hues from sunset
![Sunset Alghero Sunset Alghero](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/AUG_0514-s.jpg)
Sunset on the beach in Alghero, whilst trying out an Americano Pizza (French fries on pizza!)
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07.28.09
Posted in Architecture, History, Landscape, People, Travel at 9:00 pm by Warren Williams
After our exercise in front of the Eiffel Tower, Peter and I took a walk along the Seine River, to the Louvre Museum to see Mona Lisa and other various art works and historic artifacts from around the world. Time flew in the expansive museum, and soon it was time to disappear to Montmartre in search of food and a visit into the Basilica of the Sacré Cœur with great views over Paris.
![Mona Lisa, Louvre, Paris Mona Lisa, Louvre, Paris](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5789-s.jpg)
Mona Lisa
![Artifacts in Louvre Artifacts in Louvre](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5830-s.jpg)
![Skull in Louvre Skull in Louvre](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5861-s.jpg)
![Easter Island Statue Easter Island Statue](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5866-s.jpg)
![Venus de Milo Venus de Milo](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5952-s.jpg)
Trying to get a photo of Venus de Milo amongst hundreds of people.. fun
![Stair Entrance at Louvre Stair Entrance at Louvre](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_6021-s.jpg)
Entrance stairs to Louvre
![Basilique du Sacré-Cœur Basilique du Sacré-Cœur](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_6024-s.jpg)
Basilique du Sacré-Cœur – Montmartre
It was actually my mums’ recommendation to visit here, from her trips she used to do to Paris whilst living in England during the 60’s and 70’s. Well worth the trip up here for a different artistic feel of Paris.
![Basilique du Sacré-Cœur Inside Basilique du Sacré-Cœur Inside](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_6065-s.jpg)
Inside the Basilica
![Basilique du Sacré-Cœur Inside Basilique du Sacré-Cœur Inside](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_6077-s.jpg)
![Basilique du Sacré-Cœur Basilique du Sacré-Cœur](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_6094-s.jpg)
![Basilique du Sacré-Cœur Basilique du Sacré-Cœur](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_6099-s.jpg)
![Youri in front of Basilique du Sacré-Cœur Youri in front of Basilique du Sacré-Cœur](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_6106-s.jpg)
Grand finale, of musician Youri performing some top hits
We met up with our Canadian friend, Ayla who has recently been travelling through the Middle East, Europe and into Paris. We all wandered back down to the Louvre Museum for the approaching sunset, with our cameras in hand.
![Leg massage Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel Leg massage Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_6189-s.jpg)
Pete, the qualified physiotherapist gives Ayla some much needed calf treatment after arriving back at the Louvre
![Long drawn shadows at Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel Long drawn shadows at Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_6194-s.jpg)
Long shadows at the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel with Louvre in background
![Louvre Pyramid Sunset Louvre Pyramid Sunset](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_6257-s.jpg)
Opposite direction from the Louvre Glass Pyramid
![Canon 85L Wide Open Canon 85L Wide Open](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_6282-s.jpg)
The out of focus silhouette of Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
![Ayla & Peter Ayla & Peter](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_6283-s.jpg)
Ayla & Pete checking their shots out
![Louvre Pyramid Sunset with Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel Louvre Pyramid Sunset with Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_6286-s.jpg)
Another clear evening sunset over the Louvre Pyramid
![Symmetry Louvre Pyramid Sunset Symmetry Louvre Pyramid Sunset](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_6291-s.jpg)
Symmetry with the Louvre Pyramid
![Louvre Pyramid Twilight Louvre Pyramid Twilight](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_6295-s.jpg)
Twilight with Louvre
![Still waters Louvre Pyramid Still waters Louvre Pyramid](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_6297-s.jpg)
![Eiffel Tower at 2am with no lights Eiffel Tower at 2am with no lights](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_6316-s.jpg)
Eiffel Tower after 2am, with no lights on
![Eiffel Tower Straight Up Eiffel Tower Straight Up](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_6320-s.jpg)
Eiffel Tower Straight Up
![Eiffel Tower at 6am Eiffel Tower at 6am](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_6324-s.jpg)
From Pont de Bir-Hakeim the following morning at 6am
![Ayla Eiffel Tower Ayla Eiffel Tower](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_6351-s.jpg)
Feeling less creative than 24 hours, with no sleep
After a fresh shower in the hotel, the three of us went off to the Bois de Boulogne park for a picnic and relaxation before our returning Eurostar trip to London.
![Bois de Boulogne Bois de Boulogne](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_6400-2-s.jpg)
Bois de Boulogne – The largest park, west of the city, where we enjoyed a great picnic
![Under the Trees - Bois de Boulogne Under the Trees - Bois de Boulogne](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_6417-s.jpg)
Paris is an amazing city, and surprised I hadn’t visited before, despite only living just across the Channel for the past couple of years. It was also time to say goodbye to Pete in London, who was unfortunate enough to have me as company for the past four weeks. See you soon back in Aotearoa!
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Aimee (another Kiwi friend), Peter & Warren say goodbye in Leicester Square, London
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07.27.09
Posted in Landscape, People, Sport, Travel at 8:00 am by Warren Williams
After just a few hours sleep from the great views around the Arc de Triomphe, we walked along to Trocadero to catch a glimpse of the sunrise over the Eiffel Tower. With some excess energy to burn, and missing out on some exercise recently, we had to improvise with our new surroundings…
![Sunrise over Eiffel Tower from Pont de Bir-Hakeim Sunrise over Eiffel Tower from Pont de Bir-Hakeim](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5571-s.jpg)
Dawn over Eiffel Tower from Pont de Bir-Hakeim
![Water from Pont de Bir-Hakeim Water from Pont de Bir-Hakeim](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5572-s.jpg)
A passing boat on the Seine stirs up some ripples
![Jumping Trocadero Jumping Trocadero](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5597-s.jpg)
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Cliche
![Tai Chi Paris Eiffel Tower Tai Chi Paris Eiffel Tower](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5610-s.jpg)
Tai Chi
![](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5655-s.jpg)
Jumping the Eiffel Tower
![](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5667-s.jpg)
Imminent collision
![Frogger in Paris Frogger in Paris](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5680-s.jpg)
Frogger in Paris
![Pressup in Paris, Eiffel Tower Pressup in Paris, Eiffel Tower](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/pressup_small.gif)
Pressups in Paris – Click for Larger
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Dual Pressups
![Eiffel Tower Morning Light Eiffel Tower Morning Light](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5782-s.jpg)
Eiffel Tower in early light
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07.26.09
Posted in Architecture, History, Landscape, People, Sport, Travel at 10:30 pm by Warren Williams
Paris has often been referred to as the City of Light, since the early 19th Century, when gas lamps first lit up Champs-Élysées. The weather continued to be great for us, as we strolled along the River Seine, visited Notre Dame, before seeing the final stage of the Tour de France. Following this, we watched the enormous street clean up act of Champs-Élysées, saw a few people brave a Haka, and finally watched a stunning sunset atop the Arc de Triomphe. Another splendid day.
![Outside Notre Dame, Paris Outside Notre Dame, Paris](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4798-s.jpg)
Outside Notre Dame
![Cross in Notre Dame Paris Cross in Notre Dame Paris](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4813-s.jpg)
Photography friendly rules inside Notre Dame – Thank you!
![Notre Dame Stained Glass Window Notre Dame Stained Glass Window](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4816-s.jpg)
![Notre Dame Notre Dame](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4845-s.jpg)
![Notre Dame Stained Glass Window Notre Dame Stained Glass Window](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4850-s.jpg)
![Notre Dame Notre Dame](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4890-s.jpg)
![Notre Dame Display Notre Dame Display](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4892-s.jpg)
![Notre Dame Cross Notre Dame Cross](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4950-s.jpg)
![Beach along River Seine Beach along River Seine](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4967-s.jpg)
Sunbathers along River Seine on the hot summer’s day
![Jumping at Louvre Jumping at Louvre](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5025-s.jpg)
Warren, Jason & Peter outside the Louvre
![2009 Tour de France Paris 2009 Tour de France Paris](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5141-s.jpg)
First view of Tour de France riders on final stage
![Tour de France Pelaton, Paris Tour de France Pelaton, Paris](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5205-s.jpg)
Pelaton
![Lance Armstrong - Tour de France 2009 Paris Lance Armstrong - Tour de France 2009 Paris](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5259-s.jpg)
Lance Armstrong (black helmet) peddling his way to 3rd overall
![Tour de France 2009 Tour de France 2009](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5317-s.jpg)
![Empty Champs-Élysées after Tour de France Empty Champs-Élysées after Tour de France](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5463-s.jpg)
Empty Champs-Élysées after Tour de France – Sunset behind Arc de Triomphe
![Haka at Arc de Triomphe Haka at Arc de Triomphe](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5477-s.jpg)
Haka (Maori traditional dance) next to Arc de Triomphe
![Stairwell inside Arc de Triomphe Stairwell inside Arc de Triomphe](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5481-s.jpg)
Arc de Triomphe staircase
![Sunset over La Defense, Paris from Arc de Triomphe Sunset over La Defense, Paris from Arc de Triomphe](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5488-s.jpg)
La Defense from Arc de Triomphe
![La Defense Sunset La Defense Sunset](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5492-s.jpg)
Wide angle scene of La Defense, and impressive roundabout surrounding Arc de Triomphe
![Eiffel Tower from Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower from Arc de Triomphe](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5500-s.jpg)
![Champs-Élysées Champs-Élysées](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5502-s.jpg)
View down Champs-Élysées from Arc de Triomphe
![Poor Kitty Paris Poor Kitty Paris](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5520-s.jpg)
Meow
![Eiffel Tower from Arc wide angle Eiffel Tower from Arc wide angle](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5526-s.jpg)
![Eiffel Tower from Arc de Triomphe twilight Eiffel Tower from Arc de Triomphe twilight](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5530-s.jpg)
![Lights on Eiffel Tower Lights on Eiffel Tower](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5547-s.jpg)
The 10pm lights come on again for a dazzling 5min display
![Eiffel Tower Sparkles Eiffel Tower Sparkles](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5549-s.jpg)
More Eiffel Tower Sparkles
![La Defense Light Trails from Arc de Triomphe La Defense Light Trails from Arc de Triomphe](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_5562-s.jpg)
La Defense Light Trails from Arc de Triomphe
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07.25.09
Posted in Architecture, Landscape, Transportation, Travel at 10:30 am by Warren Williams
After a days rest back in London, Peter and I were off again, continuing our travel and photography addictions with a four day trip to Paris. Despite living on the doorstep to France, it was my first trip there in the two years I’ve been living in London. Catching the 10am Eurostar service to Paris, we arrived shortly after 1pm local time, immediately meeting up with another long term school friend, Jason.
![St Pancras Station, London St Pancras Station, London](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4363-s.jpg)
St Pancras Station, London
![St Pancras Station - Man Statue St Pancras Station - Man Statue](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4367-s.jpg)
![St Pancras Station, London St Pancras Station, London](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4368-s.jpg)
![St Pancras Station, London St Pancras Station, London](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4370-s.jpg)
Inside the modern St Pancras Station
![Eurostar St Pancras Eurostar St Pancras](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4386-s.jpg)
All aboard!
After meeting Jason at our hotel in the 15th Arrondissement, right next to the Eiffel Tower – we decided to venture over there for a picnic in Champs de Mars, underneath the mighty tower.
![Eiffel Tower from the Lower Level Eiffel Tower from the Lower Level](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4450-s.jpg)
Eiffel Tower from the Lower Level
![Binoculars available on Eiffel Tower Binoculars available on Eiffel Tower](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4495-s.jpg)
Eiffel Tower Telescope overlooking Trocadero
![Stunning view from Eiffel Tower over Trocadero and La Defense Stunning view from Eiffel Tower over Trocadero and La Defense](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4497-s.jpg)
Stunning views over Trocadero and La Defense
![South along river from Eiffel Tower South along river from Eiffel Tower](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4501-s.jpg)
Looking south along the River Seine.
![Champs de Mars from Eiffel Tower Champs de Mars from Eiffel Tower](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4504-s.jpg)
Parc du Champs de Mars – a beautiful spot for a picnic
![View from almost 300m up Eiffel Tower View from almost 300m up Eiffel Tower](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4535-s.jpg)
Peter & Jason – Great school friends from Avondale College, NZ
![Looking straight down Eiffel Tower Looking straight down Eiffel Tower](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4537-s.jpg)
A very long arm..
![Long casting shadows from Eiffel Tower Long casting shadows from Eiffel Tower](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4546-s.jpg)
Watching the long casting shadows over the Paris architecture is truly remarkable
![Eiffel Tower Shadow over Champs de Mars Eiffel Tower Shadow over Champs de Mars](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4548-s.jpg)
After spending the next hour on a cruise of the River Seine, (which didn’t produce any good photos), we ventured up to Trocadero for a brilliant view of the Eiffel Tower at sunset and twilight.
![Eiffel Tower Sunset Eiffel Tower Sunset](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4705-s.jpg)
Water Fountains over Eiffel Tower
![Stunning Eiffel Tower Sunset Stunning Eiffel Tower Sunset](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4712-s.jpg)
Magical moments seeing the fountains and Eiffel Tower from Trocadero
![Red Skies Eiffel Tower Sunset Red Skies Eiffel Tower Sunset](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4733-s.jpg)
Twilight ovr Eiffel Tower
![Eiffel Tower Abstract Eiffel Tower Abstract](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4735-s.jpg)
![Dazzling Lights Eiffel Tower Dazzling Lights Eiffel Tower](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4758-s.jpg)
The hourly display of dazzling lights come on after dark – This case being 10pm
Following the great display and afternoon spent around Eiffel Tower, we walked along to the grande Arc de Triomphe
![Arc de Triomphe Arc de Triomphe](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4767-s.jpg)
![Arc de Triomphe Detail Arc de Triomphe Detail](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4771-s.jpg)
![Arc de Triomphe - Trees Arc de Triomphe - Trees](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_4775-s.jpg)
A great way to finish off the evening, after pizza at a nearby restaurant, and 30 minute walk back to the 15th Arrondissement
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07.16.09
Posted in Architecture, History, Landscape, People, Travel at 9:30 pm by Warren Williams
The city of Kraków was given World Heritage Site status in 1978 by UNESCO, the same year Karol Wojtyla, archbishop of Kraków, was elevated the papacy as Pope John Paul II . Kraków is also famous for it’s overruling in WWII by the Nazi empire, making Kraków the Capital city of the General Government. The large Jewish population were moved into the Kraków Ghetto, where they were sent to local concentration camps, such as Auschwitz. A German businessman by the name of Oskar Schindler, used his enamelware plant as a way to save many of the local Jews. His story was portrayed in the excellent move, Schindler’s List.
![Archbishop of Krakow, Pope John Paul II Archbishop of Krakow, Pope John Paul II](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_2557-s.jpg)
Where Pope John Paul II was based
![Inside St Mary's Church, Krakow Inside St Mary's Church, Krakow](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_2576-s.jpg)
Climbing the tower in St Mary’s Church, Main Market Square
![View from St Mary's Church, overlooking Main Market Square View from St Mary's Church, overlooking Main Market Square](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_2581-s.jpg)
View from St Mary’s Church tower, overlooking Main Market Square
![Snake Handler, in Main Market Square Snake Handler, in Main Market Square](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_2641-s.jpg)
Snake Handler in Main Market Square
![Snake display in Krakow, Main Market Square Snake display in Krakow, Main Market Square](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_2643-s.jpg)
Snake Handler
![Female Snake Handler, in Main Market Square Female Snake Handler, in Main Market Square](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_2649-s.jpg)
Female snake handler in Main Market Square
![Jewish Plaque in Cemetery Jewish Plaque in Cemetery](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_2683-s.jpg)
Jewish plaque in cemetery
![Weathered building in alley, Krakow Weathered building in alley, Krakow](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_2701-s.jpg)
Weathered building in alley
![Singer sewing machine, Krakow Singer sewing machine, Krakow](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_2712-s.jpg)
Singer sewing machine, on an outdoors table at a cafe
![The infamous stair scene, Schindler's List The infamous stair scene, Schindler's List](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_2723-2-s.jpg)
The stair scene from Schindler’s List, just past the arch on right
![Disused railway near Schindler's Factory Disused railway near Schindler's Factory](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_2759-s.jpg)
Disused railway near Schindler’s Factory
![Krakow Ghetto Building Krakow Ghetto Building](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_2782-s.jpg)
Worn building in the Krakow Ghetto
![Old man walks across the Holocaust Memorial Old man walks across the Holocaust Memorial](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_2798-s.jpg)
Walking across the Holocaust Memorial
![Holocaust Memorial Krakow, Chairs Holocaust Memorial Krakow, Chairs](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_2805-s.jpg)
Holocaust Memorial – 70 empty iron chairs, representing absence
![Michael Jackson and Elvis puppets, Krakow Michael Jackson and Elvis puppets, Krakow](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_2855-s.jpg)
Lifting the mood, street performer in Main Market Square with puppets of the recently passed Michael Jackson, and Elvis – both kings of music.
![Statue at Wowel Cathedral Statue at Wowel Cathedral](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_2884-s.jpg)
Statue at Wowel Cathedral
![Street Artist Krakow Street Artist Krakow](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_2891-s.jpg)
Street artist at the Castle
![View from Krakow Castle over the river View from Krakow Castle over the river](http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_2911-s.jpg)
View from the Castle over the Vistula River
The evening was spent back in a lovely restaurant just off Main Market Square, featuring an enclosed courtyard out the back with cheap, large meals. Perfect way to finish off a day.
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