All around us....

It's very easy to take the things and places you see every day for granted. Indeed, most of the time we don't even see them... which is a shame, as many places have some hidden delights that most of us are in too much of a hurry to enjoy.

Over the past few weeks, I have made a point of taking a daily walk of at least an hour around my neighbourhood. And every time I have discovered at least one sight or sound that has made me smile and inspired me to get snapping with my little camera.

Admittedly, although I live on the outskirts of one of Europe's dirtiest, noisiest, grimiest cities, our neighbourhood is quite a 'nice' one, but I never really realised just how delightful it is until recently.

Here are a few snaps for you: