Ukraine Architecture and Buildings

Yes here I am again with more pictures of my favorite pastime. I think that some of the best and most beautiful buildings and structures are found in the east of Europe. I can look at these pictures for hours at a time checking the intricate design and carvings. The further I go into eastern Europe the more intricate the buildings. I have found more to add to my collection in the Ukraine, and i am in no doubt there are more to find.

Opera_House_Odessa

St Nicholas_Cathedral_Kiev

St Sophia_ Cathedral_Kiev 

St Michael's _ Golden Domed _ Cathedral _Kiev

St Andrews _ Church in _ Kyiv

The _Lviv _Opera _House

Odessa_opera _Theatre

Vorontson _Palace_ at the Foot Of the Criamean _ Mountains

Vorontson _Palace_Northern _ENtrance

Fine and Beautiful Chinese Architecture

I have a love of all old architecture no matter what country it is in. I have never liked square flat buildings with a roof that is bland and basic. These are a few of my favorite styles, with architecture that was designed and built by craftsmen that are ling dead.

North Eastern Corner of the Forbidden City

The Forbidden City

The Forbidden City

Beijing _ Forbidden _City

The _  Forbidden _ City _ Guardian_ Lions

The _ Forbidden _ City _Throneroom

The _ Forbidden_ City _ Shenwumen_ Gate_ 2

Gugong _5

Nine_Dragons

High _ Status _ Roof  _Decoration

UK Nurses

It has been just under twelve months since I returned home from having the mini stroke. It was in hospital where I was humbled by the nurses both male and female on Botolphs Ward [Acute Stroke Ward] Worthing Hospital. I don’t think that any one of us appreciate these hard working angels until we are in desperate need of them

Florence Nightingale

Without their encouragement and dedication and determination to putting my mind back together, my writing days would be over. When my mind was confused and full of questions, I was told the answers without asking. I found comfort in knowing that there was always a nurse just a press of the button away. During the silent hours these same nurses would walk to the end of my bed to give me reassurances that they are still keeping vigil.

Nightingale 

[Receiving the wounded at Scutari]

I am thankful to the occupational therapy unit for teaching me to use my left arm and hand once more. This same unit taught me to walk and to regain my balance, and without their help my independence would have been lost forever. I have been visited at home by these same people checking to see if I am coping with the problems of everyday life, and thanks to them and their teams I am.

Florence Nightingale

[Stained glass window at St Peters]

None of us know what we have until we lose it, minor skills like eating with a knife and fork, Concentration, being able to wash ourselves or shave. Walk to the toilet that is only five steps from my bed unaided. I will be forever thankful for their unconditional kindness of the like I have never felt before. I pray that god looks over each and every one of them. They alone have earned my gratitude for just being themselves.

Be well Ian