Exploring Stanley

I got off the bus at Stanley Plaza, yet another shopping centre. I descended through the plaza, down the escalators past all the usual brands of shops to get down to sea level. There, I walked along to Blake Pier and sat there for a while just watching the world go by. I am not a cat person by any means. They're not my favourite animal. But I saw the most beautiful cat with markings more like a leopard than a domestic cat. It was clearly a pampered pet. Its owner was standing close by. And later, when the owner was ready to go home, he jumped on his bike and put the cat on his back! I didn't get a photo of it, but I wish I had.

There were people fishing off the pier. I saw a couple of people catch a few small fish. And someone whose wife was freaked out when he pulled in an octopus. That was quite amusing!

From the pier, I walked back past what I believe was an army billeting station back in the day and walked along the prom. There are several British-style pubs. It felt very pleasant. It had a really nice vibe.

Having explored the seafront area, I walked up to the bus station to catch the bus back to the city. The sun set as we were on the bus and I managed to get a slightly blurred shot of the sunset from the upper deck.Read more