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Photo Blogging Challenge: Patriotic

I quit my job this month and am starting a new one next week. Even though I've had a week off work, I haven't had the chance to go out as much as I'd have liked. I thought that the ''Patriotic'' theme would be quite easy to photograph but for some reason I just couldn't get many theme-related pictures. Anyway, here are my 5 pictures for the Photo Blogging Challenge this month:

Beetroot-cheese-garlic salad

As an Estonian living in England, I get homesick once in a while and I've found that the best way to heal it is with food. Beetroot salad is a typical Estonian celebration food. My mum used to always make this salad for birthdays/at Christmas, so when I get a bit nostalgic I like to have it.
 

Fish and chips

We celebrated Tristan's birthday down south in a little seaside town called Lyme Regis. The same evening we arrived, I had a massive craving for a traditional English food - fish and chips. When I first moved here I didn't really understand what was so special about battered fish, chips and mushy peas. Over the years I have learned to love it. I still don't know what makes it so special but I guess it makes a such a perfect combo.
 

Town view

I am not a massive fan of big cities. If I could live anywhere in England, it would be in a nice little town somewhere near the sea. Small towns seem very English to me - friendly people with their cute doggies, sitting in small pubs, making jokes and laughing loud.


The Union Jack 
  
Tristan and I walked around Manchester last weekend. I spotted so many flags on buildings around town. 


Australia 

Ah, such a beautiful country! Tristan thinks this pub is a disgusting chain but I like the name, it reminds me of our trip last year. 


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  1. Pat B31 July 2015 at 23:05

    Love your selection. That photo of the fish and chips makes me hungry though. I'll have to find a recipe for beetroot salad. This is something with which I am not familiar.

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  2. Anett4 August 2015 at 15:38

    Great pictures! As a Russian, I love beetroot salad too! ;)

    Bella Pummarola

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  3. Mike Davis5 August 2015 at 10:59

    There is a lady here that makes beetroot burgers that really aren't too bad. I'll have to check out the salad. It is as colorful as the burgers!

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  4. Unknown10 August 2015 at 12:48

    Your food photos make we want to reach into the computer screen for a taste! You reminded me how some of our strongest memories are associated with food. Thanks for that, and good luck at your new job.

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  5. P.J.9 September 2015 at 07:47

    I think you did a great job on the theme for July. Nicely done! I like the flag photos. And I'm a fan of fish and chips. When I was in Ireland a few years ago, it was one thing I knew I had to try!

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