Water, water, everywhere

I was reflecting on how much I enjoy being near water. There is nothing like it for inducing peace, calm and balance. Whether its the river running through my village, or the sea, or the tranquillity of a pond in a Japanese temple - it has a magical influence on me.

I succumbed and purchased a "water feature", made popular in English gardens recently by a well endowed female gardener on TV. A large rock with a hole, through which water musically bubbles up and flows over it in a never ending song. Very soothing. My husband prosaically calls it "The Leak"! I dont really enjoy fountains, which isnt surprising - as in Japanese gardens water never goes up, a small bubbling something is about the limit of unnatural "upness".

Here are some of my favourite watery photos from Scotland, Egypt and Japan.