Category Archives: road trip

Back to the Future…

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Sue Vincent

*** We went back once more to where it all began. Paying our respects to Dragon Hill, the ancient White Horse and the hillfort known as Uffington Castle, we left the car and the world behind and walked to Wayland’s … Continue reading →

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Kirk to Kirk…

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Sue Vincent

We were greeted by the sight of yet another jackdaw, studiously ignoring the offended pigeon whose headstone it had invaded. There was so much in the body language of these two that any further attempt to understand their various languages … Continue reading →

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Something profound?…

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Stuart France

County Offally, Clonmacnoise, Monday, 25th July, 2022 *** ‘The meadow of the sons of Nos’ *** ‘Something dark and swift flitted between the grave stones. * Whether or not it was profound, only time would tell…’ Continue reading at France&Vincent

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Talking Head…

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* Joshua said, “Judas Thomas, while you are still in the world, attend to the questions of your heart, Continue reading at France and Vincent

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Solstice of the Moon: Pure Magic

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“!!!” The distinctive smell of tortured gears wafted into the car. It was not surprising. The lane we had chosen after the road closure, was not only so narrow we could not have passed an oncoming rabbit, it was also … Continue reading →

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Solstice of the Moon: Fragments of History

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Outside the porch of the kirk at Fortingall stands an ancient font. Local legend states that Coeddi himself may have used it to baptise some of the first Christians in the area when the monks of Iona founded a sister … Continue reading →

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Solstice of the Moon: All That Glitters…

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Sue Vincent

You could easily drive past and never know it was there. Even hoping that we were on the right road and might just find it, we almost missed it… almost, but not quite. I have never known the name of … Continue reading →

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Solstice of the Moon: Chasing Memories

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Sue Vincent

A very long time ago now, I had a wonderful job that took me, every weekend, driving around Britain. By the time I reached Scotland, I knew… barring disaster… whether I would have some time to spare before I needed … Continue reading →

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Solstice of the Moon: Mysteries on Loch Ness

Posted on November 14, 2020 by Sue Vincent

After the incredible experience of Clava Cairns, it was probably just as well that our next destination was not far and would offer no more than beauty to bewitch us. I have camped on its shores and ‘showered’ in its … Continue reading →

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Solstice of the Moon: Circles Within Circles

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“I don’t know how you have the temerity to even think about writing up Clava… The place is on a different planet… galaxy… something…” All true. I have no idea where to start… it is a place that needs more … Continue reading →

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