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Discovering Albion – day 8: Sunset

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Sue Vincent

We walked up to the Heugh, a high point of the island, to watch the sun set in the west. Once there was a fort here and some of the ruined walls remain, providing a little shelter from the prevailing … Continue reading →

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Drawn #midnighthaiku

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Sue Vincent

Dark against the blue In stillness or in motion Shadows draw the eye

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Discovering Albion – day 8: Out to the Castle

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Sue Vincent

We had found a pub and, duly watered and warmed by the coal fire of the Crown and Anchor, had wandered out to look around. The tide was still out, but the few visitors were already making their way back … Continue reading →

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Discovering Albion – day 7: Wings and a Prayer

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Sue Vincent

It was eleven o’clock by the time we emerged, a little dazed, out into the sunshine. The ground was still frozen and shaded patches of frost lingered. Otherwise, you would have thought it was spring. We strolled through the burial … Continue reading →

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Spotted #midnighthaiku

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Cloaked in mist and gems Always spotted seldom seen Reclusive diner

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Swift #midnighthaiku

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Summers once had wings June becoming September Swifter than a wish * Cold swallows the sun Seasons turning uncounted Empty nests are flown

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Discovering Albion- Day 1: Deer and Stone

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Sue Vincent

How long does a two and a half hour journey actually take? Well, three and a half if you go the back way and get a clear run. Four if you stop somewhere… Five if you find a good church … Continue reading →

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Jaipur Part 2: Do not touch arms #travel #India #humor ~ Barb Taub

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Barb Taub: NOTE: this is STILL the same day described in Part 1 here. (image credit: all photos unless otherwise noted are ©Janine Smith & Jayalakshmy Ayyer) We’d seen Jaigarh Fort looming above us as we explored Amber … Continue reading →

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Going West: Wild Things

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Sue Vincent

As we walked towards Carn Llidi, we were surprised to see a little herd of Welsh ponies grazing on the hillside. These hardy and resilient ponies still live a semi-feral life here. They are beautiful creatures and very much a … Continue reading →

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Grand celebration ~ Kitty #writephoto

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Skipping a step or two, Walking up the stairs, Gazing at, Freshly watered plants, Continue reading at Kitty’s Verses

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