Tag Archives: mountains

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: Frustration…

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Sir Walter Scott called it the “…longest, loneliest and loveliest glen in Scotland…”, but to me, our all-too-brief foray into the outer reaches of Glen Lyon was pure frustration. It has absolutely everything you could possibly imagine or want in … Continue reading →

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Going West: Walking with Angels

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We didn’t have to climb the whole height of the mountain; there is a makeshift car park about halfway up. I was glad of that, as my poor, much abused feet were not happy. I spend much of my life … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan adventures #46 ~ Mary Smith

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Mary Smith’s Place: Waras, Afghanistan – early winter 1989 A narrow defile between towering mountains led us out of the Kirman valley. There was no indication of a way out and I assumed there must be an opening … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan Adventures #18 – Russian jeeps and hairpin bends ~ Mary Smith

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Mary Smith’s Place: I had established a stock keeping system for the clinic and now was going to set up a similar one in Mubarak Shah’s neighbouring clinic in Malestan district. Jawad was to take me there – … Continue reading →

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Nightmare in the mountains ~ Jordis Fasheh #writephoto

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Sue Vincent

It was 3:00 am when I awoke from a dreadful dream. My body was drenched and my heart was racing. A voice screaming for help reached out from the dream and caused me serious angst. I continued to lay still … Continue reading →

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Asya Speaks Out ~ Notes to Women #writephoto

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Photo by Sue Vincent The magnificent view of the snow-capped mountains and surrounding beautiful landscape which usually filled Asya with peace failed to do so this morning. There was political uncertainty in Sweden as the anti-immigrant party made historic gains … Continue reading →

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Turning ~ Dorinda Duclos #writephoto

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

I watch as summer fades to past, and autumn shows her face, and yet, as autumn colors Earth, winter comes so fast. No more warmth, nor sunny days, snow white mountains fill the sky; gold and red do fade away, … Continue reading →

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The Slow Oblivion Of The Serially Slow ~ Geoff Le Pard #writephoto #flashfiction

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Sue Vincent

‘Surely not? Is that you, Gladys?’ The voice echoed down the valley, like a tsunami of gravel being tumble-dried. ‘It is, isn’t it?’ The reply, a high pitched whine, much like a chainsaw sculpting granite, bounced off the sides of … Continue reading →

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Retreat ~ Jan Malique #writephoto

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Sue Vincent

I haven’t taken part in Sue’s Thursday Photo Prompt for a while, so nice to spin a little tale for her. An old favourite of mine returns, Little Troll. This time he’s on a break with his friend, Adrian, a former … Continue reading →