Tag Archives: travel

Travels in #Afghanistan (4) ~ Mary Smith

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Mary Smith’s Place: The additional weight of our armed guards made the bus even slower. I felt I could walk faster. Eventually, I dozed. The bus juddering to a stop jolted me awake. From outside I could hear … Continue reading →

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Travels in Afghanistan (3) ~ Mary Smith

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Mary Smith’s Place: A cheer from the passengers roused me from my reverie. Five hours after leaving Chirman we were finally stopping at a roadside chaikhana (tea house). Moh’dullah found us a secluded spot under a mulberry tree … Continue reading →

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Travels in Afghanistan (2) ~ Mary Smith

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Mary Smith’s Place: Cocooned in my black nylon, slithery, stifling burqa I retreated into a review – it was certainly not planning – of what had brought me here. Adult life had begun in a dull, but safe … Continue reading →

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Facing Fear with The Silent Eye, Part 1 – Arrival ~ Helen Jones

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Helen Jones, author of Journey to Ambeth, begins her account of her weekend with The Silent Eye in Derbyshire… I recently attended a workshop, with The Silent Eye, about Facing Our Fears, an extraordinary weekend spent among the hills and … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Robbie Cheadle ~ The Roman Bath, York

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Sue Vincent

The Roman Bath, York In the city of York, beneath The Roman Bath Pub, are the remains of a caldarium, or steam bath, from the Roman city of Eboracum. This city was built by the 9th Legion Hispana in 71 … Continue reading →

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The Path ~ Adele #writephoto

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Photo by Sue Vincent A path flanked by trees stretches out before me.  I proceed cautiously because of the mist which unfurls like a ghost’s hand.  It clears as I draw closer.  That chases away the uneasiness in the pit … Continue reading →

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Eat, Pray, Love—and the Money Supply… #travel #humor #Italy Part 1 ~ Barb Taub

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Barb Taub: The Money Supply and me. “No thanks,” I say. It’s my standard response when the Hub invites me to come along to some work conference in an exotic location. I picture myself in a glamourous foreign … Continue reading →

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Joy Lennick interviews author Richard Dee

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Joy Lennick: Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing a writer who you may, or may not, be familiar with; but one, I’m sure you will return to, once you have enjoyed a taste of his excellent, entertaining … Continue reading →

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The Right Door ~ Paula Light #writephoto

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Sue Vincent

It was supposed to be my vacation. A long overdue break from demands, deadlines, and stress. But I couldn’t relax. During the mornings, I sat on the sand, watching the waves, my stomach a knot of anxiety. In the afternoons, … Continue reading →

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Adventure #midnighthaiku

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Sue Vincent

New horizons call Sentinels invite passage Dreams weather the storm Due to unforeseen adventures, the Daily Echo will be back to normality in a day or two 😉

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