Monthly Archives: November 2012

Travel theme: Hot

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

Brr! It’s frosty outside and I’m breaking out my thermal socks. It is definitely time to turn up the heat, so here are a few sizzling shots that I picked out in the heat of the moment. First up, the … Continue reading →

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US Road Trip Day 12 – Blue Mountains and Night Prowlers

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

The time for preparation was over; we were beginning our road trip today. I think both of us were relieved to finally be getting on the road, because the days leading up to the trip had been loaded with tension … Continue reading →

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US Road Trip – Interlude and Impasse

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

My flight from Boston to Seattle was on time, swift and entirely uneventful. I have tried to recall even a single moment of the flight and find I cannot, which speaks volumes about the experiential difference of slow versus fast … Continue reading →

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Travel theme: Liquid

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

It’s been raining a lot, even by Seattle standards. Recent rainfall has broken daily records, and my boots have sprung a leak. Still, never one to let anything dampen my spirits (pun intended) I am deciding to use the torrential … Continue reading →

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Travel theme: Mystical

Posted on November 16, 2012 by

This week’s theme is inspired by a beautiful photograph Vlad posted over at Wind Against Current. Click the link to see his photo, and when you pick your jaw up off the floor, come on back over here and join … Continue reading →

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Where in the World – revealed

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

Last month I ran a little guess-the-location competition to celebrate the one year anniversary of my travelogue. Here are the photos again, this time with locations included. First up, the breathtaking Lake Atitlán, surrounded by hulking volcanoes. This photo was taken from … Continue reading →

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US Road Trip Day 9-11 – Huge Teapots,Tiny Churches and Farewells

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

We woke refreshed after a leisurely evening and a good night’s sleep at the motel in Oneida. We didn’t have far to travel today so we took our time on the road, stopping off at the very next exit, still … Continue reading →

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Travel theme: Soft

Posted on November 9, 2012 by

It’s getting cold around here and I’m staying warm with a soft fleece jacket and soft fluffy socks. All this softness got me looking through my photos to find images that fitted the theme. Here’s what I came up with: … Continue reading →

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Gunpowder, Treason and Plot

Posted on November 6, 2012 by

Remember, remember, the 5th of November The Gunpowder Treason and plot; I see of no reason why Gunpowder Treason Should ever be forgot. Every fifth of November bonfires are lit all around England and fireworks are set off to commemorate the … Continue reading →

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Travel theme: Bright

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

After last week’s darkly spooky nod to Hallowe’en, I think we need to brighten things up a little, so here are a few photos I found to get things rolling. First up, some cheeky hummingbirds at a vivid red and … Continue reading →

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