Travel theme: International Women’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2013 by ailsapm

I had dozens of photographs in mind when I first started thinking about doing a post for International Women’s Day; but in the end I distilled my choices down to one single photograph; a white water lily as a symbol of life and love and also representative of the hope for peace in these violent times.

white water lily international women's day

This Sunday is also Mother’s Day, at least where I come from, and, more to the point, where my mother comes from. It is a holiday fraught with danger for anyone who travels, because dates differ dramatically around the world. In 2013, Mother’s Day falls anywhere from February 10th (Norway) to December 22nd (Indonesia) which you have to admit is a pretty wide date range to grapple with. Without the gentle prompt of card-decked shop windows to remind you, this moveable holiday can sometime sneak by despite your best intentions. But not this year, Mum – look, I remembered and this post is for you.

This week’s theme is wide open for however you want to celebrate the woman or women in your life, or all women in general. A portrait, essay, something symbolic, or a place that reminds you of someone, like Dublin’s Ha’penny Bridge which I’ve crossed many a time in the past with my mother by my side.

dublin hapenny bridge ireland halfpenny travel

If you would like to join in the travel theme (everyone’s welcome!) here’s what to do:

  • Create your own post and title it Travel theme: International Women’s Day
  • Include a link to this page in your post so others can find it too
  • Get your post in by next Thursday, as the new travel theme comes out on Friday
  • Don’t forget to subscribe to keep up to date on the latest weekly travel themes. Sign up via the email subscription link in the sidebar or RSS.

xxx

Ailsa

About ailsapm

Hi there! I’m Ailsa Prideaux-Mooney. I’ve lived in many places, and travelled to many more. I had a lot of fun getting there and being there, wherever there happened to be at the time. I climbed a castle wall in Czesky Krumlov, abseiled down cliffs to go caving in the west of Ireland, slept on the beach in Paros, got chased by a swarm of bees in Vourvourou (ok that wasn’t fun, but it was exciting), learned flower arranging in Tokyo, found myself in the middle of a riot in Seoul, learned to snowboard in Salzburg, got lost in a labyrinth in Budapest and had my ice cream stolen by a gull in Cornwall. And I’m just getting started. If you’ve enjoyed what you’ve read so far, I’d love you to follow my travelogue - wheresmybackpack.com - and remember, anyone who tries to tell you it’s a small world hasn’t tried to see it all.
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    • ailsapm says:
      March 8, 2013 at 6:44 pm

      What a wonderful series of portraits, Tina, they’re marvellous, and the quotes you have chosen are perfect too. Really lovely post. Enjoy the other entries, there have been some amazing ones. xxx

  5. petit4chocolatier says:
    March 8, 2013 at 6:59 pm

    Beautiful post!

  6. danielfee says:
    March 8, 2013 at 7:05 pm

    Here is my entry for this weeks travel theme International Women’s Day. This was much harder than I thought it would be, because I found I have very few pictures that I thought fit the theme. I don’t normally take photos of the people in the places we travel because I feel like it is invading their privacy. But I found a few from our China trip.
    http://politonomicsandtravel.wordpress.com/2013/03/08/weekly-travel-theme-international-womens-day-03-08-2013/

    • ailsapm says:
      March 8, 2013 at 7:41 pm

      I know, it’s not the easiest theme this week, pretty challenging for sure. I used to rarely take photos of people for the same reason, Daniel, but now, if I see someone I feel compelled to photograph, I ask their permission, spend a little time talking to them and then take a few photos, if they agree. It makes a world of difference. xxx

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  9. Mona says:
    March 8, 2013 at 10:29 pm

    That lily is beautiful.

  11. ledrakenoir says:
    March 9, 2013 at 12:30 am

    A very important theme and some wonderful photos… 🙂

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  14. cinova says:
    March 9, 2013 at 5:12 am

    Thanks for raising awareness by featuring this theme, Ailsa. My photographs were taken in Canada during the slutwalk movement. I’ve also included a reflective piece of writing. Hope it inspires some of your readers. HAPPY IWD!
    http://cinova.wordpress.com/2013/03/09/travel-theme-international-womens-day/

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  16. Amy says:
    March 9, 2013 at 5:39 am

    Hi Ailsa, Thank you for the great theme for this week! I truly enjoy reading you post and other entries. I did a post for Tagged J. I think it may fit in your International Women Day theme (I’m a day late, sorry about that.) http://shareandconnect.wordpress.com/2013/03/06/tagged-j/

    • ailsapm says:
      March 13, 2013 at 4:55 pm

      Gorgeous post about Lady Bird Johnson, Amy, she was an amazing woman. I adore those photos of her in her wildflower gardens. xxx

      • Amy says:
        March 13, 2013 at 5:13 pm

        I admire her courage, vision, and intelligence. So glad you were okay with using the post… 🙂 Thank you so much for visiting and commenting, Alisa!

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  20. patriciaddrury says:
    March 9, 2013 at 7:37 am

    the freedom to acknowledge the women in my life who make a difference daily
    http://patriciaddrury.com/2013/03/09/travel-theme-international-womens-day/

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  22. catbirdinoman says:
    March 9, 2013 at 8:23 am

    Hey Ailsa, A great pick for the challenge! I love your white water lily. 🙂

    Here’s mine: http://catbirdphotography.wordpress.com/2013/03/08/travel-theme-international-womens-day/

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  26. Madhu says:
    March 9, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    Terrific shots Ailsa! Love the symbolism of that white lotus.
    Here is my slightly belated tribute: http://theurgetowander.com/2013/03/09/i-am-woman/

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  28. ideflex says:
    March 9, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    When I read “mother’s day” I gasped (here I have until May) then the second thought was where to begin? At the beginning of course – please have a look at
    http://acrossthebored.com/2013/03/09/travel-theme-international-womens-day/

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  30. lagottocattleya says:
    March 9, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    Some really thought provoking entries and some very beautiful ones. This is a very big area to cover – here, seen from my angle:
    http://wp.me/p1hCI2-25P

    • ailsapm says:
      March 13, 2013 at 5:04 pm

      Marvellous post, lagottocattleya, more power to your daughter and boy oh boy, I can’t believe your mom was 75 in that photo out hiking – looks like you and your daughter have some seriously good genes! 🙂

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    • ailsapm says:
      March 13, 2013 at 5:13 pm

      Hi gigi, what a great piece of writing, I couldn’t stop reading it. Here’s to sexy, nurturing, business-savvy, funny and oh so real feminism. xxx

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  35. Inside the Mind of Isadora says:
    March 9, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    Wonderful thoughs about a special place that dear to your heart.
    The single white flower gave me pause …. I liked it very much.
    Here is my entry for your challenge:
    http://isadoraartandphotography.com/2013/03/09/travel-theme-international-womens-day/
    Isadora

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  38. elizz says:
    March 9, 2013 at 11:44 pm

    hi ailsa, i love your photo of white lily.. here’s my entry for this week’s theme http://starlight427.wordpress.com/2013/03/10/travel-theme-international-womens-day-2/

    • ailsapm says:
      March 13, 2013 at 5:19 pm

      What a lovely homage to your mum and sister, Elizz. That photo of your sister is just too adorable for words, and I love that line “she’s the one who really know me to bits” xxx

  39. Malou says:
    March 9, 2013 at 11:48 pm

    Great post, Ailsa! 😉

  40. samokan says:
    March 9, 2013 at 11:59 pm

    Instead of a picture , I am dictating a song to all the women in the world.

    http://samokan.wordpress.com/2013/03/10/travel-theme-international-womens-day/

  41. Madhu says:
    March 10, 2013 at 12:34 am

    Ailsa, my comment and ping back seem to have vanished into thin air! You might find them in your spam folder. If not here is my link again: http://theurgetowander.com/2013/03/09/i-am-woman/

    • ailsapm says:
      March 13, 2013 at 5:21 pm

      Hi Madhu, they showed up on a previous comment page – there have been so many entries that every 50 comments gets divided into a ‘comment page’ so you have to click through the pages with the link at the top that says ‘newer comments’ or ‘older comments’ – it’s proving to be a popular theme. Happy IWD, I’m humming Helen Reddy as I type this. 🙂

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  44. greenmackenzie says:
    March 10, 2013 at 4:36 am

    Thanks for another lovely theme Ailsa…..I didn’t know this day exisited till now. Here is my celebration of a womans world.
    http://breathofgreenair.wordpress.com/2013/03/09/celebrating-a-womans-world/

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  46. charmsofagypsy says:
    March 10, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    Such a great post, thank you so much for your words. 🙂

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  49. fromtheloftabove says:
    March 10, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    hope your mum had a great valentines day. great post as well 🙂 and thank you so much for visiting my blog

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