Can you believe it’s December already? The year seems to have flown by, so in an attempt to make time slow down a little, here’s a celebration of all things unhurried and plodding. Like these cows at Coral Pink Sand Dunes who were in no rush to get out of our way…
…or this girl in Boston who moved so slowly you wouldn’t even notice it.
Passenger trains in the US make my slow list because I’ve experienced the greatness of their lateness first hand. They don’t own the tracks they travel on, so usually end up having to give way to money-making freight trains.
Slower moving still, this sunken boat near Athy in Ireland.
This one is a total cheat, it’s sloe berries, but they sound slow, don’t they? Anyway, it takes a long time for them to reach their pickable prime, lore has it you have to wait until after the first frost to pick them, so I suppose you could say they are slow to ripen.
I’m hoping you can find some slow time to create your own interpretation of this theme. If you would like to join in this week’s travel theme (everyone’s welcome!) here’s what to do:
- Create your own post and title it Travel theme: Slow
- 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
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xxx Ailsa
A man’s work is nothing but this slow trek to rediscover, through the detours of art, those two or three great and simple images in whose presence his heart first opened. – Albert Camus
Trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit. – Moliere
Where's my backpack? 
Nice photo. Brings back memories of swamping canoes and dingys on Lake Coeur d’ Alene in the 60’s.
Oh lovely, I actually celebrated my very first 4th of July on the shores of Lake Couer d’Alene, such a gorgeous place. xxx
Oh, great theme Ailsa…I’ll have to think about this one!
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Beautiful and refreshing examples of slow, Ailsa. Love it!
Here’s my entry: http://drieskewrites.wordpress.com/2014/12/05/travel-theme-slow/
Have a slow and relaxed weekend xxx
Lovely photos. I will have to think about this one. 😀
What a great post on the theme of slow. My favorite is the sloe berries.
Look at Ailsa’s post? Sleep in? No Ailsa’s post wins hands down. Great mix of slows. Not sure if I’ll come up with anything.
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Lovely theme, Ailsa. I’ll do this if I have the time. 🙂
After having taken the high speed trains in China, I agree that the trains in the USA are slow!
Hi Ailsa,
Great theme again and what a coinsidence, “Slow” ‘s my pets’ middle name;
still dressed up since last Newyearseve… one might say he’s fast in it’s own way for he’s allready prepared for the upcoming festivities 😉
http://lanterfanteren.blogspot.com/2014/12/slow.html
Have a great weekend!
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Fascinating theme Ailsa – and wonderful examples! I love the nonchalance of the cows! Here’s mine: http://theretiringsort.com/?p=6237
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Love this week’s theme and your photos! Here is my entry: http://shootngo.wordpress.com/2014/12/05/travel-theme-slow/
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https://chava61.wordpress.com/2014/12/06/travel-theme-slow/
Loved this…we are spending the weekend packing house…so was great to take some time out and focus on slow…
https://batrouney.wordpress.com/2014/12/06/travel-theme-slow/
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I certainly needed a reason to take a step back. Thanks for the challenge! 🙂 http://beyondpaisley.net/2014/12/06/travel-theme-slow/
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I posted some photos of slow traffic in the Cuban countryside. And a couple of slow lawn mowers.
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Lovely theme – lovely shots! My favourite is the cow. Here’s my entry – animals and people
http://wp.me/p1hCI2-3TG
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Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the slow pace of life. Why rush? Sometimes you can’t, even if you want to.
http://jennysotherstuff.wordpress.com/2014/12/07/travel-theme-slow/
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I love living in the slow lane. http://pommepal.wordpress.com/2014/12/07/travel-theme-slow
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Ahhh, sloe gin…a real winter favourite of mine! Home-made is definitely best – slow but so worth it! 🙂 Here’s my take for this week: http://readsbyredriverbanks.wordpress.com/2014/12/07/slow-and-steady-wins-the-race/
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Oh, I could have many interpretations of this, but I’ve stuck with one ; http://suejudd.com/2014/12/07/gone-but-not-forgotten-and-slow-down/
SLOWLY … the world is waking up!
The people realize that it is time to react and try to save our planet… but WE must act quickly… because postpone to “tomorrow” it’s an excuse that we must not welcome!
Serenity to all of you 🙂 claudine
https://claudinegiovannoni.wordpress.com/2014/12/03/3365
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Hello Ailsa, I am feeling extra slow after a mini get away where I saw this slow animal.
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Ill post the link again. https://almostitalian.wordpress.com/2014/12/08/travel-theme-slow/
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