Tag Archives: travel

Scribe’s Cave Picture Prompt #67 – Waiting

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Michael

Kangbashi’s Linyinlu Square. We stood and waited and then waited some more. It can get lonely in the centre of an empty square. They said it could stand a hundred thousand people. We both thought it would be far more … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – May 18th, 2015 – Surprise Orders

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with:  “The crew of the Angel Flame received orders to head out.” It had been a surprise order and Seaman Sean was concerned about the sub’s colour scheme. Anyone who studied camouflage one-o-one knew that orange … Continue reading →

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Okay, What If? Challenge – Boys Day Out

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Michael

This week’s challenge: Okay, What if I asked you about public transport? Last week my mate Shaky and I went to Sydney by train. (He is Shaky as he has Parkinson’s disease, his decision not mine for the name) Now … Continue reading →

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Monday Wordle # 46 – February 2, 2015 – Road Trip

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Blustery (bragging or windy) Warmth Grind Foam Nutmeg Cocoa Wool Imprint Refractive Nacreous (resembling mother of pearl) Retro Sip It was to be a road trip like no other. Janice sat in the passenger seat eager beaver … Continue reading →

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Challenge 2015 Week 4: 22 January – African Safari

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Michael

Image: Close by Tom Svensson When Carstairs suggested a safari in Africa it sounded a bonzer idea. Though I should have known better for Carstairs wasn’t much of a planner. Things went wrong three nights into the safari. We camped … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – January 20th 2015 – Mr Franklin

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Michael

Image: Ben Franklin by Jules Paige I have travelled half a world to stand here. Left behind my steamy summer for this freezing winter. But rugged up against the cold I have longed for this day to look up at … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – January 6th 2015 – Traveller

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Michael

Image: Arthur Browne. Standing in the town square and I am exhausted. It’s been a long day. Up early with my partner urging to get up as there was so much to see and tomorrow is our last day. But … Continue reading →

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City Songs for Poetics – Tokyo Trains

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Michael

The 8.23 arrives Doors open The throng moves as one Pushing, manoeuvring a space Seating a premium Handholds, chrome rails and posts. Familiar tune rings out Doors close We breathe as one Shoulder to shoulder Nose to nose A germs … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – October 28th 2014

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Michael

Image: © Arthur Browne I’ve travelled half a world to this point. We sit here in silence beside the memory pool. My mind casts back to those hot languid days last summer where in the sweltering heat we lay about … Continue reading →

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Poetics – Travel Poetry – The Late Traveller

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Michael

I am travelling late It is been a choice Children kept me at home. Now they are grown I’m planning a few journeys. For many years my only trip across the sea Was one side of the harbour to the … Continue reading →

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