I thought as I mentioned Salty in my last post I would share a post Ellie, my daughter wrote a year ago when Salty trans-located. Just to add that we knew her to be quite an anxious cat with a very feisty nature when she came to live with us. We got bitten and scratched … Continue reading Salty’s Journey
The Journey
Answering the prompt about future travel plans.
What are your future travel plans? Of course we would like to travel in the future, as you know from recent posts I find travel interesting, inspiring, stimulating. I learn a lot about different cultures and I connect with people from all over but you might also have worked out that in one year we … Continue reading Answering the prompt about future travel plans.
Prompt: was today typical?
Was today typical? Yes and no. I plan my days at the beginning of the week, from what I am going to cook, to what activities need doing and all the routine things too. Sounds mundane but it keeps me sane. The part that was not typical is that we are looking after my daughter's … Continue reading Prompt: was today typical?
Last taste of Portugal
Saying good bye to new friends made and Portugal Our host, Paulo, offered us a traditional dinner of sardines cooked over the fire by a neighboring farmer and bread baked locally by another farmer. This was our last night spent altogether at Monte da Largo and it was a wonderful occasion to get to know … Continue reading Last taste of Portugal
Traveling in Portugal: Beach day, Praia da Princesa
6th June, Beach day: Praia da Princesa Best beach Best people Refreshing water Long stretching sands Warm sun Fun Laughter Building bonds Supporting acceptance Warm feelings In the moment Stop Relax Unwind My happy day Lunch at Praia da Princesa I was keen to try the local cuisine while we were in Portugal and wanted … Continue reading Traveling in Portugal: Beach day, Praia da Princesa
Being together in Portugal
My third memory of Portugal At the end of our second day in Portugal, after we were taken to Monte da Largo I found myself happily swimming in a pool with some ladies I had not met before. During the week we joked and laughed and shared our life stories with each other; people we … Continue reading Being together in Portugal
Travel to Lisbon, Portugal: Colourful and embellished buildings.
Colourful buildingsColourful livesRich historyWarm Peoplewhat’s not to like! Embellished buildingsPartly of a rich heritageI feel honouredTo have the opportunityTo experienceAnd be witnessTo somebody Else’s life.A windowInto the soulOf a culture. As we traveled on the red bus tour the colours of the buildings and the treatment of the windows, balconies and doors left a lasting impression. … Continue reading Travel to Lisbon, Portugal: Colourful and embellished buildings.
We walked in the wind – Soul poem
I write poetry which I call soul poems because I don’t follow any poetry rules. I just follow my heart and say what’s immediately felt or experienced or perceived. Often it is about a life experience which I have grappled with and other times its just a reflection of the world around me. I want … Continue reading We walked in the wind – Soul poem
Traveling to Portugal
Why we went to Portugal “Are you going to the school class reunion?” Gee asked, two expectant eyes looking back at us as we sat in Nando’s, a Portuguese style restaurant just outside Edinburgh, last November. “No” said Derek, “I know nothing about it.” “Oh” Gee said, “wives are included in the invite.” We had … Continue reading Traveling to Portugal
Quote of the Day
“Walking away from anything that does not honour who we are is not failure. It doesn’t mean we lack commitment. Walking away shows the greatest commitment of all. The commitment to ourselves. To our truth. To the urgency of our life. To me, that sounds nothing like failure, and everything like success.” – Julie Harper … Continue reading Quote of the Day
Morag Noffke 