Journey of Words…latest posts

Over the border Reminded of life’s shortness Road sign: “Lockerbie” . n.b. Pam Am Flight 103 was bombed out of the sky on 21st December,1988. The wreckage and all on board, fell onto the small town of Lockerbie, killing 11 residents in one street. In all 270 victims of the terrorist attack were identified, while Read more

Horseless carriage stands Tied to a rail, cooling off Tomorrow Shanks’ Pony . n.b. …or maybe a corporation omnibus, or an iron horse. Good to travel by different modes as and when – makes a nice change from driving. . CLP 23/01/2020 Read more

Every mile closer Destination awaits us What’s behind is gone . n.b. The joy of travel is discovery of new places, new people. Home is where now? . CLP 23/01/2020 Read more

Arrived Glasgow. Sat: Burns Night and Chinese New Year Fitba on Sunday. . n.b. Life is too short…choices, always choices. What will make most people happy? Do as I am bid. Already my hopes of visit to Paradise on Saturday are up in white smoke, but a distillery has been subbed in. . CLP 23/01/2020 Read more

An up and down day Over the hills, rivers, dales Route A66 . n.b. Stopped in Brough and saw first two lambs of the year…brand new, wool still stained by blood and mucus; legs shaky, tails intact. Café by the castle shut, so discovered Xavier’s in Penrith. A classy café and wine bar. No website, Read more

On The Great North Road north Six lane highway cuts Yorkshire But three lanes head south . CLP 23/01/2020 Read more