Category Archives: Travel

Seaside Saturday – Away…

Posted on 06/03/2021 by aj vosse

I think we have been subjected to lockdowns here in Ireland almost longer than any other country on the planet. What started as the “two weeks to flatten the curve” has now really been taken to the extreme. Last year, … Continue reading →

Posted in Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Local Places, Photography, Travel | Tagged #Ireland, #life, #questions, #Seaside Saturday, #travel 🛫, beerbug lies, opinion, seascape | 4 Comments

Seaside Saturday – Bliss!

Posted on 27/02/2021 by aj vosse

We had a stunning sunset panorama last evening – and I took phone video and photos… and promptly lost all said content!! Needless to say… I am rather miffed with myself because I wanted to use one of the pics … Continue reading →

Posted in Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Photography, Travel | Tagged #autobiographical, #beach, #beauty, #GLW, #humour, #peace, #photography 📷, #sunset, #tongue in cheek 😈, DtFB PF, lock-in, metal detecting, seascape | 3 Comments

Seaside Saturday – On the Beach

Posted on 20/02/2021 by aj vosse

As mentioned yesterday – we’re fast approaching ten years of daily posts – so, to keep up with our usual Seaside Saturday theme… why don’t I throw together another gallery? However, I’ll ask again… please feel free to send ideas … Continue reading →

Posted in #Arklow, #Ireland, Local Places, Photography, Travel, Walking | Tagged #beach, #beauty, #blogging, #Hanging Rock Beach 🏖🌊, #my blog, #ombh, #time 🕛, South Beach | 2 Comments

Thursday Thoughts – Where to Next?

Posted on 11/02/2021 by aj vosse

Lately, we here in Ireland have been subjected to an ever increasing number of fines. Not only are the number of “offences” escalating but the amounts levied are climbing steeply too. Just recently – you could be fined €500 for … Continue reading →

Posted in #Ireland, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Photography, Travel, Writing | Tagged #flying, #freedom, #Ireland, #questions, #travel 🛫, #truth, beerbug lies, facts, free speech, Irish politics, opinion, seascape, sickness, Thursday Thoughts | Leave a comment

Tuesday Tunes – On the Beach!

Posted on 09/02/2021 by aj vosse

Yesterday I posted a beach scene photo and titled the post On the Beach… without giving today’s song title a thought. So, thanks to Dries of de Wets Wild, today you have almost the same post title… almost! However, I … Continue reading →

Posted in #Arklow, #Co Wicklow, #Ireland, #music, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Fun and Food, Local Curiosity, Local Places, Photography, Travel, Walking | Tagged #beach, #beauty, #blog buddies, #friendship, #Ireland, #music, #travel 🛫, #Tuesday Tunes 🎵, Tuesday Travel, Tuesday Treat | 6 Comments

Seaside Saturday – Spion Kop – History Speaks

Posted on 06/02/2021 by aj vosse

Today I won’t only do a six word story – but I’ll throw in a bit of history and a few interesting facts about a hill just north of the town in Ireland where we live. Spion Kop immortalised – … Continue reading →

Posted in #Arklow, #Co Wicklow, #Ireland, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Photography, Travel, Walking, Writing | Tagged #Arklow, #beauty, #Co Wicklow, #history, #Ireland, #past, #Seaside Saturday, #Six Word Story, learning, opinion, South Africa, WW1 | 1 Comment

Merry Monday Mood – Happy February – Where to Now?

Posted on 01/02/2021 by aj vosse

One month down… eleven to go. Yes, I know… it’s not good to count down our lives but at this stage of the restrictions and Orwellian control, I may be losing it… just a tad! I mean… there are even … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Memory Moment – Two Clouds…

Posted on 11/01/2021 by aj vosse

I must say, we’ve had some stunning winter’s days… and spent hours on the beach! I’ll include Saturday’s beach fun below but before that… here’s a photo taken on the way home. I think you’ll understand why I named it … Continue reading →