Tag Archives: #Diaspora

Life Diary – Day 6 – Dinsdag Dinge…

Posted on 20/08/2019 by aj vosse

I’ve really been errant in my commitment to continue my introduction to fellow South African bloggers, irrespective of where in the world they may find themselves. Having said that, let me note too… these days you’ll find South Africans scattered … Continue reading →

Posted in #Ireland, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Photography, Travel, Writing | Tagged #autobiographical, #blog buddies, #blogging, #Co Wicklow, #creative juices, #creative writing, #Diaspora, #expats blog, #friendship, #gratitude, #Ireland, #memyblog, #music, #my blog, #mylife'sdiary, #peace, #poetic licence ✒, #Saffers 🇿🇦, #short story 📚, #travel 🛫, #Tuesday Tunes 🎵, #writing ✒📖, Co Donegal, snow, South Africa | 8 Comments

The Happy Snapper’s Point and Shoot!

Posted on 21/09/2016 by aj vosse

Imaging going off to the museum, just like we did yesterday… for a stroll around and to take a few snaps with your point and shoot. We found ourselves fascinated by the many things on show. Most of all, the … Continue reading →

Posted in #Dublin, #Ireland, Daily Photo's and Chit-chat, Dublin & Leinster Architecture & Other Interesting Sights, Factual Opinion, Photography, Travel, Walking | Tagged #action, #camera, #Diaspora, #Dublin, #happy snapper, #history, #inspiration, #memyblog, #ombh, #past, #peace, #questions, #time 🕛, culture, facts, Irish politics, National Museum of Ireland, postaday, quaint, war | 2 Comments

Travel Tuesday – Why Portugal?

Posted on 09/08/2016 by aj vosse

Last Monday’s Mr South Africa post resulted in a few questions being asked of your’s truly. The most frequent one, as in the past when I’ve mentioned my desire to retire in Portugal, is usually, Why Portugal? There are … Continue reading →

Posted in #Ireland, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Photography, Travel, Writing | Tagged #beach, #beauty, #Diaspora, #flying, #fun, #future, #history, #internet, #life, #life... haha..., #memories, #memyblog, #passion, #past, #plants, #pleasure 🍻, #positive ➕👍😁, #sea, #ships, #sunset, #sunshine, #travel 🛫, #trees 🌳, Algarve, Cape Town South Africa, farming, food, Mr South Africa, Portugal, postaday, South Africa | 1 Comment

Dublin Alphabet – J for Jeanie Jonhston

Posted on 14/03/2016 by aj vosse

This replica famine ship is moored at Custom House Quay as this is where most of the famine ship voyages to the Americas began. The ship is currently undergoing renovation work so there is scaffolding all over the stern area… … Continue reading →

Posted in #Dublin, #Ireland, Boating, Daily Photo's and Chit-chat, Dublin & Leinster Architecture & Other Interesting Sights, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Photography, Reflections, Travel | Tagged #Architecture, #clouds, #colour, #Diaspora, #Dublin, #inspiration, #life, #light, #photography 📷, #ships, #sunset, #travel 🛫, #urban photography 📷, Custom House, Dublin Alphabet, Dublin Docks, Dublin streets, Jeanie Johnston, postaday, quays, Tall Ships 2012, Walking | 4 Comments

Meaninful Monday!

Posted on 07/09/2015 by aj vosse

Today is a good day… yes, it’s the first day of the week. A good day… the first steps on the path to new adventures, new ideas to stimulate creativity. Our thoughts, prayers and actions should reach out to others … Continue reading →

Posted in #Ireland, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Photography, Travel, Writing | Tagged #butterflies, #challenge, #change, #colour, #Diaspora, #faith, #future, #gratitude, #history, #hope, #life, #peace, #positive ➕👍😁, #questions, common blue, crime, fair play, news, opinion, postaday, Walking, war, work | 2 Comments

Freedom!

Posted on 20/07/2015 by aj vosse

I have to confess… I’ve been looking at so many quotes lately that it seems to me I can write a novel using what I’ve read. Imagine… stringing together paragraph after page of the words of others. Could lead to … Continue reading →

Posted in #Ireland, Family & Life, Photography, Travel, Walking, Writing | Tagged #autobiographical, #blog buddies, #blogging, #canals, #challenge, #change, #Diaspora, #freedom, #future, #gratitude, #ideas, #inspiration, #Ireland, #Irish countryside, #peace, #positive ➕👍😁, #rain 🌧☂, #thanks, #towpath, #travel 🛫, #trees 🌳, #writer 📝, #writing ✒📖, postaday, running, Walking, words | Leave a comment

Rivers – Ailsa’s WTT

Posted on 10/05/2014 by aj vosse

This week Ailsa mentions Dublin’s Liffey but then forgets to show you the river. That’s not negligence, it’s just that her thoughts went in another direction. My thoughts came from a different place so let’s see if our collective thought … Continue reading →

Posted in #Dublin, #Ireland, Art, Boating, Dublin & Leinster Architecture & Other Interesting Sights, Family & Life, Local Curiosity, Local Places, Photography, Reflections, Travel | Tagged #blog buddies, #blogging, #boats, #buildings, #Diaspora, #Dublin, #history, #Ireland, #Liffey, #myth, #past, #sunset, Custom House, Jeanie Johnston, postaday, quays, street art, streets, Weekly Photo Challenge: | 5 Comments

Happy Mayday!!

Posted on 01/05/2014 by aj vosse

Happy Mayday… for whatever that’s worth. I don’t get how we, in capitalist countries, have bank holidays to celebrate a tradition that’s based on socialist doctrine. I can’t seem to align my thought processes to grasp the need to stand … Continue reading →