Tag Archives: Portugal

Paper, Bags and Boxes!

Posted on 26/12/2016 by aj vosse

T’was a long day… but the fun was mighty! Here are just a few images of all the paper, bags and boxes that needed attention on the day!

Posted in Daily Photo's and Chit-chat, Family & Life | Tagged #blog buddies, #blogging, #challenge, #fun, #Happy, #holiday, #positive ➕👍😁, Christmas, games, GDN, GSA, JOY, Poppy Day, Portugal, postaday | 2 Comments

I was in the process of putting together another post for today when Ailsa’s weekly travel theme arrived. Transport. Sorry… I pushed the other post away and jumped at this challenge. Just a few seconds for me to recall all … Continue reading →

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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

Mr South Africa!

Posted on 01/08/2016 by aj vosse

Yesterday, I took on the temporary yet rather enchanting title of Mr South Africa! OK… it’s not a bodybuilding or entrepreneur of the year title but I like it and will explain as I go along. Let me begin with … Continue reading →

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Framed!

Posted on 01/11/2015 by aj vosse

This week Ailsa asks us to put things in perspective… sorry, I mean in frame! Why not? It’s fun! Pardon my interpretation but I’ve used liberal poetic licence… why not? It’s fun!!

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Dialogue – WPhotoC

Posted on 31/08/2014 by aj vosse

I pondered long and hard on this week’s challenge. Creating dialogue between photos as Frédéric Biver has done is not always easy but do have a look at his post to see how he achieves what he’s after. He shares a few … Continue reading →

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Positive Power

Posted on 10/08/2014 by aj vosse

This is the second summer that I’m at the current job so this summery image always stops me in my tracks for a second or two when I walk to the station in the afternoon. When it’s bright and sunny … Continue reading →

Posted in #Ireland, Dublin & Leinster Architecture & Other Interesting Sights, Photography, Seasons, Travel | Tagged #clouds, #ideas, #Irish countryside, #positive ➕👍😁, #summer 😎, #sunshine, #travel 🛫, #trees 🌳, farming, Louisa Bridge, Portugal, postaday, power, wires | 1 Comment

Costa Del Eire!

Posted on 03/07/2014 by aj vosse

There are days when one wonders why we all want to get on a plane for that special sun holiday down in sunny Spain… or Florida, or Portugal… or the Amalfi coast or a Greek island or Morocco… OK, you … Continue reading →