Monthly Archives: July 2013

May the blessing of the rain be on you— the soft sweet rain. May it fall upon your spirit so that all the little flowers may spring up, and shed their sweetness on the air. May the blessing of the … Continue reading →

27, 27 28 July – Belfast to Derry and beyond I have been a bit self absorbed the last couple of days feeling sorry for myself.  I spoke to family on Friday night and Bob asked if I was having … Continue reading →

  24 /25 July – Written at various times throughout the day 11:30 – Made it to Belfast, the sun is shining, the view is good, the pace a little less hectic; I think I am going to like this … Continue reading →

23/22 July – Liverpool (Blogged 24 July) So here I am in Liverpool, been here since 11 yesterday morning and I have hardly done a thing, lovey. I find myself sitting and listening to the voices around me.  It’s like … Continue reading →

22 July – On the train from Bristol to Liverpool Time for a whinge.  Why can’t I get a decent soy latte?  Honestly, it is not a Herculean task, all I want is a coffee that one, is made with … Continue reading →

21 July – Bristol Had a great day in Bristol with Michael and David.  After a sleep-in, (wonderful,) and a late breakfast, Mike and I went for a walk to a local market where I bought the most delicious looking … Continue reading →

18 July – Fortnum and Mason Yes, Darlings, I am sitting on the 4th floor of Fortnum and Mason’s in the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon having a ridiculously expensive, but rather delicious tea, imaging Tim sitting opposite me, scoffing at … Continue reading →

Monday 8 July – blogged 17 July Been in California for a week now.  Spent today driving and walking in the Sierras.  Got going a bit late and headed for a place called Shuteye Pass.  Everything takes longer than you … Continue reading →

7 July – San Juan Bautista to Kinsman Flats (blogged 17 July) Had a good nights sleep or at least would have if it hadn’t been for the idiotic rooster who decided to start crowing around 4 a.m.  After a … Continue reading →

Journal entry for 11 July (blogged 15/16 July) Darkness, Train’s howl, Mournful haunting cry, Memories sweet and bitter, Deepest longing for his arms To hold me tight; To love me. Loneliness overwhelms. Darkness. It rained during the night and it … Continue reading →