08 Jun 1985, Posted by Scott An Chora in Travelogue, 0 Comments
Tracking down each of the antiquities had the feeling of a treasure hunt and we never felt lost because we could always find signs of life behind the pub door. One of these nights while wandering I discovered the pub door was locked, so I entered an old grave yard across the way seeking the unknown. It was dark at eye level, even darker after gazing up at the million of stars looking down upon me. (more…)
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10 Jun 1985, Posted by Scott An Chora in Travelogue, 0 Comments
I looked down and saw the speck that was our car and I could almost make out Jim sitting there reading his book. “You’re missing out”, I yelled. I realize coming off one of these mountain I lost my wallet. Backtracked but couldn’t find it. Not much money and no credentials or credit cards inside, so that was a relief, but I did lose my address book. So for all those that I promised I would write, please accept this as my apology. (more…)
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11 Jun 1985, Posted by Scott An Chora in Travelogue, 0 Comments
The West Coast of Scotland was absolutely gorgeous and we still hadn’t seen any bad weather. Trekking along the coastal cliffs and the Island of Skye can only be described as a religious experience. This is God’s country. Gardens touched by the finger of God. A clouded island littered with crofts and memories of the day before Culloden. (more…)
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11 Jun 1985, Posted by Scott An Chora in Poetry, 0 Comments
It rained
and down
from the mountain it came
down
to kiss the sea
because
all must come to be
free
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12 Jun 1985, Posted by Scott An Chora in Travelogue, 0 Comments
We were on the road for about an hour after sunrise. I was passing a small automobile with what looked to be three construction workers on their way to work. As I sped up to pass them, I caught some of the loose gravel and slid sideways into them. I’d say we at least traded paint but when I slowed down to deal with the situation they kept on driving. (more…)
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