Little girl lost

#writephoto Faraway Awoken by screaming and crying, the little girl huddled deeper below the blankets of the little single bed she was sleeping in. Her friend was lying next to her, shivering. They held each other, too scared to move, for what seemed like hours. A loud crash, startled them, followed by the door opening,

Letting go

It’s my first born sons birthday tomorrow and I wrote a little something from the heart i made a wish, once upon a time That everything in my life would work out fine Enter one little boy we named Kade My heart was full He was more perfect than for all I had prayed The

Dear Dad

#everydayinspiration Hi Dad, It has been 14 years since you left us. You sent me a message last year? Do you do know you have a father? Of course, how could I never forget? I know you worry, has she forgotten me? No, I will never forget you. Honestly, I probably think about you every

White sands, Carribean Seas and pink cars

Travelling between towns in Cuba you can use the buses which are slow, trains which are unreliable or our choice “the collective” a share car, which also gives you the opportunity to meet fellow travellers. We have travelled with French, polish and today two gorgeous German girls. This mode of transport is somewhat squishy and

Venice Beach, grunge, vibes, wall art and vegan cafes

  Venice Beach, a little bit grunge with an oddly great vibe A beachfront boardwalk where art meets eccentricity with a dash of weird and wonderful. A large sprawling beach, market stalls, shops, bike hire, marijuana for medicinal purposes or not! Well it is legal here. Buskers, belting out tunes, trying to sell you a

Trinidad Cuba and my love affair

The drive to Trinidad was long. 9.5 hours to be exact.  The drive itself is not too diverse in scenery. It reminds me of driving through an Asian country. Tropical, paddocks, little shacks.  Cubans sitting on their verandahs. In their rocking chairs passing time, smoking, drinking coffee or rum. What’s the hurry anyway. Everything manana.

I cried for a long time that day

Leaving Vinales I step out on to the balcony and take in the view one last time. It is breathtaking as the sun rises over the mogotes (mountains). Feeling a little melancholy as I know it really will be the last time. I silently say thank you for the experience as I breathe in one

Havava with love

    Havana  Will this aeroplane actually leave the ground?  Concerning thoughts are growing as I look at the other customers boarding flight AA1447 from Miami to La Habana (local lingo)  Everyone appears to be carrying anywhere between 50 & 100kg. Just an average. The bags are plastic wrapped in enough layers to cover the

To the Bahamas and back

On board Royal Carribean  enchantment of the seas   Sail away @ 4.15 From a port I have never before been   The party starts straight away  Cocktails, beers, nachos, It’s only the first day   Bahama mama the waiter yells Another new cocktail With all the whistles and bells   800 staff are working