Spain
The Orange Thief04/05/2014
She opened her eyes sleepily and met his gaze. The morning sun beamed through the window bouncing off his golden locks. She gasped at his beauty. He looked like an angel. Happiness washed over her body like a gentle sedative.
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Bloody Traditions18/04/2014
The flamenco guitar filled the courtyard with its simplistic melody. “I don’t want to go just yet” she said clutching onto his hand. Granules of sand escaped through her fingers delicately like the time around her.
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... Pour Toujours22/03/2014
They drove past a battalion of defeated black sunflowers who were holding their heads in shame.
Her fingers itched begging to write the beginning of a glorious tale. She scribbled in her journal roughly, “today I ate six year old cheese, drank twelve year old wine and I discovered all past declarations were empty" |
Dancing On Shades Of Grey27/02/3014
She sat awkwardly on the hard sofa attempting to ignore the feigned groans from the prostitute in the adjacent room. The old hotel room shifted as he walked through the door. He was carrying bags of groceries and a beaming smile. Everything was forgotten; there wasn’t a place in the world that she would rather be.
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Figs and Amphitheatres15/02/2014
She held the limp sprig that was infested with star-shaped flowers under her nose and inhaled the aroma with a sigh. She stopped tethering the wilted plant into her hair and muttered softly “you know jasmine flowers are a sedative?” He smiled and took her hand in his; she was gleaming.
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Imaginary Souvenirs06/02/2014
She took another sip of her wine glancing off into the distance watching the elaborated painted sky. Biting her lip she dismissed the secret that had been devouring her since morning; It could wait.
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Armoured Crustaceans01/02/2014
Location: Segovia, Spain
She peered over the edge of the concierge's desk like a ninja. “Baha!” she squealed grabbing a fistful of lollies stuffing them into her pockets. She snuck away as stealthily as she had came – nobody would ever know. |
A Goat's Kiss
19/01/2014
Location: Picos de Europa, Spain
They ran rhythmically down the side of the cliff hand in hand. “This is what I want..” she thought secretly “to run through life, to run by his side.” |
Inspiration In The Cave
10/01/2014
Location: Monte Castillo, Spain
She shone the light onto the cave wall exposing the ancient drawing. “La cabeza” she said loudly to the group. Her gaze met mine intently, they were swimming with passion; smiling she whispered softly “the head.” |
The San Sebastián Cure
04/01/2014
Location: San Sebastián, Spain
It was in that minute that the world melted away and everything had shifted into an explosion of beautiful light. It was as if the whole universe had conspired for that specific moment - finally everything made sense. |
Unspoken Memories
26/12/2013
Location: Zaragoza, Spain
Her body trembled as she peered down into the dark abyss below. He gently took her hand and lead her across the corroded floor. If he had listened closely he would have heard her singing heart. |
Weeping Gutters
19/12/2013
Location: Zaragoza, Spain
She stopped suddenly riddled with anxiety."Your thoughts do not define you.." she trailed off forcing a smile "...but, your actions do." |
Electrocuted Excitement
15/12/2013
Location: Sierra De Guarra, Spain
The car-park came into view. With every step closer, she cherished every fleeting second that past. Finally with disappointment she let her hand loosen until finally, she let go... |
Exploring Ordesa Valley
03/12/2013
Location: Ordesa Valley, Spain
He held onto her protectively squeezing her hand gently. "It's just a bat" he said soothingly. The room was glowing - was she radiating, or was it merely the full moon outside the broken glass? |
I Like Your Eyes When They Dance...
27/11/2013
Location: Border of France / Spain
She looked at the store-keeper, lost for words, he stared at her waiting impatiently. "Köszönöm szépen!" ... no ... "Merci!" ... no ... "Grazie!" She felt like crying, his face turned into a warm smile and responded in perfect English "You're welcome, but, I am still waiting for you to pay me." |