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J is for… Juxtaposition of New and Old
In Long Beach, California, the stately Queen Mary (maiden voyage 1936) sits alongside a mere youngster, Carnival Inspiration (maiden voyage 1996). Part of the April A to Z Challenge. Copyright Debbie...
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M is for… Missed the Last Train from Dunedin
This woman and child are running in vain, for the last train from Dunedin in Florida has long gone; the station has been converted to a popular historical museum and the tracks provide a pleasant...
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V is for… Volk’s Electric Railway
This electric railway runs along the seafront at Brighton, from just opposite the Aquarium east to the Marina. The gauge and length of the line has changed over the years, but it dates back to...
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Sun on the Bosphorus
These Istanbulites were catching a few rays on their evening journey home on the Bosphorus. Linked to Weekend in B&W. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 22 May 2015
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Trains, Planes and Automobiles
The first half of this year has been my busiest ever period for travel. The trips have been a combination of work and pleasure; because I’m only working part-time at the moment, I’ve been able to add...
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A Trabi’s Life Begins at Fifty
The now fondly-regarded Trabant was much ridiculed in its day, in the West at least. Production began in 1957 and ended in 1991. In its day, it was the most common vehicle in East Germany; demand...
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Borrow a Bicing in Barcelona
These rental bikes, now sponsored by Vodaphone and unmissable in red and white with a strident Vodaphone branded mudguard, are part of the public transport scheme in Barcelona. You’ll see them dotted...
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Karaköy Reflections
Early morning light in Karaköy gave marvelously clear reflections in the windows of the ferry terminal. Linked to Weekend Reflections and Weekend in B&W. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 12 June 2015
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Motorised Transport in Venice
Cargo to the left; traghetto to the right Venice isn’t just about gondolas and traghetti – there are is also a whole host of waterbuses, water taxis, cargo boats and private motorboats. The owner of...
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Nonalcoholic Black Stuff for Dublin’s Bikes
Someone tall used the front bike! Part of Six Word Saturday and Sundays in my City. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 4 April 2015
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Odd One Out
In London, Boris bikes are morphing from Barclays blue to Santander red. Linked to Odd Ball, Blue Monday and Ruby Tuesday.
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