Monthly Archives: September 2014

Police and Thieves (2)

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Phoenix

Almaty is just so gorgeous. The winter could have killed me but my skull seems to have the ability to withstand slapstick slips. The Police in Almaty fuck off in the cold weather. Dread the Spring! Walking home past the … Continue reading →

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Police and Thieves (1)

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Phoenix

Doha November 2008. Sensible drinking is highly recommended by governments everywhere. But they’d all be fucked without the tax from insensible drinking. Thursday night; bizarre weekend. It throws the lifetime of sociological habit to work Sunday to Thursday. Tell me … Continue reading →

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Stand Up

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Phoenix

I found this and smiled! Divorce goes through this week…

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Friday night reflection – thankyou Frank

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Phoenix

But now the days are short, I’m in the autumn of my years And I think of my life as vintage wine From fine old kegs From the brim to the dregs It poured sweet and clear It was a … Continue reading →

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Cappadocia I

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Phoenix

This gallery contains 23 photos.

Originally posted on (pre) concept – break your journey:
Well, it would just be a crime not to visit Cappadocia after spending more than five months in Turkey right? Let me tell you the answer for that – yes it…

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Istanbul 5. Istanbul Modern.

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Phoenix

That sounds like a trick they might play in the Time Travellers show. Istanbul – City of History. Istanbul Modern. Actually it is the name of a Gallery housed in a massive container-like warehouse, showing off recent, sometimes controversial, works of … Continue reading →

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I’VE BEEN THINKING

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Phoenix

Originally posted on keithgarrettpoetry:
I thought i’d call to you and talk awhile, I’m sitting here alone, I’ve been thinking. What can i do to make this world a better place, Let go of anger and sometimes terrible thoughts. Do…

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Istanbul 4. Being the Tourist -Dolmabahçe Palace.

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Phoenix

There comes a point in every city visit when you get the confidence to jump in a taxi and know where you’re going. Once I have my bearings I can tell if the driver of the said automotive hack will … Continue reading →

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Tasha – now is the Autumn of our days.

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Phoenix

“Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun; Conspiring with him how to load and bless With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run; To bend with apples the moss’d cottage-trees, And fill all fruit … Continue reading →

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A sunny day in Almaty

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Phoenix

Monday afternoon walking through the City. First thing – the girls are so pretty! Mixed feelings at Panfilov Park. The Cathedral shone down on me – look at this. Great to have caught the reflection from the Cross just at … Continue reading →

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