i’m the praying mantis by the window
next to the fuzzy bumblebee in the aisle seat
each headed out on our own journeys
sharing a common space for a time
love talking to strangers
their story never fails to be interesting
when i wake up tomorrow
i’ll be in portugal
maybe i’ll cross paths with the flying bee again
perhaps not
everything is possible
let the adventure begin.
—
‘the earth is what we all have in common.’
-wendell berry
—
art credit: Flight of the Bumblebee by Hawaiian-born Canadian author/illustrator, Eric Fan.
Discover more from I didn't have my glasses on....
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

I once took a long flight from London to Beijing on my own. The people either side of me were also travelling alone, and neither said a word during the whole trip. I might have started a conversation, but they both had headphones on. Very ‘British’.
Best wishes, Pete.
LikeLiked by 2 people
ah, well you never know, and sometimes that gives you a chance to just have a long period of relaxing
LikeLiked by 1 person
May your trip be full of fabulous adventures, Beth.
LikeLiked by 1 person
thanks, mark –
LikeLike
You’re late for the Olympics! … oh well, enjoy yourself in Portugal
LikeLiked by 1 person
oops!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Portugal! Yes, let the adventure begin. I love talking with strangers, too. There is always something fascinating. Great quote!
LikeLiked by 2 people
I can see you liking that too!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Absolutely!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Enjoy!
LikeLike
thanks!
LikeLike
I’m smiling! Enjoy every moment. 🥰❤️🥰
LikeLiked by 1 person
thanks so much, you know there will be stories -)
LikeLiked by 1 person
I can’t wait!!!!! 😎☀️😎
LikeLiked by 1 person
Have a wonderful visit and enjoy yourself my friend.
LikeLiked by 1 person
thanks, sadje
LikeLiked by 1 person
Most welcome my dear
LikeLiked by 1 person
I was half afraid the bumblebee was taking up too much room! Glad to see it was not the case at all. Have a fantabulous time!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks!
LikeLiked by 1 person
How wonderful, Beth! Enjoy every moment!! 💛
LikeLiked by 1 person
thanks!
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re welcome!
LikeLike
I’ll meet you in Portugal! Let the adventure begin!
LikeLiked by 1 person
see you there!
LikeLike
Have a fab time, Beth! It looks like your travels have started that way! Wonderful! Cher xoxoxo
LikeLiked by 1 person
a great beginning – thanks
LikeLiked by 1 person
May your adventure be safe and very rewarding.
LikeLiked by 1 person
thanks, Jim –
LikeLiked by 1 person
“let the adventure begin.” Wuhoo! Safe travels, Beth!
LikeLiked by 1 person
thanks, wynne!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh that sounds so exciting. Have a wonderful trip!
LikeLiked by 1 person
thank you –
LikeLike
Have a good trip! Looking forward to any observations you want to share, possibly with a photo. :-)
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ll do my best )
LikeLike
Being a solo traveller I like nothing more than striking up conversations with strangers on long flights! Have a wonderful time, Beth.
LikeLiked by 1 person
it’s always entertaining and you never know what you’ll learn
LikeLiked by 1 person
Have a wonderful time! We loved Portugal and its people last fall when we visited.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m so glad to hear that –
LikeLike
Enjoy Portugal!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I will, thanks, Judi
LikeLiked by 1 person
Safe and happy travels Beth ❣️
LikeLiked by 1 person
thanks, val
LikeLiked by 1 person
Have a great time over here in Europe, when even it is a completely different part we live in. Portugal is beautiful!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I can’t wait, thanks!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I totally understand 🌞
LikeLiked by 1 person
Enjoy adventuring. I’m sure you will have lots of wonderful stories to share.
LikeLiked by 1 person
thanks, Audrey –
LikeLike
Any pigs on that flight?
LikeLike
wow ! I look forward to posts from Portugal; have a good time, Beth :)
LikeLiked by 1 person
❤️
LikeLike
How wonderful! Best to you.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ty
LikeLiked by 1 person
Have a fabulous time and bring lots of pictures back for all of us to see, please.
LikeLike
You deserve it, Beth. Have a great adventure!
LikeLiked by 1 person
❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person
Have a great adventure! 😉😅
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love it! So cute!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ah, the places you go and the the things you see will all lead back to Blog posts!
LikeLiked by 1 person
you may be right, amazing, your intuitive powers –
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oboy! Have a blast!
LikeLiked by 1 person
<3
LikeLiked by 1 person
Perfect photo for it.
Hope you have some quite time to yourself. Hope it’s not so buzzy 😃
LikeLiked by 1 person
all good -)
LikeLiked by 1 person
The picture is hilarious, but it took me an awful long time to figure out the bee, even after I saw the wing.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It takes a while-
LikeLike
Pingback: Vauclusian Hot Links – Tacky Raccoons
Wonderful. I hope you’re still having a delightful time! :)
LikeLiked by 1 person
very fun!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yay!
LikeLike