Tag Archives: durban

Launchplace for Fantasy Worlds

Posted on May 12, 2018 by colonialist

My Place in the World is, as visitors may have noticed, in a little city called Durban set on the southeast coast of Africa. Naturally, I have a wealth of choice when it comes to pictures of that area but … Continue reading →

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Really Awfully More Ornate.

Posted on November 8, 2015 by colonialist

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Ornate.” A brilliant article on the state of the Universe or something, which I had in mind to offer today, has been interfered with slightly.  In quick succession, the light in my … Continue reading →

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Ornate, or note, or not ornate

Posted on November 6, 2015 by colonialist

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Ornate.” A seat at Pietermaritzburg’s own House and Garden Show Is one hayfever sufferers will never want to know! All features of this Durban home far short of bad taste stop, And yet … Continue reading →

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A Sea-lection (Mainly) of Boundaries

Posted on October 2, 2015 by colonialist

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Boundaries.” © Colonialist October 2015 (WordPress)

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Sea-through doors

Posted on July 3, 2015 by colonialist

In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Door.” (And for something else not a door able, look here!) © Colonialist July 2015 (WordPress)

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Si, Si, a Really Awfully Soggy Muse

Posted on June 28, 2015 by colonialist

Si, Si, a Really In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Muse.”  A Sea-nic bit of a Muse Meant Let’s see, I sea-k my photo muse? You’d never guess the sea-ne I’d choose … Whatever sea-son it may … Continue reading →

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On the Way; or Down the Road Apiece …

Posted on June 1, 2015 by colonialist

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “On the Way.” This road is  about thirty seconds away from our front gate, and is the one most often followed when going anywhere.   Going anywhere usually involves a left turn halfway down the hill.  … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Glimpses of a Durban Park.

Posted on October 23, 2013 by colonialist

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ER, BAN REALLY AWFUL RHYMES?

Posted on August 25, 2012 by colonialist

Though ‘Urban’ is to do with towns, Or also of a city, And buildings which have ups and downs (Which often is a pity), You’d think with ‘ity’ added on, To give ‘urbanity’, Resultant word reflects upon Some grouped humanity; … Continue reading →

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BLOGGING FROM A TO Z CHALLENGE – APRIL 4 – D

Posted on April 4, 2012 by colonialist

–  Moses Mabhida Soccer Stadium from the sea  Durban I’ll present for D, Domiciled in Durban are Dreaming at a nice warm sea Don’t you think that’s best by far? Sailing into Durban Harbour  Dozy, they do tend to get; … Continue reading →

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