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A Geo-Thermal #wickedwednesday

“It’s not the steam that bothers me, it’s more that sulphury smell” I said to Hubby as we stopped at the entrance to the Thermal Park. “That’s because it’s geothermal and the hot steam rises up from underground to supply power”,
he replied. “You’ll get used to it in a few minutes”.

“Oh goodness, it’s all fenced off . . . I don’t remember there being fences the last time we were here!!!” I exclaimed as we reached the first stop.
“Well that was 35 years ago” he said. “And anyway, I seem to recall that it opens-up more further on up the valley”.

“I certainly hope so because it look’s like some sort of space-station now”.

“Do you mean we have to walk in between all those hot pipes and things?”
I asked worringly, as we continued on round the next corner.

“Oh, ok, I do remember this part” I said to Hubby as we reached the next rest stop. “Well come on then, you lead the way!”
Then. . . just as we were about to set-off . . . two large tourist buses pulled into the car-park behind us. Did that curtail our explorations?
Well, just watch this space!!!

But, to give you an idea of the view as it was in 1982, I thought I would include the photo below from my #polaroidspast archives.

Modesty Ablaze – Geo-Thermal Park 1982

Jade’s Scavenger Hunt didn’t exist back then of course, but I’m hoping that my return visit last week, will qualify for inclusion as a Geo-Thermal Site location.

But, in the meantime I’m sure you will discover lots more Space Station stories at this week’s Wicked Wednesday from pushing the button below!

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I also have lots of other Scavenger Hunt explorations at
my Scavenger Listings page . . . and now over 100 different locations on
my Scavenger Slideshow page as well!!!   

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Modesty Ablaze in Polaroids Past
Be Proud of Who You Were . . . and Be Proud of Who
You Have Become!

Join me at my #polaroidspast slideshow.

Xxx – K

 

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Modestly Immersed #sinfulsunday

Whenever the sun comes out like it has today, I always feel like completely immersing myself in . . . naked . . . summer fun.

You know what I mean I’m sure . . . feeling warm ripples swirling all around!

Feeling the warmth of the sun caressing one’s skin . . .

Whilst taking care not to get too many rays on sensitive bits of course!

But just wanting to float away . . . completely relaxed and care-free.

But, sadly, these photos aren’t from today . . . rather they are from our wonderful Mediterranean vacation last summer!

So days like today just leave me looking forward even more, to immersing myself once again in those lovely relaxing waters.

But, in the meantime, to take my mind off things, I shall just have to immerse myself in this week’s Sinful Sunday by slapping the lips below!

Sinful SundayXxx – K

P.S. But remembering those pictures above, I suddenly realised they would be ideal for the “Underwater” category at Jades Scavenger Hunt pages.
And don’t forget, there are lots of other Scavenger Hunt immersions at
my Scavenger Listings page . . . and now 100 different locations on
my Scavenger Slideshow page as well!!!   

Scavenger Hunt Platinum Award

Xxxx – K

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Planning our route to Eroticon 2017

“It’s Eroticon next week” I said to Hubby this morning during our morning stroll. “You know we could probably walk to Camden along the towpath”.

“Or maybe even hire a canal boat . . . it’s only two or three locks away.”

“But you would need to put that bloody camera away and help me with these
heavy lock gates!!!”

“And look there’s some lovely little tunnels and bridges we’d travel under.”

“Shall we knock on one of the windows and ask if they do weekend charters?”

“Oh I suppose you are right . . . we probably have left it a bit too late to find a mooring space now. Perhaps it would be easier to take the tube or catch a bus
or cycle there on our bikes . . . or maybe even just walk there.”

But, in the meantime . . . to get myself in the mood . . . I think I’ll just stroll over to this week’s Sinful Sunday from the lips below!

Sinful SundayXxx – K

P.S. We had such a lovely stroll this morning and I hope it will be added to the “Lock” category at Jades Scavenger Hunt pages. And don’t forget, there are lots of my other Scavenger Hunt journeys at
my Scavenger Listings page . . . and now over 90 different locations on
my Scavenger Slideshow page as well!!!   

Scavenger Hunt Platinum Award

Xxxx – K

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Modesty Catches a Bus #sinfulsunday

We’ve all done it haven’t we? Moaned about waiting for a bus in the cold and damp . . . especially when one has an important appointment to keep!

But actually once inside, London Buses are usually very warm and stuffy.

And I often feel like removing my coat so as not to become too
hot and bothered!

And do you find you can’t help but listen-in to other passengers conversations? Whilst trying to look nonchalant and innocent of course!!!

Anyway, the bus is coming-up for my stop . . . so I always make sure I’ve gathered up my scarf and handbag!

And as I stand-up to get off, I always take heed of the signs and look carefully around me in case I feel I have to report something unusual that
I’ve seen on my journey.

It was quite an uneventful bus trip on this occasion, but it’s quite likely that you will find some unusual sights this Sinful Sunday when you push the lips below!

Sinful Sunday

Xxx – K

P.S. Just before I rush off to that appointment I’m hoping my commute this morning will qualify for the “Bus” category at Jades Scavenger Hunt pages. And don’t forget, there are lots of my other Scavenger Hunt journeys at
my Scavenger Listings page . . . and now over 90 different locations on
my Scavenger Slideshow page as well!!!   

Scavenger Hunt Platinum Award

Xxxx – K

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Modestly Waiting #sinfulsunday

modestyablazeboatramp1“Are you sure you read the departure time correctly?” I asked. “There’s no other cars queued up in front of ours!”

modestyablazeboatramp2“Yes, the guide book says two Car Ferry departures to the island every day,
10 a.m. and 2 p.m.” Hubby replied, as I waited impatiently in the shade.

modestyablazeboatramp3“Well even if we are 15 minutes early, I would have expected to at least see some seamen around!” I said as I walked up to the boat-ramp.

modestyablazeboatramp4“It always comes down to semen with you doesn’t it?”, Hubby exclaimed as he checked his watch.

modestyablazeboatramp5“Not semen!” I shouted back. “I said sea-men . . . sailors . . . you plonk!”

modestyablazeboatramp6“Oh goodness, they’ve just started the engines . . .you don’t think they heard me shouting, do you?” I whispered as I scurried back to the waiting area.

And then minutes later, more cars suddenly arrived behind us, just like clock-work, as I sat . . . innocently of course . . . in my seat in the shade.

You will find lots more Sinful fun this Sunday by lapping at the lips below!

Sinful Sunday

Xxx – K

P.S. We did have a lovely sailing across to the island and I would love to add this memory to the “Boat Ramp” category at Jades Scavenger Hunt pages. And don’t forget, there are lots of my other Scavenger Hunt journeys at
my Scavenger Listings page . . . and now over 90 different locations on
my Scavenger Slideshow page as well!!!   

Scavenger Hunt Platinum Award

Xxxx – K

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In a Modest Stile #sinfulsunday

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Whilst I’ve always been a city-girl at heart, I do enjoy a stroll out and about in the country most weekends.

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It was still quite mild for this time of year as Hubby and I set off on our favourite ramble yesterday afternoon, so I decided on just shorts and my waterproof jacket . . . in case of showers. Oh, and my wellington boots of course as one never knows about muddy fields and brooks.

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“We will have to hurry-on though” I said to Hubby as I climbed the stile from the main road. “There’s another car just pulling-up by the side of the road”.

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“No, I won’t take my jacket off . . . not yet anyway. I can hear they’ve got a dog with them so they will probably be racing past us shortly. Just be patient . . .
I’ll see how warm I get after we’ve walked on for a while.”

But . . . if you are as impatient as Hubby . . . there’s bound to be lots of other “jackets-off” at this week’s Sinful Sunday by
tapping the lips below!

Sinful Sunday

Xxx – K

P.S. Now there is a “Stile” category at Jades Scavenger Hunt pages,
so I’m sure you will find lots more interesting country strolls there too.
And don’t forget, there are lots of other Scavenger Hunt strolls at
my Listings page . . . and now over 90 different locations on
my Scavenger Slideshow page as well!!!   

Scavenger Hunt Platinum Award

Xxxx – K

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A Modest Day at the Building Site(s)

“Have you noticed” I said to Hubby as we drove down the hill to our apartment, “that lots of the building sites we’ve passed haven’t changed much since we started coming here three years ago? Perhaps we should take a photo of them each year to see how they change or progress”.
“That’s a great idea” he replied. “Let’s start tomorrow!”

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So the very next morning, as we set-out to re-aquaint ourselves with the island, we stopped at the first site at the top of the road.

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“Well actually, they are obviously doing some new work,” I said. “Look they have barrels of water and new materials to work with.”

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“But this hasn’t changed at all” he said at the next stop, further up the hill. “Yes, it’s such a shame as it’s right between two nice new houses.” I had to agree.

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“Well, this is encouraging” I pointed out, as later on and much further along the coast road, we came across a completely new building.
“Yes, I think there was just an olive grove here last year” he said.

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“It’s a lovely view . . . and quite close to the beach”.

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“Hopefully it will be a nice new house when we come back next year”.

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But later that evening, as we drove on to one of our favourite tavernas, we came across another site that hadn’t changed much at all since our last visit.

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“Well they have started to add a new level here” I said. “I don’t think all these rods were sticking up like this last time . . . I’d be bound to remember such impressive erections!!!”

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“Anyway, can you come along and hurry up please, that’s someone else probably driving on to our restaurant”.

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“I mean it you know. If you don’t put that camera away, I’m just going to walk on without you! I don’t want to miss out on a table and you promised me a special meal . . . and a nice bottle of wine . . . to celebrate our first night back!!!”

I got my way of course . . . as I almost always do. Well, I’m sure you’ll agree it’s what a lady who’s been on her feet all day . . . traipsing around building sites, stepping over stones and piles of wood and around cement-mixers and cables . . . simply deserves.

And I’m sure you’ll come across lots more deserving ladies, and gentlemen, at this week’s Sinful Sunday by tapping the lips below!

Sinful Sunday

Xxx – K

P.S. I’m also hoping that all that traipsing around will qualify for the “Building Site” category at Jades Scavenger Hunt pages. And don’t forget, there are lots of other Scavenger Hunt “sights” at my Listings page . . . and now over 90 different locations on my Scavenger Slideshow page as well!!!   

Scavenger Hunt Platinum Award

Xxxx – K

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Modesty’s Lighthouse #sinfulsunday

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“Are you sure this is a Lighthouse?” I asked Hubby. “I thought Lighthouses were tall and have those big mirror thingys on the top?”

“Well the guidebook say’s it’s a quite famous Lighthouse. And look, it does have a blinking light on the top!” he replied.

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“Well that blinking guidebook of yours just seems to keep bringing us to places where there are always loads of other people about!
You know I don’t like crowds when I’m on my holiday!” I snapped back.

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“Mind you, at least it’s a bit cooler here in the shade.” I admitted after I’d walked round to the other side.

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“In fact it is quite nice feeling that sea-breeze.” I said as I started to enjoy myself.

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“Yes, I know it’s a nice view! . . . But you just concentrate on looking back down the path and make sure no-one else comes round the corner.” I told him.

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“Oh, fucking hell!!! . . . There’s a boat pulling up behind you! Where did they come from? Didn’t you hear it coming?” I exclaimed.

“Well you told me to keep an eye on the path!” he shouted back. “I haven’t got eyes in the back of my head and anyway I’m sure they didn’t see you”.

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“Of course they saw me you idiot! They were fucking pointing!” I hissed as I stormed down the steps back towards the path.

“Please don’t use that sort of language. We’re in a public place and it’s disrespectful to their culture.” he said, trying to calm me down. “And anyway, they were just waving. That’s what you do when you’re on a boat passing the shoreline. People always just wave from a boat.”

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“They weren’t fucking waving! They were pointing!!!” I shouted at him as I marched down the path. “And don’t talk to me about being disrespectful! You weren’t the one standing half-naked in their public place! That’s probably far more disrespectful!!!”

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“It’s not disrespectful” he said, still trying to calm me down. “They have all those marble statues all over the place, and they’re always half naked.” he went on. “And anyway the boat has sailed past now, so just relax.”

“Well, that’s as maybe” I replied, “but there’s more people at the end of the path now, so you can just find me a nice taverna and a nice glass of wine . . . and then
I might be able to relax!!!”

Anyway, you will probably find lots more half-naked and statuesque pictures . . . and possibly even some more bad-language . . . at this week’s Sinful Sunday by smacking the lips below!

Sinful Sunday

Xxx – K

P.S. I did actually calm-down enough to agree with Hubby later that it was indeed a “Lighthouse” and would therefore be perfect for that category at Jades Scavenger Hunt pages . . . there are lots of other Scavenger Hunt “locations” at my Listings page . . . and now over 90 different locations on my Scavenger Slideshow page as well!!!   

Scavenger Hunt Platinum Award

Xxxx – K

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Coming Pleasantly to the Bottom of your street ??? #sinfulsunday

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I often giggle about road, and place names, I “come” across in my strolls around our London streets.

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Perhaps it’s just my naughty mind . . . but they often make me feel all warm and tingly when I read them!

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And sometimes I just get hot, and pleasant, flushes as I turn a corner and
spy another inspiring sign . . .

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I mean . . . what could be more “pleasant” than a nice “mount” !!!

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And even sometimes driving around in the suburbs, I’ll see a sign that makes me just laugh out loud . . .

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. . . and exclaim to Hubby, “Oh look, you just have to pull over!!!”

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“Well you can’t stand there with just your top down!” he said at this latest stop. “It’s got bottom in the name!”

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“Oh, all right then . . . but there’s another bus coming . . . so don’t go trying to tell me there’s anything else in the name!!!”

And, I haven’t actually found a street named with that particular part of one’s anatomy just yet . . . but if you know of one, perhaps you could tell me and,
you never know, I might just pop-round!!!

I imagine there will be lots of tops and bottoms at this week’s Sinful Sunday
. . . let’s explore by clicking the lips below!

Sinful Sunday

Xxx – K

P.S. I’ve actually collected quite a few naughty place names in my travels recently, but I’m hoping these ones will be a good starting point for the “Road” category at Jades Scavenger Hunt pages . . . there are lots of other Scavenger Hunt “locations” at my Listings page . . . and now over 90 different locations on my Scavenger Slideshow page as well!!!   

Scavenger Hunt Platinum Award

Xxxx – K

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Sunglasses Optional #sinfulsunday

“Oh Bother !. . . bother, bother, bother!!!” I exclaimed.

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“What’s wrong?” Hubby lowered his camera and called back to me. “That guy on the other side of the street has walked past  now. Are you ready or not?”

“Well . . . it’s Sinful Sunday theme-week today” I replied. “And it’s supposed to be something beginning with B . . . couldn’t we do something more creative or topical rather than me just standing here?” I asked.

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“Like what ?” he shouted. “We’re here now! And besides it’s a Billboard. That begins with B”. “And anyway” he carried on, “there’s other things I can see beginning with B. Like your black sunglasses, and your blue shoes, and your beautiful boo . . .”

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“Oh, stop it!” I called back. “I suppose you are right. We are here now . . . and it is the end of summer and the beginning of autumn . . . so perhaps that is topical in it’s own way . . . just to offer a ‘last-taste-of-summer-fun’ !!!”

Anyway, there will be lots and lots of other things beginning with B to behold at this week’s Sinful Sunday from tapping on the lips below!

Sinful Sunday

Xxx – K

P.S. As well as Beginning with B for this week’s theme, I’m sure “Billboard” is a category at Jades Scavenger Hunt pages . . . and there are lots of my other Scavenger Hunt posts at my Listings page . . . and now over 90 different locations on my Scavenger Slideshow page as well!!!   

Scavenger Hunt Platinum Award

Xxxx – K

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