Tuesday 13 August 2013

A Couple Sightseeing

He came first,
marching up the hill,
hands in pockets,
not turning to see where she’d got to.  



Then she came,
following him at a very respectful distance
of three minutes,
with shorter steps.

 And this is where both were headed.
I wonder if they actually met up at the top
or if he came down the hill
three minutes ahead of her.



This is my contribution to Our World Tuesday. If you click on the link you will find many more people sharing their world with you.

43 comments:

  1. Hmmmm ... nice. Very evocative. Now I'm goin' to check out some others.

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  2. Wonder what the story is? Love the pictures. And thanks for joining Our World.

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  3. They've probably been married a long time and no longer feel the need to be side by side. He's striding off to get to the destination while she ambles along enjoying the journey.

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  4. I think Ellen's evaluation of the two visitors is quite right. Is that because I've been long enough to recognize this as the way my husband and I explore a new place. Only the dog looks back to see how I am doing and to wait for me.

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  5. I often see couples out walking in the evening in much the same way. When The Great Dane and I walk it is I who is the one ahead. I've short legs and have compensated by being a very fast walker!

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  6. Perhaps they didn't know each other, and they met at the building, and fell in love :)

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  7. ha. hopefully they met somewhere along the way and enjoyed it together...and hey maybe it works for them...smiles...

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  8. Sounds like Rick and me sometimes! But if it is, they met up, enjoyed it and then he did his thing and she did hers and they were both happy!

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  9. Great walk regardless of them. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  10. Perhaps they weren't speaking and keeping a safe distance.

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  11. This sounds a bit like my Dad. When he goes walking with anyone he goes at his own pace. If you're lagging behind then he won't wait, he'll see you at the other end!

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  12. Wonderful landscapes! Great photos, Friko!
    I think it's a story of two people's life, he's always 3 minutes ahead.

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  13. That sounds like the way my hubby and I would be walking, except I'd be the one in front! :-)

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  14. Delightful photo sequence. I am relieved to see she's not carrying a firearm.

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  15. Beautiful scenery like that would not have me hurrying. I do wonder at the story behind their progress though.

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  16. I think each commentator could up with a story for this scene. Sometimes I lag behind my husband because I'm taking pictures for my blog.

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  17. Your photos are always so clean and clear and lovely! Enjoyed these especially after reading about the roasted saint. Yikes! It's AMAZING how inhumane people can be when they really set their minds to it.

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  18. Loved this post... I wonder if/how long the couple have been 'together'.Christine

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  19. Yes, Friko, even as a single woman I can recognize the walking patterns of couples who've been together for a wonderfully long time. They understand each other.

    xo

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  20. Sounds like me and my husband. After near fifty years, we know it's best to each go at his/her own pace.

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  21. Begs a story, doesn't it-
    Good illustrations


    Aloha

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  22. I like DJan and Ellen's answer. I feel he felt comfortable enough to walk along, knowing that she was looking at flowers and things some men do not see, to pick along the way back...........and then to her surprise he had a picnic lunch waiting inside :)

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  23. I sense tension in the air and a relationship crumbling. Or perhaps they like spaces in their togetherness? Or she walks to slowly or he walks too fast?

    My philosphy is that it is good to take time to smell the flowers. I hope she noticed them. I know he did not. Dianne

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  24. This happens to me quite a bit as I linger snapping away for photos. I'm always glad my husband and kids don't get to impatient and at some point seem to finally wait for me (or I end up jogging swiftly to catch up).

    They both look relaxed... I hope this is just a couple comfortable going their own pace. (Such a beautiful backyard you have)

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  25. Love the pictures and am wondering about the various scenarios for this couple. I agree that it's possible he is walking faster for the exercise and that she is going slowly to take in all the beautiful sights. I hope he did circle back to meet her!

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  26. OMG! I burst out laughing! I wonder, too, now! LOL! :)

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  27. It's less alarming than those couples that one sees in restaurants , who are sitting in silence over their meal , sharing nothing but the space .

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  28. Sounds like a strange way to take a walk together! Gorgeous scenery, though.

    And your photos are terrific.

    =)

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  29. Dear Friko, you do know how to build suspense and to hint at further possibilities! A talent of yours. Peace.

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  30. Great job. Interesting post.
    We send hugs. Greetings.
    Patricia and Daniel. :)

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  31. Everyone's life is a story. You tell some of them so well!

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  32. I can definitely see why they were sightseeing there...what a meautiful place that must be :) have a wonderful Friday my friend.

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  33. I very much like Jenny Woolf's interpretation. It sounds like the beginning of a good story. "Three Minutes Apart" makes a great title, don't you think?

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  34. I've seen companions do this. I admire their self-containment, the non-neediness, the respect of space and time. The right of being by oneself for a while.

    Lovely, lovely photos. I echo other sentiments. There is a story. I like how you time-kept. My story would be of you.

    XO
    WWW

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  35. What gorgeous countryside! I envy you living there! And I love the story within these images.

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  36. Hi Friko - lovely to see the English countryside ... that would be me too .. toddling along very slowly behind. Lost in their own thoughts - I hope they discussed the castle outpost once they reached it! Perhaps he had a flask in his pocket and he wanted a quiet place to imbibe before he was caught ...

    Great thoughts though ... I wonder what the photographer was thinking camera in hand waiting for the other half to pop across the vista!!!??? Not gardening obviously .. just cogitating perhaps ..

    Enjoy the weekend .. Hilary

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  37. Different rhythms in a beautiful landscape.

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  38. Well spotted. Lovely little story in photos. Hope they did manage to enjoy the view together. I feel a bit sad for them, but perhaps they are perfectly happy :-)

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  39. I think they'd had a disagreement - I hope the walk put things in perspective for them.

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  40. Well, as usual, Friko, you open my imagination both with your photos and your words.

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  41. Absolutely lovely photos. Hmmmm... I'm still a bit perplexed. On I go!

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  42. Huh. That sounds most unfriendly. But maybe she was lagging behind because she was mad at him.

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