How did Jakesprinter know that this was to be my 100th post, and that I hoped it would be a bit special? I’m not at all sure, but he’s right on target with this week’s Sunday Post theme, From a Distance.
I’m starting with the words of Bette Midler :
From a distance
There is harmony
And it echoes through the land
Its the voice of hope
Its the voice of peace
Its the voice of every man.
The Ria Formosa from Cacela Velha
This photo speaks to me of harmony and peace.
In writing this, I’m far distant from the Eastern Algarve shoreline that I love so much. Of course, Jake is talking about distance as in perspective and long range photography, and I will try to select my photos accordingly. Still I can’t help but yearn for faraway things. It’s part of my “restlessjo” nature. I sometimes wonder if the Algarve would be so dearly loved if it were everyday and familiar. Someday I hope to retire there, and then I’ll find out.
One of those irresistible Algarve beaches, wandering off into the distance
Looking out from the town walls of Elvas on the endless plains of the Alentejo
The far distant Silver Coast, seen from Sintra’s Pena Palace
Nearer to home, but still a view from afar, I spent a great few days in the company of my lady friends, in riot torn London in August 2011. Looking at this peaceful shot, who’d have thought it?
The Royal Naval College at Greenwich with Canary Wharf on the horizon
The peace and serenity that accompanies me when I’m out walking is precious. My restlessness is soothed in wide open spaces.
Ambling downhill towards Robin Hood’s Bay
Distinctive landscape and a far off lake in Upper Teesdale
The pier at Whitby and a group of walkers, from a distance
I’ll finish with Bette :
From a distance
You look like my friend
Even though we are at war
From a distance
I just cannot comprehend
What all this fightings for
From a distance
There is harmony
And it echoes through the land
And its the hope of hopes
Its the love of loves
Its the heart of every man
It’s one of those songs that leaves a lump in my throat, so I hope that Jake doesn’t mind me sharing it in this post today. Jake and Sundays. They’re a winning combination.
To join in with Jake’s challenge and see what everybody else has made of it, click on the flying dragon logo or any of the links. I’ve enjoyed post 100, and all of those that went before. I’m hoping that you have too. Thank you for reading.
Enjoying all the other posts reminded me that distance always seems to play a part in my relationship with my daughter, Lisa. I love her dearly. Many thanks to Gemma at First and Fabulous for this.
restlessjo 
absolutely breathtaking your verbiage and the photos!
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Bless you, Len. Keep up the experimenting!
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What wonderful landscapes you picked! Congrats on 100 posts.
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Thanks Margaret. It’s always great trolling back through my photos. Reminds me how lucky I am.
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This is such a wonderful post Jo! And to think you’ve written 100 now – I’m looking forward to your next 100… 🙂
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Bless you, Meg. You’re very kind. Bet I’m a long way behind you? I’ll have been blogging for a year come mid-September. Whoo-hoo!
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Thank you Johanna for choosing this theme as your 100 post today, Congratulation my friend your blog are truly great contribution for entire blogosphere , Thumbs up 🙂
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Nobody I’d rather celebrate it with, Jake. Thanks so much for making it possible.
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congratulations jo! beautiful photos, all such lovely distance shots, i really enjoy your views of the countryside 🙂
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Thanks hon. Such beautiful material I have to work with.
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I am so happy to have read these lyrics after humming along so many years. They really do move me. Great post.
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I love them too, Lesley. Thank you!
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Wonderful photos, and your shots of the town walls of Elvas and Robin Hood’s Bay make me feel as if they go on forever and ever!
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How many lovely places are there in the world? How lucky are we? Many thanks, Sharon.
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How many? More that I’ve seen than I can easily count, and more than I can imagine that I haven’t had the chance to see!
We’re very, very lucky.
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Great entry! I’m restless too and love your dream for retirement. 🙂 now I have that song in my head too… It is a beautiful song.
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I can hear a chorus of it going around the world right now, Nicole. A hope for peace…
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Happy 100th !!!!!! great images and again that song. It has been revolving in my head ALL morning.
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I know, Jo. Colline has me wondering if I’ve got it wrong now, but I love it anyway. Many thanks.
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Congratulations on your centenary – and some gorgeous shots!
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Thank you Suze. Whereabouts are you up to? Time flys, huh?
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You have captures the beauty of many places in your photos – and they do look peaceful and harmonious.
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Thanks Colline. Yours is an interesting interpretation. Here’s to peace in the world.
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Amen to that!
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Great post, Jo! Love how you finished with Bette! So beautifully done!
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Glad you liked it Amy. There are a few interpretations, as I thought there might be. Here’s to the next 100!
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What a lovely post. My restlessness is also soothed in wide open places, Jo. I get it. Beautiful photos.
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Thanks Tahira. It’s a beautiful world out there, if we let it be.
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Very nice photos, Jo, and they are perfect with the Bette Midler lyrics! I’ve never heard this song before so I’m going to go listen to it now. 🙂
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Thanks Cath. I thought it might be a popular one, but good to see we all have our own interpretations.
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From a distance, congratulations on your 100th post and getting to share your reflections on peace and harmony… through lovely photos and heartfelt lyrics.
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Thanks Lynne. It was a pleasure.
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Great shots! and congrats on your 100th post 🙂
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Thank you! It was a good way to celebrate it.
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