Lens-Artist-PC-109-Under-the-Sun

 

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Mostly under African sun today.

Soon to be a setting sun over Namibia…

…and Botswana’s Chobe River.

Waiting on Chobe River for

sundown over Namibia.

Nearing sundown in

Greater Kruger National Park

 

Under Geelong Winter Sun.

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Lens-Artist Photo Challenge Patti:   Under-the-Sun

Lens-Artist Photo Challenge Leya:  Under-the-Sun

Lens-Artist Photo Challenge Amy:  Under-the-Sun

Lens-Artist Photo Challenge Tina:  Under-the-Sun

 

Pic-and-Word-Challenge_Wk244-Radiance

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radiance

light or heat as emitted

or reflected by something.

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Winter sunshine radiating

and reflecting of the sea.

Summer heat blocked momentarily

by a small cloud bank.

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Pic-and-Word-Challenge_Wk244-Radiance

Book-Review-The-Beekeeper-of-Aleppo

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The Beekeeper of Aleppo

by

Christy Lefteri

The Beekeeper of Aleppo tells the story of Nuri and his family as they are forced to flee their home in Syria’s war torn city of Aleppo.  The Beekeeper of Aleppo is narrated by Art Malik whose voices suit the story, however but not my ear.

Soon after commencing The Beekeeper of Aleppo I was tempted to not complete listening to audio version.  Even now I am wondering…why?  True. Nuri was a beekeeper.  However, he could have been a butcher, baker or candlestick maker for all the influence his trade had on the story.  At least that is my opinion.  The story was of the struggles and hardship endured as a family escaped from Syria and the city of Aleppo.

As stated on more than one occasion, I read for enjoyment.  I do not like biographical stories.  In this instance it maybe because I have had contact with refugees from his part of the world and heard their stories and more recently know of a family who made it to Australia after watching other, close and not so close, family members executed prior to fleeing the home country.

I have rated

The Beekeeper of Aleppo

as a audiobook.

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At the time of writing my review

other Goodreads readers have awarded

The Beekeeper of Aleppo

an average of 4.23 stars,

from 23,999 ratings

and 3,124 reviews.

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The Beekeeper of Aleppo

is available online

at

Booktopia, Fishpond and Amazon

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FOWChallenge-Ramble

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ramble

walk for pleasure in the countryside.

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It may not be quite countryside…

…but these two ramble around the backyard, together,

for a few minutes every morning

weather permitting.

 

The only problem…we are just not sure

who is the leader.

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Fandango’s One Word Challenge:  Ramble

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Word-of-Day-Challenge-Fierce

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fierce

having or displaying an intense

or ferocious aggressiveness.

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Playtime has had fierce looking battles

ever since they were both pups.

My voice is louder than yours!

Why do they practice after mid-night?

 

Well if you think you’re boss, Candi,

be ready to backup your thoughts.

Friends, again?

At least until the next time!  🙂

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Word of the Day Challenge:   Fierce

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