This week Pegman takes us to Abaco, Bahamas. You won’t find much in the way of streetview out in this neck of the Bahamas. Mainly because you won’t find much in the way of streets. You can use the photo provided, or dangle Pegman over the map to find your own slice of paradise.
Your mission is to write 150 words inspired by what you find. Will you treat us to comedy? Tragedy? Sci Fi Slipstream Historical Fiction? Your only limit is your imagination. And of course the previously mentioned 150 words. Once you’ve polished your story-poem-essay, share it with other Pegman contributors using the link up below.
The pictures of the beaches and the ocean took me back to the Virgin Islands where I fell in love with snorkeling 😀 My story has absolutely nothing to do with that. 😉 As always thank you to Karen and Josh for facilitating the challenge that keeps drawing me in for the extra 50 word plunge.
Genre: Speculative Fantasy
Word Count: 150
PILGRIMAGE
“You never cease to amaze me,” said Dale.
Shrugging my blazing shoulders, I replied. “You mean my faulty memory? Oy, I wish I’d remembered my sunscreen this afternoon.”
Waves gently lapped the shore as sand and water squished between my bare toes. Moonlight sparkled on the water like sequins under a spotlight.
Dreams of meeting my friend sans Skype screen had finally become a reality. Nights of girl-talk followed days of sightseeing, sampling Bahamian food and snorkeling.
“Thanks for accompanying me to services tonight,” I said.
“Wouldn’t have missed it. I loved the music.”
“The shul’s named after Luis de Torres, Christopher Columbus’ interpreter—first Jew to set foot on the island—a Marrano—convert. 1492 was the middle of the Inquisition so his choices were become a Catholic or—”
“Leave it to you.”
“What?”
“One synagogue, 50 Jews and you managed to find them.”
“Shabbat shalom, mon amie.”
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Love this story–got such a grin from this. I think you need to make this one happen!
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Dear Karen,
I certainly hope to make it reality one day. Dale’s become one of my most favorite friends. Glad it gave you a grin. I had fun writing it. Thank you. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I think so too!!!
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A great story, and beautiful scenery. We need to go to the beaches again. This story also points out that, although Social Media can be a horrible thing at times, it can also unite people and link them as great friends, even if you haven’t met in person. I think we all have experienced this. P.S., I never knew that Christopher Columbus had an interpreter.
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You never really know, Jan! I think the fact that us bloggers usually put more of our own selves into our work which makes us more authentic and therefore we get to know each other faster.
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I agree. So when are we going back to Magan’s Bay? I’ll pack the snorkeling equipment and the sunscreen. 😉
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It’s nice to see that online friends can at least have interesting fictional adventures. Everyone’s a prospective character in everyone else’s imaginary world anyway.
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Dear Larry,
We are indeed potential characters for each other. I have had the pleasure of meeting a few blog friends in person. Great times. Thanks for swinging by.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Need I say I LOVE this one? And yes! Why couldn’t we make it happen? Life’s too short to waste on… “I shouldas, couldas, didnas”.
Lotsa love,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
We might have to look into this more deeply. Hopefully I won’t snore as badly as your last travel buddy. 😉 At any rate, I’m glad you enjoyed the story. 😀 Thank you, my friend.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Love this one. I will remember my sunscreen!
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Dear Josh,
When we went to the Virgin Islands a few years back, I did have one experience where I forgot to use sunscreen in a strategic area. I think of the event as Blazing Saddle or Buns A-Fire. (Let this be a lesson to you.) Happy you loved the story. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Well done. I really enjoyed yet another of your wonderful historic pieces of flash fiction.
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Dear James,
Historical piece? This was just about two friends in the Bahamas. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I meant about Columbus and such.
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I knew what you meant, James. I was just being a bit of a smart aleck. Sorry about that and thank you again.
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Nicely done. I love the bit of history ~ once again well told.
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Dear Lish,
That little history muse just sneaks in there, doesn’t she? Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I’m awfully glad!
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Dear Rochelle
Your words summoned up a lovely image of you and Dale making your way home via the beach. I loved your ‘sequins under a spotlight’
Shalom
Penny
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Dear Penny,
I have hopes of making at least part of it a reality. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I hope you succeed in making it a reality!
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Such a cute little story. Loved it
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Thank you, Dee Dee.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Ah, I wondered if this was ‘our’ Dale when I read the name and so it proves. What a lovely image of your meeting. Snorkling, sea, sand, history … perfection! Lovely tale that made me smile
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Dear Lynn,
It would be wonderful to realize this one in person. So far it’s only a dream. Thank you for your lovely comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I hope you manage to meet up one day and in such a lovely location! My pleasure Rochelle
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A picture perfect holiday postcard. One to pin to the refrigerator and marvel at overtime the milk is needed.
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Dear Kelvin,
A picture postcard indeed. Hope to make it reality one day. Perhaps we should all have a blogging convention in he Bahamas. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Without hesitation- count me in 😎🙏🏻
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Sounds like you’d have a lovely time. Make it happen 🙂
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Dear Ali,
I never say, ‘never.’ 😉 thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Love the mood of this story- the warmth (in every sense), the friendship and finding the beloved community. Good one Rochelle.
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Thank you, Francine. I’ve made so many good friends through these blog challenges. Glad it comes through.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I hope you enjoy a holiday under that tropical sun soon… after your winter no wonder you dream of silver sands ad warm seas… as always I struggle to understand the Jewish references and language, but one day, no doubt, a light will dawn !!!!
Still checking the mail box for that promise… snail mail is not what it was, is it….Elizabeth Bennett in Pride and Prejudice… could receive a letter written the night before, in the morning, write a reply and send it back to arrive the same day… things have changed !!!!
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Dearest Valerie,
I’m always pleased when you come by to read and comment. At least Spring is on the horizon here.
I’m pretty sure I have the address right. It was on the envelope our mutual friend sent. You would think in this day and age that the snail mail would be faster. Sigh.
Thank you again, my dear friend.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Love this story!
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Thank you, Vivien and/or Aaron. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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