There is something inviting about passageways; they seem to beckon and call us to explore where they lead, what surprises they hold, or adventures await once we have passed through.

Passageways can be human made, or found in nature. They have many different names; alley, tunnel, gate, aisle, walkway, corridor, path, portal, are a few that come to mind.




My daughter and I couldn’t resist wandering down this alleyway in Brugge, Belgium. But it was so long ago, I don’t remember what we found.







I love how the narrow streets and alleys in Barcelona open up onto plazas where there are restaurants, buskers, shops and lots of energy and activity.








I hope you enjoyed this short post. As always, please leave a message, I would love to hear from you.
Wishing you grand adventures,
Tricia
Such wonderful photos Tricia… your adventures are well diversed.I enjoyed your gallery and yes, gateways are magical.
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Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the post. I hope you have a lovely weekend.
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I love passageways! They really do call to your curiosity and adventure. Your pictures just made me antsy to walk through and see what I could find. What a wonderful collection from around the world 🙂
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Thanks Meg! I appreciate your comments. I hope you have a great weekend!
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Wonderful examples of passageways Tricia! I like them all … those natural passageways in the National Parks in the USA are beautiful and I do like the one in Scotland as well … but hey, the ones in France are just gorgeous!
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Thanks again for reading and commenting; I appreciate your input. Agreed, France has some amazing sites!
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What a great collection! I always want to go down narrow passageways too. Loves them all but the one in Scotland really made me want to explore it 😊 Maggie
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I’m glad you enjoyed the post! Scotland is truly an amazing place. Thanks for your comment!
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So clever and so beautiful! These pictures remind me of the puzzles that show doorways from around the world. This group of photos would make a great puzzle! Keep sharing. We love it!
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Thanks Shirley! It would be a challenging puzzle, but we’d have fun with it!
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Lovely passageways, a few of which I’ve likewise explored (e.g. Joshua Tree, Le Mont St Michel…)! I just did a post on doors, and it looks like you’ve inspired me to do another one on passageways!
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Thanks! I’m looking forward to seeing your collection of passageways.
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Good idea for a post and a refreshing change from the usual door compilations. I agree with your sentiments about passageways, there’s something protective about them too, if that makes any sense. I find the stone Normandie passageway the most charming of all.
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Thanks! The protective quality does make sense, since they provide shelter from rain, wind and other elements. There’s also a bit of a secretive quality that could spark one’s imagination.
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A lovely post. It made me smile because when my husband and I are exploring I have a saying – ‘I’m off down here, it looks appealing’ – and off I wonder down a passageway as he rolls his eyes and follows along 🙂
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We’re kindred traveling spirits. 😊
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Nice post and loved all the different perspectives in your pictures!
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I love this! I took a great series of pictures at Chaco Canyon in New Mexico, because I was mesmerized by the ancient passageways. There is something connecting about the idea of peoples (especially ancient peoples) passing through an entrance. Love that you saw this too.
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I’m so glad you enjoyed the post! I haven’t been to Chaco Canyon, but I have been to Mesa Verde and Hovenweep; both amazing places that show how advanced the ancient people were. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
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I LOVE the theme of this post. Your photos are so compelling. Have you done a post on staircases? I’m certain you have many wonderful photos of those…
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Thanks Lisa! It’s funny you should ask about staircases; I have one in the works.
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