Oh what a week that was! I flew to Barbados last week to board the beautiful Seabourn Odyssey for a week of cruising around some of the most spectacular islands in the Caribbean. Now before you say anything I know there is a travel advisory level 4 – do not cruise. But this was work.… Continue reading Back on the high seas
There’s always a VIP
Also known as a Very Ignorant Person. I encountered one on the flight from Barbados to Toronto. Because Toronto airport is so short staffed and to protect against too many people in an enclosed space our disembarkation was what they called “metered”. So first off the plane were all those with connections (and they… Continue reading There’s always a VIP
Secret travel
After all the travel shaming that took place last year many people just don’t want to discuss their travel arrangements lest someone will get mad at them. So travel takes place in secret, which is a shame, because there is nothing better than chatting with people about your travel plans, getting tips and advice (that… Continue reading Secret travel
I am smiling
A smile can do so much and say so much. There are many different kinds of smile. The brave smile when something awful has happened but you have to face the world. The sarcastic smile when you want to convey that you don’t agree with someone. The false smile – you know – the one… Continue reading I am smiling
Anger in the skies
Yep this COVID stuff has really got to us. Even though things are opening up (a bit) the last 18 months is taking its toll and making us all just a wee bit angry. You’ve seen it on the roads and in the supermarkets and now it is up there in the sky. Numerous incidents… Continue reading Anger in the skies
Appreciate the world
When we do start travelling again I think there is going to be a new appreciation of our world. We have seen fires, floods and earthquakes, not to mention the dreaded plague – COVID 19. Once we get this under control, which we will, I think we will look at the world through different eyes.… Continue reading Appreciate the world
The sound of seagulls
Growing up, as I did, on the west coast of England the sound of seagulls was very common. They seemed to thrive in all sorts of conditions but especially loved the summer holidays when those “inland” people would come down to Cornwall for their seaside fix. These visitors didn’t really know about how crafty the… Continue reading The sound of seagulls
Have we forgotten how to travel?
What will it be like to travel again? Just even getting on a plane – will we remember what to do? Honestly – how many times have you sat in your seat on the aircraft totally ignoring the flight attendant as she runs through the usual instructions for how to fasten (and loosen) your seat… Continue reading Have we forgotten how to travel?
The sky is not the limit
I should include this quote in full – as said by none other than Buzz Aldrin – “I know the sky is not the limit because there are footprints on the Moon — and I made some of them!” Buzz Aldrin Now although you cannot walk on the moon (yet) you can choose to fly… Continue reading The sky is not the limit
Buy shares in lipstick
Well the masks are starting to come off and there will be a rush to the make up counter for lipstick which will become as valuable as toilet paper used to be. Maybe it’s a good time to buy shares in the make up industry. We have got so used to wearing masks and, while… Continue reading Buy shares in lipstick
