We all moan about airport security, body scans, little baggies for our “fluids” and how much time this adds onto the whole commute but really – that is not the worst thing about flying. There is something about getting on an aircraft that brings out those “Naked Ape” (1) instincts. First of all there is the… Continue reading Getting on and getting off in the Human Zoo
Insomnia in darkest Africa
2.14 am …….I can’t believe I am camping out in a small two man tent in the middle of the African bush and there isn’t even a fence between us and them … the predators. How did I talk myself into this? Even more curious… how did I talk my sister into this. She hates spiders… Continue reading Insomnia in darkest Africa
Thank you for calling……
Do they honestly think we are fooled into thinking we are speaking to a real person?
Africa is calling me back
To see a lioness stalking her prey is thrilling and yet some part of you always wants the poor antelope or zebra to get away
I ♥ NYC
New York was full of surprises.
Bring us an ambulance and make it snappy
There is a certain level of comfort in staying in a brand hotel such as a Sheraton, Westin, Marriott or a Fairmont. You generally know what you are going to get and there are no nasty surprises. Sometimes, however, it is good to be a bit adventurous and stay in a smaller independent hotel. It… Continue reading Bring us an ambulance and make it snappy
Tall tales of taxi rides
Do you ever get that sinking feeling when you get into a taxi? Do you take one look at the cabbie and think “Oh no, this is not good”. I know I have had that feeling more than once but some inate and stupid sense of good behaviour tells me to sit back and shut… Continue reading Tall tales of taxi rides
Stupid conversations in the sky
I love flying – I really do. I have short legs so leg room is never a problem. While I am flying I get served meals and drinks (sometimes for a fee!), I can usually watch a movie or even read my book – all without interruption. I regard that time in the air as… Continue reading Stupid conversations in the sky
Minarets and Mosques
As the call to prayer rang out over the evening skies of Istanbul I had a serious case of goose-bumps. Here I was in Constantinople – the ancient city that featured in ALL my history books, the gateway to the East, the Guardian of the Bosphorus. Wow. What did I expect in Istanbul? After reading… Continue reading Minarets and Mosques
My Big Fat Greek Holiday
Food glorious food! That’s what I think of when I think of Athens. We had calamari to die for, Greek salad naturally, the best coffee, lovely Ouzo and sin of all sins – a big slice of Baklava. Well my rationale was that there could be no better place in the world to eat Baklava… Continue reading My Big Fat Greek Holiday
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