Beware “blowing of nostril” and other Jamaican delights
Started writing this to the somewhat surreal strains of Sheena Easton singing ‘For Your Eyes Only’ for about the 93rd time. It’s been on a
28th May 2007
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My Ko-fi button
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You learn something every day – fun in Philly
Well, had a great weekend in Philly. What a great city it is – you don’t find many cities in the US which are pedestrian-friendly
23rd May 2007
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getting through US customs
Writing from Philadelphia, PA – here for the weekend en route to Jamaica (yes, i know – alright for some – but please be assured
20th May 2007
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you can’t avoid getting wet – the only way to travel
I’m grateful to my brother for pointing this out and he got it from another blog out there. I couldn’t resist joining in. If you
31st March 2007
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the global village – the unexpected costs of being ONE
One of the most intriguing books that I’ve read in recent years is Pico Iyer’s THE GLOBAL SOUL – Jet Lag, Shopping Malls and the
23rd March 2007
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It’s already over – farewell Tirana all too soon
Am now sitting in a wireless hotspot in Vienna airport killing time while i wait the London connection. Blink and it’s all been finished. But
8th February 2007
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Greetings from Tirana
Here in sunny Albania for only 4 days – seems bonkers to come all this way for such a short time (well it’s not that
6th February 2007
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Taking things personally
This is one of my favourite Uganda signs (and i’ve got a few – perhaps if there is demand, i might publish a few more…).
11th January 2007
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The camel was a hint – Tunisian surprises
Well we’ve just returned from a wonderful week in Tunisia en famille. Hence the cameleopard (as they were once called) last week. Fascinating place –
4th January 2007
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Post-Peruvian posts – 2 – the language barrier
The irony was not lost on the immigration official at Miami airport as i was on my way home through the States. In a reasonably
29th November 2006
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Post-Peruvian posts – the hiatus
Unfortunately, since returning from Peru 8 days ago, i’ve come down with a rather grim tummy bug – all part of the S. American experience
26th November 2006
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Peruvian Posts – 4 – the conference jolly
Well – this is after all the reason why i’m here. On the last day now of the conference – and it has been a
16th November 2006
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