Returning To Eden
“Congratulations guys”, I said to the two Australians wearing Paralympic T-Shirts at Hong Kong airport today. To be honest, I don’t know if they were paralympians or officials or had … Read the rest “Returning To Eden”
My Blogs
Since 2002, I’ve been writing here about life, the universe, and everything. My interests include genealogy, history, and the arts. More recently, since July 2023 I’ve been writing about my experiences as a below-the-right-knee amputee.
Independent Traveller’s Advice
With some time to kill at Hong Kong airport, I’ve decided to make a list of all the things I’ve learned which may help other potential independent travellers. The knowledge … Read the rest “Independent Traveller’s Advice”
New Hong Kong
Having spent a couple of days in and around Kowloon, I was keen to discover today a little more of the “real”, Hong Kong. I’m not saying those areas around … Read the rest “New Hong Kong”
Holiday Soundtrack
You know how when you’re on a holiday you hear a song and it gets stuck in your head? These are the songs for me…
They’re either current tracks I’ve … Read the rest “Holiday Soundtrack”
Hong Kong’s Many Faces
The first sound I heard today was a jack-hammer. I don’t know exactly what time it started, but it was early. Strangely enough, in a city that’s already highly developed, … Read the rest “Hong Kong’s Many Faces”
It’s Fun To Stay At The Y in HK
The first thing you notice when walk into the YMCA in Hong Kong is the smell of chlorine. “It really is a YMCA”, I said to the nice American bloke … Read the rest “It’s Fun To Stay At The Y in HK”