Castle Crawl #2
It’s been another exhausting day on the “Castle Crawl of the Loire Valley”. I’ve changed into a pair or shorts and a t-shirt (and enjoying the relaxed nature of a … Read the rest “Castle Crawl #2”
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.
Castle Crawl
You know how when you’re on a train and you see one of those nicely dressed young men in white shirts with name badges come towards you and you think … Read the rest “Castle Crawl”
Berlin Wall Flashback
Thanks to my schoolmate and friend, Louise, who sent me this photograph, here’s a brief flashback for you of a pimply-faced seventeen year old standing in front of something which … Read the rest “Berlin Wall Flashback”
People Of Paris
“Do you understand what she just said?”, the kind middle-aged woman asked me on the metro this afternoon. “Not a word”, I told her. She knew I didn’t speak French, … Read the rest “People Of Paris”
Paris Wins
Although a number of friends argued I should have just caught the train between London and Paris, I’m glad I flew. Although the weather was shitty when I left London, … Read the rest “Paris Wins”
Hello Duckie
It’s just a day of travelling for me. I’ve got to catch a flight between London and Paris, and when I arrive I’m being picked up by my friend David. … Read the rest “Hello Duckie”