More Great Dutch Hospitality
Having made the decision to go looking for some better accommodation this morning, I figured I’d make use of the free breakfast before I left. I won’t begin to tell … Read the rest “More Great Dutch Hospitality”
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.
Thank God for Marco and Sandra
Marco and Sandra have no idea how important they have been in the last twenty four hours. They’re two ABBA fans from the Netherlands. Were it not for them, I … Read the rest “Thank God for Marco and Sandra”
Prague Spring Anniversary
It’s forty years today since the Soviet tanks arrived in Prague to “take control”, amidst student unrest. The uprising was supressed, many people were killed, and the Russian troops shot … Read the rest “Prague Spring Anniversary”
Český Krumlov – Night and Day
So I’ve decided I’m not going to renounce my Australian citizenship just yet. It rained this morning in Český Krumlov, completely ruining my view this was the world’s most perfect … Read the rest “Český Krumlov – Night and Day”
Český Krumlov
You might as well be the first to know: I’m not coming back. I made the momentous decision today while having lunch seated by the river in the small Czech … Read the rest “Český Krumlov”
Fly On The Wall in Prague
I haven’t written much about food on this trip. At the risk of sounding parochial, it’s mostly because most of what I’ve eaten so far has been pretty bloody awful. … Read the rest “Fly On The Wall in Prague”