The Journey Begins

Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton

50 FFS

So today I'm 50. That's not an issue, beyond the obvious dwindling of my capacities. More a case of what the hell have I done with 50 years? Aside Before you worry this will be too deep, as Ford Prefect might say, don't panic, the following is just minor introspection and largely obvious realisations. It's not … Continue reading 50 FFS →

Post Op – Notes from the Far Side

A quick bulletin for folks wanting a hospital update from yesterday as it seems cruel to leave anyone hanging who is not in the immediate communication circle. A difficult day for the patient (not sure there are many easy ones but this one looked particularly arduous), reduction of pain killers, pushed to get up and get moving … Continue reading Post Op – Notes from the Far Side →

Fate – Part 2: Florida calling

So I've been away a while...from the blog, not in real life. Much as another holiday would have been welcome it may be a bit much to ask for right now. Life got a little crazy right after I arrived back from Brazil, actually a bit before but who's counting. As I sit here in … Continue reading Fate – Part 2: Florida calling →

Grilled Cheese Brazilian style

So Britain has cheese on toast (or Welsh Rarebit/Rabbit if purchased in a fancy restaurant). A perennial cheap and easy favourite as a winter snack. America has grilled cheese, best when dipped in soup but also good when flying solo. Definitely also in the comfort food arena as per cheese on toast above. Which brings us … Continue reading Grilled Cheese Brazilian style →

Fate – Part 1: My brother’s keeper / Life threatening steak

Alternate title: Fate's fickle fingers fumble for my throat - Part 1: I have no beef with you. So back to the second twist of fate I mentioned a post or so ago. Part 1 - June 30th while I'm still in Brazil This isn't the twist, just it's prelude. And you'll perhaps think I'm losing … Continue reading Fate – Part 1: My brother’s keeper / Life threatening steak →

Murals / Art 2 (Brazil flashback)

Although we're back home there's some items I'll continue to post amongst the other flotsam and jetsam that strikes me as worth writing about. So another homage to Grace Jones but as it was near the small fishing port in Rio Vermelho, Salvador she has been transported to the mermaid world. They've also found Bigfoot … Continue reading Murals / Art 2 (Brazil flashback) →

Tour Team Mates

So I got home midday Monday after 27 hours of planes, queues and cars. An epic trip in the context of all my previous travels in terms of: the places visited, the people who hosted us and the global event attended. However, another huge factor was my travel companions. A year or so ago some … Continue reading Tour Team Mates →

Oranje is the Colour and a slight Football Rant (Netherlands v Costa Rica – Game 8)

The final game of our trip and a chance to see a team that started my wider exposure to football, different nationalities and their associated cultural heritage, Holland. I suspect the Netherlands is now more technically and politically correct but they'll always be Holland to me and my reference point to how the beautiful game … Continue reading Oranje is the Colour and a slight Football Rant (Netherlands v Costa Rica – Game 8) →

People we met along the way

Amazing, fun loving, smiling, helpful... At the stadiums On the beaches Volunteering Cafes Street football Restaurants Ushers / Corporate security Street performers disguised as waiters And even on laundry day. This lady has seen it all before from tourists and still had a smile on her face. To one and all from our travels, a … Continue reading People we met along the way →