HONG KONG | Saturday, 24 Feb 2007 | Views [1119]
I had the pigeon in rock salt in my sights when....the authoritative waiter piped in without me even opening my lips. "You are one person, you need famous roast goose, rice and wegetables." Curious to try goose Chinese style I nodded. After ... Read more >
Tags: Food & eating
HONG KONG | Friday, 23 Feb 2007 | Views [1387]
"You wan Nice Garden," expalined the concierge in just discernable English. I had asked for a place to eat Good Dim Sum which I knew was synonomous with Hong Kong. Dim Sum by the way means "Touch the heart" The moving neon strobed ... Read more >
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HONG KONG | Friday, 23 Feb 2007 | Views [753]
Timing into Hong Kong was impeccable. I misseed the extravagant New Year firework display by 2 days nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo It was the year of the pig alright. When I touched down an unrelenting ulta fine mist soaked me forming globules ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
SOUTH AFRICA | Tuesday, 20 Feb 2007 | Views [828] | Comments [1]
"A great stress reliever" announced the flier. "Mmmm Afrikan Djembe drumming session it is," I thought already feeling the rhythm deep in my soul. That evening I sat with others in an arc round two Congolese(?) gents who were as ... Read more >
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SOUTH AFRICA | Tuesday, 20 Feb 2007 | Views [952]
Sitting cross legged on my ultra thin towel like a native Indian I listen across the crescent shaped bay hoping its the one. The one unlike all the others. As the breeze skims the perfect aquamarine curls, I pick up the sound. Amplified by the huge twelve ... Read more >
Tags: Philosophy of travel
SOUTH AFRICA | Monday, 19 Feb 2007 | Views [893] | Comments [1]
About my new companion..... My new friend is considerate and never enters the hostel dorm when I am sleeping, turning on the lights or making noises unnecessarily. My friend doesn't snore loudly or mutter nonesense in his sleep. My friend is a modern ... Read more >
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SOUTH AFRICA | Friday, 16 Feb 2007 | Views [1950]
Capetonian food appears to be either simple and fresh like the amazing fish or overly complicated and trying too hard. Try "linefish," which is basically the catch of the day, presumably caught eco-friendly by line and hook. Typically you ... Read more >
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SOUTH AFRICA | Friday, 16 Feb 2007 | Photo Gallery
The Big 5
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SOUTH AFRICA | Friday, 16 Feb 2007 | Views [844]
"This is the Elland deer," piped the knowledgeable Kharki-clad tour guide across the jeep. "Yes, but what does it taste like?" I enquired in all sincerity. Glances across from the multinational passengers could only be described as ... Read more >
Tags: The Great Outdoors
UNITED KINGDOM | Wednesday, 17 Jan 2007 | Photo Gallery
Tyne Valley
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UNITED KINGDOM | Wednesday, 17 Jan 2007 | Views [958] | Comments [1]
Funny how you fail to realise what's up your snout. I lived here for 20odd years before moving to the Big Smoke. Its full of posh university "ya's" (audible from some distance) but also many characterful townsfolk with a tale to tell (and ... Read more >
Tags: Party time
UNITED KINGDOM | Wednesday, 17 Jan 2007 | Photo Gallery
My home Town
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UNITED KINGDOM | Tuesday, 16 Jan 2007 | Views [896]
Only the second time I have been to the Great Wall. I mean of course Hadrians wall in Northumberland. Its a world heritage site and set amidst ruggedly beautiful hills and valleys. Although my trip officially begins in Cape Town, why not capture amazing ... Read more >
Tags: The Great Outdoors
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