We are having lovely weather in the UK today. It means I can spread a blanket on the lawn, stretch out and feel the earth beneath my body. I can…
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Today, for the first time since we came back from Malaysia, I am feeling homesick. It started this morning, when I watched, via a link on Facebook, a video that…
My daughter Harriet’s recent holiday in Malaysia has been a most enjoyable experience for me. For many years, my health has not allowed me to travel and my Malaysian life…
My daughter Harriet’s recent holiday in Malaysia has been a most enjoyable experience for me. For many years, my health has not allowed me to travel and my Malaysian life…
I had been wondering about Langkawi. It’s now a well-known holiday destination, especially for honeymooners, but when I lived in Malaysia none of that existed. Even Penang was only just…
We were originally supposed to travel from Penang to Langkawi by propeller plane, but avoiding flights in small aircraft meant we switched to a ferry. This suited me; I have…
There are lots of touristy things to do in Penang. Part of me felt that I ought to take full advantage of being there and do as much as possible,…
When I wrote this post about visiting Charlie, the orang utan I had known as a baby, who now lives in Singapore Zoo, I only had a recent photo. But…
On 18th March, while sitting on the balcony with this view, I wrote in my notebook, ‘The Teenager is losing himself in playing guitar and I am writing. Both of…
We were having lunch in the Hard Rock Café in Penang when I had a light bulb moment about asking for what you want. It all centres around iced coffee….
Today, as it’s Easter Sunday, I’ve found myself thinking about food. Driving home from work and looking forward to a few hours to myself before the possibility of more work…