children of the matrix 111 - Palma de Mallorca 🇪🇸 Over the weekend V and I flew back to Palma de Mallorca. We have gone Full Circle - back here again after one year. Travel was fairly smooth, albeit with a rather early start on Saturday morning and breakfast at Aldergrove. We arrived at our apartment in Palma around lunchtime
total solar eclipse 110 - Sunny Belfast 🇬🇧 We had great weather over the weekend - Saturday and Sunday were nice and sunny, if rather chilly. We have been really busy with all sorts of family commitments every day. It was nice to have the Belgians visit us here and we did all have a good time at
poisoned chalice 109 - Holywood and Belfast 🇬🇧 Overnight on Monday V and I flew back from Thailand and we will be spending a few days here in Northern Ireland to celebrate my father's birthday and other family commitments - we even have family visiting us here from Belgium. I'm also happy to meet
no smoke without fire 108 - Equinox and Lunar Eclipse 🇹🇭 This was a super busy week with many things happening and lots that we had to get done here in Bangkok. V and I have been preparing for our next destination - so we have been packing and getting things stored away as well as double-checking all travel arrangements and
UK companies house 107 - Happy St Patrick's day! 🇹🇭 We had another great week here in Bangkok. The weather has been a bit cloudy and cooler, especially in the mornings. Apparently there was rain around but we did not see any and have not seen any since October. That's winter in Bangkok! I had the regular Satoshi
deep state and killware 106 - Beware the Ides of March 🇹🇭 Already four weeks since my operation and I am getting out and about again. This week I had a couple of Bitcoin meetups as well as a couple of social ones; there is no shortage of things to do and people to meet here in Bangkok - and the weather
the great taking 105 - The Great Taking 🇹🇭 It is already March. The weather here in Bangkok has been pleasantly cooler and cloudier here in recent days. To be honest - it is about perfect. We do enjoy our breakfast together on the terrace every morning and dinner there in the evenings. I am into the third week
foundation 104 - Four years on... 🇹🇭 This past week I have been taking things easy, recovering from the operation. During the week I had the stitches out and everything checks out OK. I am glad that I took the opportunity to do this now and the medical services here in Bangkok are certainly among the best
democide 103 - Revelations 🇹🇭 Over the weekend we celebrated Chinese New Year here in Bangkok. There were plenty of tourists around and everybody seemed to be making some effort to be wearing red. As expected, straight after CNY everything switched into Valentine's Day mode. Overnight all the malls did a quick switch
common law 102 - Year of the Dragon 🇹🇭 Welcome to the Year of the Wood Dragon - 恭喜發財 - Kung Hei Fat Choi. Yet another sunny and warm week here in Bangkok. Over the weekend we had the annual Japan Festival here in town - cosplayers aplenty! Even as the celebrations for Chinese New Year are under way
argentina 101 - Biking in Bangkok 🇹🇭 This week we took maximum advantage of the very slightly cooler weather. I have been out and about on several cycle trips this week. First up, over the weekend, was a trip down to Koh Kret. We caught the 166 Blue bus from Victory monument (23 THB) and travel to
javier milei 100 - A century already 🇹🇭 So already 100 newsletters! When I started writing the newsletters back in December 2021 I had a premonition that things were about to change significantly in the world in general. I wanted to document what I saw going on around me and also to share what wisdom I have and
matrix unveiled 99 - Independence declaration 🇹🇭 This week we have been getting out and about around Bangkok. There are tons of meetups and you can easily do something new and interesting every day. Below are a few of the things that we got up to this week. * Benjakitti park walkabout - this is a fabulous park
monopoly capitalists 98 - Ancient City 🇹🇭 We are now full-circle here, back in Bangkok. This is the week that we arrived here last year, having abandoned the nonsense in Hong Kong. With hindsight, that seems to have been a smart move: check Newsletter 96 for our review of 2023. Breaking pattern, V and I decided on
buddhism 97 - Looking forward - 2024 🇹🇭 There were plenty of fireworks here to bring in the new year. V and I enjoyed the view from our terrace - we did not feel the need to go down to one of the main venues - an advantage of living on a high floor in the center. The
Nostr 96 - Review the year - 2023 🇹🇭 We are in the period between Christmas and New Year here in Bangkok and I took advantage of the quieter time to do some reflections on the year that has just passed. This helps as we finalise our plans for 2024. Back at the beginning of January we were doing
saturnalia 95 - Holiday reading 🇹🇭 This week V and I have continued to enjoy Bangkok winter sunshine. As we head into the weekend the cooler weather from up north is finally reaching here and temperatures are dropping to a very pleasant 20-30 degree daily range - how great is that! We both have our daily
cover-up 94 - Gradually, then suddenly 🇹🇭 V and I have been relaxing around town this week. The weather is still pretty warm, being 35-37 degrees in the afternoon and it does not go below 25 at night but this is certainly preferred to rain and snow of N Europe in the winter. We have been enjoying
developing 93 - Awakening and Marathon 🇹🇭 V and I have quickly settled back into Bangkok life - we really love our Bangkok apartment; how nice it would be to have something like this in Hong Kong! In addition to the regular Bitcoin meetups we have also been getting out and about together to enjoy the city.
consciousness 92 - December in Bangkok 🇭🇰 🇹🇭 We had one last excellent weekend in HK and then travelled down to Bangkok for the winter. We plan to be here for a bit - so if you are in town do say "hello!" We had a really great time in Hong Kong and whilst the weather
genocide 91 - Moving on again 🇭🇰 This was our last week here in Hong Kong for a bit. I think we have achieved all the goals (personal and business) that we set for this trip: mission accomplished, despite all the bureaucratic and administrative obstacles piled in our way. We also got to meet up with travelling
bankers wars 90 - Business in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 I had a few business transactions to complete here in HK this week along with all of the associated administration. As before, subcontracting the admin seemed to be the best strategy if you value your time and sanity. You have got to appreciate the local entrepreneurs who provide these services
anatomy of the sate 89 - Hiking in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 This week we have been doing the maximum to get out and about and enjoy Hong Kong at its best. Saturday I was out with Eye Opener Hiking Group on a great hike from Mei Foo, Sunday I went with a few friends from DB to Mui Wo. On Monday
European Superstate 88 - November in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 Already November! Last weekend V and I travelled Bangkok to Hong Kong. The travel was relatively smooth and it was certainly nice to arrive in a fairly busy HK Airport though it is still nothing like as busy as it used to be. We have a nice little apartment in
halloween 87 - Heading to Hong Kong 🇹🇭 Having just got settled into Bangkok, it is time for us to move on again. This coming weekend we are travelling to Hong Kong and will be there for the coming month. Do say hello if you are in town or up for a hike or two! We are expecting
