lunatics running the asylum 86 - Bangkok - settling in 🇹🇠We had a pretty busy and quite productive week. Sunday we got access to our new apartment and after checking it out and determining what V wanted to round it out we went shopping. Being SE Asia you can order what you want and they deliver it and even assemble
BOB space residency 85 - Friday 13th and Eclipse 🇹🇠This week we have been busy settling back into life in Bangkok. It all seems pretty familiar. We are in a slightly different location but still in central Bangkok and we have ready access to all the facilities you would want - nice! It is certainly rainy season here in
groundhog day 84 - Back in Bangkok 🇹🇠Over last weekend V and I travelled back to Bangkok.  Travel was not bad but it certainly was less smooth than last year.  Travel down to Dublin was a relative highlight - we took the new DublinExpress service to get to the airport; it is good - superior to Aircoach
blackrock 83 - Holywood - in transit 🇮🇪 🇬🇧 This week V and I are in transit again.  After a great sojourn in Sardinia we are taking a few days here in Northern Ireland with family and friends before moving on again, back to the East.  Next stop, Bangkok - say hello if you are near! It was quite
The dream 82 - Moving on again 🇮🇹 Public transport around Sardinia is good.  Over the weekend we made our trip up to Bosa.  Bosa is very walkable with a few impressive sites and it may indeed be the most beautiful town in Sardinia.  It is somewhat reminiscent of Mykonos and Santorini with buildings being colourfully painted.  There
fiat ruins everything 81 - Iglesias, Bosa and Sassari 🇮🇹 This week V and I have been getting out and about around the island. The weather continues to be perfect and the outlook is that this will continue. All of these are possible in a day trip from Cagliari using public transport - all very relaxing! First, a short train
broken money 80 - Sardinia for a bit 🇮🇹 We have had a very enjoyable week here in Cagliari, Sardinia.  Of course, just as we left Belfast and Belgium the weather up there improved to what we would have hoped for while we were there - oh well, never mind!  Here in the Mediterranean the weather is similar to
apollyon of pharmakeia 79 - Belgium still, at the beach 🇧🇪 🇮🇹 Last weekend we transited from Antwerp to Nieuwpoort to visit family at the coast and enjoy a few days by the beach.  From there we have now moved on to Sardinia; we are down south in Cagliari.  So it has been another busy week and with all the travel I
belgian coast 78 - Briefly in Belgium 🇬🇧 🇮🇪 🇧🇪 This week we transited from the UK via Dublin on to Belgium.  We will be here visiting the Belgian part of the family for a couple of days in Antwerp and at the Belgian Coast - so say "Hello" if you are nearby!  After that we are moving
sapiens 77 - End of summer in Belfast 🇬🇧 This was our last full week here in Belfast.  It has certainly been cool (if not cold) every day since we got here and it has rained on at least 90% of the days.  Enough!  After all our family visits we will be moving on to warmer climes - so
flag theory 76 - Holywood Cafe 🇬🇧 This week we have been around Holywood, Bangor and Belfast.  I have also met up with a few friends from school days - some of whom I had not seen for over 40 years!  Some, like me are world travellers just taking a sojourn here, among other things, to "
chronicon 75 - August already 🇬🇧 Here in Belfast the weather continues grim as ever. To rub it in I met someone this week who was back from holiday in Scotland where it has been warm and sunny while we wallow in daily showers, thunderstorms, sunny spells and a balmy 17 degrees max. This reminds me
theory of stupidity 74 - Another year, another birthday 🇬🇧 Another year, another birthday - older and wiser!  This year I am here again in Belfast on my birthday.  Just like last year the weather seems to be fine everywhere else except here in Belfast!  It was a quieter day than last year and that's OK.  V and
hitchhikers guide to the galaxy 73 - There are 7 types of rain 🇬🇧 Summer weather in Belfast continues as usual.  Cool and mostly cloudy with frequent showers, heavy at times.  I think it has rained every day since we got here.  The locals say that there are 7 types of rain here: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, ...  I was chatting with a subscriber in Sydney
twelfth 72 - Marching season 🇬🇧 Here in Belfast this week it was time to put on your marching shoes and march to the field behind the band as part of the parade.  July 12th, the "Twelfth" or "Orangemen's Day" commemorates the victory of William of Orange over King James
Cultural Marxism 71 - Belfast - settling in 🇬🇧 V and I have spent this week around Belfast, Holywood and Bangor. The weather has been rather typical for summer in this part of the world - generally cool, cloudy and plenty of rain showers. But in the spaces between the showers the sun shines and it can be very
explanation 70 - Back in Belfast 🇬🇧 This week V and I are back in Belfast for a bit - so say "hello" if you are nearby! The travel from Palma was OK, if a bit longer than we really wanted. Taxi to the airport, fly to Dublin, bus to Belfast (it is always a
covid crimes 69 - So many things: a recap 🇪🇸 As we get to the end of June we are nearing the end of our stay here in Palma. It has been great - we have really enjoyed the spring weather and the location was good for us. It was especially nice to have the Tennis Club next door with
woke crapitalism 68 - Mid June - Solstice soon 🇪🇸 We are still in Spain as the Solstice approaches after which the days will start getting shorter again for those of us in the North.  It remains to be seen what rituals will be performed by the powers that be; we did have this as one of the dates for
bitcoin miami 67 - At the Tennis Club 🇪🇸 V and I have continued our health and fitness focus this week with daily workouts, yoga, tai-chi and swimming.  We have got our rhythm and routine working and even the weather does not get in the way!  With our new schedule we did not need to get out and about
exit the WHO 66 - June in The Mediterranean 🇪🇸 June already here in Mallorca and the weather has turned rainy with thunderstorms!  V & I have reviewed our activity schedule and we will both be doing a fitness drive this month with daily activity including yoga, tai-chi, swimming and gym workouts. We had one rainy day this week and
privacy 65 - Mid May, family visit 🇪🇸 This week we had family visiting from Nieuwpoort so our schedule has been a bit different with a few more trips around the island and outings together. V's brother is here in Palma with us this week. We last met up when we were at the Belgian Coast
great reject 64 - Cloudy and cool weather 🇪🇸 Here in Palma this week the weather has been rather mixed.  Quite a change from the last month or so.  This is pretty much first time that we have had rain showers during the week since October, back in Phuket, and our week in Northern Ireland (of course)!  That said
palma 63 - Full circle 🇪🇸 This week we have come full-circle - it is one year since we arrived here in Palma for the first time.  How has your year been - any new thoughts, insights or realisation?  It's interesting to go back and re-read the newsletters from a year ago and compare
mayday 62 - Mayday, Eclipse and Coronation 🇪🇸 Mayday came and went this week relatively uneventfully here in Palma.  It was nice weather and many places were closed so the few that were open were pretty busy!  The boat show has been ongoing here but I did not seem to get any invitations and we didn't
