Letter from ...around the world

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

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