Independence Day Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference It’s our Independence Day. And it’s worth celebrating. Because two years ago we changed how we live our lives.… Read More »SLOW
Treetops “It has been women who have breathed gentleness and care into the hard progress of humankind” – Queen Elizabeth II On 5 feb 1952, a young newly wed princess, ascended at Treetops camp in Kenya on her honeymoon. The following day she received the news… Read More »TRAVEL
HURRA for Norway Our individual lives cannot, generally, be works of art, unless the social order is also – Charles Horton Cooley I was watching a news channel this morning. And I was engrossed in an interview with Dutch historian and author, Rutger Bregman. Some of what he… Read More »TRAVEL
A birthday Afya njema na furaha Afya njema na furaha Afya njema na furaha mpendwa wetu Kieran Afya njema na furaha mpendwa wetu Kieran We met on his birthday, in Barcelona. Since then, every year, we buy each other birthday trips, not birthday gifts. This year… Read More »TRAVEL
‘Gratulerer med dagen’ Håper at det smaker Meaning: I hope it tastes good, bon appetit! ‘Gratulerer med dagen’. This the Norwegian greeting on National Day…roughly translated as ‘Congratulations on this special day’ or ‘Happy birthday’. It’s the anniversary of Norway’s constitution, which was signed at Eidsvoll… Read More »TRAVEL
Ibsen The spirit of truth and the spirit of freedom, these are the pillars of society – Ibsen Local literary geniuses. There have been many, from places we have lived. Liverpool gave us William Russell and Helen Forrester, South Africa, Athol Fugard. And Norway has given us Henrik… Read More »TRAVEL
60 days Å være midt i smørøyet Translation: To be in the middle of the butter melting in the porridge. Meaning: To be in a great place, find yourself in a favourable position It’s been 60 days since Norway outlined measures in order to stop the spread of… Read More »TRAVEL
Traveller’s Tales Guest post by Jo Dolan Phase 2 Andrà Tutto Bene (everything will be alright) May 7th Phase 2 ●Protective face masks will be mandatory for commuters on public TRANSPORT, with restricted numbers on buses and trains especially during rush hour. ●The… Read More »TRAVEL
The frontline What passing-bells for these who die as cattle? In many countries around the world, today is labour day or workers day. So while some will be enjoying a national holiday today, others, doctors, nurses, carers and key workers will still be going to work. Last… Read More »SLOW
The Eastern and Oriental Express “It is better to travel well than to arrive – The Buddah During this time, while we can’t travel, many of us are remembering great journeys. It was April a few years go, that we went on our third luxury train trip,… Read More »TRAVEL