I know we look like a group on our way to the “Exotic Marigold Hotel”, but on this occasion we are not in India, and Maggie Smith is not traveling with us. Our old AMEX friend Jim arrived from New York this morning however to join us (Pam, Ken and me). Hats at the ready …
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January 2007 ow often do you instantly say ‘that’s for me’ when you see an article or an itinerary that tickles your fancy? A year ago, my old travelling companion Alan Guignon emailed me (as he is wont to do) an itinerary for an escorted tour (yes, an escorted tour) that included a week floating …
wonderful evening outdoors at Aquitane Restaurant on South Bank at a bend in the Brisbane River overlooking the lights of the city to celebrate big brother Tony’s 80th birthday. As much as I said I would not share a particular moment of great mirth, I believe I do have a licence from big brother to …
y sister Annie will be on her feet for four hours shelling these ‘red beauties’ from the sea – my favourite Spanner crabs. Years of expertise using the back of a teaspoon to get into even the smallest claws to extract the sweetest meat for her brother Michael to savour. Trevor had me out of …