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NOTE: There are 2 polls… As many of you know, I absolutely suck at choosing good book titles. So between now and the time when I actually submit book 1 of the trilogy, I shall probably poll you, my readers, … Continue reading
Glenda Larke
I’ve never been one for cities much. Not to live in. I tend to want something closer to the wild. Born on a farm; teenage years spent in a suburban area that had natural bush and a swamp close by … Continue reading
This morning I was here. It is supposed to be summer, warm, dry — because this is Western Australia, and we were walking along a beach in Mandurah, which is where we intend one day to retire… And it could … Continue reading
Some final shots from our trip to Langkawi. On our last evening, we went to our favourite restaurant on a beach, for a superb meal that didn’t — by Western standards — cost the earth, where we could watch the … Continue reading
The following photos are all from Langkawi Island. The resort we were staying in has a floating boardwalk a short distance into the mangroves (seen here at low tide). Some years ago I sent six months working on a mangrove … Continue reading
I have several favourite resorts on Langkawi Island. It has a whole range, from glorious luxury (Datai Langkawi; The Andaman — where I once stayed while on a job!) to cheap backpackers. This time around we went for comfort and … Continue reading
I first went to Langkawi Island when I was in my twenties. I don’t even remember the year, but take my word for it, it was an age ago. 1969 or a little later. We stayed in the government resthouse, … Continue reading
The birthday dinner of our host was held on top of Penang Hill. The hill is one of the famous Malayan “hill resorts” of British colonial days. Normally the view is stupendous, but alas, over in Sumatra across the Straits … Continue reading
Sometimes the heart rejoices to see things done right, especially when it comes to the restoration of old and crumbling buildings into vibrant living places, all done with more than just a passing nod to past heritage. Hotel Penaga in … Continue reading
Yes, I am still alive. But life has been hectic lately. I have also been plagued by a health issue that is a bit unpleasant, and leaves me a bit tired from time to time. One of the worst part … Continue reading