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…especially for those suffering a bad winter.This is the hotel we stayed at: Pangkor Island Beach Resort A stroll along the beach – and this is the only hotel on this bay, so it is pretty much a private beach … Continue reading
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Ian Nichols wrote a brief review of The Last Stormlord for the West Weekend Magazine under the title “Summer Sizzlers”. Which says, among other nice things: “One of the best was Joe Abercrombie’s The Last Argument of Kings… He is … Continue reading
Above: Grandson in front of the wild hornbill feeding station at the hotel. The Oriental Pied Hornbill at the feeding station. That pile of horrible white stuff? It’s white bread, possibly about the worst thing you could feed a hornbill. … Continue reading
We went on a sunset cruise on our last evening – just the five of us in a small boat – around the island and a neighbouring island (Pangkor Laut). Spectacular views as the sun set (somewhere over there is … Continue reading
I am always puzzled by folk who want to treat wild animals as if they are pets. Feeding monkeys is a no-no, and in fact makes them dangerous. A male Long-tailed Macaque has teeth that make a domestic cat’s teeth … Continue reading
Place: Pangkor Island, Perak, Malaysia. … Continue reading
Galaxy Bookstore in Sydney – doubtless because of the lovely review in their Nexus newsletter. My thanks to Mark and all the staff.And above some photos of my family on the beach, some things you can find on the sand, … Continue reading
View from my room. Below: Sunset from our dinner table. Hornbills next to our table. Is it cold where you are? I am sorry. Truly. However, I am working too. … Continue reading
…that we were dragged out of bed to look at, by our jet-lagged 5 year old. A female rhinoceros beetle. Is there another family on earth that consults beetle ID books at 5.40 in the morning?? … Continue reading
…I’m off to a tropical isle for a few days with daughter and grandson. Dunno what sort of internet connection I will have, but rest assured I shall tell you all about the place when I get back. Y’know, palm … Continue reading