The problem with going away to a lovely place is that you have to come back. And when you come back, you have to do stuff. You know, like dry the tent, do the washing, clean your muddy boots, air … Continue reading →

Rooms with a view: the fig tree and the accommodation (note the pig). I’ve just come back from introducing our houseguest to Taman Negara. Once I planted a fig tree in the garden – that is, a tropical ficus species. … Continue reading →