Well, actually real name is the Asiatic Toad. But that’s not a very impressive name, and this fellow didn’t bat an eyelid while I took photographs. I disturbed him when I was cleaning the front verandah. That black line around … Continue reading
…you can always rely on the tropics for a diversion. I am at the moment reading my book aloud. That’s right, aloud. To myself. From a printout, which I correct as I find all the mistakes I never saw when … 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
Imagine this. You are enjoying the cool beauty of the tropical highlands in the Awana Golf Resort, just over an hour’s journey from Kuala Lumpur. You are surrounded by the wonders and abundance of tropical rainforest diversity. So what does … Continue reading
I have completed my stint at the lighthouse – two weeks overlooking the Straits of Malacca. (The watch goes on, but I do have to work. Like, um, write. You know, books.) So it’s back to Book Two of the … Continue reading
I have blogged several times about the wildlife in my house. I am at the moment enjoying the presence of another (human and not particularly wild) fantasy writer – his visit is being much appreciated by someone who doesn’t have … Continue reading
Yesterday a nanka fruit was ripe on our tree in the yard, so it was plucked. Because I am not overfond of the rather strong smell of the fruit, I left it out on the verandah – and this was … Continue reading
