Kiwi Shot

Flatmate:  “We’ve no hot water again” Me:  “What? Why? Is the boiler on?” Flatmate:  “Yes, the boiler looks fine.  It’s the burst pipe coming out of the ground that seems to be the problem” Me:  “…” Flatmate:  “Come have a look at the ankle deep pond in the backyard.  We’re now growing moss on the [...]

Firstly, I’ve a new job, again.  I’m working at a Turkish place with the sweetest people ever.  However, they’ve taken offence to my small size and I swear are trying to fatten me up.  I had a traditional Turkish breakfast yesterday of  bread, tomatoes, white cheese, olives and cucumber which made me giggle as that’s [...]

Heh.  This chapter in my notebook is labelled Fucking Disaster Notes from Belgium.  To be fair, I had had a really shite day when I started writing this up.  So here goes. As glad as I am to visit different countries and I believe every country has an unique experience to offer, I have to [...]

My favourite city in Europe.  After visiting for such a short time last time I had been looking for any excuse to head back there again.  Luckily, my brother is easy to convince and Marcelo had not ever been. I figured I’d start the trip properly and actually book hostels in advance rather than the [...]

Holy crap.  You’d think after 2 years of travelling I’d have got the hang of this by now.  NO.   NO, I STILL AM CRAP.  Marcelo and are constantly having very close calls and we’ve missed a plane completely once.  Maybe twice.  I forget. Today, on my way home from Belgium, I congratulate myself for getting [...]