Elia’s baptism was a special event. She was born in October, six weeks before we celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary…
Southern Delight
Read almost any list of most beautiful cities in the USA and Savannah, Georgia is invariably at or near the top of the list. It’s been on my wish list for years and this year we were finally able to make it work. The trouble with a city you’re looking forward to seeing, however, is that it won’t live up to expectations. Half an hour in Savannah put that concern to bed!
The Last Full Measure
Years ago, a good friend lent me a book with a cast-iron guarantee that I’d enjoy it. I was sceptical as it wasn’t the type of book I usually read, but I gave it a go anyway – and it turned out to be one of the best books I’ve ever read. Michael Shaara’s ‘The…… Continue reading The Last Full Measure
The Biggest Apple
There are hundreds of cities still to visit, so I can’t be absolutely categorical about this statement, but from my experience New York City is utterly unique. It’s big, busy, hot, fast and full of landmarks seemingly round every corner, but I think what makes it stand out from every other city is its energy. Manhattan is so full of life and vibrancy that it feels like it’s a living organism.
A Ferry Fab Perspective!
I think Staten Island must be the Ullapool of New York – it’s not much more than a stopping point en route to somewhere truly special!
The Lasting (Plastic) Impact
In case you didn’t know it, we’re at war. The enemy isn’t North Korea, Iran or Al Qaeda. In fact, the enemy isn’t even a human. It’s not the Martians, the Klingons or the Galactic Empire. No; the enemy is what your milk comes in. We – the enlightened West – have declared war on plastic.
Florence
When you hear about beautiful places it’s almost natural to imagine towering mountains, golden beaches, glittering lakes or thundering waterfalls; it’s not quite so natural to imagine a city. However, five minutes in the centre of Florence turns that completely on its head.
The Salt Taste Test
I really enjoy cooking. It’s not that I’m especially good at it, but I enjoy experimenting, producing something a bit different and, hopefully, edible. One discovery that completely changed the way I cook was sea salt, first introduced to me in Paris by Jacques Rivron
Fore!
The course in Tobermory really is in a stunning setting, looking back down to the town itself and across to Morven and Applecross, the hills of which were snow-capped today. A number of the holes have blind tee shots, meaning it’s even more hit-and-hope than usual, but it’s a really good, fair test.
An Turas 