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• Gorillas in Our Midst

  

  We got back from holiday to face an invasion of psychedelic gorillas. I thought someone had slipped some acid in my gin and I was tripping the light fantastic. Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Clang, Clang, Clang Went the Trolley

  

  With hours to kill before our night flight back to Blighty, we plumped for a day trip to Sóller and its coastal sister, Porto Sóller on the north side of... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Jack and Liam Go to Palma

  

  Old Palma is a place in which to wander and explore. This is just as well. Our hotel, the Costa Azul, hadn’t quite finished constructing the bar by the miniscul... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• What a Bleedin’ Scorcher!

  

  Yesterday, it was the hottest day of the year so far and, as Andy Murray served his way to a decisive straight-sets victory at Wimbledon, the temperature at... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fawlty Towers

  

  Following our fright flight, we arrived at the Hotel Costa Azul in Palma at 2am. Our smart room was a little on the bijou side but we were tired and thought... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• From Little Acorns…

  

  Once upon a time in another life, this seasoned old cynic met and fell for a handsome young man with razor-sharp wit and a glorious smile. His name was John. Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Turkish Pride

  

  The marching season has got off to a splendid start with Istanbul Pride throwing down the gauntlet with tens of thousands of people (some reports suggested... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• I’m So Excited

  

  Liam’s possesses a fine pair of lanky lalls and doesn’t look good with his knees wedged against his chin so I booked emergency exit seats for the flight to... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Google Reader, RIP

  

  Google, that arrogant, all-powerful, tax-evading internet colossus that has come to dominate our lives like the Catholic Church of old has decided to bin... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Test Card and Tapas

  

  Liam and I are taking a welcome break: a week or so in the stroller’s city of Palma de Mallorca. I intend to leave the hinterweb alone for the duration, soak... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Behind the Candelabra – Venereal Warts and All

  

  I’m old enough to have caught the tail-end of Liberace’s long and very successful career as pianist to ladies of a certain age. Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Anatolian Collection

  

  The sequel to Perking the Pansies to tie up the fraying loose ends and bring our Anatolian journey to its crashing conclusion is coming along very nicely. Expec... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Whatever Happened to Shergar?

  

  Following the horse meat scandal that swept the continent, supermarkets are spending millions to restore public confidence in their products. Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Turkey: Who Will Blink First?

  

  Image Courtesy of the Financial TimesAs a rainbow of protesters re-occupies Taksim Square after it was once again cleared with tear gas and water cannon by the... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Putting Me Out of My Misery

  

  I’ve had jolly good fun sparring with Norwich City Council about the farcical recycling service we’ve endured. This is the very same council that was the “winne... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• JACK THE HACK: Advice to All You Expat Writers: Publish and Be Damned!

  

  Jack Scott:More irrelevant writing advice from me. This time on the publishing lark. Originally posted on The Displaced Nation: Jack Scott is back with his... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Carry On Nurse

  

  Continued from Carry On Doctor.The day of my arterial re-bore arrived and I packed my nightie just in case I might have to stay in overnight. With all the... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Turkey Troubles

  

  Our former foster home is covered in a veil of tear gas. What began as a peaceful campaign against the destruction of a city centre park to make way for yet... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Carry On Doctor

  

  Longer-term pansyfans may recall that I started having a bit of bother walking distances while we were in Turkey. The cardiologist at the local private... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Going, Going, Gone…

  

  The Bodrum Peninsula Travel Guide brought to you from the gorgeous Roving Jay is free (yes, FREE) to download to your Kindle thingy from Amazon from now until... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION