People and Places

Off to Japan…

It’s off to the airport and then off to Osaka!

I have no idea what to expect from Japan, somehow I think it will be completely different to anywhere I’ve been before – Asia or the West… In 13 hours I will know 🙂

We are flying over Mackay, central Queensland. The water colour is a beautiful light blue and you can easily see the beaches from here. Masako’s idea of moving back to Brisbane is beginning to sound more and more appealing. Even better as we go further up, the reef Islands just look incredible.

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Gotan Project…

Last night I went to see the Gotan Project, they are a really cool mix of Tango with French DJ dance music. Everything from traditional tango's with beats through to…

Idoru

I have just finished reading Idoru by William Gibson. It's interesting when you read a book from an author when you've already read one later with the same ideas refined,…

Sydney

An hour and a half to get 8 km to the airport; here are times when you wonder if it's worth living in this city..... Oh well, at least I…

Moving

I'm sitting in a cafe in Balmain, possibly for the last time for breakfast, moving day is tomorrow... I cannot believe how much stuff I've collected, at least I'm making…

Haiku

I just pulled out a book on Haiku; Haiku Poetry Ancient and Modern , perhaps this is Masako's influence - but perhaps not, I've been interested in haiku for a…

Read more about the article Anatomy of a Dinner

Anatomy of a Dinner

All you need is some ingredients, a great guest, a nice wine and..... Last weekend I decided to try and show off my cooking skills to Masako. After so many…

Another goodbye…

Yesterday it was goodbye to another close friend from Sydney; I think this city is getting a time limit... If you happen to be reading this, good luck Julia!

Read more about the article Milford Sound

Milford Sound

I recently went to New Zealand to visit some friends and do some walking. Some friends from Sydney were keen to go over around the same time so it all…

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