Late night beginnings Whilst sitting quietly, watching all types of people saunter by, in an insignificant German park, it is easy to ponder one’s life and self. But that’s really not for me. I sat there inventing. Inventing stories of each and everyone’s life, everyone in that little park has a story, has a life, from the little old lady in the yellow raincoat battling with the excessive amount of steps rising up in front of her to the the man dressed in running shoes throwing a minute stick for his petite shaggy friend. It’s so easy to become self absorbed. I want to go past the self absorption into the lives of other people. I want to inspire just one person out there to go, go and explore the world, or just go and explore ... read more

Chicago I flew into Chicago from Bristol very early this morning, we left home at 3am, but it’s the only way to make the most out of the meagre 5 weeks we have to tour the USA and Canada. Not enough granted, but all the time we can afford! Consequently I have been up for 25 hours roughly, excluding the napping done on the journey! I flew Air France, and was delighted to be served camembert on the flight; only the French J My friend, Olivia, was arriving into Chicago on a different flight and as luck would have it, was delayed by 4 hours. I made good use of the extra time available to me at the airport and duly sat with my bags and observed everyone coming and going. The hellos and goodbyes are ... read more