London Bound In and out of London so fast! It's like you haven't stopped moving since you left Melbourne. Are planning to stay put somewhere for a few days? Let's hope the weather in Seville turns out to be better. Put your feet up when you get there and have a few beers.
Wet Paris It's amazing how dull and dreary weather can get one down when travelling. Grey skies and drizzle don't make for being outdoors, doing touristy type things like sightseeing. And fellow travellers and workers alike tend to be grumpy and dour as well. Not to mention the inefficiencies of travel connections that can try the patience of a very patient person.
Ah, but the sun will soon peek through and a ray of light will evaporate that puddle.
Supping with friends It's nice to know that people are the same the world over. And although we're talking ships in the night here, it's nice to connect with other travellers rather than simply watch them pass by. But what's this about a lost MP3 player and camera? Your story ends just as it begins to get mysterious...I look forward to the next installment on tenterhooks (whatever they are).
Paris 'We look before and after, we pine for what is not, our sweetest songs are those, which tell of saddest thought.'
The words of old Percy Shelley come to mind as I read your Paris bog, my friend. As a fellow weary old bastard, I too have indulged in fresh bagette, washed down with a glass of vin ordinaire whilst ticking into a little runny brie. And that, sir, is all one really needs when in Paris.
Ah, Malaysia!
There's nothing random about these checks! THey look for terrorists plain and simple. And you, my friend, obviously fit the bill! You have that world-weary look that the quintessential terrorist presents. THat's no ordinary backpack you have on. No sir! Thar's bombs there, for sure! (So they think)
Yes, you're right! I've also noticed this especially in Hong Kong.
Well, when you're travelling constantly the glass is almost always empty, so feel grateful that on this occasion yours was half full.
Ah-ha! Now the fun starts!
Obviously, Australian customs had tipped them off to your arrival. So they hid all the knives and box-cutters. Makes sense?
Well by now, even the shoppers had been tipped off!
THis is the ONE THING I can't stand about travelling in Asia. Call me racist, but I like a nice lie down and a cup of tea.
Later in your trip this will cease to be a problem once you lose the baby fat.
She had been assigned to extract information about your plans obviously.
Now, always remember Martin Edgar's Golden Travel Rule No. #1 - Always Use Any Available Toilet. This I cannot stress too highly. Follow this rule and all else will fall into place.
TC
Coolangatta Hi LLoyd!
Great blogging as usual.
Ha! Now that's a funny line right there! :)
Good to see you've started your travel blog. Of course, you know that barely no-one reads these things but at least you can count on me. I will read every single word you write. Why? Because I'm a masochist. Seriously, I enjoy reading about the weird and the bizarre. And I know from experience that try as you might you simply cannot avoid the weird and the bizarre.
I was in Coolangatta myself two years ago. I know that airport and the surrounds quite well. So you have described it very accurately to my mind's eye.
I'll be waiting for the next installment. By the way, Martin has bought himself a brand new (factory new) car.
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London Bound
In and out of London so fast! It's like you haven't stopped moving since you left Melbourne. Are planning to stay put somewhere for a few days? Let's hope the weather in Seville turns out to be better. Put your feet up when you get there and have a few beers.