geting ready to set fire to the galley

Lerwick, Up Helly Aa

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January 27th 2016
Why is it, that when heading off on a very long journey, on a train and a plane and then another plane, I eat all the food that I have packed whilst sitting on the platform of Sheffield station, before I leave my home town, and this being a time before I normally wake? There's something about the journey that makes me prepare then break down all preparation within the hour of leaving - all ... read more

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