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A Day in Paradise

I walked past the Auberge to the Upper Barracca Gardens, avoiding, as far as possible, the crocodiles of tourists from the two MSC liners currently tied up in the harbour.  Grand Harbour holds such a fascination for me and the … Continue reading

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Stepping Out

As I sit at the laptop writing this I really long for an Air New Zealand bean bag. Who ever decided to introduce such a clever idea should have been rewarded with a knighthood at least. Instead of the sometimes … Continue reading

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The Prodigal Suitcase Arrives

On the island of Where-is? I have to get used to the fact that most things happen in the dead of night. Last night I was woken from a very deep sleep by the insistent blaring of the telephone-for-the-deaf, situated … Continue reading

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Where-is?

  With my various gadgets fully charged when I left Australia – and a spare camera battery in my cabin bag – I had packed the chargers in my suitcase. That is what you do to lighten the load on … Continue reading

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Breakfast in a 777, Dinner in an A-319, Luggage in… ?

  Sunday October 19th.  Banging on the door woke me after just a couple of hours of sleep. “Housekeeping.” “Go away.” “Sorry to disturb. It’s Housekeeping.” “Come back tomorrow.” “Okay.” I didn’t get to bed until 4am after messing about … Continue reading

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