Jan 13
It all began, as so many modern misadventures do, with an unsolicited email. This one, from MSC Cruises, offered an implausibly inexpensive 17-night repositioning cruise from Genoa to Dubai. I briefly considered the prudent response—deleting it—but predictably opted for the impulsive one instead. Reader, I booked it. Given the December departure, we tacked on a …
Nov 19
A Visit to Australia and Tanzania via the Scenic Route This year, Zawadi decided she and the children—Amani and Malaika—would decamp to Tanzania for the summer. I, too, was long overdue for a trip to East Africa. At the same time, I felt the gravitational pull of Australia and a growing sense of familial obligation. …
Oct 23
European Escapades Without the Wings We had an exceedingly agreeable sojourn through Europe this past summer—our own Grand Tour, minus the powdered wigs and rampant consumption. The journey commenced with Swiss Airways to Milan and concluded in Berlin, with Swiss again doing the honours. These were, you’ll be relieved to know, the only airborne episodes …
Jul 09
Way back when I was in secondary school (and I mean way back), I studied Japanese. For 5 years! Not unsurprisingly I guess, ever since that time I’ve longed to visit Japan, but have always been put off by the horror stories about how expensive it is. But earlier this year I happened to espy …
Mar 04
Definitely would like to go back to Kanawa one day. Oh, and quite a nice photo on their new ad too. I wonder who the photographer was? ;)
Nov 21
Back when I turned 50 I decided I should indulge myself somewhat with a trip to Las Vegas. And for each 5 year “milestone” after that, to cross some places off my Bucket List. So, for my 55th birthday, it was off to Indonesia to visit Krakatoa and Komodo. I met up with my daughters …
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