ESCAPE TO THE BEACH
After a few months of social distancing , self imposed self isolation and constantly reading the world news on Covid-19 it was time to stop looking, stop pondering and get out of town. I have been walking to the shops daily and an evening walk to the river or around the frangipani lined block. Most of the worlds population have been hanging out at home … Continue reading ESCAPE TO THE BEACH
A frog ,a cat, a dog
Today is the first of May, its 7.30am and it is so humid been around 28 all night and so still, this is the weather at the moment the transition from the dry sunny days to calm before the storm mornings. The wet hasn’t kicked in but its making its way to Kampot. Going for a walk no matter what time of day you come … Continue reading A frog ,a cat, a dog
Birthday in the time of Covid 19
It was my birthday on 21st April. Same day as the Queen. I have always been quite chuffed I shared my birthday with the Queen, maybe I would have made a great ruler or Queen. A friend of mine was born on the 20th Hitler’s birthday,she is nothing like Hitler. I am glad I scored the Queens date all the same . Its sort of … Continue reading Birthday in the time of Covid 19
LAST FLIGHT OUT
On Sunday the Australian Embassy sent off the possible last flight to Australia from Cambodia for a while. I had many family and friends message me to see if I was on it. To be honest if I went back to Australia now I would be a burden on the government as after my 14 days quarantine I would have to find somewhere to live. … Continue reading LAST FLIGHT OUT
PLANTING A HERB GARDEN IN KAMPOT
Gardening is good for the soul . Well to me it is . This past week John the Frenchman who lives in the building in front of my courtyard garden paid me a visit. He has a rooftop garden . Lance my landlord had told him I was trying to grown parsley from the roots of a bunch I had bought. Which by the way … Continue reading PLANTING A HERB GARDEN IN KAMPOT
MANGOES YES DURIAN NO
I am addicted to mangoes, I love them. This fact is one I have been aware of since I ate my first mango in Bowen Nth Queensland in the early ’80’s . But suddenly the easiness of peeling, a small stone golden juicy flesh. I eat one everyday sometimes 2. They are all locally grown at the moment so no transport required. Trees scattered on … Continue reading MANGOES YES DURIAN NO
Self Iso In The Tropics.
Another week has passed and I hope everyone is doing ok. Life here has changed, less cafes open. Most guesthouses have closed, beer gardens must be shut. All shops have to have hand sanitizer outside and you have to wear a mask into most shops. Daily life for me includes waking early around 6 , I do salute to the sun , my nephew (my … Continue reading Self Iso In The Tropics.
LIFE IN THE TIME OF COVID-19
What can I say we are all in the same boat. Here in Cambodia there have been a few reported cases in my area . These were locals that had travelled to Malaysia and were diagnosed on their return. The authorities are on to it here. All schools are closed. We closed classes on Fish Island last week . Both the volunteers cut their travels … Continue reading LIFE IN THE TIME OF COVID-19
Treuy Koh IWD
Firstly I would like to say I hope you are all keeping well and not in any virus lockdowns . So far 3 cases have been reported here, the latest a lady on a small cruise from Vietnam who contracted it on a flight from UK. I am washing my hands and practising not touching my face. I even am doing my own washing now … Continue reading Treuy Koh IWD
Exhibition, Eggs and Exits
I didn’t end up going to the Pagoda for the artists workshops as I had a duty to perform at the beginning of Soon opening of her exhibition at La Java Bluee. My duty was to greet the tuktuk load of kids from Fish Island whom Soon had arranged to bring in to show them what you can do in life. When you ask all … Continue reading Exhibition, Eggs and Exits
Rubber soles open roads 