My 2005 round the world trip
In 2005 I took a round-the-world trip stopping in thirteen countries from India to Cambodia, Australasia and South America. This is a blog from that trip.
Potted guide to Hinduism
I’d feel a lot more nervous about going to India if I wasn’t starting off with Aidcamps – they’ve sent masses of information and material on vaccinations, flights, packing lists, local conditions, and now an impressive looking guide to Hinduism – so that all of the volunteers have a good idea of what to expect …
Pills
A decent size of my backpack is now going to be taken up with malaria medication, after the doctor presribed me 400 Doxycycline pills – to be taken a week before I go away, all the way through Asia, for the first month in Australia, all the way through South America, and for a month …
Jabs, laundry and greenery
I finally found the way to fully appreciate Suffolk – live in London first. I’ve never liked it so much here, and can really appreciate the quiet. What an old fart I am. Anyway, I’ve had my first vaccinations – polio and tetanus boosters – and recovered from mild palpitations at the price of the …
Leaving do
I had my leaving do from the tube last night, a joint thing with Kim – great fun, and really chuffed to see so many people I liked come along for it. I got some ace presents, including a sterile emergency medical kit so I can re-attach my own leg if it gets bitten off …
Reasons to be cheerful… 1,2,3
I just like that as a subject so I thought I’d use it – it’s the name of a good Ian Dury song, which was almost like a rap in that it was a long list of reasons why you should be cheerful – maybe just if you’re Ian Dury, it is all subjective after …