Taking it easy: Barcelona Day 2 (7 Sep 2013)

We decided that we’d try to make this a quiet day, and we managed, sorta! First though, despite having said goodbyes the previous night, some group members met Cyra for breakfast before she headed back to Madrid and her next tour. After that, we dispersed – Cyra to the railway station, most of the others … Read more

It’s all about art: Madrid Day 2 (22 Aug 2013)

Travelling technologically As we headed out for Day 2 in Madrid, we were thinking that we’d start the day’s blog by saying how much we’re enjoying travelling electronically – travel guides on the iPad, books on the kindle, digital camera – and so on. Although there are cables and connectors to worry about, we feel … Read more

We feel the heat: Dubai Day 1 (19 Aug 2013)

As-salam alaikum (“peace be upon you”) from Dubai. We arrived here exactly on schedule after a pleasant – as pleasant as Economy Travel can be – trip with Emirates. Len and I both managed to watch Amour, a film we missed when it came to Canberra. Len surprised me by choosing to watch it, and … Read more