Footscray is a suburb in Melbourne I lived in, nearly 30 years ago. We’re staying here, as it’s close to a caravan and camping show but also for me to revisit an area I thought I remembered. However there is so little here that stirs any memories at all. I don’t recognise anywhere. In comparison, … Continue reading Revisiting Footscray →

Well, checking my British passport and finding it expired by 6 days felt like a minor inconvenience. Then reading the change in entry rules for the UK, it seems that all dual citizens have to enter on their British passports as we are ineligible to enter on our other passport. In my case, my Australian … Continue reading Unable to enter the UK →

It’s done, in 45 minutes this time compared to 49 minutes last year, with much better weather so not really comparable. Still, I am happy to be a little faster and that’s the aim; just a little faster every year. Should I try the whole distance next year ?!

Another year, another Busselton Jetty swim to shore. 1600m, or better known as the ‘Mile to Shore’ and this will be the second year but I think 5th time I’ve swum the jetty. I’ll update tomorrow on how the swim goes. Just some pictures from a couple of months ago, a trip down here to … Continue reading Swimming the jetty again →