The latest Maine Coon we have fallen in love with, and no we are not getting him ! I really enjoy writing, but sometimes someone else capture my thoughts and feelings so much better than I could write. I have no guilt about stealing their words and can justify it to myself as a form … Continue reading Someone else’s words →

The results from my first MRI since Moscow are in. They show no change, which is exactly what I had expected. As I had no active lesions i.e. no active current attacks being made by my immune system on the myelin sheath of my nervous system, there was no sign of change. However, the Russian … Continue reading The MRI results are in →

It's Perth International Arts Festival these next few weeks, and this has been a long weekend of different events. La Soirée was a burlesque, slightly rude and extremely funny circus of people from all around the world. Boorna Waanginy was a light and narrative with music show up in King's Park, with Noongar stories and … Continue reading A Festival weekend →

Well back to reality after a lovely week in Tasmania, and hot, dry Fremantle. The holiday was lovely, however it was good to get back home to Andy and the cats. A couple of firsts today; Fremantle pool, a beloved place The first swim in the pool, I am allowed to swim in the morning, … Continue reading Back to normal life →

Sitting in the airport, as always I am sad to be leaving Tasmania while happy to be heading home. The last few days have really shown the contrasts of Tasmania, from Mount Wellington at 2.5C and snowing, to swimming in the sea, Salamanca market with wallaby pies, one of the nicest Japanese poke bowls I've … Continue reading Tasmania #3 →

Some more photographs of Tasmania, some of them not so pretty but it's very sobering being here in the worst bush fire season for decades. None of the photographs here have been modified in any way. I went on a boat cruise yesterday, and while the visibility was terrible, in a way I'm glad I've … Continue reading Tasmania #2 →

There will be a few posts from Tasmania, as it's one of the most beautiful places I've visited, and this is a very quiet holiday with lots of spare time to relax, read, look at the view and post photographs ! I am here to visit a few people, I'm lucky enough to have a … Continue reading Tasmania #1 →

Today is Australia Day, a day of celebration, enjoying the beach, spending time with friends, a barbecue and beer. Or is it, really ? January 26th, 1788, marks the date of the arrival of the First Fleet, and claiming of Australia as a British colony. Australia was seen as Terra Nullis, uninhabited, the Aboriginal people … Continue reading Australia Day →

Today I'm flying to Hobart, to spend a quiet week of sleeping, eating, rehab, massages and catching up with friends. If the temperatures drop, and the smoke isn't too bad from the bush fires, I'll walk and swim as well. Tasmania is a beautiful place, a combination of wilderness and great food, a beautiful harbour … Continue reading Another day, another journey →

A couple of images from camping down in Augusta this weekend. A very mellow house warming, a great bbq, first use of the incredibly comfortable double swag, and a refreshing swim on the way home. Now back to work for a week before I fly to Tasmania for a week of rest and great food. … Continue reading Camping weekend →