Category Archives: Food

First Couchsurfer in Bahrain

Katrin requested to stay at my place, giving me a week’s notice, as her host in Doha suggested she stay with Melanie, whom I know, but who didn’t want to be bothered just two days before her skiing trip in … Continue reading

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Halfway to Cockfosters

There are welcome signs everywhere, but the most inviting one is the square-chested man standing next to his wide-hipped woman – the loo, at 7am. Are we part of the EU – not that we’re European, but the American flag is … Continue reading

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Multi-Soap Inspiration

Today’s post is inspired by the ten soaps/scrubs in my shower – the one I took after getting the living room light bulbs replaced, working out in the gym for an hour, helping myself to another piece of bread, messaging … Continue reading

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We’ll Be in London Overnight

The night of departure has come and I’ve not done much to plan for it. I bought a 3-day city pass for London (London Pass with Oyster Card for travel) that will get us into the touristy things, even some … Continue reading

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When You Don’t Smoke

Caleb joins me for a nap when he gets home at 5pm and I leave to pick up Princess from Fraser Suites in the Diplomatic Area and take her to base for booze.  Caleb wakes up and I pick him … Continue reading

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