Category Archives: History

Caffeine, Coffee, Cuppa

I’m up early, so I’ll join Farid’s roommate, Eliot, in the kitchen for some caffeine and conversation. When Farid wakes up, he makes us breakfast and more coffee. We have no set plans, just to get out and see the … Continue reading

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Signs of London

I spent over two weeks in London, mostly outside, to compensate for the lack of trees in Bahrain and the denial of access to these places (deemed non-essential) for so long, which was still an issue during my visit. This … Continue reading

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Fog and Footsteps to my Flight

I’m packed up and out of Falconry Court earlier than usual. I’ve got a flight to catch back to Bahrain this afternoon and want to make the most of my last half-day in London. I step out into a 39° … Continue reading

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All About the Birds and the Squirrels

I take the morning bus from Kingston upon Thames to Teddington Lock and try a new juice drink (new to me, but I don’t remember what it was). The Shambles (meaning meat stall in Old English) restaurant was once Stapleton … Continue reading

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Court to Court: Falconry to Hampton Palace

I wake up on the 59th US presidential election day to poll and riot news and an early morning rain. Part of me wants to go back to sleep now that my host’s guests are done making noise upstairs. Having … Continue reading

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