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Journey through the middle of Australia: days 1&2
Maggie and I have recently returned from a fortnight’s journey through the middle of Australia, from south to north. Our journey began in Adelaide, the capital city of the state of South Australia and finished in Darwin, the capital of … Continue reading
Ten days in Japan: high speed, comfortable pace
This is the first in a series of nine posts about our travels between June 2017 and February 2019. In total, we went on seven trips and spent significant time on the ground in thirteen countries across four continents … Continue reading
Travel post backlog
Other than a couple of fleeting references to a recent resort-based holiday in Vietnam, I haven’t written any posts about travel since May 2017. So, my Sheriff’s-posse-sized band of regular readers could be forgiven for assuming that Maggie and I … Continue reading
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Norwegian fish soup, with a Danish twist
In mid-June 2018, Maggie and I flew into Bergen, Norway, after spending eight delightful days in the Scottish highlands. We had booked two nights’ accommodation in the old centre of Bergen, ahead of a cruise that would take us along … Continue reading
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Tagged fish soup, Norwegian fish soup, Viking Cruises
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Not so crusty that we won’t learn to singe a new tuna
How do I explain why Maggie and I have reached the age of 65 without ever cooking sesame-crusted tuna? Ignorance? Carelessness? Bloody-minded commitment to European culinary conditions? All three of those reasons and probably more besides. Anyway, I am consoled … Continue reading
Woman go to Da Nang, like da mango tang
I mentioned in my previous post that Maggie took a liking to the Vietnamese salads served at the Da Nang resort where we holidayed in February. Think lots of fresh herb leaves and the distinctive mix of sweet and sour. … Continue reading
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Tagged caramelised mango, mango salad, prawn salad, recipe for prawn and mango salad
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From Laos, via Da Nang: Duck larb (we larv it!)
In September 2008, Maggie and I flew to Rome to join a coach tour of Italy; it was our first overseas trip together. We met our tour guide – Marco the Magnifico – on the evening before the tour commenced. … Continue reading
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Tagged Duck larb, Grand Sheraton Resort Da Nang, Larb, recipe for duck larb
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