I am at Madingley College in Cambridge for the weekend taking a course on the work of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen (brilliant and fun), with very good leaders. Tomorrow I am back to packing, as I leave the UK for the time being on the Freighter. My luggage issues are interesting. When I started my Nomadic Journey... Continue Reading →
National Health in UK
I woke up on Saturday and decided to take myself to the emergency ward of the hospital in Cambridge. It is called Addenbrooke's and is a world renowned hospital. It is massive in size like a small city! I was concerned that my left leg might have a blood clot. It seemed to match various symptoms I... Continue Reading →
Rome – Grandkids and Freighter!
I had a lovely 2 days with my grandkids Megan and Ben. They were with their parents David and Rochelle before they sailed on cruise ship around Europe. It was between 36 and 40 degrees in Rome, very, very, hot. The kids were excellent and fit in with all of their questions for the tour... Continue Reading →
Great trip to the Rock (Newfoundland)!
I have just spent 19 days here with lots of sun and warmth. I am flying back to the UK with a suntan, highly unusual from this part of the world. I stayed with 3 different sets of friends; Cathi and Ches from Goose Bay Labrador; Denise and Peggy; and my old friend Barb. Denise... Continue Reading →
Belfast!!
I spent weekend in Belfast. With a population of 500,000 and I don't think I understand troubles that happened here anymore than I did before I came! It’s an old gritty city, with nice people, creative restaurants and great old pubs!! The Titanic exhibit is excellent. It’s very well done, in a building as high... Continue Reading →