A few days ago I filled in my occupation as “retired”. On Monday morning my spirits lifted as I walked up the Thames to Richmond, musing that I am not retired.
Month: July 2018
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Crossing the Border
26th September 2002. So far we have only walked for half a day but are hopeful of getting in a full day today. Worryingly the guide book says that it takes several days to cross over into Kyrgyzstan and we are not keen to be caught on the pass (3,300 metres) for the night. We… Continue reading Crossing the Border
Kazakhstan: Part II
25th September 2002. The day starts earlier than I wished. At 4.00 am I am pulling on some clothes and setting off with torch and bog paper to answer a call of nature. The moon is almost full so the torch is not much needed. On returning to the tent I share with PJ he… Continue reading Kazakhstan: Part II
Kazakhstan: Part I
Henry Percy-Pole
Outside Masterpiece 2018 yesterday I met Henry M Percy-Pole whose exceptional life story and achievements I will relate to you (in his own words) today. Of course younger sons carry a bit of a chip and like to feel that they are nearly as good as their brothers but Henry’s treatment as an eldest son… Continue reading Henry Percy-Pole