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Botswana safari part 2

Botswana safari part 2

While on safari in Botswana, I was amazed not only at the big animals I had expected to see but also the small ones.  The Chobe national park is home to many interesting animals and some of the smaller birds (fist sized) were the most 

Botswana safari part 1

Botswana safari part 1

Last month, I was finally able to make a long delayed trip to Botswana to safari with Pangolin Photo Safaris. Pangolin is different from other safaris in that they concentrate on what photographers want.  Not merely a passing glimpse of the big 5 in Africa 

Seven Dials Market

Seven Dials Market

After the rather inept opening of Market Hall Canary Wharf, I needed a bit of persuading to try another indoor food market (collective eating) environment. Market Hall Canary Wharf marketed itself heavily, yet when I arrived on opening day, they kept me waiting for 30 

Cafe East

Cafe East

I have been remiss in not publishing a review of Cafe East as I first came here over a decade ago.  It was dirtier (but cheaper) then.  Now it is much spruced up, so not as dependent on word of mouth for business.  With such 

Benares

Benares

In my morbid moments, I wonder what my epitaph should read.  What I would not like it to say is “started off so well…”.  However, perhaps that might be fitting for the tombstones of some restaurants, especially those that promise fine dining Indian. Bernares was