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Polpetto

Polpetto

When people find out that I like to write as a hobby, I have seen varying reactions. Some are eager to find out more.  How it affects my life.  How it enhances the eating experience. Others are looking instead to cause some trouble.  If I 

Monmouth

Monmouth

I used to think that coffee shops were boring.  As it is becoming increasingly common as I mature, I was proved wrong. I have learnt that sitting in a coffee shop, you can observe many interesting things.  You might see the parade of people hurrying 

Jordon, Wadi Rum and Petra

Jordon, Wadi Rum and Petra

I used to like deserts.  I still like desserts. When I was a kid, I loved sand.  It seemed to be the greatest thing in the world.  Something I could shape and mould into anything I wanted.  Although, after a few hours, this would get 

Petite Coree

Petite Coree

Brunch seems to be a pivotal part of the weekend ritual.  To a brunch heathen like me, it seemed nonsensical that its absence bespoke a critical defect in humanity. Seemingly excessive inebriation, bodily harm or extreme extrusion of liquids were not justifiable reasons to miss 

Jerusalem, the Western Wall, Beit Shean,the stations of the cross and Mount Nebo

Jerusalem, the Western Wall, Beit Shean,the stations of the cross and Mount Nebo

We found it fascinating to see so many armed soldiers around.  Especially with particularly youthful looks!  So much so, that the most gregarious member of our group just had to take a photo with them.  They were nice and didn’t shoot him. We then visited