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On Perfection. Tomatoes. And the drama around it…

It is 3:25am and a VERY early start for me – simply couldn’t sleep as contemplating the logistics of moving house in two weeks with nothing less than half a…

October 12, 2017

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Why MONSTERS are good for you…

Good morning from the Australian Tropics…where I have spent my time after coming back from my fascinating and partly disturbing Japanese sojourn. I have been busy – and managed to…

September 29, 2017

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Traveling politely amongst foxes…stripes and even more stripes…

It’s my fifth time at ‘Cafe Bibliotic Hello’ which must be one of my favourite cafes in Kyoto by now as it can be crowded with people and dare I…

May 11, 2017

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Pussy galore Japanese style…

Early morning in my little Kyoto Inn and I am enjoying a nice HOT cup of tea on this last day of the month. I am sitting on the floor…

April 30, 2017

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The importance of being appropriately garnished…

Limes. More limes. Even MORE limes. LIMES EVERYWHERE. Citrus Latifolia indeed. This is this years’ first blog and ALREADY 2017 has made a significant dent…two months down the track we’ve…

March 2, 2017

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Let there be bras…more shoes and lesser morons…

While living in the tropics has many advantages such as great weather (cyclones, monsoonal rain, relentless heat, egalitarian mold everywhere) and fabulous neighbors (crocodiles, sharks, rather big insects happy to…

December 31, 2016

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In the absence of gatitos…Dia de Muertos and other soul-warming splendour in Mexico

Predominantly orange highland owl – Chiapas, Mexico All I see is owls. Splendid owls. Lurking everywhere. Catching my eyes and awakening age-inappropriate desires of possessing ALL OF THEM. Taking them…

November 11, 2016

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Why Leopard print is good for you. Like Tomatoes. And fabulous Shoes.

You either love it or absolutely hate it. As in STRONGLY oppose to it or wholeheartedly, utterly devotedly embrace it. Leopard print is what I am talking about in all…

October 23, 2016

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Meanwhile, in Australia. Ants and ants ant ants…ant Xmas vouchers. Already. Mon dieu…

Heading out bush. Hot. Dry. Burnt landscape. Blue sky. Not a single decent shoe in sight. Ideal Husband ventured out camping. CAMPING. With a little bit of GLAMPING thrown in….

September 15, 2016

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Visiting the land of enchantment in red boots with astounding results…

So there. Finally. Some words on Santa Fe, the necessity to reconsider some of those thoughts on ‘America is Weird’ and celebrating the miracle that is Trader Joe… Three months…

July 31, 2016

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