Author Archives: JJS

Souvenir 2014

Posted on November 11, 2019

Thailand A round of golf in Koh Samui in January. There are worse places to be at that time of year. We were given the advice, if you loose your ball, do not bother looking in the bushes for it. … Continue reading →

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Souvenir 2013

Posted on November 10, 2019

Daytrip to Machu Picchu

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Souvenir 2013

Posted on November 10, 2019

On the beach on one of the Galapagos Islands in September 2013

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Most annoying

Posted on November 9, 2019

Just received this email from the SNCF (Train).  My plan was to go to La Rochelle where I am due to meet a couple of friends for a couple of days. Most annoying is that: They do not give any … Continue reading →

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No laughing matter

Posted on November 9, 2019

    Probably not to far from the truth.

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Souvenir 2009

Posted on November 8, 2019

February weekend away in Harbin northern China where temperatures do not get warmer than -15c . Had to buy the obligatory hat. I also wore for the 1st time my new “bought-at-the-fake-market” Uggs boots. As recommended by the shop I … Continue reading →

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At the pictures

Posted on November 7, 2019

 The cool and grey days have arrived and it is always an incentive to go to the pictures. Being retired, a mid-afternoon or early evening showtime is not only convenient but guarantees no crowds. Went this afternoon to the 16:30 … Continue reading →

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