16/6 This morning we had planned to visit a mission hospital in Koche – a visit arranged with the Christian Hospital Association of Malawi. But the sister in charge was…

13/6 Flying to Malawi the scenery on the way looked like vast areas of Cape York where I work, in the dry season. But as we approached Malawi the landscape…

So how did the carry on baggage only go? Well firstly, as always, it makes travel so much easier in so many ways. Jumping on buses, getting bags up stairs,…

Had some very Irish experiences in my last 24 hours in Ireland. Attended a traditional music concert in an old church, had a tender Irish lamb dinner in a pub,…

Despite the rain, today was a wonderful day that made up for yesterday. Walked for 32 km through beautiful forests, lakes, abbeys and castles. Started off at Ross Castle which…

Arrived in Killarney (Ireland)  after two buses and a train. Had a walk around the quaint old town and bought a couple of gifts. The Claddagh is a traditional Irish…

There’s a chance you’ve heard of Aran knits or Aran sweaters – even if you didn’t know that they came from the Aran Islands in the wild Atlantic Ocean. Couldn’t…

In the right place at the right time at end of conference to be offered a lift with some colleagues on a sightseeing afternoon. We drove to Allwee Cave where…