Today’s my birthday! 44, a nicely symmetrical number, I say. I woke up early, that’s handy because Mom calls me at six thirty, forgetting the time difference. Arne makes my breakfast, I get to pick the music and there’s thoughtful gifts at the breakfast table, a delightful start to the day. We have three options… Continue reading A day out in the sun
well, not quite a week. It feels like longer though because I've been so busy. The keyboards don't make it any easier: during the day I'm docked and typing on a local qwerty, but right now I'm using my laptop azerty keyboard. Don't think this is a small detail, I can type blind on both… Continue reading a week in Skopje
Today is Sunday and we have an ancient history day planned. We pack up to leave and arrive at Maiden Castle around ten. Contrary to its name, it is not a castle and is not related to virgins at all, it is one of the largest Iron Age hill forts in Europe. The enclosed area… Continue reading the pre-roman ages
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