As has been the case every year since 2006, I have spent my birthday in a different country. This year it was to be Thailand, because when we went to Bangkok in January, I learned about the old Siamese capital, Ayutthaya, and really wanted to go see the ruins. We didn’t have enough time on … More Thailand, Nov 25-30, 2012
What would you do if you randomly saw a woman dressed like a pirate, walking around a tourist town, seeing no explanation as to why? In case you’re someone who isn’t a regular follower of mine, Jaclyn Rousseau is a character I’ve been developing roughly over the last two years. As she was first introduced … More Jaclyn Rousseau goes to Malacca
One of the benefits of living in a small country (compared to Australia) is that it doesn’t take all that long to drive to another city — or country, for that matter — and enjoy some new sights. We haven’t really made the most of that since moving to Malaysia a little over four years … More New Year’s Road Trip, 2012-13
With another year gone, it’s fitting to summarise the highlights of the past year. Sometimes it’s hard to remember the good times when there have also been lows, so I want to remember how far I’ve come in spite of those lows. January * Spent a few days in Bangkok, Thailand * My eldest son … More 2012 in Review
