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A slow boat across the lake
We had a wonderful trip across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak on an old steamship, the TSS Earnslaw. Launched in 1912, the Earnslaw is a coal-fired twin-screw steamer 168 feet long. You can go down into the bowels of the … Continue reading
Lunch with David Dale
I met former Herald colleague David Dale for lunch today. David is moderately famous. He writes a TV column for the Sun Herald, teaches journalism at the University of Technology Sydney and writes books. He’s also an avid tweeter, you can … Continue reading
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Last day: Art, food, friendship, flight
Sunday. I overdosed on art in New York and promised I would never again look at any pictures, ever. Weak-willed as usual, I crack and offer to go to the Tate Britain to see some more pictures. Not any old … Continue reading
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Tragedy and comedy
Friday. We head off to London for a couple of touristy days before we catch our plane back to Oz. It’s a smooth drive down the M1 and M25 (for a change) and we drop off the hire car, get … Continue reading
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Beware of the cat, enjoy the beer
Thursday. On our last night in Higham Ferrers we take Muriel to Rushden Railway Station – but not to catch a train. We are joined there by Richard and Sarah Lovett to have a drink. Long disused, the station is … Continue reading
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