Saint-Cernin-de-Labarde Trips

You talkin 'bout my mama? | Mar 04 08'

"The thing is, deep inside, I know I’m right. The rude, unsmiling saleswoman—it is because we’re in France."

I would never say I loved America. I would hardly even say I like it. I’m not nationalistic, don’t spout its greatness and would never, for god’s s... Continue reading »

Japan: a culture for killing? | Jun 09 08'

"In a culture that is so repressed that no one would dare break a rule such as walking on the curb, I am not entirely surprised by the need to lash out."

    All my travelling has made watching the news significantly less fun. Today was no exception, when I turned on CNN here in Franc... Continue reading »

Pedalling towards Paris | Jun 14 08'

"we are starting to get sick of the view of our front wheels"

Well, we are at the beginning of the end now. Today saw Team Kiwi Cycling ride the first half of the penultimate stage of last years tour from Caho... Continue reading »

The Dordogne Valley | Apr 30 89'

"We saw the paintings almost as if we were wandering torch-bearing Cro-Magnons ourselves."

The Dordogne was a priority for Lew, who had enjoyed reading Jean Auel’s Clan of the Cave Bear se-ries, which is evocative of the area. We stayed... Continue reading »

Biting back at life's split seconds | Sep 04 08'

"My life has become defined by seconds. Thirty seconds, fifteen seconds, but most often, two seconds."

My life has become defined by seconds. Thirty seconds, fifteen seconds, but most often, two seconds. In these fleeting moments, I find life decisio... Continue reading »

Just got here | Jul 21 09'

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Another deflating moment at the bank | Mar 13 08'

"Amid all the confusion of both of us talking at once, I am under the impression that I am being denied."

It started off innocently enough. All I wanted to do was pick up my brand new credit card at the bank. It’s always nice to be able to access your h... Continue reading »