The George and John Show

This is what I love about travelling- the random bumps with random strangers.   George and John, two odd balls from Manchester on their way to Johanesburg.  Their 12th time they tell me.  I am sat in my allocated middle

Patience is a virtue

…that I do not have. This whole waiting thing is driving me crazy and I have now turned into a skeptical cynic. After numerous phone calls and strangely worded emails from my very cheap flights travel agent (I’m being kind

Snow Day

Today, I had some unexpected training.  Today, was the day I was supposed to leave for Kathmandu and onwards to Everest Base Camp.  Alas, the weather had other plans… All packed, last minute checks carried out, last minute errands half