Roast tomatoes and red rice with orange and almonds from the excellent Much More Veg by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Author: Praful
Castles in the sand
Sand castles have come a long way.
Temperate House in Kew
Perfect day for a picnic at Kew and to see the renovated Temperate House with the friendly giant gardener!
India itinerary
When in India, I used an app to track where I went. This was primarily for geotagging my camera photos but it gave me a map showing everywhere I went to and how far I travelled. The total distance was about 12,000km. That’s roughly the equivalent of going from John O’Groats to Land’s End ten … Continue reading India itinerary
Running with Kenyans
The Kenyan runner Kipchoge won his third London Marathon yesterday. Coincidentally, I just finished reading Running with Kenyans. I found the book inspiring and the Kenyan love of running infectious. The author of the book went looking for the secret of why Kenyan runners are so good: “For six months I’ve been piecing together the … Continue reading Running with Kenyans
Cherry blossom
Cherry blossom trees in Japan, yes, but also in Birmingham 😊
Vaccine Race
This is a fascinating and easily digestible book about vaccines and a timely reminder of how they have saved millions of lives and prevented lifelong debilitating illnesses.
A sensible guide to healthy eating
This is the best summary of healthy eating I’ve read. Read article
Goodbye India
Paradoxically, I leave India not because I’m tired of travelling but because I could stay in India for a long time! Having started off being afraid of travelling in India, I’ve become comfortable here. Over time, I’ve found a way to move around with relative ease and comfort, whether it’s by air, train, coach, local … Continue reading / view photos Goodbye India
Mumbai airport
If you’re wondering why I’ve posted so many times today, it’s because I have a 9-hour wait between flights! I’ve taken the opportunity to bring posts up to date. For my final day in Mumbai (and India), I walked around looking at the colonial-era and art deco architecture, and finished off in the bustling Crawford … Continue reading / view photos Mumbai airport