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A Trip to Remenber

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 It's the end of April and I'm trying to complete some of the videos and posts I have queued. there has been so much good stuff recently and this, for me, was no exception. Crazy flight times or not, my trip to the Philippines and the fantastic hospitality together with a truly great celebration was something to treasure. Here is the video, if, by the way you were one of the few that looked one I uploaded yesterday, this replaces it.

What a difference a day makes

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Monday 21 April 2025. Easter Monday. A huge day. Part 1 The Burg needed to stretch its horizons and despite being only partly able, being under the weather due to this man-flu that has gripped my nose, throat, head and lungs, I needed a walk. Not too strenuous a walk mind you, one that is basically flat jet still so very interesting and scenic. Fortunately during our time together as friends in Chiang Mai, of the many many areas I grew to know and love with his guidance my friend Bill Carroll Had, in the past, introduced me to a place I felt would fit the bill. Huai Mae On. So I saddled up and sped down the road... (Come on which of you started to hum "funky moped", ok here it is to put you out of your misery) Once there and parked up I set out, in the heat and as I do, I took a snap or two; At the start; And the fishermen art the other end of the dam; After the floods the river has been cleared and the road improved; My objective, the waterfall; Rice field on the way back; B...

Little slideshow, Songkran 2025

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 A very short Video of a few snaps at Songkran 2025

Japan 2025, the 1st Slideshow

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 As some of you may know, I have just returned from Japan. I bet you can imagine how many snaps and videos I have taken which, as well as the trip to the Philippines in late February My step daughters graduation And my sisters visit Has meant that very few videos, blogs and vlogs have been done for more than a month. Not only that, it is Songkran this weekend so there will be an even bigger backlog by next week. All this has led me to try and knock together at least a little taster of the Japan trip. It's done hastily but, it is done. Here we go.