These images describe the scene so much better than I ever could. Kolkata, or Calcutta as most people still know it is proving to be an amazing, amazing city. These pictures were taken at the Mullik Ghat flower market, which is located adjacent to the Hooghly River (I thought it was the actual Ganges, but it is a tributary - really must try to work out where I am) and … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2015
Agatha Iron Guts
In which I talk about my experiences at local markets in Mongolia, France, Vietnam and Chile. Also my views on hygiene at markets, how much to pay and if there are any issues of personal safety. Recently at the recommendation of a friend of a friend, my niece and I jumped on a local bus and travelled for an hour to get to Chazelles sur Lyon. As the name suggests it is … [Read more...]
Tis the season for fèves
In which I take you through the development of my relationship with broad beans, and conclude with a bonus recipe at the end! Children are given things to do as trainer projects, at least in my experience of being a child. In my case scones, pikelets and scrambled eggs where the first things that I can remember cooking. I was taught to knit and the first thing that I … [Read more...]
Against ‘La Rage’ – or About Vaccines
Last week I went to get a rabies vaccination. My sister, the public health specialist (1) recommended it because I’m going to India for a couple of months. In Australia I went to the travel doctor and had a gazillion vaccinations to bring everything up to date. But before I could complete the course of rabies injections I had to leave the country. The only possibility for … [Read more...]
Hello World!
Blogs are great! I’ve heard about blogs, known about blogs and wished I had more time to learn more about blogs. Now I have the luxury of not working for a while and I am thoroughly enjoying the discovery. My good friends Phoebe Thomas who you’ll hear more about and Di Bortolletto who will also receive a few mentions have helped to get me started. Phoebe runs Lou … [Read more...]
