by Tom | Aug 8, 2011 | Hong Kong / China, Personal
To the disbelievers, here’s a full on shot from a camera rather than my phone, and an attempt to show their size. The camera has focused on Wiffy’s hand, which is at least a few feet away from the spider on the right. You can read more on HK’s...
by Tom | Aug 7, 2011 | Hong Kong / China, Personal
On the way too the first beach and between the first and second, we walked through forests full of Giant Golden Orb Weaving spiders. At my head height. Wow. They are large! One for Philippa and Maddie, I think.
by Tom | Aug 4, 2011 | Personal
We had two specially delightful meals while in London and I thought I’d share. Gioconda Dining Room is a splendid place on Denmark Street of all places and fabulous value for excellent cooking. Mr Gabbe assures me the chef was one of Australia’s greats...
by Tom | Aug 4, 2011 | Hong Kong / China, Personal
I don’t often see horizontal sun rays (as opposed to the more common “fingers of god”), so it was a delight to see these over Hong Kong a few nights ago. Add that to seeing the aurora borealis from 10km plus up as we flew back from Europe a couple of...
by Tom | Aug 2, 2011 | Hong Kong / China, Personal
Nice clear view into town tonight. Circuits after ten days in Europe put ten years on me.
by Tom | Aug 1, 2011 | Hong Kong / China, Personal
Lovely evening in HK, and set for a nice week. But what do I hear you say, we have to work? Surely not!
