Sunset peak critter

Sunset peak critter

Very chuffed to see this critter out in the sun on the way up to Sunset Peak last Sunday. On researching, it seems s/he is a changeable lizard. A kind of slow-changing chameleon.
What a brilliant man

What a brilliant man

This is a must-read. And watch his 4,000 dollar questions and the subsequent ads. Mind officially blown. Must find out more. He participated in several arctic journeys (including a 1000-mile dogsled trip across Greenland), starred in an Oscar-winning film, wrote more...

India seems free of polio

This is great news to counter the raft of depressing stories. Global focused and concerted action having global effects. While my “students” in Melkote were lovely happy kids, I’m delighted there won’t be another cohort blighted and crippled by...
A happy heffalump

A happy heffalump

The heffalump is much happier, much less aggressive and very clever indeed. Nice work the room maids. Apologies for the angle: happy hour. Hic!
Less aggressive swans

Less aggressive swans

Today’s offering is limp by comparison. The Christmas tree was a nice touch  though. Reminds me that we still haven’t done ours at home.