Bison (or buffalo as they are known in the United States) are of course an iconic animal of the American plains. They are now reduced from the huge numbers there were before the opening up of the West. Ah, the West and Westerns. I’ve always been a fan of Westerns – even trashy TV Westerns … Read more
The Joke Goes Like This The joke goes something like: Name five famous Belgians – and of course no one can. It’s supposed to prove that Belgium is boring. It’s not true – at least as far as Brussels is concerned. After spending a week there, we suspect that Belgium has just had bad PR … Read more
Living In Edinburgh We came to live in Edinburgh about eighteen months ago, and like anyone newly arrived in a place, we notice things that are different to where we have lived before. Here are a few of the things Tamara and I have noticed. The Long, Long Streets In The Centre Of The City … Read more