Talented Hyperactive Amateur

Chris introduced me to Lasse Gjertsen's video Amateur which is a fantastic piece of video editing and a great track besides. Has to be seen!

"I can neither play the drums nor the piano."

If you like this one, you might enjoy his original video Hyperactive which is pretty funny!

November Passion

I was excited to see that my mum's been writing more nature-inspired poetry, this time a November Passion. A vivid and affecting picture of Christ's death...all the more poignant because we know that spring will come!

Kanji from a Gaijin

I've been enjoying reading my brother's reflections on Japanese life and culture as seen by a gaijin and his thoughts on the Japanese language. If you're confused about the various Japanese alphabets read his excellent explanation of kanji.

7 go to Scotland

No, I haven't broken down again...

...this is our picnic spot!




Has his guitar shrunk?

"Beyond explanation"

Storming the castle?

Hmmm...



First stop.. the coffee shop!

It's moving!

Boat ride

Are you sure that's the right button, Seymour?

Falkirk Wheel

Going up...

And up...

And up...

And up.


Emerging from the tunnel at the top, it's back to the wheel for the trip down.

This aqueduct feels like you're sailing off the edge of the world.

It just stops!

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Falkirk Trip 2

It's morning in Stirling and we awake to a thick cover of mist


Stirling Youth Hostel



This mysterious and dramatic graveyard felt like a set in The Lord of the Rings:


Waterfall walk



We stop for a graceful picnic in the middle of a village...:-)