Second (and probably last) scooter day, we decided to head up north, for a couple of cultural fixes and the prospect of seeing fishermen bring in their catch in the late afternoon,...

Which is to say, we’ve hired a scooter. To zip around and see some stuff in the old locale. Just for the change, like. And a very nice morning we’ve had.  First...

Yes, I know I did…but aren’t they just tooooo cute! Excellent news this morning – we have a flight. Woop and for that matter woop. Spoke to BA’s Sri Lankan customer...

Well, got that wrong too. Turned out to be upwards of eight hours by the time we arrived, an hour and change post-schedule, after one of the more uncomfortable nights either of us can...

“D’you want the bad news or the bad news?” Not the ideal start to a day, at a groggy seven in the morning. Oh yes, he’s only gorn and done it. And that’s...

That’s all, folks! As the Loony Tunes used to say when I were a nipper. A reference that will mean nothing to anyone but me, no doubt. Anyway, barring a couple of buses and a...