Category Archives: Flying

And so to Africa…

Posted on February 29, 2012 by 9adayadmin

But then Africa, as I have been recently reminded by the most anthropologically minded member of my family (you know who you are), is a rather large place. When I lived in China, another rather large place, we mused on … Continue reading →

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This blog is brought to you with a (small) warning

Posted on January 12, 2012 by 9adayadmin

First – for those of you who followed Mezza and me to India– welcome back, particularly Goldie, Georgia and Matthew. Thanks for keeping in touch. For anyone who missed our India trip in September and is very keen to know … Continue reading →

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The best laid plans…

Posted on September 26, 2011 by 9-a-day

I have waited for planes. I have just made it onto planes. And I have missed planes. But today I experienced my first (and hopefully last) aborted take-off. We were on the move today. From south to north India – … Continue reading →

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Ignorance has its advantages

Posted on September 20, 2011 by 9-a-day

Today Mezza and I (Ronald Clements) will be on our way to India. My ignorance about my destination probably does have some bounds but they are not immediately obvious. I have never been to India despite having travelled across East Asia … Continue reading →

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Departure day – 20th September 2011

Posted on September 20, 2011 by 9-a-day

Sometime this afternoon, two travellers will meet at Heathrow  Terminal Four and head for the check-in desks. One will be young and handsome (that’s Mezza). The other grey and not in the same league (that’s me). Our plans are in … Continue reading →

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