About Flying Gurnards: Haven't seen any Flying Gurnards lately. Still like odd stuff. And sometimes I do stupid stuff and call it spontaneous. True story. I also don't have travelling shoes. They broke before I left home (omen?) and since then it's been mostly bare feet and flipflops although I keep killing them and consequently am on my fourth pair. I miss home. And everybody that makes it what it is. I feel fortunate doing what I do where I am. And I am still full o' love for life!

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Thursday, 21 March 2013

Cairo Craze

I went back to Cairo and got to see my brothers and father again for twelve days. It was simply wonderful to be with them again! Sight-seeing was not a priority for all I wanted to do was hang out with them. However, paying a visit to the famous Khan el-Khalili souk was a must. Spices, cloth, antiques, clothes, junk, souvenirs and much more provides a feast for the eyes and the bustling streets are filled with locals and tourists alike.

An old lady sat at one of the street corners and when I passed we smiled at one another. On our way back she called me over and handed me two guavas, pointing at my little brother and I. They smelled heavenly.

I thanked her profusely and when I was walking away I kept looking back at her. Her simple sweet gesture. It made me smile even more.




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I vividly remember the first time I saw a pair of flying gurnards. It was a mesmerizing sight, not only due to my infinite love of unknown oddities but also because of the sheer grace and allure they exuded.
What would life be like without enigmatic experiences such as these?

Flying Gurnards & Other Concoctions contrives inspiration from both the mundane and the unusual and offers a quirky glimpse into adventurous times and enchanting encounters to be had on land and sea...
I've dusted off my travelling shoes in hot pursuit of remedies to alleviate Twitchy Feet Syndrome and its overriding nomadic nature - confronting it with a dapper dash of spontaneity, love and delightfulness