Scene 1:Reporting from the Shell Service Station in Arrecifes, located 170 kilometers west from Buenos Aires. In a bit of a bother today – dealing with a badly swollen left ankle, making it tough to put any weight on it. Adding to the challenge, flu symptoms have ramped up. Hoping a good night’s sleep will …
The World Court has put Israel and its ALLIES on trial for genocide. The ICJ ruling has assured the taint on Israel is not going away. The question is, how far will the disgrace and dishonour spread?It was easy to miss the welcome news from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday amid the …
The International Court of Justice ruling of 26 January 2024 against Isreal re Gaza Read More »
In the brisk embrace of 5:30 am, the mercury hovers near freezing, a stark departure from the previous day’s sun-soaked high of 28°C. RB awakens, wrestling with contemplations of a prostate procedure, mirroring the concerns of King Charles, a contemporary figure in RB’s reflections. The serene atmosphere is punctuated solely by the melodic symphony of …
Coat of White-dust in Butch Cassidy & Sundance Kid Country Read More »
In the picturesque town of Gaiman, nestled along the banks of the Chubut River in Patagonia, a touching memorial unfolded. Guided by the spirits of my beloved Labrador George and his sister Bella, I undertook a meaningful journey to plant a tree in their memory. George and Bella, both much-loved companions – George to me …
Rooted Memories – A Tree for George and Bella in Gaiman, Patagonia Read More »
I left General Conesa at around 11am on New Year’s Eve, headlights mandatory. Made a quick stop at a Chinese supermarket for fruits where an old man in a Fiat Truck gave my Renault Kangoo a slight bump while reversing. No damage done, and he, wearing a Panama Hat, apologized with a lovely grin. I …
A new plan has found its place into my loyal diary: a journey south along the east coast to the tip of Argentina – Pampa and Patagonia, then tracing back up the west from Tierra del Fuego to Cafayate and Salta city, finally turning eastward back to Buenos Aires. With 2023 closing, I began reflecting …
I’ve always dropped expectations and creature comforts to reap the benefits of nomadic travels in rugged terrains because I’ve known it to be a great opportunity to grow. That’s always been my approach to life and this Christmas in Argentina has been a reminder that Christmas isn’t just a day; it’s a frame of mind. …
The theft drama continued in the sun-drenched plains of Jacquin V Gonzalez. It began with anticipation as local lawyer Juan Pablo Cuellar, with the assistant female prosecutor, provided the latest update on the investigation. The theft had been located at 3.40 am following hours of painstaking perusal of the CCTV footage. Juan Pablo also shared …
Early morning misfortune struck as seasoned traveller RB and his companion Suzie fell victim to theft while peacefully asleep in their Renault Kangoo at a YPF service station in Joaquin V Gonzalez. The thief swiped through the tiny gap in the ventilation side window, making away with Suzie’s money bag containing a tidy sum in …
The Irish have the Ballymurphy massacre, the Indians have the Amritsar massacre, Malaysia has the Batang Kali massacre. All three injustices have eerily unsettling parallels – wanton brutality by the British in the name of suspicion and counterinsurgency. And this is not even touching on their atrocities in the African continent … and other parts of …
Echoes of British Injustice in Batang Kali and Beyond Read More »
