Fork in the road
One of my real fears since the day we stepped foot in Cambodia was the thought of becoming ill or an accident that would take us on a frenzied relocation home, leaving unfavourable memories for the boys...
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Even in Penang, time slips by..
In Cambodia I had the time, and allowed the time, to pause, reflect and share our Sunflower Journey experiences as they were to unfold. I am now even more acutely aware of how quickly the routines of work...
Penang Tourists, Trippers and Travellers
A surge of visitors has reminded me I am a tourist too, and how wonderful to share the true essence of Georgetown and Penang with some of my most favourite people in the world all in...
Festivals, Friends and the Fantastical
We have been nothing short of busy and first up was the arrival of a dearest friend of mine for a few days break from the UK. What better timing than to coincide with...
Family reunion in Phuket, Thailand
Spring term at school is in full swing with a trip to the Penang Batik Factory and Tanjung Bungah Beach for Z, and Big O a 2 night / 3 day trip to Langkawi. ...
Happy New Year
How on earth do the weeks past so quickly, and how on earth did I ever manage all this and a full-time job? I mean obviously I am on the go-slow and channeling my...
Asian respite and reflection
Really, the situation at the British Passport Office is pretty dreadful. Cost-cutting activities have reduced consular services supporting British Expats around the world. Renewing passports outside the UK no longer an option Expats in up...
Settling into Penang
As always, I am here to report our progress and the inevitable change that we witness on our Sunflower Journey. There is so much, and I have been slack at keeping more regular posts...
Boys start school in Penang
It was quite a trek returning from Phnom Penh to Penang, more due to the emotionalism of such a quick decision to abandon Cambodia (and J!) earlier than planned. The boys and I each...
Another stretch the comfort zone
Never did I think this past week of a holiday in Malaysia would bring such far-reaching change, and here we are #oneweekon. Our long awaited reunion with Mimi at Kuala Lumpur airport was magnificent. Our 3...