Tuesday, 7 November 2017

I'm dreaming...


Everyone seems to be on holiday right now - well, John and Rachel anyway. It is probably a good idea to take a break before Christmas. I would take a break during Christmas if I could, but it's too expensive.

I once tried to escape Christmas by going to Egypt, but on the day, an Egyptian dressed as Santa rode at break-neck speed through the streets of Luxor in a horse-drawn carriage accompanied by a large team of Arab drummers.

At night, the toughest chicken I have ever eaten was served to us Europeans who were seated with each other according to nationality. I was placed next to an Englishman who I had once shared a flat with in Whitstable, but it took us all night to recognise each other. During the meal, one waiter tried to stab another with a kitchen knife, just like Christmases at home when I was a kid.

I had previously ridden a horse across the Sahara - in the pouring rain.

With the arrival of the grandchildren (24 years ago) I decided that if you can't beat them, you might as well join them.




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18 comments:

  1. New World 7 November 2017 at 03:52

    I could stab someone on this tour.

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  2. justjill7 November 2017 at 09:34

    The over riding message here is do not go on holiday before Christmas. But then I dont do holidays any more. As in going away.

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    1. Tom Stephenson8 November 2017 at 02:29

      It looks as though you don't need holidays where you live. I also live in a holiday destination, but often need a break from all the splendour and beauty.

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  3. Joanne Noragon7 November 2017 at 11:08

    Is this a test. T and F? Stay home for Christmas, in any case, and enjoy hot baths.

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    1. Tom Stephenson8 November 2017 at 02:31

      Now the weather is colder, I also enjoy our new Dyson heater. Soon I will be longing for the heat so I can use the cool setting - and hot water...

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  4. John Going Gently7 November 2017 at 11:26

    Back now! With the great unwashed on the coastal train!
    Life has rebooted back into normality

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    1. Tom Stephenson7 November 2017 at 11:55

      Or what passes for normality in your world. Welcome home. I would say that I missed you, but that would be untrue. One post a day deprived me of that longing.

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    2. John Going Gently7 November 2017 at 12:32

      That was almost sweet x

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    3. New World 7 November 2017 at 22:55

      steady on Johnx

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    4. Tom Stephenson8 November 2017 at 02:28

      He's jet-lagged.

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    5. John Going Gently8 November 2017 at 14:43

      I stand by my words!

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    6. Tom Stephenson8 November 2017 at 15:05

      I've always been almost sweet.

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  5. A Heron's View7 November 2017 at 15:32

    Am very glad that I do not celebrate Xmas, it saves me from all the suffering you christians appear to enjoy.

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    1. Tom Stephenson8 November 2017 at 02:32

      You have a point, but I don't fancy the idea of celebrating any festival by standing in a field with a handful of comparative strangers.

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    2. New World 8 November 2017 at 14:53

      naked.

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  6. Cro Magnon7 November 2017 at 20:57

    I'm actually rather looking forward to Christmas this year; there must have been some sly chemical change in my body.

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