Bored accountant. Unaccomplished writer. Blind adventurer

To fulfill the hole in my soul I am hitting the road! Or rather, the tracks. Because no one is willing to let someone with my sight operate heavy machinery. So, by plane, train, boat and bus I will be exploring Europe.

When I think of adventure, I don’t think of that hiking and camping nonsense. I think of museums – big, small, general, niche – and old churches way to big and grandiose for their town. I think of wondering around a city for the first time and getting very lost. I think of becoming really good friends with someone new for thirty six hours until we each head in new directions. You know, the free and cheap stuff!

  • There are no good songs about London

    There are no good songs about London

    Which, considering how many there are about New York, is weird. The city. The big smoke. The big apple. Wait. No. That’s New York. We’re talking about London town, baby! For London, it was just another Wednesday lunch time. For this blind accountant, it was the first day of a Big Adventure. History repeats Upon…

  • AKL / DXB / LHR / STN / LIS

    AKL / DXB / LHR / STN / LIS

    In the space of five days I passed through five airports. Seeing so many airports so fast has confirmed something I’ve suspected for some time now.  All airports share the same time and space that is not entirely part of our reality.  The tarmac fits into reality, the arrivals and departure halls are in our…

  • I love the London Underground

    I love the London Underground

    The London Underground is the best thing ever and I will not be hearing any incorrect opinions to the contrary – read why by following the link!

  • Oh, what a time to be blind

    Oh, what a time to be blind

    When it comes to blindness, the same technology that helps so much can also hinder.

  • Singapore Changi Airport Speed Racing

    Singapore Changi Airport Speed Racing

    There was a race against time, a unique mix of boredom and stress and temporary imprisonment. Airports are so much fun aren’t they?

  • Europe Tour Budget Extravaganza

    Europe Tour Budget Extravaganza

    My little accountant heart insisted on a budget. And tracking my spending. Want to satisfy your inner accountant with well reasoned numbers?