Archive for September 2017
On the river: The rocket stove
Well, the weekend has arrived quicker than expected, and in fact, time seems to be flying by at the moment. Today is a stark contrast to yesterday when I was in London with Raph, smart casual in jeans shirt and blazer I felt dapper as we walked the streets having fun and going to see…
Read MoreWho’s for who? (Guest post by Raph Meade)
I was gonna do this as a video blogg, but because my beauty has faded (feeling run down right now) I decided to spare you the pain of a dreadful sight. Flitting through the journal, date 28th March 2016. The entry is ‘who will pair up with whom?? Yes, just 5 days in and those…
Read MoreEden: 10 June 2016 — how the wheels came off
During Eden, from time to time I kept a diary. This is an entry from June 2010. As I lie here at 10 pm in my sleeping bag the night before a morning I am dreading, I question why and how I’ve got into this situation. Tomorrow, I am due to do the washing up…
Read MoreA lifestyle pivot
In business speak they call it a pivot, a change of direction or focus for the business to keep it alive — I’m doing that in my personal life as well now. I spent seven very enjoyable years in my old job as a boatman, but after Eden, leaving early, hiding in Greece and eventual…
Read MoreHedgehog Day at Shepreth Wildlife Park — Anton and Raph, keepers for a day
Hedgehog Day Hedgehog Day 2017 is the second time I’ve been asked to help out at Shepreth Wildlife Park. I’ve known the owners for years and even volunteered there in the past, but this time they approached me in my newly-found CELEBRITY status, what! I don’t see myself in that way, but to help…
Read MoreAfter Eden: The Acropolis Night Run
This is an updated version of a diary entry I wrote in Greece, during the Autumn of 2016 after leaving Eden. I’m in pain! I’ve got back into training with a vengeance and now I realise how much my physique changed during my time in Eden. I’m not saying that I was a trained Adonis…
Read MoreAfter Eden: Cyprus
This is an updated version of a diary entry I wrote in Greece, during the Autumn of 2016 after leaving Eden. I’ll be honest, I’m feeling a little fragile today, although it’s not my emotions — it’s my body. My head, to be precise. It has been an amazing few days in Cyprus at the wedding…
Read MoreAfter Eden: The Monastery of the Birth of the Virgin Mary, Zourvas
This is an updated version of a diary entry I wrote in Greece, during the Autumn of 2016 after leaving Eden. I’ve been here on Hydra for a few days now, mostly lazy days if I’m honest. It all started with good intentions as I mixed with the locals and made friends, but eventually, I…
Read MoreAfter Eden: An early start and the island of Hydra
This is an updated version of a diary entry I wrote in Greece, during late 2016 after leaving Eden. Early start today! I’m off to Hydra to stay with friends of the family. Last night I spoke with Raf about my plans for the next chapter, and he seemed intrigued. We are meeting up next…
Read MoreAfter Eden: Rugby League in Greece, Bobbie Goulding, and the strength of community
This is an updated version of a diary entry I wrote in late 2016, after leaving Eden. Apparently, I look like I’m getting back to normal. I suppose I can feel it myself although I’m not convinced… I had a really low day two days ago, not depressed, just a general feeling of fatigue. I…
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