Posts by Anton Wright
After 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…
Read MoreHelping hedgehogs
Most people profess a fondness for animals and I’m no exception. I regularly stop people on the street and ask to play with their dogs, or offer my services as a pet sitter. I’ve had my own furry companions, which have always been rescued animals and – whatever their troubles – are the best company…
Read MoreA new dawn
This is an updated version of a diary entry I wrote in Athens during September 2016, shortly after leaving Eden. Greece is an amazing place! I felt comfortable and relaxed, but also inspired to think about which way to go next and what I might be able to do in future — looking back, I…
Read MoreMy Eden after Eden
This is an updated version of a diary entry I wrote in Athens during September 2016, shortly after leaving Eden. I woke up in my new Eden, although this one had a comfortable bed and all the luxuries of modern living. After a delicious breakfast of cheese pie, I was whisked away to the barber…
Read MoreThe curious experience of being recognised in public
This is an updated version of a diary entry I wrote in September 2016, shortly after leaving Eden. After leaving Eden, Raf and I were standing in the airport and utterly uncertain about how we had been received by viewers of the show. Then, someone walked over to Raf and said they thought he was amazing!…
Read MoreAfter Eden
This is an updated version of a diary entry I wrote shortly after leaving Eden, on or around 3 September 2016. In the aftermath of my departure from Eden, I think I was more in a state of bewilderment than shock. In terms of my state of mind, I went from being prepared and ready…
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