When I left London Town to settle on the Rock I moved from one island to another. From one that used to rule half the world to another much smaller one that used to be ruled by half the world. The weather and the quality of life might be a lot better on that smaller... Continue Reading →
Tired of London, in Need of Sunny Life
The quote “when a man is tired of London, he’s tired of life” was famously uttered by Samuel Johnson, who was discussing with his friend and fellow writer James Boswell whether London is more attractive to the visitor or to the resident. Now, for more than a decade I have been a big fan of... Continue Reading →
The Greatest Show on Earth
In the seven years of preparation I have always seen the Olympic Games as an expensive nuisance to the city rather than an honour. Costs went three times over budget and funds allocated to local sports facilities and the arts had been cut to feed the money sucking beast called the Olympic Games. Then someone... Continue Reading →