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In the mid 70’s , I went to visit my parents who were living in Zambia at the time, as my Dad was working at the Ministry of Finance in Lusaka on a 3 year contract. We went on a train trip from Zambia via Lubumbashi in the Congo to Johannesburg, Durban and then CapeContinue reading “South Africa”

I went on a midweek break to Florence in Italy. It was a unique experience. Florence is an interesting city with a bewitching mixture of architecture, art galleries and culture. The first day , my ex and I spent most of the morning and afternoon at Piazza della Signoria, an L shaped square full ofContinue reading ““Genius is eternal patience” Michaelangelo”

In the mid 70’s,my parents took me on a trip to India. We visited New Delhi, Chennai(Madras) and Mumbai (Bombay). This story is about a day trip to Agra which is in the Uttar Pradesh state in northern India. We first went to see the Red Fort of Agra, which is on the Yamuna riverContinue reading ““A symbol of love””

I lived in Kent known as the “Garden of England’ for over 27 years before moving to Nashville, Tennessee. There are hundreds of stories to tell, such as Kent’s picturesque towns , the historical places, it’s dazzling coastline, sandy beaches such as Joss Bay in Broadstairs. I will start with Canterbury. Canterbury started as anContinue reading ““No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of others” Charles Dickens”

I was born in Sri Lanka,my mother and her side of the family came from Kandy.In April 2004 ,my mother organised a trip for my children and I to travel with her all over Sri Lanka and learn its history.Our adventure began with a very long flight from London’s Heathrow to Colombo. This starts withContinue reading “‘If anything is worth doing,do it with all your heart” Buddha”

I have visited Zambia many times in the mid 70″s on school holidays as my Dad was working there for awhile. I just love all animals. Zambia has the best game reserves in the world.I have been lucky to have visited two . The first one that we went to was Kafue National Park, whichContinue reading “Rugged,Wild and Free”

I lived in Nashville Tennessee for almost 5 years from 2012.Known as Music City , it embraced all styles not just country.I wasn’t into all the honky tonk music bars on Broadway , I went to cool venues to see outstanding artists such as Rockabilly Queen Wanda Jackson.This was my first musical thrill seeing herContinue reading “Another story another adventure”

I was born in Sri Lanka but moved to England when I was a little girl.After leaving school, I worked in the press and promotions offices at various record labels for many famous bands from the mid 70’s ’till the late 80’s. Music lifts my soul.