Your Imperial Majesty Akihito - having just got back from a holiday in your country I am writing to tell you how much we enjoyed Japan. In particular the Japanese people were just great: friendly, helpful, English-speaking and courteous. I was most impressed by the level of courtesy shown by everybody. I was particularly fond … Continue reading letter to the emperor
Author: maireaddoyle
late summer on buller
Orlando and I don't ski so we have never been to the Victorian High Country. A late summer weekend was the perfect opportunity to visit Mount Buller and see some spectacular scenery without having to don skis and point ourselves downhill. Those of you who know my horror of descending even gentle hills on foot … Continue reading late summer on buller
city courtesy
Three scenarios from the past hour: At 10pm on a city street, I am caught up briefly in a gang of young men, screaming like young girls as they fly past me. One pushes another deliberately on top of another young man sitting on a street bench. He flinches but doesn't react. He is of … Continue reading city courtesy
a mid-week weekend
Two days off and it isn't even the weekend. Marvellous. How many things do you think I can squeeze into 48 hours off that doesn't have anything to do with work? I wake up at the normal time - Orlando still has to get up for work. I lie in bed, savouring the space, the … Continue reading a mid-week weekend
Máiréad Doyle 