Tag Archives: Chinese

Good Earth

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Gary

Our last morning in Edinburgh saw us both sitting, bleary eyed at breakfast, Nicktor having the added burden of a hangover. “Never again,” he moaned, knowing this was clearly a lie to make his brain feel better. We left Masson … Continue reading →

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Castles

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Gary

The Hotel Diderot is big on jam. There’s a massive great cupboard full in the breakfast room and guests are encouraged to try some of the stranger flavours. I’m not the biggest jam fan in the world so I tried … Continue reading →

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Bad Chinese

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Gary

I guess the clue was when our dinner was delivered by a Schumanian instead of the usual Chinese chap. Of course, by then, it was too late. It’s a bit sad but the Colony Chinese restaurant delivered what would have … Continue reading →

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Fog and ferries

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Gary

We had a lot of fog surrounding the south east of Britain today. It was so bad in London, that planes were grounded at some airports and the ferries on the Thames didn’t bother leaving the shed. In Canary Wharf, … Continue reading →

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Comparing Chinese

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Gary

Tonight, having met Mirinda at the ferry, we decided to walk across the path from the wharf and dine at the Royal China restaurant. Mirinda felt we were being a bit disloyal to the Lotus but I wanted to try … Continue reading →

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Leaving Liorac

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Gary

The nights at the pigeonnaire are completely silent, apart from the occasional night creature. They are also very, very black given there’s no lights anywhere. This is, of course, wonderful, except when Boy decides he’s a bit lonely and wants … Continue reading →

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