When I set out on this journey, and decided on the dates – I never took into consideration the dates, and as it happened I crossed the border today from Northern Ireland to the Republic on another Iconic South African Election Day. My first time legally crossing the border and not having to worry that […]
The flesh was willing, but the get up and go did not want to play with at the start. The body was surprisingly fit after yesterday, but what started off as a sunny day – yes I even have a bit of sunburn – ended up being a day with gusts and showers. So I […]
There has been curiosity as to why I actually started in Belfast, when Dublin would have equally gotten the message across. Well, it’s a very personal reason (and I apologise to other Irish cities in advance) – Belfast is my favourite city in Ireland (ouch – stop that stoning please!!) The other reason is that […]
Today I spent a few hours at the Wexford Wanderer’s Rugby Club for the 11th annual Casey Cup. For those not in the know, the Casey Cup is an annual May Bank Holiday event in conjunction with Greystones RFC to commemorate the untimely passing of a very young Casey Ryan. The Casey Cup will have […]
It’s official on 4 apps…. 70-80% chance of rain on Monday! Well, as a wise man once said, there is no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes. Enter the full on Transparent Mac. Belt, pockets… The works. It is now taken out and aired in advance. I would be lying if I […]
It’s extraordinary how debilitating fear and self doubt can be. Those who know me knows that I am not half as opinionated, obnoxious and confident as many would believe. In fact, when I tell folks that I am painstakingly shy they find it hard to fathom…. Verging on ridiculous. But that in itself is one […]
Whenever I receive post at the hotel addressed to previous owners or staff that are long gone – I simply put it in the bin, as by this stage I assume it is junk mail. This morning – for whatever reason – was different. I was about to put this hand written envelope from the […]
You would be forgiven if you are staring at the screen – agape with surprise. But alas, this is Agape – the Greek for Unconditional Love – and it is Agape standing next to my son, Helmut. Meet Lutando – a 24 year old DA supporter living in Dublin who also voted for the first time today. […]
Again, it’s been a very long day with much to be done before I can set off on my walk. That said, today I have blushed like a virgin bride after seeing myself sprawled out on the front page of the New Ross Standard! I hope everyone donates very generously, as whatever dignity I had […]