Author Archives: spikekalashnikov

The Road to the Isles

Posted on August 9, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

I drive from Glasgow to Clachan. This means I go North and West.   The further West I go the brighter is the sky. Westering home.       What a wonderful drive.      

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What is a Foot?

Posted on August 6, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

As I wait for my flight I reflect on my feet. There they are odorless, fungus free, and on display to all in the lounge. I feel no shame being barefooted amongst elegant folks. It was no always so. From … Continue reading →

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Pastoral

Posted on August 6, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

I leave Okinawa as the sun goes down. I go to Narita to spend the night in airport hotel from whence to Scotland. When I arrive it is black and I take it that the hotel is in the middle … Continue reading →

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Shikuwasa

Posted on August 4, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

Summer in Okinawa is hot. It has been constantly 30 -35 degrees, day and night since the middle of June. Notice that the photo above was taken inside. I do not believe in AC. I am writing this with a … Continue reading →

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I met a traveller from an antique land

Posted on August 2, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

It is an ancient Mariner And he stoppeth one of three `By thy long grey beard and glittering eye Now wherefore stopp’st thou me? I am stumbling along my beaches to watch the sunset when a man with glittering eye jumps … Continue reading →

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I See Mull

Posted on July 27, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVTg1K9khEY There is a young persons’ theatre festival in Okinawa at the moment. Amongst the performers are Ailie, yep she spells it like that, and Alasdair. Ailie is a puppeteer and Alasdair does all kinds of stuff. http://www.alsatch.com/ Alasdair lives on … Continue reading →

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Dancing in the Dark

Posted on July 25, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

I twist and turn as the afternoon wears on at work. Finally the bell rings and I rush home to go fishing. I throw off my clothes and embark for the reef. The motor does not fail. Why have I … Continue reading →

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Turn,Turn,Turn

Posted on July 22, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

A short night’s sleep following musical stuff in Naha. I am very curious about the Black-naped Tern. I feel great affinity with them. They like me live perched on the sea and seem happy to wheel around fishing. I feel … Continue reading →

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In Dulci Jubilo

Posted on July 20, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

I now have the perfect package. Lightweight boat with lightweight motor. Adventure lies ahead. It starts! Off I go in search of the nesting site of the very rare Black-naped Tern. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-naped_Tern Cherry Garrard did something similar to collect Emperor … Continue reading →

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Please Mr Postman

Posted on July 19, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

When I get back from Chiba this awaits. This signifies that a package has been to my house in my absence. My motor? This does not say, show up at a post office and collect it you bum, but rather … Continue reading →

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