
Way back in the dimly-recalled shadows of the 1990’s an inescapable pop song called “Waterfalls” burrowed its way into my brain. Don’t go chasing waterfalls – implored the lyrics – please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to. My teenaged self took a serious disliking to this exhortation to play life safe: chasing waterfalls sounded like a much better plan. The song is barely remembered now, but the idea… Read More
Home again. Hopefully normal blog service will resume shortly, but in the meantime, here’s a little something from my travels… In the greenhouse at the Girl’s Home where I was volunteering, trying to teach food growing skills. Cusco, home base for my month-long stay. In the hills above Cusco, learning about Peru, her people and culture. Stumbling across human history in the spectacular landscape of the Sacred Valley in Pisac. It… Read More