Sergeant Major 2

 

It's time for another fish. This is one of the Sergeant Major collection. Grenada was next on my list to visit when COVID struck. I hope that one day I will be able to see one of my fave fish at this intriguing Caribbean island.

The equator

Nanyuki, in Kenya. On the equator and on route to one of our most spectacular holidays where we saw, for the first time, wild dogs. We stayed at Sosian Ranch in Laikipia before heading down to Mombassa for a chill by the coast. The airport at Laikipia is particularly cool. I flew there in the copilot seat of a Cessna Caravan from Wilson Airport Nairobi. Real bush flying with a picture postcard cafe at the airstrip.

High jinks and helium

 

I’ve just finished reading the excellent book Caesar's Last Breath: The Epic Story of The Air Around Us I was fascinated by the story about the Siege of Paris which took place in 1870 – 1871 and in particular the story of Pierre Janssen who was the only person allowed to leave the city, in a hot air balloon, to study the sun. He co-discovered helium on these risky ventures! That’s got to be worth a stamp or two. 

High towers

 

Kuala Lumpar International Airport. Our first visit there was in October 1999. It was our first flight east. At the time Virgin Atlantic had a codeshare arrangement with Malaysian Airlines and we bought confirmed 'Mates' tickets. Loved flying on the MH 747 with its 70s style plush comfortable seats and heavy china crockery meal layouts. One thing I learned about Malaysia is they like to be in the record books. Head into town and you'll find the worlds tallest flagpole. Or just hang out at the airport and gaze in wonder at the world's tallest control tower.