Author Archives: The Chronicler

This scrimshaw-like decoration on the walls of the waiting room were huge and impressive.  The clock was useful, as I arrived at the station, bought a cup of tea and sat down to wait for a 7:15 am train departure.  At least it was until I looked a second time and realized that the clock …

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… it’s my name.  Every clerk in every store, ends their conversation with me, with these words: ‘no worries’.  It is stated so frequently that I wonder what phase preceded it.

These mountains are just a couple of hours drive north-westerly of the Sity. Profoundly stately.

in the old style.

Don’t believe I can explain my fascination with sheep.  All of a sudden, I have found a place I could live the rest of my life.  After arriving, spent time between visits, reading as much about the Country as possible.  One fascination: some random Englishman said ‘ if we can get over the mountains I …

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And the suggested thought it is that the ‘hatching’ came about after exposure to textile.

Haven’t experienced an indoor/outdoor mall since Lloyd Center in Portland.  

Another illustration of what colonization meant for the indigenous.

Not all, but apparently a majority of the homes for sale, are sold via auction.  And houses here are 3rd highest in the world for prices.  This type of sale can really push a price up via hype.