Trying out some of this all-the-rage ‘wild’ camping: In November the old Vaude tent from the 90s was lost or misplaced so there was no option but improvise with the only thing available – some black plastic sheeting, duct tape and paracord. Needless to say sleep didn’t really come into it: too cold and the … Continue reading
Came across this when out for a walk and went back the next day to see what was going to happen. The owner had driven out from Harare and ordered the massive breakdown truck which simply and easily pulled it back over in a oner – the video is on Facebook! The person who had … Continue reading
The blueberries are grown for export in the region of Macheke on the Harare – Rusape road. Needless to say there have been a lot of Blueberry goatsmilk smoothies since we goat back from Harare. (This keyboard must have a life of its own!)
Well this is original. In Gazaland, Harare, and so presumably elsewhere, oxyacetylene gas welding is done using cylinders of oxygen with converted fire extinguishers full of water and a chunk of Calcium Carbide (CaC2) which produces Acetylene (C2H2). This reaction used to be used for mining lamps and caving lights.
Looking good again in Ullapool: Loch An Eisg-brachaidh
Free galleries and museums, and the best science museum ever, with hands-on activities relating to O grade / O level physics! (This one is not free but well worth it.) Kelvingrove (free: it’s got a bit of everything although the Dali is out on loan – Aug 2023!) Kibble Palace of tree ferns at the … Continue reading
Eastern Highlander 