Turkey

We are here

Just a short note to let you all know that mel and I are actually in Turkey and we are safe and sound. We are having problems with access to phone lines and internet hence the delays in updating stuff on the site. Rest assured that we are here and have been for the last two weeks. Expect a wad of photos soon (once I can fine a dial up connection that I can connect to).

Thanks for the mails we have received regarding the US events and concerns on our safety. Turkey is as safe as houses. We are avoiding any possible hotspots in our up and comming travels so don’t you go losing any sleep okay?

Oh and yes, we are having a ball!!!

Mel and V

Stop. Reset. Restart.

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Mackintosh’s ranked from best to worst.

Egg and cream. Universally the best. Malt. Like old coagulated Milo when you leave the Milo tin lid off. Mint. Like brushing your teeth while chewing toffee. Harrogate. It’s like when you eat a bit of paper wrapper with the toffee. Harrogate is that flavour. Coconut. Nice start. Middle

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Stop. Reset. Restart.

When an end is a beginning

You’re Invited to an Innovation Reboot

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