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Royal Botanic bathing (Rousse)

I took to spending my Sunday mornings at the Royal Botanics Gardens, Edinburgh. This was not because I was particularly fond of the plants. In fact, the gardens themselves were a bit of a mess. I noticed that some people … Continue reading

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Nigella Lawson versus Gordon Ramsey, and information retrieval with Winnie the Pooh (Rousse)

The terms “August” and “camping” go well together. However, when the word “Scotland” is thrown into the same sentence, a small alarm bell should sound in your brain. Unfortunately TPR and I were so delighted when my sister J and … Continue reading

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The “dead” return to life at the British Library, and deer management concerns (Rousse)

I walked into the foyer of the British Library and identified the conference registration desk. Beside it some delegates were crowded around an electronic display board on the wall. Some others were fighting over a grubby postcard at a table … Continue reading

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Time travel with a drum and bass soundtrack (Belle)

Which attraction should I visit first at the village fete? Discovering that A and his wife were starring in a play, I decided to sit in the front row of the tent as the curtain opened. I was astonished when … Continue reading

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