Confessions of a displaced hedgehog

A displaced hedgehog is a figure - or rather an image - from Tove Jansson's Moomin books. This is how I can best describe myself. This blog is mostly about being displaced.

Thursday, 30 June 2011

Amazonas adventure Day 4

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The initial order was 5.30 for sunrise but the majority negotiated it to 5.45. The morning was cloudy so it didn't make any difference. ...

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Wednesday, 29 June 2011

Amazonas adventure Day 3

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No early morning activities, but I woke up at seven and went up on deck for a cup of coffee. We started to sail downstream toward Manaus, w...

Tuesday, 28 June 2011

Amazonas adventure Day 2

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We got up at 6, and fortunately there was some coffee waiting, as breakfast was not until 8. Down in the canoe, into the flooded forest, out...

Amazonas adventure Day 1

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After our interrupted sleep, I was sure we'd sleep at least until 10, when they stopped serving breakfast. However, we woke up, fresh ...

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Thursday, 23 June 2011

Amazonas adventure: Day -1

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So yesterday my work in Brazil was over, and holiday started. Night flight from Rio to Manaus. We kept the hotel room as long as they would ...

Tuesday, 21 June 2011

Green is good for your soul

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I first saw a rainforest in Australia in 1993. It was love at first sight, and I was convinced that I would never live to see anything more ...

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Close encounters with children's writers, part 2

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Here is the next installment of my encounters , prompted by my present location. I happen to have a decent knowledge of Brazilian children...

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