holiday – Travel stories

0210e

(Blue door)

This is probably the last blog post from France (this year, probably…) I got the idea to include photographs of some of the walls and doors I had taken. Don’t know why but I was reading a book about the differences between the right and left hemispheres in the brain and it seems I don’t need to know.

0210b

(Stone city wall)

Well, the book’s not mine and I have to leave it here today, so I had a quick read of the introduction, the end of part 1 and the conclusion. Oh and I looked at the pictures. The book is called The Master and his Emissary by Iain McGilchrist.

0210d

(Stone wall with hook)

I might be wrong but.. I think he was saying that the right hemisphere understands stuff while the left hemisphere feels the need to explain that stuff. (Note to self: Maybe you should read the whole book before you share your thoughts?)

0210h

(Stone wall of church)

So, I have jumped to the conclusion myself. That the doors and walls of France will somehow explain how things are with me today… provided you access your right hemisphere. Ok? Do let me know what you come up with.

0210i

(no. 19 wooden door)

We’ll be on our way to the port when you read this, looking forward to a lovely calm crossing. Hopefully yours, Mairead.

(Charlottenburg Palace)

Right, let’s get a few things straight. I will want you to remind me of these if I mention another holiday.

So pay close attention:

1. Irish-type weather suits me, even though I love sunshine…. it’s not my friend.

2. My delicate constitution is allergic to insect bites…… always bring bug spray….. and use it.

3. One museum a day is quite enough.

(Walk along the river Spree)

4. A rest in the afternoon is essential if I wish to go out “clubbing” (my word for going outside after dark).

5. Early morning starts help no one, all alarms should be set for a time after 10am.

6. Stick with the packing policy of just enough clothes, it’s working…… but maybe some more shampoo would be good.

7. Factor in some all alone time…. no comment.

8. Go for longer.

(Pink flamingos in the zoo)

Ok that’s it, my recipe for a happy holiday. I did have a great time, loved Berlin and the museums (I think we did five?) and the jazz clubs and the symphony orchestra and the zoo and the palace at Charlottenburg and the market and Unter den Linden and the cafes and the people and the history and the street theatre and loved, loved, loved the Segway! Possibly did a bit too much in five days though?

And so to sleep, Mairead.