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Chocolate and bicycles: I wish you could bottle Britain’s Olympic fever
I am a dyed-in-the-wool Olympics lover. I will shake with nerves, scream at the television, watch endless replays, sob at medal ceremonies and allow my every waking thought to be occupied by the latest triumph or tragedy from the greatest show on Earth. The fact it’s happening in our backyard, well, that makes me even […]
Why I’m flying naked to England
June 14, 2012
Two weeks ago I pressed a button on my computer keypad and three million – yes, three million – pesos disappeared from my current account. In return, I have a ticket home to England and will be disappearing to my home country for one whole month. I’ve already started compiling a list of things I […]
Forget Rio’s infamous favela: I’ve seen it all in Liverpool
March 31, 2012
I sat down at my computer today to tell you how I walked around a favela, one of those notoriously impoverished, crime-ridden communities huddled on the hills of Rio de Janeiro. But I’ve changed my mind. Instead I’m going to tell you a story about a land far away – 5,800 miles to be exact. […]
The teddies win
April 8, 2010
Death row was looking particularly tragic today. They stared at me with their black little eyes and eerily fierce expressions. I tried to look disdainful but probably ended up on the wrong side of indecisive. “What’s the matter?” my mother said, walking into the middle of the stand off. The matter? I think. The matter? […]
A lesson in English
April 7, 2010
I am fascinated by people who have a beautiful way with words. I guess there will always come a time when you need to be reassuring and when that time arrives – it’s best if you are one of those people who can make the world seem peaceful and at ease, in but a single phrase. You may, […]
August 9, 2012
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