I usually fly return from Manchester to Bogota with Air France, via Paris. Their service is very pleasant, their baggage allowance ample, and going through customs in Paris is a doddle compared to the US.

Continental Airlines

However, when you book your trip from Colombia, it is nearly twice as expensive. I called them about it, but they wouldn’t budge about the price, so I felt I had no choice but look for another alternative.

Since Continental Airlines offered the next best connection (be it via Newark) at the best price, I decided to give them a go. Here is how it went… .... continue reading 'Continental Axe to Grind'

Monday, March 22nd

the Bus to Bogota

I like travelling. It gives me a break from the routine. It tends to involve sitting still and doing nothing for long periods of time, while your gently changing surroundings provide distraction and entertainment. It is perfect for musings, and as the mountains and planes parade past my coach window on the way to Bogota, my mind goes to my concert on Sunday.

It was one of those ‘ideal’ gigs: a beautiful venue with plenty of character and positive energy, and a wonderful audience. There is a great sense of .... continue reading 'Musings on the Bus to Bogota'

As my good friend and GILES drummer Terry Shaugnessy said: “gig days are good days”

When you know you will be doing a concert later on, the whole day takes on a different flavour. Your main focus is .... continue reading 'a Gig Day'

It has been a strange week. There is lots to do here, but my mind is already in England. On Monday, I will be leaving for Bogota, and then early Tuesday morning, my 14 hour flight to the UK.

Spaarndam

The three weeks following should be full of adventures. My main priority? To spend as much time as possible with my kids in Skelmersdale.

My youngest son Davey and I .... continue reading 'Preparing for Travel'

It took me ages to process the old mailing list with the new provider, but I finally managed it!

For those of you who are interested, here is a link to the newsletter for my band GILES, in all its ruby red glory:

GILES newsletter – 13 March 2010

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