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Just Get On The Train – Updated Again!

Do you prefer drama where they talk about getting on a train, or where they actually have to do it? I’ve just updated my list of “getting on a train” films: https://www.andrewj.com/blog/2012/just-get-on-the-train/. Have a laugh, and see if you think … Continue reading

Friday, January 2, 2026 in Uncategorized

W’as ‘Is At?

We started the day with a short drive to Ouarzazate (pronounced “was is at”) which turned out to have very uncooperative banks: none would cash a travellers cheque, and one even refused to change sterling and dollars into dirhams despite … Continue reading

Friday, November 15, 2013 in Uncategorized

Mountains, Trains…

Day 9 A very pretty steam train runs from Durango up to the mountain mining town of Silverton, 50 miles and 3,000 vertical feet away. You can spend a pleasant day on the return train trip, but the problem is … Continue reading

Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in Uncategorized