Peter Ball

My friends Martin and Donna

My friends Martin and Donna do some really interesting travelling and write posts on Facebook which quite a few people follow. I have suggested to them that although they write good stuff its condemned to disappear into the depths of the FACEBOOK hole in the ground. I have suggested they set up a blog ofContinue reading “My friends Martin and Donna”

What’s going on in the US

I’m very concerned as are many other about what’s going on in the world with particular reference to the USA, only because the USA has such a profound influence on the rest of the world. The election for a second term of Donald Trump is scary. We are seeing the world stock exchanges taking aContinue reading “What’s going on in the US”

2025 03 9-11 Hunstanton

https://photos.app.goo.gl/A2ScLN2SoNDJBGib7 Val and I spent he birthday weekend in Hunstanton walking the coastal way. Here are the pictures

Planning to do a Camino walk

Val and I have been talking about doing “The Camino” for years. My friend James did it some time ago on the French route and Hannah (my daughter) has done parts of it I believe, but I’m not sure about that. We have decided to do a shorter route as a starter for several reasons.1.Continue reading “Planning to do a Camino walk”

ZOE

Its been along while since I last wrote on this space. In December I made the decision to join the app ZOE, which is a science and nutrition company. You can take a look at it here and get a discount if you were to join. I was incentivised to join by my wife whoContinue reading “ZOE”

A Memorable Journey to Vancouver, Alaska and Victoria Island, B.C. Canada

2023 Sept 09-23 Val and I set off for Canada and the island. It had been a long time in planning and we were excited if a little nervous The trip started when we arrived in Vancouver (staying overnight at Sheraton Wall Vancouver Centre, Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R9, Canada) and boarding a cruiseContinue reading “A Memorable Journey to Vancouver, Alaska and Victoria Island, B.C. Canada”

I’m often amazed

I’m often amazed at how much other people seem to have considered the problems of the world and have solutions that they are convinced byI find that quite admirable and it makes me (briefly) feel inadequate and not very clever Currently the world seems doomed to disaster as we regularly have reached 50C in manyContinue reading “I’m often amazed”

Thinking about the planet

We have 14km of atmosphere between us and death. 8 and a bit miles of protection. It’s not much and we’re destroying it. I’m very concerned. I know it’ll be there until I’m gone but I’m concerned for those who come behind. I’m amazed that there are still atmosphere disaster deny’ers.

Coffee

Our usual walk into the city

Do you feel helpless?

Do you feel helpless in this age of pandemic/global warming/political leaders not leading in a good way? I do. Having said that; what can you do about it? Is there an answer? I’m not sure there is for me. I’d love to hear anyone else’s thoughts.