Been getting better at shopping. I’m not a fan of fast fashion – especially since visiting countries where you know the workers get paid pennies a day to make clothes. Living in the van means I only have limited space for clothes which is great because instead of buying cheap stuff I try to save up and spend a bit more on things that will last. I have a ‘capsule wardrobe’ (or cupboard to be more precise). I still…
Shopping in Kolkata markets is always fun. This might not sound like much but this evening I went alone into Kolkata to sort some paperwork, then went shopping for a dessert and a few other things. Once you get the hang of how a city works it’s a lot less daunting and I’m enjoying exploring small bit by myself. Although staying with a friend here means I’m given loads of great directions first otherwise I’d have been totally lost. This…
As it’s Halloween here’s an amazing Kolkata Crow I met today. I was transfixed by them on my last visit to Kolkata, whilst also rereading Ted Hughes’ Crow. There’s something about them that’s utterly compelling. Although this might be a raven – or are the crows just really big here? #crow #halloween #raven #kolkata #india #travel #traveller #exploretocreate #intelligentanimals #black #citylife #citydweller #citycreatures…