Here's his conclusion:
Walking on fire is over-rated, he says. Ask the 28 people who suffered serious burns during an attempt to break the fire-walking world record in New Zealand.
Going shopping in Milan, riding a gondola in Venice and visiting Florence are all kicked into touch, although I actually did visit Florence. Nice girl.
“This book is a rallying call for common sense and dignified indolence over hectic, wasteful and morally dubious over-activity. Sometimes staying at home is the best thing to do with your time,” he says.
I couldn’t agree more.
I'm all aglow. Especially since Chris Mellor seems to be a fellow (non-) traveller.
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Hi Sam,
You can find info. about "Stanley Middleton: A Celebration," which is to be held on May 8th 2010, here:
http://www.davidbelbin.com/2010_01_01_archive.html#7847283285766716613
Best,
Dave
(My e-mail address is in my profile.)
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