AWOL

Unlikely to be posting here for a few days - in the middle of changing country of residence. Bye for now.

Pitchfork off

Villagers mob angry intruder. Dracula? Frankenstein? No, Google.

God save us

Talking of crazy people, you have to love this billboard from West Virginia.

Shiv off

I lived in India for nearly 3 years. It's a country that I love and respect. The people are beyond compare for their spirit, passion and genuine belief in free speech and democracy - the world's largest.

All that is except for the bullies of the fascist Shiv Sena movement. The intimidatory antics of this party are endlessly documented, but today they excelled themselves. The lawyer who had, with incredible bravery accepted the brief of defending the one living terrorist had her house surrounded by these people, and has now been forced to withdraw her defence.

What sad people they are. Democracy demands a fair trial. with representation, for even the most dubious of defendants. However these thugs disrespect that spirit and letter in order to... what?

Wet dream

One of Tokyo's more unusual days out is Oedo Onsen Monogatari. A very tacky Oedo era village recreation, but a superb onsen with some excellent baths. My friends even tried the feet-eating fish... I wish I had discovered this with a little more time left before leaving.

Travel metamorphosis

Worst airport in the world? That will be the Franz Kafka international airport in Prague. Watch why, here.

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