In which we head off to the swamps to fight Rakshasa in pursuit of twin stars from a magical flail.
D&D Chronicles: Quest for the Stars
Travelling in the 90s: Naples and Pompeii
It must be time for an actual trip, right? Well, not today... Today I'm knocking off the penultimate post of my Travelling in the 90s series, which features extracts from my 1993-1994 travel journal -- complete with bad photos. I've enjoyed reliving this trip, which was my first overseas adventure. (It also remains the longest, … Continue reading Travelling in the 90s: Naples and Pompeii
D&D Chronicles: Temple of Death yields death (and bounty)
In which we successfully clear out the Temple of Death, recover the Eye of Varrien and discover our first portal.
D&D Chronicles: Temple of Death
In which we attempt to clear out the Temple of Death of undead guardian clerics for the purpose of securing (again) that which we are seeking.
Mongolia Journal ~ Genghis Khan Monument
Day 7 of our horse trek was spent at the Genghis Khan Monument, a 40-foot statue in shimmering stainless steel.
D&D Chronicles: The haft of the Flail (Tomb of Horrors – Part 2)
In which we complete a major part of our quest (yay!) but sadly lose a character (boo!).
Of cats old and new
A year after I lost my devilcat, I welcome Lucia into my heart.
Mixadventures with banana coconut loaf and risotto
This flourless banana cake is seriously awesome, plus I finally make a Thermomoix risotto.
The lowdown on biodegradable coffee capsules
War on Waste! In my quest to minimise household waste I'm looking at biodegradable coffee capsules.
Mongolia journal ~ Rivers and words
Mongolian horse trek day 6, including river crossings and Mongolian words.
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