The Oldie

My journey into a child’s mind

Is there something you really miss?

If I travel for work, I miss my lovely partner, Trish, and my pets.

Do you travel light?

Very light. Once I did a tour of Australia, New Zealand, then America, for three weeks – but I managed with carry-on.

What’s your favourite destination?

It used to be Boston in America. Now we go on holiday to north Norfolk.

What are your earliest childhood holiday memories?

My parents didn’t get on, but we still went on

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