Fiji Travel Journal Part Thirteen: Bras, Saw-rey Trav-lahs and Man Hostesses

Part One: Donuts, Margaritas and Waistcoats Part Two: Airports, Adoption and the Kindness of Strangers Part Three: Binkies, Babes and Bathtubs Part Four: Carbs, Catamarans and Cast Away Part Five: Baronesses, Orations and Foreign Gems Part Six: Mushroom Brains, Front Naps and Tuna Smashing Part Seven: Entree, Main Course and Dessert Part Eight: Periodicals, Pool…

Childhood dreams and stripper snubs

When I was little, my first and greatest ambition was to grow up to be a mermaid. Maybe it was my deep love of splashing around in the ocean, ending up as wrinkly as everything in my t-shirt drawer. Maybe it was my deeper love of avoiding chores in favour of floating around. Or maybe…

Haiku reviews of public bathrooms: Great India

Welcome to a series in which I review public bathrooms in haiku form. Previous editions: Fork & Brewer |  Courtenay Place public toilets | Fringe Bar The service here's great With waiters in crisp white shirts All "yes ma’am", "no sir". Taking our orders Our waiter murmurs questions Voice low and soothing. His words float gently It’s…

Haiku Reviews of Public Bathrooms: Fringe Bar

Welcome to a series in which I review public bathrooms in haiku form. Previous editions: Fork & Brewer |  Courtenay Place public toilets Fringe Bar, Wellington Door signs in Māori It’s a nice cultural touch In a Kiwi bar. When you get inside The wall of chlorine hits you Like a public pool. Space is…

Haiku Reviews of Public Bathrooms: Courtenay Place RoboToilets

Welcome to a series in which I review public bathrooms in haiku form. Read the first entry here, where I visited the Fork & Brewer. In this entry I brave the Courtenay Place public toilets, a block of loos that have embraced technology with enthusiasm. Courtenay Place RoboToilets I’m sure we all know You have…

Haiku Reviews of Public Bathrooms: Fork & Brewer

THE FORK AND BREWER Wellington, New Zealand The Fork and Brewer Men with suits and fancy beers Find it on Bond Street. My dinner was good But we’re not here to talk food Nor décor nor staff. We’re here to review Using the form of haiku How good were the loos? (Don’t get your hopes…