I was a spectator at one of the annual Tough Mudder obstacle runs last weekend. If you don’t know what Tough Mudder is, it’s a team-oriented, 11-12 mile (18-20 km) obstacle course designed to test physical strength and mental fortitude. Obstacles involve crawling through tight, enclosed spaces, climbing 4-5 meters plank walls, running through water … Continue reading
Tough Mudder obstacle course, Kettering, UK. A week ago I would have said that watching people voluntarily drench themselves in mud in the spirit of justified puerility is not my idea of fun. I stand corrected. There is nothing wrong with silly behaviour, with returning to a childlike state by reminding ourselves what we liked so … Continue reading
This was the very first photo I took after I arrived to the UK. It’s a milestone of a sort. I remember sitting in an deserted cafe on a bank holiday weekend, with only a suitcase at my side, waiting for the rental agent to give us the keys to the apartment that we rented over the … Continue reading
I like cities and urban areas in general, especially ones with a rich history. History is not only evident in architecture and monuments, it’s traceable in a city’s diversity and detectable in its atmosphere. Imagine strolling through a British country town, surrounded by timber framed houses, taking a rest on the steps of the buttercross, having a pint … Continue reading
Certain activities closely associated with the season, like spring cleaning and spring detox symbolise rebirth and starting anew, and apart from being part of our cultural traditions, they are undoubtedly also useful and necessary. On the other hand this is the first warm day of the year, so I say forget washing the curtains and dusting the picture frames. In my book, … Continue reading
Postcards from the Country 