I doubt that either of these unconnected commentaries will win me any friends but both are highly topical and I’d rather go to my grave speaking the truth, discussing hard facts then saying nothing. The Christopher Booker/Cape Town water shortage reference is HERE

Back in the days when, as a supportive straight, I marched against Clause 28, in the days of Aids stigma the LGBT community had a tough time. Discrimination was widespread. But thankfully times have changed. Outside certain other minority communities who might not understand Queers for Palestine, the UK is a pretty tolerant place.

With almost everything at the Greek Hovel fixed, I headed into the village of Kambos for supper opting to go to the ouzerie opposite the olive press. 4 Euro for two skewers of pork drizzled in lemon, what a bargain. Sitting outside, in the cold night air was my friend Vangelis and two old geezers who greeted me warmly. But inside…