Atlas Mountains, Morocco - April 2026

We hired a driver for the day as we wanted to see the Atlas Mountains and Ourika Waterfalls. We were picked up at our Riad at 0900 and took about 90 minutes to drive up the mountain.

It was really overcast and misty in the lower part of the mountains. We stopped for a photo...

When we got to Ourika, the weather was clearer...

We crossed the river and started the climb. We could have hired a guide but it was pretty obvious and we followed other groups. It wasn't too bust so I'm glad we were early. Saw some monkeys on the way...

There were some rest stops along the way. Love the colours...

Of course there were markets along the way...

It was a steep climb and at times seemed a bit dangerous...

We got to the top, had a mint tea, and headed back down, thankfully a different way!

We took the more gradual path down, but it was a bit longer...

Got to the bottom and crossed the river to find our driver...

Had lunch by the river. 

We were a bit worried about these vans...

These meatballs were great...

Then we headed back to Marrakech. Great day and well worth the time spent.

Singapore to Madrid via Rome - April 2026

I have a long 24 hours ahead of me. I left the office at 1630 and was in the Cathay lounge in Terminal 4 by 1715. This is Terminal 4...

There's only one lounge in this terminal but it is a nice one...

I did a couple of calls and had some food. It's a pity I don't like champagne...

I got on the 20:00 to Hong Kong. I'm Business Class so I skipped dinner and slept.

On arrival in HK I was escorted by Cathay staff through the transit process to my next flight as I has only about 45 minutes to connect. Boarded for Rome. I watched Dexter Resurrection and had some wonton noodles then slept. It is about a 13 hour flight.

I ordered the Wellness Breakfast which was good...

As we approached Rome, we had great views of the alps...

We were bussed off but at least the first bus was limited to business class passengers.

The plane was the only passenger jet with the retro Cathay livery...

I had to change terminals which was easy and I found the Plaza First Class Lounge and had an espresso and Golden Benedict...

The lounge is a first class one and very nice. Great service...

I think that's an Italian budget airline. Nice colour!

Singapore - April 2026

Flew from Hong Kong to Singapore on Sunday afternoon. Flight was delayed two hours so I didn't get to the hotel until nearly midnight. I'm staying at The Clan which is where I stayed last time. Nice view over Telok Ayer from my room on the 14th floor...

Walked to the office on Monday morning. Had chicken rice for lunch at Lau Pa Sat. After work I had drinks with a colleague in Telok Ayer...

Tuesday night I went for a walk and then had dinner at Boat Quay...

Back to the hotel for a spa...

Wednesday I had noodles for breakfast...

Wednesday night I headed to the airport for my long flight to Madrid.

Hong Kong - April 2026

Time for my quarterly trip to Hong Kong and Singapore. Got to the airport on time and checked in my bag (which I don't usually do). I found this check-in area which was nice and quick...

I went through security and passport control, then up my favourite escalator to the First Class Lounge...

I had the Turkish Eggs for breakfast...

then headed to the gate. It was a bit chaotic at the gate and they had to bus us to the plane...

There's a new colour R.M. Williams amenity kit...

Did my standard thing with a Bloody Mary...

Did the usual Airport Express / taxi to The Renaissance. I have a slightly different view this time...

Saturday I got up and had breakfast, then caught the MTR to Central and went up the escalator. I stopped at my favourite cafe for a coffee then headed to the top at Conduit Road. I walked along to the Morning Trail and up to the Peak...

Had a tea from 711 at the top...

I walked down the Green Trail and past my old apartment and through Tai Kwun...

I stopped at Mak's Noodles in Wellington Street for a late lunch...

I worked in the office all week. I am sitting in a different office this time and this is the view to Central...

And the other way...

One day I caught the MTR to Sheung Wan to get some tablets, then caught the Tram back...

This building is new...

The hotel pool looks good at night...

One morning I got up and went for a walk to the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter...

I found a new lunch place in Wan Chai...

Same place, different day...

On my last day at breakfast I had the noodles. I don't have them on work days as I usually ruin my shirt!

I had a beer in Soho at one of my old haunts, Bella Lee...

One night I went for dinner at The Grand Patagonia Argentinian Steak House...

The junks have been quite visible this week...

I checked out about 2pm on Sunday and headed to the airport. Went to The Pier, one of the First Class lounges and worked my way through the tasting menu inspired by Mott32...

My flight to Singapore was two hours late leaving and we finally took off at 7pm.