5.16am, 27 November 2019: I know it must be freaking early when I am awake before Señor Gallo. Before today, I thought he never slept. For me to be awake this early can mean a few things, but usually it means I have a flight to catch. The back story (feat. small rant) Some of…… Continue reading Part 1: Fingerprints and hot waters
The interesting sky
6.30am: “For the love of God, Señor Gallo, can you just sleep in for a day or 10?” I shout and slam the window shut. But given el vecino gallo doesn’t understand English and is completely oblivious to social cues, I shouldn’t have bothered. Maybe next time I will yell in Spanish and see if…… Continue reading The interesting sky
Delicious death
Dia de muertos 8:45am, November 1Like any annoying neighbour, el vecino gallo is never around when you actually need him and I slept in. Today is the first day of dia de muertos and I’ve got places to be and things to see! Pinche vecino gallo. A few things: Dia de muertos is a celebration…… Continue reading Delicious death
Soy el vecino, Señor Gallo
4.02amJetlag. The insanity you actually pay for and is reserved for people who can afford to travel. Such a first world problem (to quote the internet circa 2016), but damn Australia. So bloody far from almost everywhere. I am sure every Australian has thought – is this worth it, as they lie awake staring at…… Continue reading Soy el vecino, Señor Gallo
El vecino gallo and other stories 