Interesting little article and not what I expected. Seems to be a bit of a plug for book "The Great Railway Bazaar', which to me would be an interesting read of a bygone era.
Will need to see if I can find it in one of the local libraries.
Will need to see if I can find it in one of the local libraries.
I also never realized Paul is the father of Louis. I often wondered if Justin was related to Louis, but never Paul for some reason.
Also "Dark Star Express" about his rail/road travels in Africa, 30 yrs after his experience as a Peace Corps volunteer.
Because it was written in the 80s, it's actually now two histories in one, first the story of Imperial airways he recounts, the second his experience travelling in the mid-80s, well before 9/11 and Covid.
[1] https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/509935.Beyond_the_Blue_H...
On Goodreads a lot of reviewers complained that the writer is so grumpy and negative towards the other passengers, but I finished it recently, and I agree it is a tale of a bygone era.
I didn't read that specific book, but in his other he definitely is. Idk there seems to be a subset of people who are against showing any kind of judgement towards other people at all ever.
Some of his judgement towards others might make people uncomfortable. He can be direct with his thoughts and actions that are critical and on the negative side.
I find those thoughts interesting to read though. its just a different perspective on things from one guy.