“Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” – Emma Lazarus America has been shaped by migration. Throughout its history, people have made their way to the self-styled ‘land of the free’ for a new life. For many, America has offered a life free from poverty, free from war, and free … More Coming in through Ellis Island
As children, and indeed as adults, we find a magic in places we have never been to. We find magic in places we have been to as well, but that is not the topic of this post. For me, these places are few. There’s the hallowed halls of Hogwarts, the wondrous world of Narnia, and … More My New York Adventure
As I write this introduction, I am sat in an open air chapel on a makeshift pew with a dedication that reads: In Memory Alan Jones A.D.C. Beverley Hornsea Venture Scouts Died July 29 1969 Aged 28 years I would be surprised if anyone knows where that pew is. It’s a faded and worn inscription on … More Alan Jones and Adventure
The perceptive among you will have noticed that I didn’t post anything here on Sunday. That is because I was preparing to go to Gilwell Park, the home of UK Scouting, for a few days camping. Being here is a fantastic experience in itself, but there is something very special about my first visit to … More 110 Years of Adventure
Peter Marcus 