Dearest readers, I depart in a few hours for the frontiers of Pakistan and Afghanistan with a brief visit to Dubai on my return journey. Unfortunately, I view it as highly unlikely that I will be able to update my blog during my time in the Middle East. So, I do hope you will indulge me with your patience and understanding while I am away from my post. I have tried to submit a lot of content recently and I promise that if I return, I shall do so with many stories and pictures with which to entertain you.