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This will be my last blog from Australia for a while, as Darrell and I head to Taiwan, travelling to Taipei in the north and Kaohsiung in the south. We will be taking the World famous, high-speed bullet train, as well as other local trains in order to get around, rather than organising tours, as we have done in the past. Hopefully, this isn't a mistake, and we will have a relatively easy time of it. Of course, this is providing everything goes to plan and nothing goes wrong. Judging from previous experience, in other countries, this may be a wish too far.
Still, we are both in holiday mode, looking forward to our trip, and just thankful to be leaving Australia for a while. The weather in Taipei and Kaohsiung will be in the mid-thirties while we are there, but there will be sporadic rain showers, which isn't unusual for Taiwan.
For the next eleven days, I will be blogging while I am away and will keep you updated on our progress; I have everything crossed for a smooth journey; above all I am just glad to be spending time with my other half, doing what we love most, travelling in Asia!
In my Vlog this week, I am talking about the uneasy relationship between, homosexuality, religion, and politics; this is a subject close to my heart. As someone who follows politics in the UK very carefully, I have always had a keen interest in how my sexuality sits within the political arena.
My political affiliation has changed much over the years. When I could first vote, back in 1987, I was firmly in the Conservative camp, supporting Margaret Thatcher. I regarded Lady T as Britain's greatest Prime Minister, at least during my lifetime, throughout her period in office. After years of rejection, I also lent Tony Blair my support, to make much-needed reform, ensuring my husband and I could build a better life together in The UK.
In recent times, I have become somewhat disillusioned with politics, and disenchanted with all parties. Having said that, it is important for me, as a gay man, to support those who seek to improve equality for all, in a World where rights for minorities appear to be going backward. I am concerned for the future, but hopeful that we can overcome the worst that humanity throws our way. On occasion, I have had to hold my nose, and vote for parties I would rather not, in order to 'get things done', in a country that I will always love, no matter where I live in the World!
My political affiliation has changed much over the years. When I could first vote, back in 1987, I was firmly in the Conservative camp, supporting Margaret Thatcher. I regarded Lady T as Britain's greatest Prime Minister, at least during my lifetime, throughout her period in office. After years of rejection, I also lent Tony Blair my support, to make much-needed reform, ensuring my husband and I could build a better life together in The UK.
In recent times, I have become somewhat disillusioned with politics, and disenchanted with all parties. Having said that, it is important for me, as a gay man, to support those who seek to improve equality for all, in a World where rights for minorities appear to be going backward. I am concerned for the future, but hopeful that we can overcome the worst that humanity throws our way. On occasion, I have had to hold my nose, and vote for parties I would rather not, in order to 'get things done', in a country that I will always love, no matter where I live in the World!
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