George Orwell's novel examining the toxic nature of money and whose melancholic hero spends most of the book sabotaging his life in the name of freedom from slavery, has contemporary resonance ... not necessarily here, though certain elements are worth a look ... interesting firstly to observe the dark mood influencing the mind ... the brighter ending also ...
Meanwhile, suffering is sought in the name of vanity, as dental surgery occurs with much drilling into bone to provide a more stable smile ... followed by more pills than have been swallowed for years, what with painkillers, anti-inflammatories, antibiotics ... so far so good, a week to wait for stitches to be removed ... then a couple of months to ensure all is well before fitting the new teeth ... meaning a return to Tavira later in the year ...
Back at the hostel young people still around along with new older folks, though Harald is here ... new roommate Giorgio from Genoa references Krishnamurti quite quickly ... others at supper include Anna from France, planning on walking the Algarviana, Susie from Germany travelling around after studies, Anthony from England wandering at 80 ...
The idea of calling to see Diogo near Coimbra and walking to Santiago from there, or Porto, takes shape ... but first a short holiday in Tavira ... why not?!
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