I Will Die, But Not Retire.

Night Falls Over Machu Picchu To The Sound Of Abba's 'dancing Queen'.

I Remember Queuing Around The Block In Sheffield When I Was Growing Up. At That Time, Going To The Cinema Was Really Something Special - There Was Something About The Style Of The Real Thing That Is Immeasurable Nicer Than Multiplexes.

It's Not An Easy Option. The Essence Of Travel Is Letting Go Of Habit And Prejudice And Relishing The Unfamiliar. Food You've Never Eaten Before, A Language You've Never Spoken Before, Religion That Mystifies, Customs That Confuse, Politics That Perplex, All Question Everyday Assumptions About How You Live Your Life.

I've Been Lucky To Have Made A Number Of Travel Programmes With The Bbc, The Object Being To See Places Off The Beaten Track. As A Result, I've Often Had A Guide Who's Been Able To Show Me Things That You Wouldn't See With A Tour Group.

People Are Still Crazy About Python After Twenty-five Years, Which I Find Hard To Believe.