Is there a Basset stalker?

Seems a basset will go to great lengths to punish you for leaving them behind in New Zealand.  If I didn’t know better I think this were Fortnum disguised as a shopping train.  I know for sure that it’s not a real basset though as a basset just...

Now that’s more like it…..

It was a relief to look out of the hotel window this morning and see the true potential of Shanghai’s skyline.  Little did I know at that point how dizzy this skyline would make me feel.  Even with my feet planted firmly on the ground I spent most of the day...

Speed and knowledge, essential arrival experiences

您好 or in plain English -  “nín hÇŽo”.  Yes, the first leg of our journey North is over.  We’ve arrived in Shanghai where we’ll be exploring for a few days before moving on to the main event of our trip away. There is really only one way...

What I’ll miss…..

Instead of the usual killing time at the airport the powers of technology are letting me send my final blog before I head north.  Phew what a roller coaster week it’s been.  I woke in the middle of the night convinced I could hear basset squeaking.  This was...

How bassets make your heart ache

Cute faces are what make the basset hound such an adorable dog.  It’s easy to forget though that bassets come in all shapes and sizes.  There was no denying this fact today as I was surrounded by no less than 10 basset hounds.  Fortnum and Mason are going to...