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Part three: A Doll, a Harem, a Eunuch And a Slap

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Expatcalidocious

….and finally the finale…….. Kiki’s dramatic exit on the back of an imposing stallion had left the Chief, his brother, hell, the entire village staring in awe at the dust cloud slowly settling behind the kicking hooves of the majestic … Continue reading →

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Part Two: A Doll, a Harem, a Eunuch and a Slap

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Expatcalidocious

the story continues…. Kiki, my younger sister, and I had politely greeted the eunuch whose hand was soft and moist. Still looking slightly piqued he ushered my mother and us two girls to a corner of the room where we … Continue reading →

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Looking back: Life in Austria – Catholic School and First Holy Communion

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Expatcalidocious

When I was seven my father’s second overseas posting was at sea. He was the onsite chief geologist on a deep-sea drilling ship. He would be away for three months and then home for one, which meant that my mother, my two … Continue reading →

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