The Geecologist

Waterlog

Waterlog

Feb 11, 2023 | Essays, Non-Fiction, Travel | 0 comments

There is no anti-depressant quite like sea-swimming, and Holkham is where I usually go when I’m feeling sad. Striking out into the enormous expanse of cold sea, over the vast sands, I immerse myself like the fox ridding himself of his fleas. I leave my devils on the...
Capital

Capital

Oct 31, 2020 | Fiction | 0 comments

‘Hello, I’m in a rush,’ her lawyer began, as he often did, ‘but there’s some news I wanted you to have and it’s not good news I’m afraid: there’s a rumour the high court is going to rule that it’s legal to deport failed asylum-seekers back to Zimbabwe. It’s because of...
Capitalism: A Ghost Story

Capitalism: A Ghost Story

Mar 14, 2015 | Non-Fiction | 0 comments

Is it a house or a home? A temple to the new India, or a warehouse for its ghosts? Ever since Antilla arrived on Altamont Road in Mumbai, exuding mystery and quiet menace, things have not been the same. “Here we are,” the friend who took me there said, “Pay your...