Happy Wanderings Trivia Quiz

Answer: British Army of the Rhine

There were two BAOR deployments after WWI from 1919 - 1929 and again after WWII from 1945 to 1994. In 1994, the British Army contingent in Germany became British Forces Germany with greatly reduced numbers. As a very young soldier, I developed a love of German beer, food and yes, frauleins!

Answer: South Georgia

Ernest Shackleton's grave can be found in the Grytviken Cemetery which we called the Whaler's Graveyard in Grytviken, South Georgia. There is also a memorial cross for Shackleton across the bay at King Edward Point where the British Antarctic Survey were based prior to our arrival. Grytviken was a former whaling station now very dilapidated but Grytviken does have a small church or chapel which was renovated and kept in good repair.

I recall that when Britain went to war in the Falkland Islands a number of people thought the Falklands were in the Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland.

Answer: Copenhagen

Yes! I know I could have given clues about pastry and mermaids but that is way too easy. However, Hans Christian Andersen and Kierkegaard happen to be buried in the Assisten's Cemetery in Copenhagen, Denmark, where I paid dutiful homage to the author of thrilling stories which delighted me as a child.

Answer: Melbourne

James Cook's cottage was originally built in North Yorkshire in the UK and transported brick by brick to Australia where it was reconstructed as a gift to the people of Victoria in 1934 to celebrate the centenary of the establishment of Melbourne which was founded in August 1835.

Answer: Kuala Lumpur

My abiding memory of Kuala Lumpur was the amazing food. Given the variety of culture Malaysia boasts diverse choices for cuisine. Chinese, Indian, Malay - all delicious! I feel hungry just thinking about it. Top Tip - Don't wear a white T-shirt if you are going for a banana leaf curry.

Answer: No

Apparently, The Great Wall of China cannot be seen from the moon but can be visible in perfect conditions with mechanical aids from low orbits in space.

Answer: China and Mongolia have different rail gauges

China uses a narrower railway gauge than Mongolia so it was necessary to change the train bogies or trucks (US) to be compatible with the larger Mongolian gauge which is 85mm wider.

Answer: Bangkok

One Night in Bangkok? That's a bit of a give away. Thai people call Bangkok "Krung Thep" which roughly translated means "City of Angels".

Answer: Sana'a

Chewing Khat was a prominent part of Yemeni culture during my visit in 1997. Khat was illegal in some countries but not in the UK at that time. You basically chew small green leaves which act as a mild stimulant and drink fruit drinks to clean the taste away whilst enjoying the conversation and company of good friends. Sana'a, Yemen's capital, is the largest city in Yemen with a population of approx 1.9 million people.

Answer: Antananarivo

The official currency of Madagascar is now the Malagassy Ariary (MGA) but in 1998 bank notes showed both Ariary and Malagassy Franc values. One Ariary was worth five Malagassy Francs and delivered hours of fun with angry taxi-drivers!