Destination: United Kingdom

Kaff's Walking Tour of Aberdeen

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 | By braynroni | Views [293]

Croissants from a can? It’s possible...and tasty! Though we’re sure that purists and the French would be shocked and offended by the whole idea. Kaff had found this can of Jus’ Rol croissants at the supermarket and knew that Roni would be keen ... Read more >

Another quality Scottish museum...

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 | By braynroni | Views [424]

Today was chilly again but the sun shone – yay! We headed out relatively early to the Maritime Museum down by the waterfront = a free, educational and fun experience. We learnt about the oil industry in the North Sea and its connections ... Read more >

Washing is not always fun...but definitely a necessity!

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 | By braynroni | Views [305]

Not much to report today. A quiet day dominated by washing clothes and relaxing. Bray was reduced to a clean tee shirt and shorts so didn’t venture out into the Aberdeen chill all day – though Roni headed out to the supermarked for supplies.... Read more >

Back to Aberdeen we go...

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 | By braynroni | Views [467] | Comments [1]

This morning we headed out after another sumptuous breakfast at our accommodation – left our bags at reception while we wandered the town. Randles (Nelson friend and soon to be flatmate)had recommended we go to the 1030 service at Old Saint ... Read more >

Edinburgh rocks.

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 | By braynroni | Views [453]

A relaxing start with delicious breakfast at our accommodation – Roni had some porridge while Bray settled for the continental. Sun shining, very little wind and simply a beautiful Edinburgh day! We had a complimentary map from ... Read more >

To Edinburgh!

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 | By braynroni | Views [373]

Today was pretty low key. Adam off to work in the AM while the rest of us mooched around the house having brekkie and getting our gear sorted for the weekend – us heading to Edinburgh and the other two off to Bristol. Eventually we ... Read more >

Whisky & Barrels

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 | By braynroni | Views [691]

We had a full itinerary today – famous Baxter’s with their soup and chutneys to visit before seeing how whisky and barrels are made. Once on the road we saw the local KFC, some ugly 70’s style apartment blocks and the boys grabbed ... Read more >

Day chillin' with Kaff

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 | By braynroni | Views [379]

Kaff had today off but the morning was taken up with her flu jab and a visit to the dentist which left both sides of her face numb. We headed out after that to visit the Raemoir Garden Centre and Cafe after a whirlwind driving tour of some of ... Read more >

You Can't Ride Around With No Money For Your Bike

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 | By wilski | Views [2135] | Comments [2]

"Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination" ~ Oscar Wilde In a way, I'm glad I blew my travel budget and cannot afford to keep the Ural. It granted me the opportunity to experience working in England, it forced ... Read more >

Dolphins...yes...actually!

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 | By braynroni | Views [469]

Roni was up early for the walk to work with Kaff- this time with a bonus of coffee from one of the only local places to make coffee even close to NZ standard! Today was fine though quite windy so we were all set for an outside ... Read more >

Walking Aberdeen

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 | By braynroni | Views [412]

Roni was up early today to walk to work with Kaff   - and got to see a robin on her way home! Bray emerged for breakfast eventually and then we hit the pavement. Museums and art gallery were our goal until we realised they were all closed ... Read more >

City of Silver (a.k.a GREY)

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 | By braynroni | Views [446]

The bus was clean, we had seats next to each other and all was good. A little sleep achieved on the ride until we woke up properly around Glasgow. Bray popped out for some fresh (and decidedly chilly) air while driver’s changed then we ... Read more >

Hello London!!

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 | By braynroni | Views [515]

An early start this morning...last things packed before we staggered in our half asleep state across the road to catch the train. Successfully found the Eurostar check in at the next station and checked in. When the gates opened ... Read more >

Photos: England

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 | By ty-lin | Photo Gallery

Tags: just some teasers - more pics to come

Better late than never......

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 | By ty-lin | Views [286]

I know!  I know!  Here I was going to be a good blogger and have failed terribly.  But am going to take a few moments to try and give a quick synopsis of where we have been, where we are and where we expect to be going. The last four days has founds ... Read more >

Tags: day five, entry one