Destination: United Kingdom

Gallery: London 2

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 | By david_vanessa | Photo Gallery

Second week in London

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 | By jono_79 | Views [434] | Comments [1]

Hello all, Week two in London has been pretty good so far. The body clock has adjusted itself so my sleeping, eating, and I suppose pooping patterns are in synch with the locals. Monday : Took it pretty easy after a busy weekend and read a book ... Read more >

VSO

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 | By jes2007 | Views [834]

I'll be volunteering through VSO   I'll be based in Rayagada   in Orissa province And as I expect visitors here what I've found re tourism stuff so far http://www.orissa-tourism.com/index.html http://www.... Read more >

Gallery: Sailing

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 | By jmmal2 | Photo Gallery

Trip Two: A swan can break your arm don't you know!

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 | By willd | Views [843]

:A swan can break your arm don't you know! Finstock to Coombe Station   A day juxtaposed to the first’ sunny mien, with overcast skies and the threat of heavy rain to come.   The days ambitions where rolled back slightly and the sights ... Read more >

Out in the Country..

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 | By copperowl | Views [572] | Comments [2]

I've just returned from 5 days of relaxed living out in Buckinghamshire where i stayed with my friends Helen and Chris. I've known Helen since Teachers' College (way back before Noah's flood) and we travelled to England together 40 years ago on an ... Read more >

Photos: Out in the Country

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 | By copperowl | Photo Gallery

I attract the rudest people in London.

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 | By murrihyk | Views [841] | Comments [1]

I’ve been in London for 5 days and I have discovered I have this uncanny knack for seeking out the rudest people in this bloody city. Perhaps it is my stupid need to talk to random people I come across, who knows; all I know is that today ... Read more >

Brighton

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 | By jen_gillam | Views [324]

After a rushed trip to the station, Stace and I got on the train to Brighton on Friday 12th June. It only took about 1 hour. It was my first weekend out of London since I'd arrived so I was really looking forward to it. Walking down the road to our hostel ... Read more >

Transport for London

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 | By jen_gillam | Views [429]

After only doing 3 days of supply teaching, I had an interview with Transport for London in the Safety and Citizenship department. I was successful and had a training day on 24th May and started full time the following week. The job involves going to ... Read more >

I love London Still

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 | By jj_devries | Views [392] | Comments [4]

No hog-wog washes to great us anywhere so so far so good! Staying in a great little spot called Chalk Farm nr Camden Town. Melb grunge would aspire to this. Did the tourist thing today: Parliament, Westminster Abbey, London Eye (that was the highlight), ... Read more >

Tags: buckingham palace, leicester square, london eye) hyde park, parliament, picadilly circus, westminster abbey

First week in London

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 | By jono_79 | Views [430]

Hello all, Well, have nearly been here a week no and so far, so good. Might be easier to just break it down day by day. Monday : Arrived with a minimum of fuss. Pretty long flight but not as draining as I thought it'd be. Abu Dhabi looked like ... Read more >

Gallery: Oxford, Regents Park etc

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 | By jmmal2 | Photo Gallery

Oxford

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 | By jmmal2 | Views [564] | Comments [1]

I awoke this morning at 8.30 am with a spring in my step and this is very unusual especially for a sunday. Finally the sun was back out again and it was beginning to look a lot like summer. After teasing us with the sun for a couple of weeks, it has ... Read more >

Rodwell Research : Salisbury Wiltshire England

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 | By warrenr | Views [2635]

Do any of the following RODWELL names mean anything to YOU and YOUR branch of the RODWELL tree? All born in Salisbury Wiltshire England between 1816 & 1831. * Eliza Rodwell (NEE Wheatland)    * George Rodwell  * David Rodwell * Caroline ... Read more >

Tags: convict, england, genealogy, research, rodwell, salisbury, st edmunds, tasmania, transportation, wiltshire