Destination: United Kingdom

Gallery: faskally caravan park

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 | By jess_dan | Photo Gallery

Not long until we are off now!

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 | By murray_wilson | Views [539]

We leave the UK on the 29th August heading for Kenya.  We will have a week there, taking in the Nakuru and Masai Mara national parks on a week long, organised Safari.  Then after a day or so in Nairobi we will head to Arusha, Northern Tanzania.  There ... Read more >

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Officially unemployed

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 | By colin_and_lou | Views [582]

10th August 2008 - 5 Days to go till we fly ... Thanks to everyone wishing us well for the trip and thanks for my leaving card and presents. On Friday 8 th my last day at work we had food from around the world. Everyone from the office brought in ... Read more >

Samoa

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 | By jes2007 | Views [784]

I am in Samoa for a few days between voyage legs. It is a lovely island. One of my vogaye buddies and myself have hired a car and are touring the island. The main island is 'Upolu, which is a good size taking about 6 hours or so to drive quicky round, ... Read more >

Travel Update

Sat, 9 Aug 2008 | By leah25 | Views [433]

After a few months of trying to come up with a witty and entertaining opening remark for this updated blog, I came to the conclusion that I couldn't. So, here it is. All my photos reorganized, a blog updating the things I've done since March 2008. ... Read more >

7 August, Thursday

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Views [327]

We decided to have a foray into South Wales today so, after having breakfast, we set off for Hay-on-Wye, only a short drive from where Rob and Laura live and just over the English/Welsh border. Unfortunately, Rob and Laura had to work so it was just ... Read more >

Gallery: Cheese Rolling

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 | By leah25 | Photo Gallery

Happy Birthday Shaesh!

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 | By esther | Views [765]

I was a little bit sneaky and came home a bit early in time for my sister's birthday. I didn't tell her and so she had a little bit of a shock, but I think it was mostly a good shock. All that stuff about killing me in my sleep was idle banter. I ... Read more >

Gallery: Hay-on-Wye/Hereford

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Photo Gallery

6 August, Wednesday

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Views [281]

Today Ron, Sam and I headed off to Hereford for a couple of days with Rob and Laura. On the way we called in for a last look around Stratford-upon-Avon and Anne Hathaway's cottage - actually, rumour has it that her house was not the one shown to tourists, ... Read more >

Gallery: Stratford/Worcester

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Photo Gallery

5 August, Tuesday

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Views [379] | Comments [1]

No photos today because it was pouring with rain (wish we could send it all to NSW!). Ron and I went with Sam to Silverstone Race Track, near Northampton. What a wonderful complex it is - we can't understand why Bernie Ecclestone has deemed it unsuitable ... Read more >

4 August, Monday

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Views [351]

Happy birthday Di! We Skyped her this morning and it was great to talk with her on this special day. Unfortunately, Di, Liam and Hayley are all suffering from the 'flu and so were rather hoarse, particularly Liam! Lots of love to them and our prayers ... Read more >

First weekend of the festival done

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 | By jadesy | Views [469]

Ok, in short - prices are insane. When it costs over 3 quid for a pint of Tennants you know its bad news! Shows so far have been great. Went to The List opening party at the spiegeltent on Thurs. Fri was at the Outhouse bar sitting outside (yep it ... Read more >

Where Africa is really annoying

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 | By ella_out_there | Views [418]

So, there I was. all packed, all ready and quite eaqer to go home. I really have enjoyed my time here but I was also very ready for some normality, being able to walk in the city without being hassled and ready for a hot shower. I arrived well in time ... Read more >