Destination: United Kingdom

Grandma

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 | By nadscol | Views [501] | Comments [2]

My Grandma died yesterday. I found out via text message. Not the best way to find out someone you love has died. I don't blame mum and dad, but distance sucks. I never felt so far away from everyone i loved as i did then. I think i have not been properly ... Read more >

Tags: sadness

The Great Collimation Competition

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 | By nadscol | Views [780]

Work is starting to become a lot more enjoyable. This afternoon we had a little competition amongst ourselves. Let me explain. In the UK they are ridiculously anal about radiation protection (which i suppose is a good thing) they have this thing called ... Read more >

Tags: Doctors, hospitals & health

Bath

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 | By nadscol | Views [711]

Yes not a very original title for this one but i went to bath on the weekend. I'd heard so many good things about it and it i only 2 and a bit hours away on the train so i decided to make a day trip of it. When i told mum and dad where i was going they ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Oxford e Basingstoke

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 | By kutnerdaniel | Views [944]

10/Março: Às 9:00 saímos para uma viagem organizada por uma entidade da Universidade para Oxford. O grupo era bem grande e fomos em dois ônibus. Chegamos cerca de 1h20 depois e tivemos cerca de duas horas de tempo livre antes de termos um walking tour ... Read more >

Tags: culture

London Life

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 | By lani | Views [1351] | Comments [3]

Well - it's been nearly a year since my last entry and over the past few days my feet have become itchy again..... so I logged back in to the journal for some inspiration. Since July last year I've been mostly in London - working and trying to sort ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Gallery: Sydney

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 | By candjmcshane | Photo Gallery

Arombol ...North Goa..

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 | By claire-winder | Views [1386] | Comments [2]

The 12 hour train Journey wasn't at all bad...we had two little beds and the scenery was just beautiful...I spent the entire time gazing and gasping out of the window...I even stood by the open door and nearly got blown away as the train choo chooed ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Gallery: Liana's 25th birthday

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 | By sean_and_liana | Photo Gallery

Stunning Uyuni

Sun, 9 Mar 2008 | By angelas_away | Views [787]

Oops I´m falling behind on this journal thing, having adventures quicker than I can write about them! I guess I shouldn´t complain... So I signed up for a 3 day tour, which would normally start with a visit to the salt flats and the dreaded salt hostel, ... Read more >

Tags: Markets

Celebratory Weekend!

Sat, 8 Mar 2008 | By annanderson | Views [2829] | Comments [2]

Birmingham, UK – A Special 30 th Birthday Weekend with my daughter, Kirsten .   Birthdays have traditionally been very celebratory in our family.   This year is extra special because Kirsten turns 30 and I turn 60 – YIKES!   When I think ... Read more >

Tags: Kirsten at Univ of Birmingham

Gallery: Birmingham, UK

Sat, 8 Mar 2008 | By annanderson | Photo Gallery

We've all arrived in Mt Isa!!!

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 | By edinoz | Views [920] | Comments [4]

Well we left Rocky on Wed morning after a pretty heavy night on Tuesday and we drove through to Longreach - a small town known as the 'Gateway to the Outback'.  It is the home of the 'Stockmans Hall of Fame' which is a very interesting museum dedicated ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Gallery: New Zealand

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 | By george | Photo Gallery

Fim de semana, Cats e 20 anos...

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 | By kutnerdaniel | Views [1026]

06/Março: O último fim de semana foi meio sem graça. Não tínhamos nenhuma atividade especial programada. Na sexta, finalmente achei a Jewish Society. Fui num jantar de Shabat em que havia eu e mais cinco pessoas. No entanto, valeu a pena. O pessoal ... Read more >

Tags: Party time

Mumbai...

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 | By claire-winder | Views [867] | Comments [4]

Well here I am, happy and safe in the mad city of Mumbai. The flight was very long and couldn't sleep at all, when we got out of the plane we were welcomed by the smell of India...pollution, spice, sweat, drains..mmm As soon as we left the airport ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures