Destination: United Kingdom

Not In Marlborough Yet !!

Tue, 9 Jan 2007 | By edinoz | Views [791] | Comments [2]

Just to let you all know that I am now in Rockhampton.  Times didn't work out to get to the new farm last week so will be heading there the end of this week. I am in an internet cafe in Rockhampton and having a look around here today.  I will then travel ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Booking the trip!!!

Sun, 7 Jan 2007 | By travel_kat | Views [498] | Comments [1]

I had a wobble today...What the flipping heck i am letting myself for!!! I have no money and i'm scared of bugs... Oh well, it's too late. I've already paid for the flights and had injections. It's not easy to have a mad nurse inject you...I have to ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

My First Week

Sat, 6 Jan 2007 | By court | Views [411] | Comments [1]

Well I have arrived in beautiful, cold and rainy England.  I am living in an area called Chafford Hundred whih is in Thurrock and part of the Essex county.  I am currently living with 6 other Aussies in a 3 story house. MAJOR EVENTS SO FAR: *  Did ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

London

Thu, 4 Jan 2007 | By ainel | Views [378]

Well I made it to London.  When I finally made my way from Luton airport I managed to make it to Liz's in Edgware where I was staying for the night to catch up.  It was grea tto see them all and my had the kids grown since I was last home.  Their big ... Read more >

Tags: Work

Twas the days before Christmas

Thu, 4 Jan 2007 | By adamkel | Views [685]

I arrived home on the Thursday before Christmas to a share house full of people and a crisp cold glass of bubbly; well, tis’ the season. Tonight we will have dinner with JB who is heading home for Christmas. Several bottles of champagne, loads of beer ... Read more >

Tags: Friends

Gallery: London on the way home

Wed, 3 Jan 2007 | By ears-donna | Photo Gallery

London on the way home

Wed, 3 Jan 2007 | By ears-donna | Views [1522]

I FROZE!!!!! Why did the coldest days of this mild winter have to be while I was there for three days. But i enjoyed the cranberry juice, strawberries, pub meals, wrapping up in a duvet and coats. Just drying your towels on the heaters and such was ... Read more >

Tags: Friends

Gallery: Misc

Tue, 2 Jan 2007 | By kezza | Photo Gallery

Hogmanay

Tue, 2 Jan 2007 | By kezza | Views [656]

Well, the Hogmanay that wasn't actually. The street party in the centre of Edinburgh was cancelled due to "adverse weather conditions" (the general theme of my holiday...), being 60+ mph winds, rain and bitter temps.  Aside from that (and ... Read more >

Tags: Party time

Gallery: London-Wales

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 | By tracy_r | Photo Gallery

Once upon a time...

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 | By tracy_r | Views [655] | Comments [1]

... In a land far, far away (thirty something hours), Tracy actually made it to London at 7:30 in the freezing morning of 27th Dec, 2006. I'm staying with Libby in Wimbledon, a beautiful part of Ole' London-town, right near the tennis courts, above ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

The First of Many

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 | By headeast | Views [425]

So, I know, Its a while before I jump on that jet plane and head the 11 hours to Beijing but, and those of you that know me will back this up, I like to be at least slightly organised, that and I know when the time comes I will forget entirely that I ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

St Petes ... again

Fri, 29 Dec 2006 | By kezza | Views [682]

Back in this beautiful city ... cold out there tho. My overnight train was uneventful, if a little too warm, but a cabin with meals included in the ticket price (yoghurt and bread good, not so keen on miscellaneous pate and salami) and I had nice cabin-... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Christmas In Liverpool

Fri, 29 Dec 2006 | By sweeney | Views [516]

Arrived in Manchester airport at 9am although it really felt like 3am, it was nice to be met at the airport by Aunty Christine and Helena plus my two year old cousin Liana. They were all dressed up with a real christmas theme!

Tags: Family

Vodka, baboushka and -8 celsius!

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 | By kezza | Views [1065]

I got a blink-and-you-miss it tour of St Petes thanks to Roman, the "On the Go" tours manager, driving around the heart of the city, so I have seen the outside of the Hermitage, St Isaacs cathedral, cathedral of spilt blood, some (now very salubrious) ... Read more >

Tags: Snow