Destination: United Kingdom

Gallery: Northumberland

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 | By jonnygo | Photo Gallery

A tale of two cities

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 | By jonnygo | Views [1195] | Comments [1]

Funny how you fail to realise what's up your snout. I lived here for 20odd years before moving to the Big Smoke. Its full of posh university "ya's" (audible from some distance) but also many characterful townsfolk with a tale to tell (and ... Read more >

Tags: Party time

Gallery: Durham City

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 | By jonnygo | Photo Gallery

In the footsteps of Romans

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 | By jonnygo | Views [1118]

Only the second time I have been to the Great Wall.  I mean of course Hadrians wall in Northumberland.  Its a world heritage site and set amidst ruggedly beautiful hills and valleys. Although my trip officially begins in Cape Town, why not capture amazing ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

Not In Marlborough Yet !!

Tue, 9 Jan 2007 | By edinoz | Views [847] | 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 [548] | 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 [439] | 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 [424]

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 [737]

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 [1604]

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 [709]

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 [743] | 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