A day in London spent with (once again) my fellow Aussies, Ju Ju and Emily. This was a little garden we found near Bartholemow's Hospital [
no idea how to spell it so.......]. It was very cute..
Friday, September 29, 2006
A day in London
A day in London spent with (once again) my fellow Aussies, Ju Ju and Emily. This was a little garden we found near Bartholemow's Hospital [
no idea how to spell it so.......]. It was very cute..
more snippets
Rachel,myself, emily and Lisa at the Easyjet bbq - free food and beverages. And no I still dont drink beer, was holding it for a friend ;)
a few shots from training
Myself, Lisa and Emily starring as 'Easyjet's Angels' - in our ever so BRIGHT uniform
Sit back, relax and enjoy the music
Last night I was spoiled to a night of music. My brother look me to the Belmont string Orchestra, which was really enjoyable. I was surprised that I new most of the pieces which I'm sure my dad would be impressed with. A bit of Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart and my favourite Pachabel. Was a great night.
But onto some exciting news - tomorrow is the day! Swans in the Grand Finaly once again peoples. Can't wait! if they win, I will be sure to give you an update, if they lose, dont expect anything for a while.
Love to you all xx
But onto some exciting news - tomorrow is the day! Swans in the Grand Finaly once again peoples. Can't wait! if they win, I will be sure to give you an update, if they lose, dont expect anything for a while.
Love to you all xx
Sunday, September 24, 2006
one last snap from italy.....I call it - the PIGS
How can yo resist? When you smell this pizza you will understand. When you taste it - you will understand even more. YOU JUST DONT SHARE! ha ha
This was taken in Genova, sitting overlooking the Sea - great times!
Some familiar faces
Yesterday also had me catch up with some old friends. Dom and Julia from Canberra. For those of you who haven't met this happy little couple, now married couple, Dom was my roommate, and Jules was the girlfriend who would always be over at our house.
Great to catch up with them as they are now living here, so I made them aware that I would expect, as part of our friendship, a lot, a lot of pasta!!! (Dom's mums sauce is to die for!!!!)
I also caught up with an old friend from Thailand, Ling, and as it had been 6 years, great to catch up on everyone and their whereabouts from BPS.
A little walk in the woods
Yesterday, Yoni opted to take me for a walk through the woods, its through a park near a University close by to where he lives. So we wandered through to a farmhouse on the other side to have some lunch, which was quite cute. It was so nice walking through as the day before it had rained, so everything was nice and fresh. And as it was day two of spring, you can start to see the leaves falling.
On the way home, on the outside of the grounds we found this pool, which as you can see is a beautiful GREEN colour. Not so attractive from my perspective!
London photos
This is me at the borough markets at London Bridge - have been back three times in a week- so you can see I am quite a fan of the place. They even have falafel there!!!! mmmmm
Saturday, September 23, 2006
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more photos
This was our little group - the Aussies. Lisa, Emily, Ju Ju, and me of course. Also in Venice.
Photo time
Well guys - first photo on my blog- this was taken in Venice - a bit strange but pretty cool
Friday, September 08, 2006
Torino
In Torino we opted for the relaxed day. We ate some pasta in a local cafe (delicious) and then went and laid in the park. We really wanted to get a tan, which we did slighty, burn in Ju Ju's case, but we found a little water fountain in the park. What a delight to 4 girls who have been sleeping in a car!!! Shower time baby! One of the girls had shampoo so they even washed their hair in public! how embarassing - the water at the bottom became all soapy!!!hahaha Anyway, we all felt a bit fresher after that.
During the night we drove around inspecting Torino's nightlife, which we didn't find all that exciting so we went and watched a local soccer game. A little stadium half the size of a soccer pitch, but it was great to see, and the skill they had was amazing.
Overnight in Torino we then had our morning in the city before heading home. We decided on the last day to actually use a map to find the Egyptian museum, which didn't really help us as it still took about an hour to find. But we went and checked it out. Our first touristy thing.
After that to the airport, and then home. Sad to be back, but am keeping myself busy looking after a hostel here, so quite fun. Get to meet a lot of people.
So now I have to start studying again for work, try and squeeze another trip in at some point (see how the finances work out), and enjoy time off a little longer.
Hope everyone is well,
keep u posted soon xx
During the night we drove around inspecting Torino's nightlife, which we didn't find all that exciting so we went and watched a local soccer game. A little stadium half the size of a soccer pitch, but it was great to see, and the skill they had was amazing.
Overnight in Torino we then had our morning in the city before heading home. We decided on the last day to actually use a map to find the Egyptian museum, which didn't really help us as it still took about an hour to find. But we went and checked it out. Our first touristy thing.
After that to the airport, and then home. Sad to be back, but am keeping myself busy looking after a hostel here, so quite fun. Get to meet a lot of people.
So now I have to start studying again for work, try and squeeze another trip in at some point (see how the finances work out), and enjoy time off a little longer.
Hope everyone is well,
keep u posted soon xx
to continue the story
So we finally ended up finding a beach after a little more driving. We found a little fishing area, which had a barrier of marble like rocks dividing land/water. Close were fishing houses with wire catchments, looking a bit more lie south-east asia than Italy. Nevertheless it was nice clear water, and a beautiful drive with the road surrounded by trees arched over it.
After this little detour we opted to try and find a proper beach. After consulting our little railway map we opted for Genova as the next destination. So off we set. Driving through more beautiful valleys and mountains, I spotted a little village which looked to be supported by a brick wall. As all of us were a little curious we ventured off the highway in hope of finding some little backstreet up there. We continued along one road, finally finding a little street which looked to go towards this village. The road, paved and in good condition by all means, was more like an Irish road as it was so narrow. But with only once scare of a crazy motorbike we made it to the top. The view was just spectacular. The village was a bunch of houses built with a brick wall around it, little allyways with only car accessible roads around it. Was lovelly to see such an old place preserved, and you could tell it was old as retired locals were the only individuals to be seen.
After this we continued on our way to Genova. We could see along our drive the sea to our left, only ever so often through valleys as we were so far up. We just made the turn off, as some boys distracted us, however the drive down the valley into the main city was amazing. All houses and apartments built on the mountains, old buildings, even castles on the hill showed what a culture this town had. We drove from one side of the city to the other before we had some dinner. And what do you eat in Italy??? PIZZA - yummmm.....those of you from Canberra, quite similar to that of Cafe Ravello's in Dickson, however still out does that place ten million times! Was gooood. Night three we spent there in Genova, once again in our luxurious car!
Next stop Turin (to the english, Torino to Italians). This was our final stop.
After this little detour we opted to try and find a proper beach. After consulting our little railway map we opted for Genova as the next destination. So off we set. Driving through more beautiful valleys and mountains, I spotted a little village which looked to be supported by a brick wall. As all of us were a little curious we ventured off the highway in hope of finding some little backstreet up there. We continued along one road, finally finding a little street which looked to go towards this village. The road, paved and in good condition by all means, was more like an Irish road as it was so narrow. But with only once scare of a crazy motorbike we made it to the top. The view was just spectacular. The village was a bunch of houses built with a brick wall around it, little allyways with only car accessible roads around it. Was lovelly to see such an old place preserved, and you could tell it was old as retired locals were the only individuals to be seen.
After this we continued on our way to Genova. We could see along our drive the sea to our left, only ever so often through valleys as we were so far up. We just made the turn off, as some boys distracted us, however the drive down the valley into the main city was amazing. All houses and apartments built on the mountains, old buildings, even castles on the hill showed what a culture this town had. We drove from one side of the city to the other before we had some dinner. And what do you eat in Italy??? PIZZA - yummmm.....those of you from Canberra, quite similar to that of Cafe Ravello's in Dickson, however still out does that place ten million times! Was gooood. Night three we spent there in Genova, once again in our luxurious car!
Next stop Turin (to the english, Torino to Italians). This was our final stop.
Monday, September 04, 2006
I am so in love with this country!!!
I know an update has been due, but we have been too busy soaking in the lovely country side to even think about finding an internet cafe. Until today of course.
So Friday we leave Gatwick, and fly into Milan, with no plans of what to see, where to go, the language or even any idea of what this country holds. So at the airport, we try and speak to a few people, one of whom was kind enough to give us his old railway time schedule, which had a little map on the front. So standing out the front of the airport, we decide to re-enter and enquire about hiring a car. A few quotes later, we find a place which was located in front of us, but we had to call the head office to book the car. So we did, and we got the car. A little Nissan Micra - never heard of them, but they go alright. First dilema - driving on the right side of the road - takes a bit of getting used to, but a few scares later we got used to it. Second Dilema was where to go. We really had no idea of what to do here, so we thought we would start driving around.
Julie (better known as Ju Ju) then brought up the city of Venice, which on the front of that little railway map seemed like a long way away. So off we went. We started one direction, and then through following signs of what we could make out in English ended up going in the opposite direction. What a mistake this was......so back through Milan, and up a little, we thought to go in the direction which we thought Venice was in. So quick detour of the main road, and we were in the lovely countryside, or whatever we could see as by that time it was dark. Anyway after a little driving around in circles, we managed to get on the highway again, and off we set.
A few hours later we came accross what we expected the outskirts of Venice to be like. So we thought to stop there for the night. Driving around looking for a hostel, or a cheap hotel room we spotted one hotel, which proved to be so dodgy, so luckily we drove off - as quickly as possible. Then we needed a toilet, and we saw a little bar open which a lot of people in it, so we pulled over and made a pit-stop. So after a little discussion we thought it would be best to stay put and sleep in the car. With only minimum sleep and sore backs we ended up leaving for the city of Venice at about 6:30am!!!
After a little circle we finally figured that we had to park the car, and catch a ferry in, and after complying with local ways we hopped on that ferry. Going down the canal for the first time we looked like the typical tourist - all cameras were out, and all we were saying was look here, look there - and nothing could have prepared us for how beautiful it could be. It was just amazing!!! We looked around all day, caught a ferry, went up to a lookout within a cathedral (which was just spectacular), and we all fell in love with this city!!!
So after consulting our railway map, we thought to head south, get on the coastline and then drive to our final destination. So off we headed through the beautiful countryside, driving through mountains, over valleys etc etc. We decided to stop in Pisa for the night. When we got to Pisa, I asked the question (very embarrassing moment for myself) of where actually is the leaning tower of Pisa, as there was no signage to make us think it was there. Lisa told us that it was definately not where we were, but the other three questioned this many times. We made was for the first hostel we saw, which was actually attached to a church - very cute, our window overlooked the countryside, and had grape vines surrounding it. So after we had a shower and felt a little more refreshed we decided to for a drive in the city. Emily spotted something that looked like the leaning tower, but these theories were brushed away by Lisa. Next sighting came from Ju Ju who also saw the same structure and at that point Lisa caught a glimpse as well. There was then hope! We continued driving around, looking for signs, however little was found. Anyway we finally saw it!!!! Oh we all had tears in our eyes.....so we went to celebrate over dinner, and then went on a mission to see it. It was night time, so it was dark, but it was still amazing to see. There we met some boys who were from Rome, but had never been to Pisa, we we had a drink with them, and stuggled with the translation form Italian to English. After went back to the hostel for a proper nights sleep!
So the next day, Sunday, was Fathers Day. I woke up, left the girls asleep, and went to find a phone to call my dad, as my phone had no credit. BUT nothing is open in Italy on Sunday, so an hour later I gave up and went to pick up the girls again. We then went back into Pisa to see the tower in light. It was just like the pictures - great to see. We then headed off to our next destination - the beach.
We ended up down one street which we saw sand the side of so we were reassured that we were going in the right direction. We had two cars infront of us, so we followed them. Then came a sign up, and a bar accross the road preventing you from going forward and saying something in Italian, we made it out to be something like divert and transit....who knows! So we see the cars infront of us made a detour through some trees. We thought of the quote "when in rome, do as the roman's do", so we applied it to this situation. We followed. We ended up in the middle of nowhere so we had to trek back!
Anyway I have to run, as my time is up, will update you with the rest shortly....
miss you all xx
So Friday we leave Gatwick, and fly into Milan, with no plans of what to see, where to go, the language or even any idea of what this country holds. So at the airport, we try and speak to a few people, one of whom was kind enough to give us his old railway time schedule, which had a little map on the front. So standing out the front of the airport, we decide to re-enter and enquire about hiring a car. A few quotes later, we find a place which was located in front of us, but we had to call the head office to book the car. So we did, and we got the car. A little Nissan Micra - never heard of them, but they go alright. First dilema - driving on the right side of the road - takes a bit of getting used to, but a few scares later we got used to it. Second Dilema was where to go. We really had no idea of what to do here, so we thought we would start driving around.
Julie (better known as Ju Ju) then brought up the city of Venice, which on the front of that little railway map seemed like a long way away. So off we went. We started one direction, and then through following signs of what we could make out in English ended up going in the opposite direction. What a mistake this was......so back through Milan, and up a little, we thought to go in the direction which we thought Venice was in. So quick detour of the main road, and we were in the lovely countryside, or whatever we could see as by that time it was dark. Anyway after a little driving around in circles, we managed to get on the highway again, and off we set.
A few hours later we came accross what we expected the outskirts of Venice to be like. So we thought to stop there for the night. Driving around looking for a hostel, or a cheap hotel room we spotted one hotel, which proved to be so dodgy, so luckily we drove off - as quickly as possible. Then we needed a toilet, and we saw a little bar open which a lot of people in it, so we pulled over and made a pit-stop. So after a little discussion we thought it would be best to stay put and sleep in the car. With only minimum sleep and sore backs we ended up leaving for the city of Venice at about 6:30am!!!
After a little circle we finally figured that we had to park the car, and catch a ferry in, and after complying with local ways we hopped on that ferry. Going down the canal for the first time we looked like the typical tourist - all cameras were out, and all we were saying was look here, look there - and nothing could have prepared us for how beautiful it could be. It was just amazing!!! We looked around all day, caught a ferry, went up to a lookout within a cathedral (which was just spectacular), and we all fell in love with this city!!!
So after consulting our railway map, we thought to head south, get on the coastline and then drive to our final destination. So off we headed through the beautiful countryside, driving through mountains, over valleys etc etc. We decided to stop in Pisa for the night. When we got to Pisa, I asked the question (very embarrassing moment for myself) of where actually is the leaning tower of Pisa, as there was no signage to make us think it was there. Lisa told us that it was definately not where we were, but the other three questioned this many times. We made was for the first hostel we saw, which was actually attached to a church - very cute, our window overlooked the countryside, and had grape vines surrounding it. So after we had a shower and felt a little more refreshed we decided to for a drive in the city. Emily spotted something that looked like the leaning tower, but these theories were brushed away by Lisa. Next sighting came from Ju Ju who also saw the same structure and at that point Lisa caught a glimpse as well. There was then hope! We continued driving around, looking for signs, however little was found. Anyway we finally saw it!!!! Oh we all had tears in our eyes.....so we went to celebrate over dinner, and then went on a mission to see it. It was night time, so it was dark, but it was still amazing to see. There we met some boys who were from Rome, but had never been to Pisa, we we had a drink with them, and stuggled with the translation form Italian to English. After went back to the hostel for a proper nights sleep!
So the next day, Sunday, was Fathers Day. I woke up, left the girls asleep, and went to find a phone to call my dad, as my phone had no credit. BUT nothing is open in Italy on Sunday, so an hour later I gave up and went to pick up the girls again. We then went back into Pisa to see the tower in light. It was just like the pictures - great to see. We then headed off to our next destination - the beach.
We ended up down one street which we saw sand the side of so we were reassured that we were going in the right direction. We had two cars infront of us, so we followed them. Then came a sign up, and a bar accross the road preventing you from going forward and saying something in Italian, we made it out to be something like divert and transit....who knows! So we see the cars infront of us made a detour through some trees. We thought of the quote "when in rome, do as the roman's do", so we applied it to this situation. We followed. We ended up in the middle of nowhere so we had to trek back!
Anyway I have to run, as my time is up, will update you with the rest shortly....
miss you all xx
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