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For many years I've wanted to visit Auschwitz. I cant explain why, however I have always felt myself drawn to this place, presumably because I simply felt I needed to see it for myself. Those of you who know me well, know that I have always had a great interest in WW2 and that if I can extend my knowledge about this period in our history then I will gladly do so. Im usually all for making blogs fun, trying to find a humorous side to everything and laugh at myself whenever possible, but when you come here and visit Auschwitz [View Full Entry]

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1849 Words | 1 Comment(s) | 25 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s)
Published: March 13th 2008 | 760 Views | [diary=255520]

Security Fences
Death Block
Death Wall

....and welcome to the land of no vowels, spotless streets, beautiful buildings and 24 hour partying!!! Ive been attempting a whistle stop tour of Slovakia, Poland and Austria and spent a few err...strange hours in the Czech Republic too! Admittedly its been a few years since ive had the pleasure of experiencing the open road and going wherever fate takes me! Some things change, but unfortunately some things never do!!! In the last few days ive travelled through 4 countries and made some interesting observations, especially about those who are doing, or attempting to do the same thing as me. [View Full Entry]

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2392 Words | 2 Comment(s) | 19 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s)
Published: March 13th 2008 | 216 Views | [diary=254646]

Bratislava Castle
St Martins Cathedral
Another Church

…or not as the case may be. I promise you that I don’t really talk like that, I might come from Essex, but I speak proper me…… Well anyway..err…moving swiftly on, ive had a good 6 weeks of the obligatory pacifying of mother and meeting friends and family before I go away again. I’ve taken my TEFL course and passed and will thankfully soon be heading off for warmer climes. I was born and raised in and around Southend (Saar- fend) on sea, a town that was once a very popular seaside resort with Londoners during most of the 19th and [View Full Entry]

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Published: March 1st 2008 | 124 Views | [diary=251616]

Gratuitous Posing!
Mulberry Harbour
View along the seafront.

By Cockle
January 20th 2008
Independence Day! Europe » Sweden » Kronoberg » Växjö
No, im not referring to American Revolutions or little green men intent on world domination, i’m referring to a day i’ve been looking forward to for such a long time, the tunnel has been dug and stands ready, its all shored up and it’s time to break out…. Goodbye Sweden!!! So ive decided that the time has finally come to give up the dull rigours of the 9 to 5, (well 7 to 4) give up my apartment, sell everything I own and head off on my long awaited round the world trip that i’d always promised myself I would do [View Full Entry]

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2455 Words | 1 Comment(s) | 11 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s)
Published: January 20th 2008 | 199 Views | [diary=237774]

Church Interior
Local McDonalds
Emigrant house



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