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There are three loves in my life! My family and friends, my work and travelling! Right now, I'm sitting here at work finishing off what still needs to be done and then I'm officially on holidays. The next two days will see me throwing things into my small suitcase, trying to complete what is left of my accommodation bookings and then I'm off to Northern Spain and new adventures. If you have arrived here before I get to Spain, thank you for dropping in. I will be in Oviedo, capital of Asturias region on 28th September. As soon as I find an internet cafe, my blog will be up and running again. Please keep in touch with me. While I love wandering around Spain, I miss my family and friends! I guess it's not possible to ... read more

The trouble with time is that it has a way of escaping! Before I even start writing about where I was last week, the surroundings and timeframe have changed because I have moved on yet again! My time in Oviedo was an enjoyable experience, even though it is so different from Gijon (between the sea and mountains). It is the capital of the region of Galicia and therefore has a completely different feel to it. The streets are wider - in fact some are as wide as the avenues in Seville! There are some truly beautiful buildings up here - both old and new. The parks are much larger and more grand, with some of the most spectacularly large conifers I have ever seen. Walkways meander through Parque de San Francisco in the centre of the ... read more

Google-searching and the Internet are extremely useful - especially looking for accommodation when travelling. You can choose from the written reviews and from the pictures, but unless you've seen the neighbourhood before you get there, you don't quite know what to expect. Hence the title 'colourful'neighbourhood' in the title. The Hostal I live in is really a family-run hotel and the owners and their family all live there as well. It's comfortable and secure. However, depending on the time of day, neighbourhoods can change their clothes. This discovery was made when I got completely lost (how else would I be?) coming home at 10pm from a wander through the throngs out shopping. The plaza I needed to walk through to reach my hotel, is not the same at night! There are so many 'working girls' and ... read more

Well, it´s almost time for my feet and I to move on again. We have enjoyed losing ourselves and becoming re-acquainted with this old, very interesting and sophisticated city. I find being the oldest single female in a hostel full of younger people attracts many reactions; from curious looks, patronising expressions, smiles, friendliness and occasionally a door held open for me. The other day, one of the staff told me he admired my spirit! Every street has one or more authentic little cafe/bars with not a McDonald´s Burger in sight, just the locals doing as they´ve always done - eating Spanish food and catching up with friends and family. I do most of my eating in these places - the service is friendly and efficient with good coffee and food. Although Spanish authorities seem to be ... read more

Hi guys, We've been here one week already - amazing! Perth seems so far away. Good flight up, but very late arrival at our hotel in KL. Finally in bed by 12.15am and up again by 6 for breakfast and back to the airport. KL Airport is still amazing and so easy to get lost in - by accident or design. Cambodia is very hot and steamy - the afternoon storms are spectacular but increase the humidity. Our accommodation is above the Prison Fellowship offices and quite comfortable. We are on the third floor which has been divided into 2 halves. The guys are in one side and we are in the other. There are fold-up beds with quite comfortable mattresses and a frame on which our mosquito nets are hung, (there are dengue mosquitos here ... read more