great photos! I ended up reading the entire travelblog again. It is so entertaining and the photos are great. what can i say, you have a way of writing that is so much fun to read and seeing the cool pictures really makes me want to travel. Sounds like you are having fun being abit domestic, it's a nice change from all the adventures. Actually sometimes it can be an adventure as well... Michael is a cutie, and you both look great together. you look like you are happy and glowing but i hope that you miss us here as well and that you are planning to come back soon, at least for a visit. I can't wait for you to meet David. I tell him about his aunt Gali and show him the picture of Jackie,Craig and you (i love that one!) from the wedding. Anyway, take good care and we all miss ya, i really miss hanging out and yakking with you... hugs and kisses, Cigalle
Love the wookey hole pics. It actually looks warm there, as opposed to most of your cold green misty pics.
Wishing you lots of warm love out there. Noticed the "our" vocabulary is already creeping in. Just don't start looking like Micheal too... (Just kidding, handsome guy that man).Love from the almost ice box-montreal.
Life and Love in Orchard Terrace Where the heck is Wookey Hole!!! Who knew that England had so many interesting, old and fun places to visit. As for washing dishing in the bathtub; is this before or after you take your bath?????????
Just remember, boring can be nice sometimes - less stress and wrinkles :-) Did I mention you look wonderful?
Hugs, keep the updates coming - so much fun to read.
Love you, Mama
Wookey Hole Wookey Hole in the Shire? Does Mitch-ee-Al have large hairy feet perchance? Glad to finally have some photos. Would Wookey Hole 4 be your kitchen?
bollocks Much like another word in the English language bollocks can have several meanings and. as you have so rightfully pointed out, it can change from a noun to a verb quite readily.
You can be kicked in the bollocks (well, men can, at least most of them), something can be a load of old bollocks, you can (and you have) bollocksed something up. Still, it does not yet have the versatility of the other word I referred too. You can't go and bollocks yourself nor take a flying bollocks. You can't say bollocks off, not that was bollocksing good. You can't say to someone that you want to bollocks them and I have never heard anyone exclaim "Holy Bollocks!"
We are looking forward to being much more in contact once you move to Glastonbury. Take care - we love you.
Hi Gali!!! Well, you sound like you're very busy and enjoying your life. I'm so happy for you. Good you're doing this now, before you settle down with a husband and children. I love reading your anecdotes.
There you are! Nice to hear from you Gali. Your lovely Sister has been filling me in on your adventures in your absence from blogging....Sneaking chocolates eh? That reminds me of when I worked at Chateau Lake Louise. Us poor overworked, exhausted, hungry souls (lol) would be constantly be sneaking food from the buffet (ya gotta eat sometime!). We got very crafty at it too, although a co-worker of mine got caught once with her mouth crammed full of strawberries, 2 puffy cheeks full of food, and the supervisor asked her, "What's in your mouth?" She answered, "Gum.".......LMAO! I think I laughed for hours on that one. Anyway, good luck in Glastonbury. I hope your loveshack is a happy, fulfilling one. Til next time, take care Gali.
We miss you!!! What a nice surprise this morning to find another amusing blog enry from my little sis... Craig was getting worried already from not hearing from you... I told him that you are pretty far from places that you can use the internet. So it sounds like you are working hard and that it was a good experience but that you are ready for a change. It was good to hear your voice on the phone and thanks for also listening to my ramblings on about babies and not sleeping... I better run, the wee one is awake and hungry. We all send you lots of hugs and kisses. Have fun in Glastonbury. Lots of love,Dilly
Turning into a wee Brit so ye are!! Happy that you are going to be back in touch - the country life is nice but we miss your stories and observations of life in the UK. Can't wait to be able to call you on a phone WITHOUT time delay :-)
A bollocks on those rabbits - they will miss you I'm sure but we need you back.
Luv and hugs - waiting for the photos!!!!!!!
Your ever loving Mama
Bathtubs are a fab find when travelling! lol... Esp, clean ones! You're entries are NEVER boring Gali, no matter how short or long they are. I almost feel like I'm right beside you as I read them. So, did you only watch the world cup match with that cute English guy? You were pretty vague there...wink, wink. lol...Glastonbury sounds terrific. Happy day to you today. Wendy
Big Daddy Well! I told you that Stonehenge was nothing - just a big field with some old broken stones fer a hoose - big deal! Talk about yer leaking condos!
Spiritual eh? Like Johnnie Walker spirits or what? Hehehehe!
It's great to read about your adventures, good or bad. Hopefully you'll always have more good ones than bad ones. We miss you so much here.
Take care, stay clear of the bushes and have fun.
Hey Gali,
Too bad about Stonehenge but look where it led you - and I know your had fun in Glastonbury!!! The faeries were indeed good to you :-)
Looking forward to the pics - can't wait to see your pretty face.
Hugs and take care,
Mama
Rain, rain go away, don't come back another day..... Hi Gali, Yet another excellent read your journal has provided. I laughed and you've let my imagination run away to the Highlands. Looking forward to your next batch of pics. I'm learning some things from your travels which is a treat. If I ever make it to Scotland, I have to watch out for those midges for one thing and skip the jar of Curry sauce. lol....It sounds AWESOME to drive through rainbows. I'm jealous on that one. Take care, Wendy
Great photos! Hi Gali,
Love the photos. I'm glad you included the staircase at the hostel. I love the one of you in front of the pizzeria. Very cool that you found an enterprise with your name on it! Did you go in and have a slice? It was cool to see you in a picture too. I know it's hard when you're travelling to be in any shots. The sunset photos was great too. Sounds like Edinburgh is a lovely place. I like that you explain some of your pics. eg. that Greyfriar's dog one. Those lanes are very interesting to see. The weather's been great in Vancouver. Our summer is finally here. Take care, Wendy
Lang may her lum reek! Wow Gali, what can I say? This is amazing - made me laugh to much. It also makes me want to visit the Highlands - all those years there and I never made it. I do remember the midges though and they can sure get into places you don't want to talk about!! - wee buggers!
Can't wait to see the photos. Arn't those highland cows amazing? Now I can say to you "and a coo flew auer the moon"!!!! :-)
Missing you, Mama
Cool pictures! Hey Sista! I finally had some time to check out the blog. Pictures are very interesting. The one of the Parliment is quite futuristic...
I hope you are doing well and taking care of yourself( you look a little thin there) How is the food by the way? you know how intrested i am in that area... I wonder if that Pizzaria is owned by Israelis,did you go in there? Anyway, keep in touch,we all miss ya very much and i still can't believe you are so far. love, Dilly
Amazing Photos!! Hi Gali, what great photos - you really know how to find the great images - all that walking and climbing - you will be fit as a fiddle!
Just be careful "ya dinna step in ony coo pies!!"
Take care and keep the stories coming.
Luv ya, Mama, Daddy and Allon
Away an haud yer wheesht!! You'll be getting sturdy legs with all the climbing!! As I have heard many a man say " Aye, she's got legs like a Clydesdale"!! Explanations later - love ya
The gang in Alaska!
hows the beer? Hi Gali! I really enjoy reading your entries. You are a very good writer.
Have fun on your travels and I look forward to your next journal.
How do you get around? By bus?
bye for now:-)
I'm still laughing at the counted stairs in the hostel. Glad to see the place has a sense of humor. lol.........And that there was no cockroach in the bathroom.....So Edinburgh doesn't sound as nice as Glasgow eh? I hope you enjoy yourself, despite the rainy weather and meet lots of interesting people at the hostel and in the city. I look forward to seeing your latest pics. Take care Gali, Wendy
triple wow!!! I have just tuned in and am so glad I did. GALI this is wonderful. My scottish blood is pining. Keep them coming. What a great way for all of us to share your trip. luv barb
Speaking of "throwing shite at the moon", did you know it's a full moon tonight Gali (June 11th), so I am wondering, will you be howling at it tonight? lol........I'm still laughing at your double decker adventures - braving the front row once again. I am glad you had success this time.....The pictures of Glasgow University are my favorite in this bunch! It's phenomenal. I wish the universities I went to looked like that. Ah well, you can't have it all right, but we can sure try to. lol.......Sounds like your having a great time Glasgow. It's cool to hear that the people are super friendly and will even show you the way.....Did you know Andrew's grandmother is from Edinborough? Just thought I would throw that in since you're hanging in Scotland. I can't wait to see what the next few days have in store for you, til then keep howling at the moon baby! lol.......
Take care, Wendy
Silly me Hiya Gali! Hugs! How are you today World Traveller? Well, I managed to find your next journal entry. Don't ask me why I simply didn't stare harder at the bottom of your original journal entry (this is a test....) to find it....lol.....I love the picture of the Glasgow Cathedral. Even looking at it I felt spiritual. (Must be the Catholic in me.) It reminded me of Andrew and I's trip to France. I couldn't get enough of the churches and the architecture. It was the first time I even felt rather spiritual in curches. There isn't that feel for me in Canada...Like you, I absolutely LOVE Gothic architecture. It's strength and structures are bold and gorgeous. The beauty is to behold and admire. Looking at your pictures made me realize I never have lost the travel bug and I wish I could have found a way into your suitcase.........I laughed at the part of your blog where you almost wet yourself. lol....Hilarious. That mannequin is rather creepy and I can just picture you coming upon it in surprise. Provand's Lordship is very cool. The age of the building alone still makes me go 'wow!' It makes you realize how young Canada really is.... I'll go check out your other entry now. Hope the Scottish folks are treating you nicely. It's awesome to hear that you've blended in so well as a local you're getting asked for directions. I am impressed Gali. Are people telling you: "I love your accent, where are you from?" Meanwhile, you're thinking, "No, no, You're the one with the accent." lol....
Take care,
Wendy
Lucky Gal That Gothic architecture must have really brought back memories (I thinking-your Gothic phase....).
Love reading your blog and seeing things through your eyes.
Can't wait to the next installement.
Love, Jackie
Every once in a while a door opens and the opportunity for adventure beckons you to abandon your life and cross the threshold.
That being said, fortuna has smiled upon me and given me the chance to take yet another year off from exams and papers and continue exploring the planet. So with a promise to Mum and Dad that I WILL finish my degree before I turn thirty, I purchased a plane ticket to Scotland and now prepare to pack my bag and set off across the pond to immerse myself in history, menial hotel work, and "real" beer.
I'm new to blogging and may lose interest as I have with so m... full info
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great photos!
I ended up reading the entire travelblog again. It is so entertaining and the photos are great. what can i say, you have a way of writing that is so much fun to read and seeing the cool pictures really makes me want to travel. Sounds like you are having fun being abit domestic, it's a nice change from all the adventures. Actually sometimes it can be an adventure as well... Michael is a cutie, and you both look great together. you look like you are happy and glowing but i hope that you miss us here as well and that you are planning to come back soon, at least for a visit. I can't wait for you to meet David. I tell him about his aunt Gali and show him the picture of Jackie,Craig and you (i love that one!) from the wedding. Anyway, take good care and we all miss ya, i really miss hanging out and yakking with you... hugs and kisses, Cigalle