http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Romas/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Romas en-us Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:35:08 +0000 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:35:08 +0000 The Roma B B has been open for business with a busy spring season. Spring certainly arrived fast in London and we took advantage of the lovely weather and did lots of walks on the weekends. The daffodils in Green Park were particularly stunning as they carved out beautiful garden beds and we were not the only one's out enjoying the spring time everyone was having picnics walking their dogs an http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Greater-London/Islington/blog-397762.html The Roma Christmas was exciting again this year. The family congregations were spread over a few days and we indulged in more turkey pudding and yummy goodies than required. We had Christmas day in London and then another gathering in Birmingham on Boxing Day. We have never indulged in so much kareoke in my life than in that one night alone But it was fun for the kids and the 'grown ups' all sin http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/Wales/Betws-y-Coed/blog-362465.html So August was a nice and relaxing month where the BB was closed which meant we had some time to ourselves. We took advantage of this and managed to fit in a few nice days out. We thought we'd head back to Windsor to go to Legoland. It was a fun day although we didn't expect it to be quite so children focused. We almost hired a buggy to push around just to fit in But there were some great rides http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Greater-London/London-City/blog-340543.html June and July provided good business for the Roma B B here in London. We were fully booked and a few times double booked Kate's parents were the first to arrive. They had already traveled though the west coast of America Alaska and Canada so they needed a few rest days at first. Then we were able to take some time off work to travel with them. We went to the Charlston Manor Festival where we s http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Greater-London/Islington/blog-312221.html Sorry it has been a while since we have been in touch but as usual the schedule has been hectic and a lot has been happening. So this is going to be a highlights specialAfter our trip to Stockholm we had the pleasure of Croft and Abi visiting and telling us all about the news from home. It was great to have them stay we had a chilled out day in Camden nothing like an apple Shish we had some t http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/blog-289689.html It has been the most unbelievable start to the year nothing like normal life or living Christmas Roma style in London was a blast There was so much food Wii competitions and we have never seen so many presents in all our days. But it was honestly just so much fun. We spent Christmas day at Mark's cousins Tony and Lisa's house and they put on the full Roast with all the trimmings. And it act http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Greater-London/Fulham/blog-240589.html It was very unfortunate that we had to leave you all with such bad news but for those of you who haven't heard Kate made it home in time to say goodbye to her Grandma and she was able to be at home and celebrate her Grandma's life with her family. She was also able to catch up with some good friends and rekindle her Adelaide spirit While she was away Mark went and watched the Australian Footbal http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Greater-London/Fulham/blog-228986.html There were many reasons for us moving to live here in London travelling international work experience building our indepenence providing accommodation for travelling friends... but another important reason was for us to be able to build relationships with our families who are in Europe. And this has been the pinnacle of our time recently.On Saturday 6th October we rose at a dreadful 2am to be http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Netherlands/Province-of-Utrecht/Utrecht/blog-211393.html Well September certainly has been a month to remember I'm not sure whether it was because we were away from home or because we are newly married or just a series of amazing coincidences or just because... but I was spoilt rotten for my BirthdayWhen we were camping as we mentioned in our last blog Lisa organised a Birthday cake for me and in the fresh air of the countryside I got to blow o http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Greater-London/Fulham/blog-205354.html Well wersquove been here in London for 2 months now so itrsquos time for an update in the lives of the Romarsquos.When we arrived at just after 5am we spent more than 3 hours going through customs before being met by Markrsquos uncle Phil who had kindly offered to greet us and take us into the city in his black cab. It was really great to see him and get all the goss on the Roma family h http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Greater-London/blog-200507.html Hi FolksWe are finally able to send you some photos from our trip to Africa. So no long journal to read this time but we do hope to make you jealous with our happy snapsMiss you lotsKate and Mark http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/blog-190816.html Hi AllWe hope that all of you are well. We are trying our best to keep you up to date with everything but the internet is slow here and not very frequent.Picking up where we left off....LIvingstone island was fantastic We rolled up the pick up point which is this lavish hotel where guests are driven around on golf carts the workers dress in safari suits and to ask for a taxi is met with the re http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/blog-171333.html Hi AllWhat an amazing past few days We have seen and done soo much in the past week that it has blown us awayWe flew out of Adelaide to Perth where after almost a sleeplessness due to packing we wandered around Perth in a daze. We did however get to the Perth Mint where we saw gold being poured and numerous coins that have been minted for special events in Australia and around the world.We fl http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/blog-166990.html Hi to All Well we've done it finally tied the knot Thanks to all our family and friends for helping us celebrate the most amazing day of our lives last Saturday. Word's truely can't describe how perfect it was. We had the perfect weather the perfect locations and we're perfectly happy. How sickening for you to read Honestly we have absolutley no complaints only to say that the day we http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Australia/South-Australia/Adelaide/blog-159688.html