Shane and Evonne

So here you go, finally some photos (we are so lucky to have these, thanks ZAR)... read more

Trans-SiberianShane & Evonne As we set off from heatwave Moscow (low thirties - very unusual even at the height of Summer), we were both excited and apprehensive. Three days on a train is a long time but we were looking forward to idle days resting and staring out the window watching Siberia pass by. We awoke to a loud smash only 6 hours into the Trans Siberian trip (at 3am!). A hooligan had thrown a rock at the train and smashed of course, our window (see pic). Luckily we were unhurt as the rock only shattered the outside pane (double paned windows for insulation against the cold) but unfortunately, that was the end of idle days staring out our window! Travelling on the Rossya (the premier west-east direction Trans Siberian Train, #002 for those in the ... read more

Tallinn - Estonia , the city of all things old, trendy & tourists. We arrived in Tallinn, Estonia after travelling across the Baltic Sea from Finland (Evonne - I didn't see any whales :( ). Our first feeling of Tallinn was that we were moving further away from home. Once we moved away from the docks into the old town, we were pleasently surprised by how well preserved the medieval city is (even if it was full of tourists, like us). We arrived at our guest house (located in the old town) a bit tired from our nights of drinking in Finland, and although the room was small (and once again two single beds), it was nice. Far cry from some of the hostels we had been staying at. Our first order was a late lunch ... read more

Sweden TourShane & Evonneurl='/Videos/3203.html' onclick='dialog("/Videos/3203.html?popped=1","tbvideo",600,600);return false;'Jokkmokk - Sweden Sweden, the country of warm hospitality, wilderness & expense (you even have to pay for public toilets). After a long day of travel from Amsterdam to the south of Brussels (Belgium) to catch our flight, we arrived in Stockholm very late. The first day was spent feeling a bit anxious & wandering around the central part of Stockholm. Our first swedish meal was a dagen's lunch, for which we partook on many occasions while in Sweden. A dagen's lunch is a Swedish thing where you choose one main dish out three of four choices (mostly pasta, pizza or some kind of meat dish) and have a smorgasboard salad (sauerkraut & gerkins always guaranteed). Very cheap (A$11-... read more