ah, memories Dear Wes and Vic,
So many of these shots bring back memories. Bev and I were at the Normandy beaches two years ago, and went to the US memorial, which we thought a bit over the top; (the Canadian was much more simple and sincere). We also have a similar shot at Mont St Michel. I did a lot of touring in the 1960s and 1970s, when the roads were much more open, and even a bit of camping too. You won't forget the experience: it is precious.
Love,
Don and Bev
G'day Vic likes camping!!! I'm very surprised!! :)
Sounds like your having an awesome time guys, I'm very jealous!! Cant wait to catch up with Vic at the Robbie concert its gunna be awesome :) Stay safe and keep on having a blast guys.
EUROPE CAMPING TRIP REALISED WHY I HATE CAMPING NOW - JUST SAW NOOSA ON A WET WEEK...NOT EUROPE IN THE SUMMER! GORGEOUS PHOTOS. AS EVER..
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN DECEMBER, BY WHICH TIME, HOPEFULLY, WE'LL BE ORGANIZED FOR HOL'S WEDDING.
KEEP WELL AND ENJOY EVERY MINUTE..
A.COLMAXX
Hiya! This blog takes me back to our trip! I'm pretty sure we had the same shot over Florence with the Contiki group! We witnesses the Italian soccer fans giving it to the Australians on the Spanish steps after they beat us. You both looked lovely and tanned, especially you, Vic, you're looking fantastic! I am so jealous, will have to plan some more travelling soon!
Speak soon :)
memories Brings back memories of the 2 weeks Lesley and I spent in Ireland in1979. I had planned to buy some Stewart crystal but Lesley suggested a detour to Waterford and I bought with Lesley's help and opinion the glasses that come out for more formal dining. Green like nowhere else I have been. We subsequently camped around western Europe for 3 months in a VW Kharman Ghia while the Porsche stayed in Lyon. Have fun!
about Butrint Thank you for your story , seems you had a good time in Corfu! :)
I write this reply just to clarify some things about Butrint. You mention only roman while this city was founded centuries before the roman period , and actually the original greek name was Bouthroton (Bouthrotum in Latin). The place flourished during ancient and hellenistic period ( By the 4th century BC it had grown in importance and included a theatre, a sanctuary to Asclepius and an agora - archaeological excavation uncovered these in 1943).
Still many inscriptions there found are almost exclusively writen in Greek.
For further reading i propose the article following (Archaeological Institute of America)
http://www.archaeology.org/online/features/butrint/index.html
Closing this short intervention , i have to say i am surprised all the time that how some countries of eastern europe try to hide their hellenic past while other of western europe (like italy) not only they dont hide it but they are proud for it.
sends their warm congratulations on your engagement - we wrote on your email, but it may not work - so here are our best wishes again! Love to you all - xxx
When do you think you're coming home? Whatdoyamean you want to visit London before you come home. Why are you planning on returning to us some time this year. Before 2/9/06? Ha! ha! ha! Lemme know. VIC! Read your hotmail!
You are soooo lucky ..... I love getting the updates - but it does cause me much anx as I wish that I were experiencing similar things. Am thrilled that you are just enjoying it and getting to see so many wonderful sites. The College continues to be the same and yet change alot .... biggest news of course is Fay's engagement .... now we await the next phase - the wedding. Take care and continue to explore and enjoy.
You are soooo lucky ..... I love getting the updates - but it does cause me much anx as I wish that I were experiencing similar things. Am thrilled that you are just enjoying it and getting to see so many wonderful sites. The College continues to be the same and yet change alot .... biggest news of course is Fay's engagement .... now we await the next phase - the wedding. Take care and continue to explore and enjoy.
Spain trip Loved the photos, Wes and Vic..keep 'em coming! La SEgrada Familia incredible - lovely to be sharing your experiences this way, and thinking of you as ever! Thanks.
Keep well - Camberwell Ifesxxx
So Jealous School started up again today after the 1st term holidays and I read this email from you and I'm so upset right now. Thanks a lot! Seriously though missing you and glad to see you're having so much fun!
Fabulous photos Vic - either your camera is really good, or you are a great photographer, or else the views are so amazing that it is impossible to make them look bad.
It looks like a really special weekend away.
blog!! isn't it a great word - which I only came across very recently (not being IT literate) danbee loves the wesand vic blog - and you are so good at the piccies too! We thought Housesteads was terrific - and got buzzed by a low-flying RAF jet at extremely close range while we were there - everyone on site hit the deck, it was so low! Have fun - love from danbee xx
Happy New Year It's so good to see you, keep the pictures coming they're great. I'm so envious - makes me want to travel. Missing you heaps Vic.....and you too Wes?! Have an awesome 2006. I know I will, I'm getting married in less than 8 months AARRAAGGHH!
Hi everyone!
Welcome to our travel blog! It will be updated when we have photos and interesting stories about our adventures!
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ah, memories
Dear Wes and Vic, So many of these shots bring back memories. Bev and I were at the Normandy beaches two years ago, and went to the US memorial, which we thought a bit over the top; (the Canadian was much more simple and sincere). We also have a similar shot at Mont St Michel. I did a lot of touring in the 1960s and 1970s, when the roads were much more open, and even a bit of camping too. You won't forget the experience: it is precious. Love, Don and Bev