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September 23rd 2007

Published: September 23rd 2007

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Claire and Brendon Reid

Claire and Brendon

Claire & Brendon's adventures. Can you believe it? Another year gone! Where does the time go? Brendon loves even numbers - and is thrilled about the idea of 2010. So nice and even and balanced. Anyone think perhaps he should be an accountant..... Anyway, the past few years have really been living the dream for us. It's hard to imagine that anything could beat them. But with Cuba, Turkey and a trip on the Trans Siberian / Trans Mongolian Express from Beijing right the way up to St Petersberg all being in our shortlist, it might just be the best yet. Watch this space XX to ... full info

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No, I'm not pole dancing!

I'm climbing back down the ladder from the roof of the tower. Good thing we only had 2 cocktails each! I woudln't want to try this with any more.

Useful tip:

Don't light flares in enclosed areas! These boys won a big water polo game & we saw (and heard) them celebrating all over town that night. We still weren't expecting them to light this flare though - 'nor to see the bush next to them catch on fire. Luckily they managed to put it out before it was completely destroyed.

Can I have a sip of your drink?

Brendon discovers the benefits of extra long straws.

Brendon paddling back to the boat

Another day, another swim.

Aerodynamic

Lindi opts for a clean entry

Brett's not so sure

Checking out the drop, Brett isn't quite sure

He does it!

And what a lovely dive!

Hvar

A beatiful town, best seen from the castle on the hill above. We're on our way up to the top.

Cool

Thanks someone for leaving your scooter in such a picturesque place.

Wow! Hvar as the sun sets.

Hvar town & port from the hillside

Yeeha!

We made it too the top of the hill and into the castle. brett & Lindi celebrate with us.

And now for a sunset drink

L-R: me, Lisa & Deon Coetzee, Brett & Lindi, Brendon, Deon's parents Colleen and Rudy Coetzee.

Exploring the castle at Sunset

The Town Fortress known as the Fortica or Spanjola fortress was built in the 16th C.

The girls are ready to Party

Laura, Belinda, Sally, me & Lisa in the swanky bar at the top of a brand new hotel on Hvar's waterfront.

Dancing Queens

Fellow Londoner, Hema, aka 'Energy Bunny' shows me some of her moves on the dance floor.

It's my turn!

Brendon swinging me round.

Taking in the beauty of teh National Park Mljet

Sunset in port

Sun setting in port Placa on the island of Mjlet

That's a big dinner for a little girl!

Laura ordered Lobster & spaghetti for her birthday dinner. Unfortunately she didn't know how much food they'd serve. I got a iumilar sized pot fo rmy prawns. No, we didn't finish any of it.

Glorious

Brendon checking out the sunrise in Mljet as we go for an early morning jog.

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