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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Berkshire » Newbury October 14th 2007

Last weekend I went to visit Anni for the weekend in Newbury. It was lovely to get out of London for the weekend and take in some of the countryside. The colours of the autumn trees and landscape are beautiful at the moment and its one of the things I love about England - the clearly defined seasons, which we don't really experience in Sydney. It's not too cold yet either which is nice - on average about 18 during the day. I caught the train up on Friday night and we went out with a bunch of Vodafone people for drinks and dinner. Vodafone is headquartered in Newbury and I know quite a few Aussies who have gone to work there, as well as people from HQ who I have worked on projects with previously ... read more
Ascot and the parade ring
Beautiful horse
To prove I was at Ascot!

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Berkshire » Newbury January 15th 2007

Well this is almost it. Leaving in less than a week. This morning even mum (who must want to get rid of me by now!) was saying that I was going to be gone a long time, and that she would miss me. Sorting all the last bits and pieces, and trying to decide if I really will be able to cram the enormous pile of items on my bedroom floor into my rucksack (which by the way I'm sure has shrunk- the rucksack, not the pile although I wish that would!). Now wishing I had ordered everything further ahead as I'm not sure I will be taking any memory cards or prescription sunglasses unless by some form of a miracle the postal system speeds up about tenfold. Really enjoyed my leaving party on saturday night. ... read more
Leaving Party 2

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Berkshire » Newbury December 6th 2006

Waiting to hear if possible to go to Fiji Recent military action has led the foreign office to suggest all but essential travel to the area is avoided! Waiting back from travel operator as to our travel arrangments and availability to travel. alex... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Berkshire » Newbury December 6th 2006

Current Google map of our flight plan. Ill try and get the itinerary online too for people to keep up to date with out flights. http://www.travelblog.org/gmaps/map_2sO.html... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Berkshire » Newbury November 27th 2006

Tickets purchased, depart 20th January- 7weeks 5days, but who's counting!!!... read more




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