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March 26th 2012
Ah, Bliss! 3 days on a lovely campsite near Whitby in the sun and chillaxing while getting through our ablutions ( Cleaning and laundry etc) We stayed at Lady cross campsite set amongst a wooded area and at such a reasonable cost with its 342 offer- book 2 nights and get a 3rd free setting us back only £38 including the puppy and electric hook up. The amenities were faultless with 2 immaculate shower blocks and inexpensive washing machine (only £3 per use) its ideal for a quiet break. There was no entertainment but it did offer nice countryside walks and has a shop to get basic provisions including free range eggs from the campsites very own chickens! On leaving here we headed for another of our favourite parks for a few days in Newark where ... read more
Nottinghamshire 1 - picking up the new baby
Published: March 10th 2012Europe » United Kingdom » England » Nottinghamshire » Nottingham
March 10th 2012
A whole week has gone by and finally I am working part time. The decision has been made to try to get up early, do something and make the most of the extra days without work. A walk to the swimming baths, 50 lengths and a walk back on two days. A trip to the local garden centre to buy vegetable seeds ready to plant up for the summer. The car received its much needed wash before its trip to the garage for new wheel bearings and to have its handbrake cable sorted. Life is much more pleasant now with more time on our hands and more importantly Spring seems on its way. The mornings are pleasant, the sun shining, gardens full of the colours of Spring; the yellow opening buds on the forsythia, daffodils waving ... read more
6 Months to go...
Published: February 29th 2012Europe » United Kingdom » England » Nottinghamshire » Nottingham
February 29th 2012
6 Months to go before my trip away and really i still have no clue of what to do....i literally know i'm flying to Quito on the 8th of Sept and i am flying home from La Paz on Oct31st... I sort of know the things i want to do while i'm over there...but then i dont want to feel too restricted if i plan it all now...i want to just go with the flow...i'm thinking to just book my first nights accommodation in Ecuador and then go from there...but then i dont want to get stung when i'm over there by over priced trips etc...hmm, ou what to do..anyway for now i'm just going over various forums and websites and speaking with mates who have been to South America to get their views... Over and ... read more
Back Home
Published: October 31st 2011Europe » United Kingdom » England » Nottinghamshire » Nottingham
October 31st 2011
David here... Well, we've been home for almost two months now and we are well and truly back into the rhythm of 'normal life'. When we arrived home to the United Kingdom we felt quite depressed. The skies were grey and it was cold and drizzly. It kind of summed up how we were feeling. It was nice to see friends and family again, to hand over presents and sort through the stuff we'd collected on our travels, but for the first few weeks, it is fair to say that we just wanted to be out on the road again. Throwing away our trusty backpacks but battered was tough. For me, it was especially hard going back to work and getting back into that routine, though I know I am very lucky to have had a ... read more
The Countdown!
Published: August 31st 2011Europe » United Kingdom » England » Nottinghamshire » Nottingham
August 21st 2011
After saying goodbye to Chrissie and Lisa who've been up for our usual "shopping" trip in Nottingham, the final plans have commenced!!! There are just 12 sleeps before we jet off on the first leg of our holiday of a lifetime, so today will probably see suitcases out the loft and piles of clothes and those "must have" holiday items scattered all over the lounge floor! Nottingham Flag has been purchased and will fly proudly whenever we get the chance :)... read more
Pre-trip thoughts
Published: June 15th 2011Europe » United Kingdom » England » Nottinghamshire » Nottingham
June 15th 2011
Firstly, welcome to the blog. This is for everyone to keep up to date with our trip to Sri Lanka. It will be updated every few days with pictures, quotes and plans throughout our trip. We have 4 days to go before we head to Heathrow Airport and fly out to Colombo via Qatar. Myself and Mesh have been up late for the last few days planning the trip and although we are running on enthusiasm and a few red bulls, there is so much still to do! We have booked all our accommodation and transport for the trip and are anxious to get out to Sri Lanka asap! Please stay posted and we will try and send you all as many pictures of possible of our teams adventures! Nick and Mesh... read more
Chips and Mushy Peas
Published: November 16th 2010Europe » United Kingdom » England » Nottinghamshire » Nottingham
November 8th 2010
Hello!! So I've just returned from a trip I've been wanting to take for a very very long time. I finally got myself to England where I stayed with friends for about 5 days. It was absolutely glorious!! I thought I would have some trouble adjusting to British dialect but I didn't have any trouble at all! In a way England actually felt for me like it was the closest thing to home I've felt in months. Don't get me wrong I love Sweden but it is VERY different from Canada in many ways. Namely: the language and the food. I should start with a quick re-cap of my travel trouble. Due to a bit of drama the night before I departed (and very little sleep because of this) I packed late and ended up missing ... read more
Us In England
Published: October 26th 2010Europe » United Kingdom » England » Nottinghamshire » NottinghamOctober 26th 2010
Nosso primeiro post no Blog! Já estamos em Nottingham a um mês e meio e está tão frio!! O lugar é lindo, a universidade maravilhosa, e as aulas muito tranquilas (huhu). Estamos muito felizes e já planejamos todas as nossas viagens: Berlin em duas semanas, metade da Europa em um mês!!! Vamos mantê-los updated em todas as nossas aventuras!!! Fomos a Londres nesse último final de semana, a cidade é maravilhosa!! Conhecemos The houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, fizemos uma caminhada pelo Thames inteiro, fomos ao Buckinham Palace e todos os pontos turísticos! Adoramos, foi muito gostoso. Um beijo a todos, Cata e KLaus.... read more
So here it is, Merry Christmas
Published: September 30th 2010Europe » United Kingdom » England » Nottinghamshire » Nottingham
September 28th 2010
David here....... Just a quick update for you all. The last few days have been a mad scramble to get everything done in the house and to get round and see family and friends before we set off for Thailand tomorrow. The packing for the trip is now pretty much done and we have managed to squeeze in just about everything we need. The house is now in the process of being cleaned from top to bottom and we are readying ourselves for one final night in our home. Special mention must go to Marie and James who invited us round to their house last night, and provided us with a Christmas meal, complete with Crackers. The food was divine and was very much appreciated. It will be long remembered on our trip and was a ... read more
Looking for Mr Hood
Published: July 31st 2010Europe » United Kingdom » England » Nottinghamshire » Nottingham
July 31st 2010
Had a nice slow start to the day yesterday....and it got faster from there! Kel took me on a tour of the Notts county....started off at Newstead Abbey for a few hours for a look around the statley home of Lord Byron and a meander thru the gardens...very impressive! ...then off to Rufford Abbey which was built in the 1400's but just a shell now (those monks know how to party!) and then off to Sherwood Forrest for a walk down the paths and dodging arrows (true story! got ambushed by some 10 year olds with toy bows and arrows!) so took shelter at the Major Oak which legend has it was where some bloke named Robyn used to hang out... Was nearly 4pm by this stage and hanging out for some 'snap' (as they call ... read more
