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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Oxfordshire » Oxford December 10th 2015

It was that time to get Suzy on the road again. Her boots were taking root. They were developing flat spots. That meant we didnt need much of an excuse to get away for a day or two in her. Where to go though? Last year we visited Castleton in Derbyshire , it rained, the food was average for our Christmas meal and we felt as if we were in the middle of nowhere. So we needed somewhere warm. A city is warm isn't it? Somewhere dry. A city has indoor markets, museums, shops, cafes and restaurants. We needed a campsite near to a city or one on a bus route. So where to go? We had been to Cambridge earlier in the year and over the last week or two had been reading an article ... read more
Evening light on an Oxford college
Hidden behind a gateway
An astronomical clock

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Oxfordshire » Oxford December 9th 2015

Oxford is a small old university city, one of the eldest in the world and within it's nation's borders competing with what the people of Oxford refer to as 'the other one' or 'the C-word'. Within Oxford you can find several Oxford University Colleges built in the shape of a quadrant, which refers back to times when Oxford was a Saxon settlement which were traditionally built on the middle of a crossroad with roads leading to all four wind directions. One of the most prestigious probably is Christ church which is home to both modern film-sets and famous architecture. For example the Old Tom bell tower (the Oxford equivalent to the Big Ben in London) and a true Cathedral, namely; Christ Church. Christ Church even has it's own time-zone. In the old days when the clocks ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Oxfordshire » Oxford December 8th 2015

In the beginning the trip was without form, and void; darkness was on the face of our bus. And the whole bus was hovering under water. Then our bus driver said, “There is a light!”; and there was light. And the whole bus thought that it was good. The odyssey had begun, a new dawn arose, we were finally a step nearer to heaven, the land of our dreams. For me personally the fourth time to England and the third possible way to get there: the Chunnel. In my opinion the most boring way to get across the water into this Anglo-Saxon island we all set our minds to for at least one and a half year. Maybe it the fact that I always get a headache for a few days after flying or my background ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Oxfordshire » Kidlington November 23rd 2015

So, we only have 5 more days to go! Very Exciting, Lots of packing done and Visa's printed out, Andy said he didn't think we needed to do that but I think it's best! Lots more Christmas prezzies wrapped and stuff. Dinner with all 4 parents on Wednesday as we won't be here for Christmas! Not too sure how I feel about that to be honest! It'll be strange! We have Sockret santa on Wednesday at work also and a bake sale! - Thats secret santa but we've all had to buy crazy/different socks. So that should certainly be interesting! Can't think of anything else to write right now....... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Oxfordshire » Kidlington November 18th 2015

Evening all So, here we are 10 days to go until we go to Australia! Woohoo!! I'm getting very excited and am trying to not be, so I'm not wishing the time away as I'm sure the 6 weeks will fly by once they're here too. The packing is still not done, the Christmas presents are still not bought/made - sighs - I just hate the dark evenings just makes me want to sit and watch tv cosy on the sofa! So much to do and so little time On that note - best move ones butt! Until next time!... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Oxfordshire » Kidlington November 7th 2015

Good evening! Our tickets for our honeymoon came today! hooray - EXCITED!!!! It's a super posh little booklet thing - that needless to say had Andy in his element!! It also turns out the travel agent has booked us a table at Gordon Ramsay's restaurant in Terminal 5! Only thing is we don't know i if it'eady paid for and seems rude to ask! haha! Suprisingly I've still not packed anything! despite having gotten our case down from the loft a week ago! haha! Just gotten i from/walking the woofle - no fireworks yet, but she's already take refuge under her pink blanket that she seems to like! Anyway happy weekend people! Cx... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Oxfordshire » Kidlington November 5th 2015

Hello! 24days to go!!! So almost all of the thank you's for the wedding have gone out this week, as we finally got the link to our proof wedding pictures. Hooray. There are hundreds, 600+! We had both sets of fossils round at the weekend so they could be the first to see them. We also had chinese which was yummy! Had the afternoon off yesterday and baked my Cousin Larisa's cookie recipe from our box! And made lasagne from scratch, was nice but a bit cheesy for me! My Auntie Vicky made us a reipe collection box from our loved ones favourite recipes, we shall go through and eat them all at some point I'm sure! Its fireworks night tonight, so i shall be at home watching the ones from Stratfield Brake and making lots ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Oxfordshire » Abingdon November 2nd 2015

R: So today we finished the packing and are nearly ready to go. There was just the matter of the spirits cabinet to drink up. Cate valiantly drank the gin, while I opted for something more.... Mediterrainian. Can't spell that.... We have had a great evening with friends eating our last British curry for 6 months (not to mention the great "goodbye meals" we've had with others in the last few weeks). And so to Heathrow, where I hear we have disruption awaiting us. Boo to that.... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Oxfordshire » Abingdon October 26th 2015

So it's all about the boxes now. Turns out it might have been wise to travel before we owned a house. But hey ho, come next Tuesday all will be ready I'm sure. To those we see regularly, you'll know I've been stressing a bit recently about getting it all done. But half a bottle of red wine in tonight and I'm feeling more positive. Look out for our first proper post next week...... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Oxfordshire » Kidlington October 24th 2015

So it's peeing with rain outside, I (C)went to a table top sale and sold b*gger all! Which was disappointing :(! Cannot wait to go to Australia and see some sunshine and have a chilled out, untired hubby again! Much Love Clairey... read more




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