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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Essex » Witham June 26th 2007

“Who’s Jim” is my usual response to “I’ve been to the gym” and now I am one of you!! What has happened, having never stepped in a gym I have JOINED one!!! Actually rather pleased as I can now go swimming lots, before work/at lunch/in the evenings! This not only will help me get fitter (my stomach is growing - perhaps all those entries about food give that away!) but it actually is making me feel better generally. More awake, less grumpy and refreshed. The sauna is also nice, helps me chill down whilst heating up after my swimming. The gym has a golf course that I can use (the 9 hole 3 par bit, and yes I do know what that means - well sort of!). It also has a steam room and hot tub. ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Somerset » Glastonbury June 26th 2007

We already decided that there was only one festival we would go to this year and that would be Glastonbury. If we couldn’t get tickets, we weren’t doing any. Luckily for us, Baz’s work has super speedy internet access and he managed to secure our tickets and 16 of our mates. So we were off again! And this time, much better prepared. All the camping gear, plus baby wipes, plus Sanex, plus GUMBOOTS. I have never been happier to own and be wearing a pair of shoes. These babies saved me. And I think Bazza was definitely glad he didn’t rely on positive thinking this year. Glasto didn’t fail to live up to it’s reputation. Whilst we didn’t get any flooding this year, it rained every day, we got about 5 hrs sunshine over the whole ... read more
Glasto 2007
Glasto 2007
Glasto 2007

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Cornwall June 26th 2007

Beautiful, my GPS expired at Exeter, so had to do the final bit on my own. Had a pretty reasonable journey on the way down, especially considering I had been sent pretty close to Glastonbury! Got stuck for ages on the road not that far from the Eden Project, but eventually found my way to Penzance and down a narrow, potted track - impressive looking building! Managed to park, and made way inside to be greeted by enthusiastic Jon Laurie, our trainer for the weekend with Travellers' Tales… people were either photographers or writers, and I was looking for writing ideas! Found my room, and unpacked, nose adjusting to the rather musty smell! Went for a walk round the headland, and looked out to Sea, across to Lizard Point. In for a lovely first meal, with ... read more
View from bedroom window...
First sight of the bay.
Looking the other way (cottages appear in Lavender Ladies)

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London June 26th 2007

Our host Peter drove us into London and dropped us off at Buckingham Palace just in time for the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. From there we had a scenic walk through St. James Park over to Trafalgar Square. We spent a long time in the National Gallery and made good use of the audio guides. Julia and Dad's favourie was Sampson and Delilah by Rubens. Mom was particularly thrilled by Rembrandt. I can hardly choose... I enjoyed the pieces by Turner very much. After the NG we walked around London, seeing Covent Gardens and Leicester Square. We finished the day with a gruelling 3 hour drive back to Chalfont St. Giles. Mary's dinner was all the more enjoyable for it. -Erica ... read more
Changing of the Guard
Changing of the Guard II
Buckingham Palace

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London June 26th 2007

London Part II Thursday, June 21 This morning we had a presentation on WAGGGS and their purpose. We were then divided into two groups—half of us went to The National Gallery while the others went to Camden Market. The National Gallery was amazing. It was incredible to be standing directly in front of Van Gogh’s Sunflowers. It was mind-blowing to be looking at one of the most famous painting in the world and it was so close I could stick out my hand and touch it. Monet’s Water Lilies painting was also cool. When you got close you could see all the individual brush strokes but when you backed up and admired the picture from afar you got to see the whole thing. I also enjoyed Picasso’s Child With a Dove. This one he painted ... read more
St. Paul's
The Eye
The Eye 2

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Buckinghamshire June 26th 2007

Hey everyone. i am on my way home now and excited to see all of you. i get back into houston late on the 28th and will be there for 5 days before heading back to fort collins. give me a call seeing as i no longer know how to opperate a telephone. i miss you all and i'll see you soon. ps. here are the pictures i promised from last time.... read more
turtle taggin'
"Lakaz" or Home
Working Hard

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London June 26th 2007

Another busy day at work... I like it that way. I didn't really do a whole lot of interesting stuff today... laminated, worked on putting together things for the Cloakroom for tomorrow's event, making cue cards for the host of the event, etc. etc. They kept me quite occupied! Oh and it was funny, I answered the phone earlier today and it was one of my coworkers calling... he immediately said "Why hello, Erin!" I was so surprised how he could already recognize my voice! Then after hanging up I realized that I am the only one in the office with an American accent. Woops! haha! Tomorrow I'll spend the whole day setting up for another event, so it will be a nice getaway from the office, and the events are more fun anyways!! Quite chilly ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London June 26th 2007

We're in the hostel in London. The flight was fine, minus some very violent turbulance and a seat partner who liked to take up a lot of space. Going through passport control took forever, but we're here and excited to explore the city! -Stacey I'd like to add that I was not the bad seat partner as we were sitting across the aisle from one another. :-) _Alisa... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Kent » Canterbury June 26th 2007

I arrived in England just over a week ago, at the time of booking I thought taking the day time flight would be great. But when me and my 50 lb. pack finally arrived at my granny's at 1:30 am (and after a £17 taxi (double that for dollars!!) from Canterbury since it's time and a half after midnight) I decided that was enormously stupid.... Anyways, I had a great week with granny! We hired a cute little car. Being on the wrong side of the car, shifting, having the mirrors in funny places, and people coming from the wrong way in roundabouts always takes getting used to, but I was fine after a day or so. The worst part I think is turning right across traffic (the equivalent of a left turn in the rest ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Somerset June 26th 2007

Flight From bristol Well its the night before I'm off to Europe, flight to Paris leaves tomorrow at 0500, fun times. I haven't even started packing yet and instead I'm writing this blog...so no one can read it. Oh yes and I've only just come back from glasto festival, which was extremely good and very tiring. Emz has been great and organised a lot of our accommodation and itinerary, so touch wood it should be all engines go. I suppose I better go pack, I will most probably pack this out more when I have the time, like the other entry haha. I'll leave you with what I'm leaving behind for a month, good ol zumerzet, oh zider i shall miss 'ee. ... read more




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