Shocking and evocative Excellent account of the dark side of a country still so beautiful in parts, but so damaged. Really enjoying these updates. See you soon x C
you're right, they're selling it all Hey darlin, loving your reports. You're right about them selling the land off. there was a huge report on it last week in the Guardian. Rich bloody Russians and yanks and of course Brits buying all the coastline up for nothing and then kicking off all the locals from the beaches. They have nowhere to go and there's no plan to relocate them. Talk son and a big kiss
Glad you are still smiling This is fun :), watching someone else travel the world and have all the problems while seeing all the beautiful pictures.
Glad you are still smiling and enjoying it, see you when you get home.
Simon
Fantastic update and great to hear from you Hey darlin, wow! hard to believe it all happened over a month ago. Can't wait to hear what's been happening since then..... especilly with that lovely bit of totty you've met. Look forward to hearing from you soon and until then a big hug and kiss. Bev
You lucky girl This is my second try at an email/comment and I am hoping it will reach you this time. Read your blogs with interest Catherine and pleased you are making the most of your travels. Keep enjoying and stay safe.
Mum and Dad visited recently and we had a very pleasant meal and evening together. Dad showed me some of the photos he had downloaded but I couldn't show the one of the guinea pig to Sally The chips looked OK though!
Much lov
Rhona X
loving your journals Katrina Batrina, Great to hear things are going well for you. it sounds such an adventure. Good i wasn't on the lift over the gorge I'd still be there now if they hadn't of given me sedatives. I'm back in Wengen since yesterday and miserable after a fantastic month in India - what a fantastic place, lovely people and amazing culture. Firming up plans now to escape Europe and go and settle in Asia before I'm 55 (that's my new goal). You take care, big hug from here and keep the reports coming. Bev
Health and Safety! Yay! you found the ridiculously fun and frightening basket over sheer drop! Sounds like you are having fun and bet you are glad to be missing the rain, wind and cold here. Missing you lots. Take care of yourself.
Lots of Love Bxxxxx
the spectacular swiss alps Hi there Catherine...on a bit of a whim and certainly in reach of a giggle I googled my own name and who should I find but you! Was interested to hear that you had been soaking up the majestic peaks of Switzerland....I to lived there for 6 years (7 months a year) from 99 (Interlaken) and a part of my heart will always treasure that spectacular place.....thanks for the reminder :) Being home in NZ is a great thing but its also fabulous to know that someone like you is out taking the world by storm!!! ENJOY!
Impressed! Terrific blog intro, Katie... your non-IT mum gave me the info! Your descriptions really graphic.... I was very interested in equator details which I'd never heard of.
Love and best wishes - I'll be back for an update.
Yay! Glad it's all ok and you're enjoying it. Good luck with the Spanish, bet you'll be fluent by the time you come back! Though if you're anything like me, you'll be going through German, French and Dutch before the Spanish words arrive in your head .. ;-) Look forward to hearing more x
Miss Adventurer Katrina Batrina, That's so cool. I thought of you yesterday and promtly your first trip report cme through. Sounds like such an adventure and can't wait to hear more. Take care and a big kis from here. Bags are packed and I'll leave here too today.
Butterfly pacifying Glad to hear that the Pinot Grigio medicine worked on the butterflies!
Not so sure about cheese and chocolate though.
Great update, keep up the Spanish. Cx
Caterina, did you charm your BA friend to get that upgrade? Did you leave your hotel room in Sao Paolo?! Are you now already fluent in Spanish?! All these questions...
This third of the Streatham Posse (ie me!) is missing our regular Sunday night bottles of wine. But I realise there wasn't much competition between travelling the world and staying in that lovely corner of souf London, St Reatham!! Gossip required regularly! xx
"So long, farewell....", and then my german fails me Have an awesome time Catherine. We'll miss you loads but looking forwards to interrupting work to read your blog and see what adventures you are having. All our love xxxxxxx
Where are the Wengen pics? Hey you! Off on your great adventure. Have a wonderful time, plenty of adventures, meet wonderful people, see thrilling places, eat strange and yummy food, takes tons of pictures and last but not least come home safely. Keep in touch and until you get back next summer a big hug and kis. Bev
p.s. where are the Wengen pictures :-)
Quit the job. Rented the flat. Left work. Had fun working and playing in the Alps for 6 weeks. Started saying my goodbyes to all my lovely friends and family. About to set off on my travels for 8 months to have adventures in South America, New Zealand and South East Asia. First stop...Quito, Ecuador!... full info
Chris W
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Shocking and evocative
Excellent account of the dark side of a country still so beautiful in parts, but so damaged. Really enjoying these updates. See you soon x C