Exquisite Not quite sure what this is...No...I've got no idea what this is. No matter...it's pretty sensational. And if it's Olympic...yep...caught me!
Particularities of Architecture Dear John and Miranda:
I enjoyed your photos in Croatia; it made me want to vacation there.
You are particularly good at taking photos of the particularities of architecture. Most of us don't focus on this, and try to get a whole edifice in rather than focus on the beautiful details.
Great job!
Best,
Monique
THANK YOU I missed this game at the stadium that is my loungeroom. Bought a plasma TV for two World Cups ago. Watch the Premier League Highlights every Monday night during the season. Saw Man U -v- Chelsea in a backyard pub in Tanzania. Saw Wigan win the FA Cup a few weeks back...ecstacy for me as they are my team being the inspirational underdogs for the last 8 years...sadness they were relegated...hope Martinez stays but won't hold my breath. But missed Chelsea -v- Benfica in the Europa Cup Final...only saw Ivanovic's winner on the News. Thanks for reporting the game and for the tour of the grounds...not every day you tour the grounds. Definitely a soccer tragic's tour...but what the heck...someone's gotta do it!
GO YOU GOOD THING Nothing like an International Road to the World Cup match to revive National passions. Enjoyed your Road to Rio blog...as many Aussies have Scottish blood coursing through their veins...GO THE SCOTS. Pity a draw in your home leg...but here's to getting there.
Road to Rio Blog Thanks for the comments. Watch out for a blog from their next World Cup qualifier - away to Wales in Cardiff in October. Even though I didn't bring them any luck with my appearance versus Serbia, my Scotland mates are taking me on another day out!
Great photos with a compact camera! I took my DSLR to the Beijing Olympics, and the only time it caused me problems was the Opening Ceremony, but I still managed to get it into the stadium. My boxing kangaroo flag brought more grief (because it is not a national flag) but I convinced security that there was nothing offensive about a kangaroo and so it came with me into every venue! This blog has been highlighted on Travelblog's Facebook page, so check it out on there! PS:Thanks for the comment about my Gallipoli blog.
Super blog You have certainly seen a good selection of sports. Great photos - especially considering haw restricted you are on positioning yourself within a venue (i.e. mostly your seat). Lovely to see images of the fans, for they really make attending an Olympic Games memorable.
Olympic Blog Thanks for the comments. I have now added the rest of the blog with details of our events. I was actually a bit disappointed with some of the photos, as only took the compact to avoid the security nightmare that never materialised.
PS I particularly liked your Gallipoli blog.
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Hill House I spent my young years in Helensburgh, with lots of love for Hermitage Park and Hill House. I am now living in the South West of England.
I hope to visit once again, in my retirement, and see inside the glorious house.
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Looking Good!!! Miranda, You have had a hair cut? Looks great. You did need it though.
Pictures are amazing. Especially those of Whakatane and the White Island. It really did look like the moon.
The original purpose of the blog was the 20th wedding anniversary trip in 2006 / 2007 - Ashes cricket in Oz, setting off early in April and going the long way round!
The trip came to an end in February 2007 and for a while retrospective blogging was the only option (for reasons that you can find in the Road to Freedom).
There are still two to travel and the passport is now back in use in 2009. We get distracted in more than the odd football ground along the way, but it is all part of the journey.... full info
Chris Rodda
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Did you get a refund?
I told you this would happen!