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What a fascinating glimpse into such a different world....I had to read it twice. I love the detail you've put in here, and all the things you've learnt about a place and people we hear so little about. I do like the Merry Cemetery....very amusing, i like the story of the inscription which took a while to be put there due to the family not being so happy about it...i'm sure that happens a lot when its a truthful inscription!! X Keri

The Don looks like The Grim Reaper.

Divine...I regret we didn't make it here in our travels, we'd heard how stunning it is.....after we'd visited the Czech Republic, by then it was too late!! x K

I can hear the music of Strauss playing in my ears as a look at these photos!! Love the people hanging out all over the yellow art...and the 114 year old ferris wheel takes history to a whole new level!! x Keri

Simply Beautiful!
Wow what an amazing place!

Hi from Di
How brave are you getting your hair cut , coloured and blow dried!

feel the serenity...
It sounds like you had such a lovely time here, getting to enjoy some serenity, home cooked meals, surrounded by nature, and peace. A nice chance to draw a breath and enjoy some space it seems. I like the look of favorite place No2 with the old mill there. Row boat adventures sounded fun too!! x Keri

helsinki
We also enjoyed our time in Helsinki a lot... I've found some of my diary entries from our visit there. And i quote" We found some local markets at the waterfront harbor and spent some time looking at the local food and crafts...Huge mega woks with lots of kippers, herring and other fish. Hats and gloves trimmed with mink and reindeer fur and skin. Lots of leather products made from reindeer and elk. Terry bought a coin purse made from reindeer leather. The White Cathedral was a magnificent building, lots of people sitting on the steps leading up to it(It was mid summer). In the main square the Helsinki Festival was on, with bands playing, and about 15 restaurants set up. We tried reindeer crepes and sampled the local beer. it was all very expensive!! Or were we just poor!! We also visited the orthodox church, with lots of icons, mosaics and exquisite pictures in gold. We then waited till 10pm that night when the local car wash was half price after 10pm and I could ring Mum, it was 5am for her. We camped that night in the local city campsite, where it rained heavily all night!!" So there you go Sharyn, our Helsinki adventure...just quite a few years ago though, its probably changed a lot since then!! A unique place, thats for sure. Sorry for boring you with those details!! X Keri x

amazing!
i love mongolia. though ive never been there. it just seems so exotic and thats what i love about mongolia. thank you so much for sharing!

Love the Pandas...
How cute is the video. I also love the sound of people chattering away in Chinese, and the little girl's voice. Can't wait for you to try some cooking school recipes out on us...minus the cows stomach please. You are very brave for trying that.!!I was laughing out loud again reading the Manuel story, and your humorous recounting of some of the other stories, including the street version of your candle's song, and an option of getting your ears cleaned at the People's Park!! The local cultural performance sounded fascinating, and funny again with the story of the spicy, ear pulling girls. I know what I'm going to go and try now. x Keri

i love the pirate ship! x Emma