Blogs from Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe - page 2

Hey everyone! This is just a test message to check that the blog is working properly. Can't wait till we get off on holiday.... read more

Well the time has nearly come after years of planning and saving to say farewell to England for a year. House has been rented, Jeff (Julian's car) has been sold and Bee (Claire's car) sorn. Claire has finished work and Julian has a couple of days to go. Injections have been received, visas applied for, malaria tablets being trialled as we speak (no hallucinations or other side effects yet!), bags packed and re-packed (trying to decide what you will need for a year is a difficult process and there is still stuff that has to go according to Julian). Goodbyes have been said and quite often re-said as some people we just can't seem to shake and of course tickets booked - first stop Delhi on 14th September. Plan is to visit the following countries - ... read more

Hi everyone, hope you all had a fantastic Christmas. We have at last got to the point where we are packed and waiting to go. In 47 hrs time we will be at Heathrow Airport, all checked in and waiting for our flight to be called - oh excitment!! Hopefully my next entry will be when we are in Hong Kong - my sister Mandy and her husband Steve will be joining us in Hong Kong which will be fantastic. We aim to meet up at Joe Banana's for cocktails to start the eveing when they arrive on 30th. Happy New Year everyone..........Helen and Bob... read more

All, Welcome to Gazhawkins Australian Ashes Cricket Tour 2006-7 travel blog. T-10 days and counting. Later on South Island, New Zealand and Shanghai will feature. Significant Dates:- 16th November: depart for Sydney 18th November: arrive Sydney 23rd-27th Nov 1st Test - Brisbane 1st-5th Dec 2nd Test - Adelaide 14th-18th Dec 3rd Test - Perth 26th-30th Dec 4th Test - Melbourne 2nd-6th Jan 5th Test - Sydney 8th January - Depart Sydney, arrive Christchurch 4th February - Depart Christchurch, arrive Sydney 5th February Depart Sydney, arrive Shanghai 12th February, Depart Shanghai, Arrive London Best Regards, Gaz.... read more

Hello, On 28th August 2006 I am leaving England for 10 months on a trip around the globe. I have included a map of all the main stop off points on my travels. I will use this website to keep all my nearest and dearest updated on my adventures. I will drop you all an email whenever I get the chance to add a new blog (whatever they are!?). Or you can subscribe to my blog and an email will automatically sent to you whenever a new one is added. First stop is three weeks in China, landing in Beijing on 29th August, I will let you know how it goes soon. Here are the dates of my flights so you will have an idea where I will be and when: Aug 28th - China Dec ... read more