In & Around London in 2007


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January 27th 2008
Published: January 28th 2008
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Below is a pictorial summary of our 1st year in London. Let's hope that our 2nd year here is just as eventful. Have a great 2008 everyone. Stace & Erin!


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Our new home in London - 10 Mar 07Our new home in London - 10 Mar 07
Our new home in London - 10 Mar 07

Our lovely little 1-bed flat is on the top floor overlooking the back gardens.
Orangery - 13 Mar 07Orangery - 13 Mar 07
Orangery - 13 Mar 07

Our first catch-up with Justine whilst in London. Scones and tea at the Orangery.
St Patricks Day - 17 Mar 07St Patricks Day - 17 Mar 07
St Patricks Day - 17 Mar 07

Drinks at an Irish pub followed by dinner at an Italian restaurant with Lou, Rich, Andre, Robyn, Carly, Chris, Tash and Justine
Camden Markets - 18 Mar 07Camden Markets - 18 Mar 07
Camden Markets - 18 Mar 07

Exploring the markets with Justine!
Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race - 07 Apr 07Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race - 07 Apr 07
Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race - 07 Apr 07

A great day out with Andy and Jean. After watching the race, we headed to the Dukes Head pub in Putney for a few more drinks. After too many we acquired a giant Heineken cooler. A playful Erin, mucking around with the cooler on our way home.
Buckingham Palace - 08 Apr 07Buckingham Palace - 08 Apr 07
Buckingham Palace - 08 Apr 07

The Changing of the Guards.
The London Big Bus Company Tour - 08 Apr 07The London Big Bus Company Tour - 08 Apr 07
The London Big Bus Company Tour - 08 Apr 07

Erin taking in the view as we drive along the Thames River and look across at the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.
The London Eye - 14 Apr 07The London Eye - 14 Apr 07
The London Eye - 14 Apr 07

This was definitely worth the effort. Fantastic views from the glass pods! Stacy was more amazed by the mechanical and structural accomplishments to build the "Eye".
Erins 28th Birthday Celebration - 12 May 07Erins 28th Birthday Celebration - 12 May 07
Erins 28th Birthday Celebration - 12 May 07

Drinks at The Boathouse, Putney. L to R: Steve, Breck, Erin, Holly, Jean, Justine, Megan & Andy.
Cheese Rolling Festival - 28 May 07Cheese Rolling Festival - 28 May 07
Cheese Rolling Festival - 28 May 07

Absolute human carnage at the Cheese Rolling with Megan & Ian!
Dave Matthews Band Concert - 30 May 07Dave Matthews Band Concert - 30 May 07
Dave Matthews Band Concert - 30 May 07

The Dave Matthews Band concert at Wembley Arena
Horse Riding in Wales - 15 to17 Jun 07Horse Riding in Wales - 15 to17 Jun 07
Horse Riding in Wales - 15 to17 Jun 07

The group on the ride. Erin on Viking, Stace on Vulcan, Justine on Rhys, Andy on Jack, & Mel on Rudy.
Royal Ascot - 23 Jun 07Royal Ascot - 23 Jun 07
Royal Ascot - 23 Jun 07

Champagne breakfast with everyone at Megan & Ians before heading to the races.
Stacy's 30th - 14 Jul 07Stacy's 30th - 14 Jul 07
Stacy's 30th - 14 Jul 07

Drinks at Zigfrid Bar, Old Street, London. Photo of Stacy and Bap.
Red Bull Air Race - 28 Jul 07Red Bull Air Race - 28 Jul 07
Red Bull Air Race - 28 Jul 07

Massive party at a friends penthouse which is on the top floor of the Western Beach Apartments. The perfect place to gather with friends and watch the Red Bull Air Race. Jason Dorman was also over from Gibralta for the weekend and was able to party with us.
A day at the Polo - 29 Jul 07A day at the Polo - 29 Jul 07
A day at the Polo - 29 Jul 07

Cartier International Polo day at the Guards Polo Club, Windsor. Jason was still over from Gibralta to enjoy the England vs Chile match, though we were all more interested in drinking Moet and mixing it with the raaa of the English!
Vegemite Tales  - 04 Aug 07Vegemite Tales  - 04 Aug 07
Vegemite Tales - 04 Aug 07

At the Venue Theatre, Leicester Square. A great Aussie play, with barrells of laughs!
Brock's early surprise party  - 11 Aug 07Brock's early surprise party  - 11 Aug 07
Brock's early surprise party - 11 Aug 07

Tanya organised the crew to get together in Fulham (Tanya's place) whilst Brock was visiting London. L to R: Steve, Brock, Macca, Breck, Nils, Stacy. Also there was: Erin, Tanya, Kate, Jacqui, and a few others.
Cambridge - 26 to 27 Aug 07Cambridge - 26 to 27 Aug 07
Cambridge - 26 to 27 Aug 07

A day trip became a weekend away when we ventured to Cambridge. We enjoyed punting whilst sipping champagne, explored the town and stayed overnight in a little B&B.
Notting Hill Carnival - 27 Aug 07Notting Hill Carnival - 27 Aug 07
Notting Hill Carnival - 27 Aug 07

An awesome day out with Brock, Woody, Yvanna & Tanya. We also met up with Erins friend from work, Tina, who was playing in a samba band on the day. Erin posing with Tina and the Samba Band. Stacy, Brock and Woody partied on at our place through the night until 7am!
The Tower of London - 01 Sep 07The Tower of London - 01 Sep 07
The Tower of London - 01 Sep 07

A Beefeater tells a murderous tale of death and destruction in the days when the Tower of London was a prison. We spent the day with Justine.


29th January 2008

Great stuff!
Hey guys. Great to speak to you last week. Some awesome photos here - brings back a lot of memories. Look forward to the next one!! JK
31st January 2008

Hey!
HNY (well, not sooo new) and Happy Anni for December. All the London photos bring back lots of wonderful memories - glad you're making lots for yourselves. Take care, love, Judith

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