Sailing in the Ionian Sea - Greece. We spent 3 nights on these yachts and sailed and swam around the beautiful Greek islands.
Watching the dancing at the taverna whilst moored at Corfu.
The stunning coastline of Montenegro - for Edward
The incredible 'ocean organ' - the only instrument in the world that is played by the sea! In the city of Zadar, Croatia.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
Video Post: Bella Italia!
We didn't video in Florence or Naples but we did in Rome, and later on in Venice. Here they are!
Our brilliant value accommodation in Roma! Made especially for Leesa because we thought she would appreciate the style of our very affordable and surprisingly lovely room.
David throwing a coin into the Trevi Fountain for good luck. One means a safe return to Rome, 2 means to find your true love, 3 to find your true love in Rome and marry them! We already have our true love so we want to return to Romne some day...
Incredible glassblowing in Venice.
The bizarre sight of a mass of Hare Krishnas dancing in front of the stunning San Marco Basilica, Venice.
Binmen in Venice! For Sam.
Our brilliant value accommodation in Roma! Made especially for Leesa because we thought she would appreciate the style of our very affordable and surprisingly lovely room.
David throwing a coin into the Trevi Fountain for good luck. One means a safe return to Rome, 2 means to find your true love, 3 to find your true love in Rome and marry them! We already have our true love so we want to return to Romne some day...
Incredible glassblowing in Venice.
The bizarre sight of a mass of Hare Krishnas dancing in front of the stunning San Marco Basilica, Venice.
Binmen in Venice! For Sam.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Video Post: Barcelona
The night we arrived in Spain we went to a brilliant flamenco show. Just beautiful!
TV in Spain that was German!
World's Tiniest Lift
TV in Spain that was German!
World's Tiniest Lift
Video Post: South of France & Andorra
An amazing chateau (castle)in the Loire Valley, which we recorded a view of for Leesa. This is actually where the delicious Chambord blackberry liquor comes from so of course we had to buy some in duty free on our way home!
Some video of the sunflower fields from our drive down through the south of France.
Sunflower fields, especially for Raini.
The hills are aliiiiive!!! Pyrenees Mountains. These range from France into the tiny, beautiful country of Andorra. '
Some video of the sunflower fields from our drive down through the south of France.
Sunflower fields, especially for Raini.
The hills are aliiiiive!!! Pyrenees Mountains. These range from France into the tiny, beautiful country of Andorra. '
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Video Post: Paris
A Happy Birthday video to Jennifer from our time in Paris. We shot this in a park not far from Napoleon's tomb and the Champs Elysees.
Dancers practicing for who knows what just outside the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, July 2010. Fascinating!
Badly shot but such a wonderful moment on our honeymoon - watching some great buskers by the River Seine with a crowd gathered on the steps drinking cold beers sold by locals. Kissy face at the end!
Below the streets of Paris lies 'The Empire Of Death'.
A view of the Eiffel Tower on our honeymoon in July 2010
The first viewing deck on La Tour Eiffel.. Beautiful! Another wonderful moment on our honeymoon.
A view from the top of the Eiffel Tower. Absolutely beautiful. And it wouldn't be the same without a kiss!
Dancers practicing for who knows what just outside the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, July 2010. Fascinating!
Badly shot but such a wonderful moment on our honeymoon - watching some great buskers by the River Seine with a crowd gathered on the steps drinking cold beers sold by locals. Kissy face at the end!
Below the streets of Paris lies 'The Empire Of Death'.
A view of the Eiffel Tower on our honeymoon in July 2010
The first viewing deck on La Tour Eiffel.. Beautiful! Another wonderful moment on our honeymoon.
A view from the top of the Eiffel Tower. Absolutely beautiful. And it wouldn't be the same without a kiss!
Video Post: Frankfurt, Salisbury & London
Walking down by the Main river in Frankfurt I tried to record some of the sounds around us - a man was playing the accordian, it was our first day in Europe and it all felt so very German. I tried to be subtle but he sprung us recording him. You can see him come in our direction at the very end! He was quite friendly though and just wanted a tip for his playing.
We loved Frankfurt - this is from our first day there on our honeymoon around Europe. The river was lovely and this ship caught our attention - it just went on and on!
Me annoying Ed and him being appropriately amusing - South of England
Ok so obviously I wasn't supposed to eat the leaf part but what fruit is this?
A view from the London Eye for Sam - with accidental ridiculous close ups of my face!
A brilliantly funny performer from when we were in Covent Garden for the afternoon. This was not the best part of his show but still - he was great!
We loved Frankfurt - this is from our first day there on our honeymoon around Europe. The river was lovely and this ship caught our attention - it just went on and on!
Me annoying Ed and him being appropriately amusing - South of England
Ok so obviously I wasn't supposed to eat the leaf part but what fruit is this?
A view from the London Eye for Sam - with accidental ridiculous close ups of my face!
A brilliantly funny performer from when we were in Covent Garden for the afternoon. This was not the best part of his show but still - he was great!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Home Again, Home Again, Jiggety Jig
Our flight home with Qantas was more comfortable than our flight over with Cathay Pacific. It was strange hearing so many Australian accents. They sounded more ‘Aussie’ than we remembered. We read, slept, and watched movies and television on the in flight entertainment sets. The selection is really quite good on those things. Our stopover in Singapore was a good chance to get the blood moving with a walk around the huge terminal at Changi. The gardens were pretty – lots of orchids, my favourites. We also got a free foot and leg massage!
Getting back home was surreal. That weekend was a blur. Our flight arrived early so we went out for breakfast in Stanmore. My brother Sam shaved off his beard which he had been growing for the ten weeks we were away on a dare. David hadn’t shaved since Barcelona but Sam definitely outbearded him! David kept his for another week. We slept mostly normally, although I kept waking up at about 2am unable to sleep for around 3 hours, and continued to do so for the following week that I was back at work. My parents, having been avid fans of the blog, greeted us with hilarious pins inspired by our Arundel visit – “Save the Water Vole – WEAR MINK!”. We gave gifts, caught up with my workmate Laura for dinner, who also explained some of my job role to me so that I could prepare for Monday. The idea of getting straight back into it was hard, but there was no choice but to jump back into it, In a few days I realized I love my new position at work (doing English language teaching, group and support work), but I keep looking back with longing to our trip of a lifetime. Already we are looking at more travel as soon as we can.
Getting back home was surreal. That weekend was a blur. Our flight arrived early so we went out for breakfast in Stanmore. My brother Sam shaved off his beard which he had been growing for the ten weeks we were away on a dare. David hadn’t shaved since Barcelona but Sam definitely outbearded him! David kept his for another week. We slept mostly normally, although I kept waking up at about 2am unable to sleep for around 3 hours, and continued to do so for the following week that I was back at work. My parents, having been avid fans of the blog, greeted us with hilarious pins inspired by our Arundel visit – “Save the Water Vole – WEAR MINK!”. We gave gifts, caught up with my workmate Laura for dinner, who also explained some of my job role to me so that I could prepare for Monday. The idea of getting straight back into it was hard, but there was no choice but to jump back into it, In a few days I realized I love my new position at work (doing English language teaching, group and support work), but I keep looking back with longing to our trip of a lifetime. Already we are looking at more travel as soon as we can.
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