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Trip: India and the Rest of the World

There are [25] stories from my trip: India and the Rest of the World


Gallery: The Cameron Highlands

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 17 Jul 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Leaving the Cameron Highlands for home

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 17 Jul 2008 | Views [457]

Hi everyone. All good things come to an end and our epic journey is almost finished. Back to Perth today. Catching a taxi from Tanah Rata in the Cameron Highlands to KL at 1000hrs then flight from KL to Perth at 1800hrs. Got lots of photos developed ... Read more >


Gallery: Last days in Ireland

UNITED KINGDOM | Saturday, 5 Jul 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Off to Malaysia

AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 5 Jul 2008 | Views [523] | Comments [3]

We have our last three days in Ireland, then off to the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia. Looking forward to some Laksa, and curry


Ireland

AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 21 Jun 2008 | Views [579] | Comments [6]

Hi all, We are at Rhonda's in Magherfelt, Ireland. Cameron is with us and happily playing. We are planning to maybe go for lunch somewhere.


Gallery: Spain and Ireland

UNITED KINGDOM | Saturday, 21 Jun 2008 | Photo Gallery


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La Mata Spain

AUSTRALIA | Monday, 16 Jun 2008 | Views [577] | Comments [3]

Hi everyone. Weather is fantastic. not too hot . about 27 to 29 deg C during the day. We have been having lots of Sangria , beer and whiskey. Tried paella x2 but each time have been a bit disappointed. Not what we were expecting. Drinks quite cheap in ... Read more >


Gallery: England and the Lake District

UNITED KINGDOM | Wednesday, 11 Jun 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Off to Ireland and Spain!

AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 11 Jun 2008 | Views [458]

Hi all. We fly from Cardiff airport today at 5pm for Belfast. Then on Thursday at 2pm for Spain for one week. I know, it sounds crazy! But then we go back to Ireland for the next three weeks, before leaving the sunny British Isles for the last leg of ... Read more >


England and Wales

UNITED KINGDOM | Saturday, 31 May 2008 | Views [572] | Comments [3]

A beautiful sunny day in Wales. Had a great time in London. Went to see Les Miserables. Buck palace, Tower of London, cruise on the Thames etc etc. Stayed with Robert and Sophie in London, then with Joan in Brockenhurst. Caught the train to South Wales.... Read more >


Switzerland

SWITZERLAND | Saturday, 31 May 2008 | Views [561]

I am writing this in South Wales at Di and Jim's . We completed 5500 kms in Europe, had a wonderful time. Grindelwald was stunning and we loved the cable cars and the snow. Went to the top of Mont Blanc, and into Italy on the cable. Had a hot chocolate ... Read more >


Gallery: England and Wales

UNITED KINGDOM | Saturday, 31 May 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Gallery: Switzerland and Europe

SWITZERLAND | Wednesday, 21 May 2008 | Photo Gallery


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France and the rest of Europe

AUSTRALIA | Monday, 12 May 2008 | Views [568] | Comments [7]

Hi everyone; We have nearly reached Mont Blanc, just updating the web site and having a taste of the local liquor called Genepi, like a herbal whiskey: We have travelled over 3000 klms so far; Probably heading for Munich after Mont Blanc: Scenery is ... Read more >


Gallery: Paris

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 1 May 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Paris and the Cote d'Armor

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 1 May 2008 | Views [483] | Comments [2]

Hi everyone; the first time I have had a chance to get to the computer properly and fix up some photos  Yesterday we travelled to Ille de Brehat; and Treguier; visiting the tiny villages where my family originated from: Having a great time : Market day ... Read more >


Gallery: Agra and the Taj Mahal

INDIA | Tuesday, 22 Apr 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Mumbai

INDIA | Tuesday, 22 Apr 2008 | Views [470] | Comments [5]

Hi everyone, We are finally in Mumbai on the last few days of our Indian holiday. I think we are both glad to see the passing away of our Indian leg of the trip. It is a marvellous place. The trekking was fantastic, the people we have met along ... Read more >


About to leave India

AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 20 Apr 2008 | Views [343]

Sorry about slow updates on web site . Indian internet just too slow and power keeps dropping out . In Agra at the moment / Taj Mahal too awsome for words / very emotional experience. Having a great time. Fantastic food . Off to Hari Krishna temple ... Read more >


One sleep to go!

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 27 Mar 2008 | Views [668] | Comments [8]

Oh my God! Nearly there, one more sleep. No more work!!!! Went to nice Indian Restaurant tonight, the Bay Leaf in Midland. Very nice meal. I reckon we could have fed about 150 people for the same price in India! Cracked open my 30yr bottle of port tonight.... Read more >


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