Trip: Around the World 08/09
There are [216] stories from my trip: Around the World 08/09
NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 16 Jan 2009 | Views [639]
Arrived at Queenstown in good time and checked into the hostel. Decided to check into a dormitory in a nice hostel called Deco. At the back it has a lovely view over Lake Wakatipu. It since it was only about midday, and I could only ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 15 Jan 2009 | Views [367]
An early start to the day as I said goodbye to Sydney to get my flight to Auckland, New Zealand. Spectacular views as the plane flow over the North Island of NZ. Had a row with the bus driver once he'd dropped me in Auckland, he wanted double what ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 14 Jan 2009 | Views [419]
Had a good look around Sydney today since I've been housebound for the last few days. Went to the following Sydney Opera House Mrs Macquarie chair for a good view of the bridge Woolloomooloo Wharf Kings Cross Darling Harbour I was watching a ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 14 Jan 2009 | Photo Gallery
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AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 13 Jan 2009 | Views [363]
Going stir crazy. Popped up to see John in Hornsby for a BBQ.
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 12 Jan 2009 | Views [376]
Feet up. DVD’s.......The whole of the Godfather Trilogy.... an easy way to kill 9 hours!
AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 11 Jan 2009 | Views [408]
The wound on my foot had become seriously infected. This together with another infected cut on my knee, I was barely able to walk with the pain. Both look pretty gross. Rob drove me down to the local medical centre where my wounds were cleaned ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 10 Jan 2009 | Views [349]
Met Rob today (Used to work with Rob about 5 years ago in London), together with his wife Georgia and his son Hugo. They’ve a place in Darlington, which is not far from the city of Sydney. Spent the day catching up and hanging out in the local ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Friday, 9 Jan 2009 | Views [472]
Caught the ferry to Manly where I met John and Shanna, and Ryan. Ryan as it happens was in the same hostel as me in Singapore, but John and Shanna had subsequently met up with him in Thailand. Manly is a great place and it was nice to spend an ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 8 Jan 2009 | Views [430]
I was waiting at Sydney Airport Arrivals for ages due to their strict quarantine policy. Basically I had to queue in order to declare that I wasn’t caring anything that would imbalance their eco system. Seemed a load of nonsense after a flight ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 7 Jan 2009 | Views [422]
Spent most of the day exploring the areas in and around Ubud. Lots of art and craft shops, and many lovely looking restaurants. It was a nice walk, although the blister on my toe (which I’ve had since my first day from diving in Gili Trawangan) ... Read more >
INDONESIA | Tuesday, 6 Jan 2009 | Photo Gallery
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INDONESIA | Tuesday, 6 Jan 2009 | Views [771]
Finally managed to drag myself away from the Island of Gili Trawangan this morning. I didn’t mention in my previous journal entries but the boat I was previously booked on for the 2 nd January sank! Fortunately there were no casualties; however ... Read more >
INDONESIA | Monday, 5 Jan 2009 | Views [497]
I think on account of the previous late night I spent the day relaxing on the lounge area in the dive centre.
INDONESIA | Sunday, 4 Jan 2009 | Views [485]
Still not on top form I refrained from diving and drinking any type of alcohol beverage today......so spent the whole day chilling out at the dive centre....no suprise there! Later watched a film in the one of the outside lounge areas with some friends.... Read more >
INDONESIA | Saturday, 3 Jan 2009 | Views [464]
Wasn't feeling too great today...this was made worse by diving in the afternoon. I think all the previous late nights had taken their toll. In the evening went out for a meal with a load of people from the dive centre. It was a fantastic spread of ... Read more >
INDONESIA | Friday, 2 Jan 2009 | Views [538] | Video
With NYE out of the way, and the sun shining once again I was able to do some more diving. In the evening a few of us walked up to the North of the island to watch the sunset whilst having tapas on the beach.....perfect....nearly. As it was Geoff's ... Read more >
INDONESIA | Friday, 2 Jan 2009 | Photo Gallery
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INDONESIA | Thursday, 1 Jan 2009 | Views [454]
Strangely enough I wasn't in the greatest of health to do much today. Surfaced late and then hung out at the dive centre on the lounge area.
INDONESIA | Wednesday, 31 Dec 2008 | Views [467]
Diving Relaxing Party Went scuba diving in the afternoon. Another major rainstorm hit the island again early evening....I was drenched. All the roads flooded, and similar to the previous night, it didn't deter anyone from continuing as ... Read more >
INDONESIA | Tuesday, 30 Dec 2008 | Views [915]
I’m so glad that I managed to get somewhere to stay, as I saw so many people with their backpacks being turned away from hostels and guest houses. The Island is stunning…the waters are clear, the views across the water to the other islands are amazing, ... Read more >
INDONESIA | Monday, 29 Dec 2008 | Views [625]
A major thunderstorm hit Bali that night, so this combined with the music from the adjacent bars….I didn’t get the best night’s sleep. My driver turned up at 6:45am this morning. I had already spoken to the owner of the boat first thing and he ... Read more >
INDONESIA | Sunday, 28 Dec 2008 | Views [566]
To avoid any possibility of missing my flight I was up at 6am to depart KL and make my way to the airport for 9:45 flight! Finally got to Bali and headed for Seminyak (the flights to Lombok were full). I hadn’t really appreciated how busy ... Read more >
MALAYSIA | Saturday, 27 Dec 2008 | Views [617]
Got up at a reasonable time to pop into the centre and get some more contact lenses……I think this turned out to be a costly and timely mistake. Not sure how, but I lost track of time and ended rushing to get to Johor Airport in Malaysia to catch ... Read more >
SINGAPORE | Friday, 26 Dec 2008 | Views [352]
Had a wander around the city today and did a bit of shopping (Shopping appears to be a major pastime here) Walked most of the streets where the Night Time Grand Prix took place earlier this year. In the pits there was a racing team doing a photo shoot ... Read more >
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