Christmas Special 2009
December 09
191 Images
![[ January: We venture out to see Guildford Castle (and pickup Dukey II) ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_7906.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "January: We venture out to see Guildford Castle (and pickup Dukey II)")
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![[ January: Alice looking through the looking glass at Guildford Castle ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_7919.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "January: Alice looking through the looking glass at Guildford Castle")
![[ February: The night before snowday ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_1813.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "February: The night before snowday")
![[ Fordwych Road, let it snow! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_1825.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Fordwych Road, let it snow!")
![[ The morning of snowday ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_1837.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The morning of snowday")
![[ Across the road from our flat ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_1839.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Across the road from our flat")
![[ We venture out ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_1846.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We venture out")
![[ More snow! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_1847.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "More snow!")
![[ Poggy what are you writing? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_1850.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Poggy what are you writing?")
![[ Pleased. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_1854.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Pleased.")
![[ Where is the mini? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_1857.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Where is the mini?")
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![[ I don't think that is very clean Tom ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_1862.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "I don't think that is very clean Tom")
![[ My door (not really) ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_1871.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "My door (not really)")
![[ Metro Bridge ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_1873.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Metro Bridge")
![[ Our front path ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_7924.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our front path")
![[ Won't be riding today ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_7932.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Won't be riding today")
![[ The lane for mum and dad ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_7936.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The lane for mum and dad")
![[ Recycling bins ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_7937.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Recycling bins")
![[ Queens Park ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_7950.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Queens Park")
![[ A little angel ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_7958.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A little angel")
![[ Where is he? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_7976.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Where is he?")
![[ The church down the road ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_1880.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The church down the road")
![[ Reddie ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_1888.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Reddie")
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![[ Out for a walk ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_1983.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Out for a walk")
![[ March: Our leaving day, bye bye fordwych and flatties! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_7989.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "March: Our leaving day, bye bye fordwych and flatties!")
![[ Our new neighbour ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0094.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our new neighbour")
![[ Arsenal Football ground ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0095.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Arsenal Football ground")
![[ March :Spring is upon us! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_2079.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "March :Spring is upon us!")
![[ 100 metres down the road from us ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_2101.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "100 metres down the road from us")
![[ Our little lounge ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_2107.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our little lounge")
![[ My ring is finally ready to wear! only took 6 months! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_2115.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "My ring is finally ready to wear! only took 6 months!")
![[ April: Kiwi coffee at Victoria Park with our new locals! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0132.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "April: Kiwi coffee at Victoria Park with our new locals!")
![[ Turkish delight for little guy ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3215.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Turkish delight for little guy")
![[ Marcus, Tom, Jess and Victoria park ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3216.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Marcus, Tom, Jess and Victoria park")
![[ Our local church, just stunning ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0133.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our local church, just stunning")
![[ Borough markets ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3222.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Borough markets")
![[ Oyster and lemon ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3223.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Oyster and lemon")
![[ Not so good? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3224.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Not so good?")
![[ nnnnnoooooooo! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3226.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "nnnnnoooooooo!")
![[ A random bump into on fifth street for a wine! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0009.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A random bump into on fifth street for a wine!")
![[ May: Windsor Castle grounds and blow fly! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3261.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "May: Windsor Castle grounds and blow fly!")
![[ Ready for a tour? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3277.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Ready for a tour?")
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![[ Funny reddies ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3340.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Funny reddies")
![[ The moat group ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3350.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The moat group")
![[ A crooked house or was it? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3366.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A crooked house or was it?")
![[ The long walk begins ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3376.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The long walk begins")
![[ and it keeps going ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3385.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "and it keeps going")
![[ Finally after 8kms we just to the end ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3424.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Finally after 8kms we just to the end")
![[ And then have to walk back the way we came! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3428.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "And then have to walk back the way we came!")
![[ Our new couch, and someone else's rubbish! bonus! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0010.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our new couch, and someone else's rubbish! bonus!")
![[ Gooses in Clissold park, great local park ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_8463.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Gooses in Clissold park, great local park")
![[ Highbury fields walk through, another local park ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3434.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Highbury fields walk through, another local park")
![[ Mail anyone? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3443.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Mail anyone?")
![[ The folks and the Thames ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3445.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The folks and the Thames")
![[ Where is mum? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3471.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Where is mum?")
![[ Love this tree! Want one when I have garden! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3473.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Love this tree! Want one when I have garden!")
![[ Water Lilly ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3486.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Water Lilly")
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![[ Peacock! just inspiring ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3544.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Peacock! just inspiring")
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![[ Ice cream anyone? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0018.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Ice cream anyone?")
![[ Hampton Court entrance ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3575.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Hampton Court entrance")
![[ Got to love the chimneys ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3584.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Got to love the chimneys")
![[ Oh Tom look its a clock! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3585.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Oh Tom look its a clock!")
![[ More ice creams on a hot day ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3594.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "More ice creams on a hot day")
![[ tasty? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3597.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "tasty?")
![[ Leece is over from Auz ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3599.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Leece is over from Auz")
![[ yum? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3600.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "yum?")
![[ Hampton Court from the gardens ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_3602.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Hampton Court from the gardens")
![[ The dirty mold that turned yellow! and the start of something big! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_8465.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The dirty mold that turned yellow! and the start of something big!")
![[ June: Very big! never thought it would happen to us! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_8669.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "June: Very big! never thought it would happen to us!")
![[ Fish & chip Rendezvous near Tom's work ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0021.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Fish & chip Rendezvous near Tom's work")
![[ Caught The Lion King theatre with Sara & Luke over on the big Europe trip ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0023.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Caught The Lion King theatre with Sara & Luke over on the big Europe trip")
![[ Getting used to our new bikes on the canels ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0025.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Getting used to our new bikes on the canels")
![[ Toast in Clapham common, found some familiar kiwis ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0192.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Toast in Clapham common, found some familiar kiwis")
![[ Dave Dobbyn, home sick! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0195.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Dave Dobbyn, home sick!")
![[ And then more beer makes everything okay ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0204.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "And then more beer makes everything okay")
![[ too many beers ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0207.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "too many beers")
![[ too much NZ wine ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0216.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "too much NZ wine")
![[ The hottest day ever ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0223.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The hottest day ever")
![[ The drink went down a treat ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0230.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The drink went down a treat")
![[ Send the kiwi home! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0241.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Send the kiwi home!")
![[ The masses all emotional on wine ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0249.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The masses all emotional on wine")
![[ Ned's bbq later that day ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0265.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Ned's bbq later that day")
![[ July: Picnic on Hampstead Heath- lovely sunny day ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0291.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "July: Picnic on Hampstead Heath- lovely sunny day")
![[ An interesting dip in the heath ponds - no chlorine here! only ducks! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0295.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "An interesting dip in the heath ponds - no chlorine here! only ducks!")
![[ The drunk ride home, passing the two guys from ABBA on stage! Random! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0299.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The drunk ride home, passing the two guys from ABBA on stage! Random!")
![[ Our first 3D movie screening Ice Age! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0317.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our first 3D movie screening Ice Age!")
![[ Oasis at Wembly Stadium, awesome! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0348.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Oasis at Wembly Stadium, awesome!")
![[ Kasabian Playing first ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0354.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Kasabian Playing first")
![[ It was a little bigger than the cake tin! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0375.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "It was a little bigger than the cake tin!")
![[ Ting Tings at Somerset House with Paul & Lauren ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0028.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Ting Tings at Somerset House with Paul & Lauren")
![[ Andy & Nicky arrive from Canada to start their travels ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0452.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Andy & Nicky arrive from Canada to start their travels")
![[ Catching up on lost months ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_8737.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Catching up on lost months")
![[ Carnaby st, around the corner from Clear Channel (Gini's work) ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0458.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Carnaby st, around the corner from Clear Channel (Gini's work)")
![[ Best fish and chips ever (recommended by James Peck) ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0464.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Best fish and chips ever (recommended by James Peck)")
![[ Not sure the attraction? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_8742.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Not sure the attraction?")
![[ Down you come boys ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_8743.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Down you come boys")
![[ A tasty kebab with Tom near his work in barbican ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0466.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A tasty kebab with Tom near his work in barbican")
![[ August: Our tube signs ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_4530.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "August: Our tube signs")
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![[ Our tube, Piccadilly (blue) tube line ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_4545.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our tube, Piccadilly (blue) tube line")
![[ Leece on the pier on isle of Wright ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_4548.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Leece on the pier on isle of Wright")
![[ On the beach, isle of Wright ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_4550.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "On the beach, isle of Wright")
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![[ A little burnt ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_4560.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A little burnt")
![[ Moét and sun burn ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_4582.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Moét and sun burn")
![[ The needles ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_4597.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The needles")
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![[ Fish & chips in highbury fields for dinner it was so hot! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0501.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Fish & chips in highbury fields for dinner it was so hot!")
![[ September: Saying goodbye to the Thompsons - back to NZ! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_9596.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "September: Saying goodbye to the Thompsons - back to NZ!")
![[ Brixton Academy, Tom favourite group, massive attack! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0527.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Brixton Academy, Tom favourite group, massive attack!")
![[ Ready for the big 30 party for Tom ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_9599.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Ready for the big 30 party for Tom")
![[ Cheers to Tom ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_9604.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Cheers to Tom")
![[ Work mates in the front, old school friends at the back ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_9605.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Work mates in the front, old school friends at the back")
![[ Tom's 30th birthday dinner ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_9613.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom's 30th birthday dinner")
![[ Later that night when drawing on each other is okay ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_9634.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Later that night when drawing on each other is okay")
![[ Josh and Kate's last night in London ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_9643.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Josh and Kate's last night in London")
![[ Our baby chili, so healthy! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0542.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our baby chili, so healthy!")
![[ Tom's egg dream for his birthday at a local french cafe ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0544.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom's egg dream for his birthday at a local french cafe")
![[ October: Seabass from London field market and tagine! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0564.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "October: Seabass from London field market and tagine!")
![[ Kapoor sculture artist at Royal Academy for Pinnacle Club (CCO) work event ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0032.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Kapoor sculture artist at Royal Academy for Pinnacle Club (CCO) work event")
![[ Our local church in Autumn ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0578.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our local church in Autumn")
![[ Oh the leaves begin to fall! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_5197.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Oh the leaves begin to fall!")
![[ The colours start to change ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_5198.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The colours start to change")
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![[ The last of the warm sun ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_9647.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The last of the warm sun")
![[ Campaign BIG awards evening with work, got to dress up! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0043.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Campaign BIG awards evening with work, got to dress up!")
![[ Clear Channel's conference in Oxford, the marketing and design girls, Em, Pauline, Elaine, Gini, Claire, Kat, Emma, Rachel, but where is Zoe?! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_9674.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Clear Channel's conference in Oxford, the marketing and design girls, Em, Pauline, Elaine, Gini, Claire, Kat, Emma, Rachel, but where is Zoe?!")
![[ November: Long walk home after conference, the rain begins... ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0046.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "November: Long walk home after conference, the rain begins...")
![[ Who is the dan chap? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0618.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Who is the dan chap?")
![[ Our flat, 2nd level 86B ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_5309.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our flat, 2nd level 86B")
![[ Our front door ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_5331.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our front door")
![[ Delete Christmas: Spanish Cava to start the morning off ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/L1070277.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Delete Christmas: Spanish Cava to start the morning off")
![[ Delete Christmas: Posing for a photo outside the office ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/L1070286.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Delete Christmas: Posing for a photo outside the office")
![[ Delete Christmas: Julius Toasting ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0633.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Delete Christmas: Julius Toasting")
![[ Delete Christmas: Tasty Gastro Pub feast ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0635.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Delete Christmas: Tasty Gastro Pub feast")
![[ Delete Christmas: Julius, TomD and Julien ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0641.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Delete Christmas: Julius, TomD and Julien")
![[ Delete Christmas: TomP and Eilidth ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/DSC01301.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Delete Christmas: TomP and Eilidth")
![[ Delete Christmas: Posing for a photo outside the pub (the Albion) ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/L1070299.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Delete Christmas: Posing for a photo outside the pub (the Albion)")
![[ Delete Christmas: TomP, Don and David being dicks ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/DSC01306.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Delete Christmas: TomP, Don and David being dicks")
![[ Delete Christmas ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0647.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Delete Christmas")
![[ Delete Christmas: Ready for dinner ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/L1070303.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Delete Christmas: Ready for dinner")
![[ Delete Christmas: Sitting on santa's (Geoff) lap ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/DSC01321.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Delete Christmas: Sitting on santa's (Geoff) lap")
![[ Delete Christmas: Nicolas gets his present ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/L1070312.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Delete Christmas: Nicolas gets his present")
![[ Delete Christmas: Tom's turn ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/L1070317.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Delete Christmas: Tom's turn")
![[ Delete Christmas: Next up Don ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/L1070335.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Delete Christmas: Next up Don")
![[ Delete Christmas: Geoff gets his secret santa (from Tom - shhhh) ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/L1070342.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Delete Christmas: Geoff gets his secret santa (from Tom - shhhh)")
![[ Delete Christmas: Don tries his luck with his new Spanish phrase book ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/L1070358.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Delete Christmas: Don tries his luck with his new Spanish phrase book")
![[ Delete Christmas: fun with play-do ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/L1070365.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Delete Christmas: fun with play-do")
![[ Delete Christmas: fun with meccano ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/L1070367.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Delete Christmas: fun with meccano")
![[ Delete Christmas: crazy hair ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/L1070380.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Delete Christmas: crazy hair")
![[ Delete Christmas: Merry Christmas! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/DSC01344.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Delete Christmas: Merry Christmas!")
![[ December: Tom caught a tree for Christmas! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0715.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "December: Tom caught a tree for Christmas!")
![[ Gini's prepares it for show and tell ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0717.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Gini's prepares it for show and tell")
![[ Egg nog with Marcus and Jess ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0721.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Egg nog with Marcus and Jess")
![[ Cat Stevens concert at Albert Hall, just amazing ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0048.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Cat Stevens concert at Albert Hall, just amazing")
![[ All the old classics, we were the youngest there! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0737.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "All the old classics, we were the youngest there!")
![[ Malcolm and Em, Clear Channel's Christmas party ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_9692.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Malcolm and Em, Clear Channel's Christmas party")
![[ Leicester square view from Penthouse venue ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_9693.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Leicester square view from Penthouse venue")
![[ Vodka ice sculture, Gini's testing it out ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_9704.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Vodka ice sculture, Gini's testing it out")
![[ Rach following suit ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_9706.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Rach following suit")
![[ Pauline, Gini and Emma ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_9709.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Pauline, Gini and Emma")
![[ More money! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_9710.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "More money!")
![[ Casino! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_9718.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Casino!")
![[ Phillie and Rach ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_9723.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Phillie and Rach")
![[ Amy, another fellow Kiwi ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_9725.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Amy, another fellow Kiwi")
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![[ Claire looking stylish! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_9746.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Claire looking stylish!")
![[ Lips as elvis ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_9756.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Lips as elvis")
![[ The night starts to get messy ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_9777.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The night starts to get messy")
![[ and messier ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_9778.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "and messier")
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![[ Smurfy legs! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_9798.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Smurfy legs!")
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![[ Just one more drink ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_9803.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Just one more drink")
![[ Dim Sum goodness with Print broker Heather ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0051.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Dim Sum goodness with Print broker Heather")
![[ yum! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0053.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "yum!")
![[ Upper street all blue! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0801.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Upper street all blue!")
![[ Our street ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0623.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our street")
![[ Camden Passage, night walk ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-12-25-Christmas_Special_2009/IMG_0828.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Camden Passage, night walk")
December - Journal Entries
December 09
11 Images
![[ Enjoying a festive egg nog around our first English Christmas tree. Bring on the season to be jolly. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/December_-_Journal_Entries/1260124812IMG_5535.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Enjoying a festive egg nog around our first English Christmas tree. Bring on the season to be jolly.")
![[ Outside the Royal Albert Hall after a splendid Yasuf (AKA Cat Stevens) concert. Famous last words! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/December_-_Journal_Entries/1260317525photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Outside the Royal Albert Hall after a splendid Yasuf (AKA Cat Stevens) concert. Famous last words!")
![[ Clear Channel's Xmas party in the Penthouse on Leicester square - where the sparkles begun! I even got best dressed! got the sparkle gold! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/December_-_Journal_Entries/1260614886IMG_9711.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Clear Channel's Xmas party in the Penthouse on Leicester square - where the sparkles begun! I even got best dressed! got the sparkle gold!")
![[ Wine and cheese at Selfridges wonder bar. Tasty splodgy cheese with pear! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/December_-_Journal_Entries/1260742986photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Wine and cheese at Selfridges wonder bar. Tasty splodgy cheese with pear!")
![[ Free showing of the LSO at the Barbican thanks to soon to be flatmates. Fantastic finale with Ravel's Bolero (the only song we actually recognised)! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/December_-_Journal_Entries/1261174626photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Free showing of the LSO at the Barbican thanks to soon to be flatmates. Fantastic finale with Ravel's Bolero (the only song we actually recognised)!")
![[ More snow! But will it last long enough for a white Christmas and not prevent us from flying out on boxing day? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/December_-_Journal_Entries/1261426146photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "More snow! But will it last long enough for a white Christmas and not prevent us from flying out on boxing day?")
![[ The heavens opened up on us in Cappadocia. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/December_-_Journal_Entries/1262725507IMG_0202.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The heavens opened up on us in Cappadocia.")
![[ Jo and Dave join us for New Years Eve festivities in Istanbul. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/December_-_Journal_Entries/1262725926IMG_0330.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Jo and Dave join us for New Years Eve festivities in Istanbul.")
![[ Delete Christmas dinner at the Albion. Tasty, drunken, madness! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/December_-_Journal_Entries/1260614767L1070303.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Delete Christmas dinner at the Albion. Tasty, drunken, madness!")
![[ In front of the Blue Mosque at night in Istanbul. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/December_-_Journal_Entries/12619957871.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "In front of the Blue Mosque at night in Istanbul.")
![[ On top of the world in Cappadocia! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/December_-_Journal_Entries/1262724547IMG_0063.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "On top of the world in Cappadocia!")
![[ Pop off to Oxford for a Clear Channel Conference for the weekend and we all scrubbed up nicely for the evening out.IMG_9674.JPG ]](/cache/gallery/2009/November_-_Journal_Entries/1257075185IMG_9674.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Pop off to Oxford for a Clear Channel Conference for the weekend and we all scrubbed up nicely for the evening out.IMG_9674.JPG")
![[ Tasty gluvine at the German Christmas market on the south bank. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/November_-_Journal_Entries/1258907646photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tasty gluvine at the German Christmas market on the south bank.")
October - Journal Entries
October 09
2 Images
![[ 250 tasty little coffee pods arrived, courtesy of Graham and Lisa :) ]](/cache/gallery/2009/October_-_Journal_Entries/1254561666photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "250 tasty little coffee pods arrived, courtesy of Graham and Lisa :)")
![[ Shunt club free wall running performance for rachel's birthday in London bridge ]](/cache/gallery/2009/October_-_Journal_Entries/1256429527photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Shunt club free wall running performance for rachel's birthday in London bridge")
Croatian Catamaran Escapade
September 09
135 Images
![[ The waterfront. Where we usually lived, under the shade of an umbrella with a beer in hand. Ahh, the life. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9091.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The waterfront. Where we usually lived, under the shade of an umbrella with a beer in hand. Ahh, the life.")
![[ Day one in Split - a tasty sammy on the waterfront. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_5139.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Day one in Split - a tasty sammy on the waterfront.")
![[ On the way up the narrow bell tower stair case. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9092.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "On the way up the narrow bell tower stair case.")
![[ The view from half-way up. Already impressive. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9094.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The view from half-way up. Already impressive.")
![[ It was a little on the rickety side! Just don't look down! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9097.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "It was a little on the rickety side! Just don't look down!")
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![[ Hot, sweaty and pasty at the top. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9105.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Hot, sweaty and pasty at the top.")
![[ The view from the top was incredible. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_5143.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The view from the top was incredible.")
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![[ Bell tower of the cathedral of Saint Doimus. The bell tower is Split's main symbol. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9110.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Bell tower of the cathedral of Saint Doimus. The bell tower is Split's main symbol.")
![[ Cute house in Split's old town. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_5149.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Cute house in Split's old town.")
![[ The awesomist statue we've ever seen. Gandalf perhaps? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9113.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The awesomist statue we've ever seen. Gandalf perhaps?")
![[ Not Gandalf but in fact, Gregory of Nin. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_5151.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Not Gandalf but in fact, Gregory of Nin.")
![[ We just had to rub his toe. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9117.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We just had to rub his toe.")
![[ And clean his toenails. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_5152.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "And clean his toenails.")
![[ There, nice and clean. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_5154.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "There, nice and clean.")
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![[ My ice-cream took a nose dive into my shorts. Hence the wet patch. Honest! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_5166.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "My ice-cream took a nose dive into my shorts. Hence the wet patch. Honest!")
![[ A tasty drop of local lager. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_5169.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A tasty drop of local lager.")
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![[ We took the espresso many a time and they were damn tasty too. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9137.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We took the espresso many a time and they were damn tasty too.")
![[ View from the harbour from where we would eventually set sail from. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_5172.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "View from the harbour from where we would eventually set sail from.")
![[ Captain tries to steal the shot. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_5174.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Captain tries to steal the shot.")
![[ This time he succeeds! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_5175.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "This time he succeeds!")
![[ Lunch on day two after the arrival of everyone. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9142.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Lunch on day two after the arrival of everyone.")
![[ Our trolly load of supplies. For some reason the thin wharfs weren't designed to handle a trolly load of food and booze. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_5179.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our trolly load of supplies. For some reason the thin wharfs weren't designed to handle a trolly load of food and booze.")
![[ It was a three man job. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_5183_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "It was a three man job.")
![[ But we made it. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9145.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "But we made it.")
![[ Now, I wonder if the trolly can fit down the plank? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_5184.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Now, I wonder if the trolly can fit down the plank?")
![[ Our home for the next 7 days! The Nautitech 40. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9146.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our home for the next 7 days! The Nautitech 40.")
![[ Andy pops out of his escape hatch. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9147.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Andy pops out of his escape hatch.")
![[ Some of the crew - Jess, Tanya, Kate, Ben and Josh. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9152.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Some of the crew - Jess, Tanya, Kate, Ben and Josh.")
![[ Gini, Nicky ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9153.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Gini, Nicky")
![[ Captain Beer ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9154.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Captain Beer")
![[ A tasty rose with a beautiful sunset behind. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9159.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A tasty rose with a beautiful sunset behind.")
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![[ First morning on the boat - and we've set sail! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9169.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "First morning on the boat - and we've set sail!")
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![[ Skip, as he was affectionately known. A local skipper who was pretty bloody awesome. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9171.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Skip, as he was affectionately known. A local skipper who was pretty bloody awesome.")
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![[ Hmm. Petar Hektorovic - a Croatian writer. At Stari Grad on Hvar island. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9182.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Hmm. Petar Hektorovic - a Croatian writer. At Stari Grad on Hvar island.")
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![[ 4 different types of awesome fish for dinner. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9186.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "4 different types of awesome fish for dinner.")
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![[ Basking in the sun. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9199.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Basking in the sun.")
![[ Suck it in Andy! Hold it! Now say cheese! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9202.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Suck it in Andy! Hold it! Now say cheese!")
![[ Second stop on the voyage - Hvar town, on Hvar Island. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9210.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Second stop on the voyage - Hvar town, on Hvar Island.")
![[ Oops. Someone never saw the island coming. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9288.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Oops. Someone never saw the island coming.")
![[ Ahoy there! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9290.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Ahoy there!")
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![[ The view from the top of the castle was spectacular. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9220.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The view from the top of the castle was spectacular.")
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![[ Another beautiful sunset. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9267.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Another beautiful sunset.")
![[ Another night on the drinks! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9271.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Another night on the drinks!")
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![[ A lamb feast for all. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9279.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A lamb feast for all.")
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![[ Snoozing in the cabin. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9311.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Snoozing in the cabin.")
![[ We swam through this rock. On the other side was a cute little cafe offering instant coffee and water. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9314.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We swam through this rock. On the other side was a cute little cafe offering instant coffee and water.")
![[ Tom, climbing the cliff of death. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9318.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom, climbing the cliff of death.")
![[ Plummeting to the sea below. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9319.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Plummeting to the sea below.")
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![[ Josh and Marcus row in circles on their way to the blue cave. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9348.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Josh and Marcus row in circles on their way to the blue cave.")
![[ Our turn was next. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9350.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our turn was next.")
![[ The tiny entrance to the blue cave. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9358.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The tiny entrance to the blue cave.")
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![[ Inside the blue cave it was all .... surprisingly blue! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9363.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Inside the blue cave it was all .... surprisingly blue!")
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![[ Donkey! They treat their donkeys well. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9434.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Donkey! They treat their donkeys well.")
![[ And even let them travel for free. Donkey is near the front. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9437.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "And even let them travel for free. Donkey is near the front.")
![[ Snoozing on the boat hammock. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9440.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Snoozing on the boat hammock.")
![[ Lounging on one of the many pebbly beaches. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9399.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Lounging on one of the many pebbly beaches.")
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![[ Snoozing all round. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9444.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Snoozing all round.")
![[ A spot of mini golf. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9408.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A spot of mini golf.")
![[ Where Gini beat Tom, again. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9411.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Where Gini beat Tom, again.")
![[ Hole in one! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9415.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Hole in one!")
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![[ This night they took us on a windy drive out to a remote farm and the best dinner ever. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9423.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "This night they took us on a windy drive out to a remote farm and the best dinner ever.")
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![[ Another view - possibly from Vis? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9466.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Another view - possibly from Vis?")
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![[ Any and Nicky ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9482.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Any and Nicky")
![[ Josh and Kate ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9483.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Josh and Kate")
![[ Jess and Marcus ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9484.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Jess and Marcus")
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![[ Andy get's a ... pizza? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9492.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Andy get's a ... pizza?")
![[ All stuffed after another tasty night out. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9493.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "All stuffed after another tasty night out.")
![[ We frantically tried to prevent a German boat from ramming us a second time .... ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9502.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We frantically tried to prevent a German boat from ramming us a second time ....")
![[ Squishy! Our happily hanging mascot. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9510.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Squishy! Our happily hanging mascot.")
![[ Skip rows back from telling off the Germans. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9513.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Skip rows back from telling off the Germans.")
![[ Gini - the first to catch a fish! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9517.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Gini - the first to catch a fish!")
![[ Tom has no such luck. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9518.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom has no such luck.")
![[ Josh opts for a different method of fishing. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9521.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Josh opts for a different method of fishing.")
![[ Marcus lands a huge one. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9528.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Marcus lands a huge one.")
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![[ A scary sight, if ever I saw one. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9534.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A scary sight, if ever I saw one.")
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![[ We were put with the big boats on our last night - it was very rocky! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9558.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We were put with the big boats on our last night - it was very rocky!")
![[ Group shot - take 1. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9560.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Group shot - take 1.")
![[ Group shot - take 2. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9561.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Group shot - take 2.")
![[ Group shot - take 3. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9562.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Group shot - take 3.")
![[ Group shot - take 4. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9563.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Group shot - take 4.")
![[ Group shot - take 5. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9564.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Group shot - take 5.")
![[ Group shot - take 6. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9565.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Group shot - take 6.")
![[ We went fancy on our last evening out. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9573.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We went fancy on our last evening out.")
![[ But ended up dancing ... ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9578.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "But ended up dancing ...")
![[ ... and drinking the night away. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9591.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "... and drinking the night away.")
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![[ Final evening in Split. What a holiday! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-09-04-Croatian_Catamaran_Escapade/IMG_9593.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Final evening in Split. What a holiday!")
![[ Day one, Sailing Croatia - Fresh supplies! Beer, bread & wine ]](/cache/gallery/2009/September_-_Journal_Entries/1252855985IMG_5183.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Day one, Sailing Croatia - Fresh supplies! Beer, bread & wine")
![[ The final night of drunken antic cabin fever aboard our Croatian vessel. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/September_-_Journal_Entries/1252856646IMG_9562.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The final night of drunken antic cabin fever aboard our Croatian vessel.")
![[ A happy, blurry Tom outside the Brixton Academy about to see Massive Attack! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/September_-_Journal_Entries/1253726465IMG_0535.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "A happy, blurry Tom outside the Brixton Academy about to see Massive Attack!")
![[ James joins us for a tasty tagine birthday dinner, and umpteen drinks! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/September_-_Journal_Entries/1254041828Photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "James joins us for a tasty tagine birthday dinner, and umpteen drinks!")
Lakes, Walks and Full Tummies
August 09
53 Images
![[ The green, oh how we have missed you! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_5009.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The green, oh how we have missed you!")
![[ Leaving Windermere ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_5014.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Leaving Windermere")
![[ The windy couple ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_5051.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The windy couple")
![[ A seat at the top of the lookout ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_5057.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A seat at the top of the lookout")
![[ One of the many stone walls ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_5060.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "One of the many stone walls")
![[ Walking through Windermere & Wicked Windermere Restaurant ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_8930.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Walking through Windermere & Wicked Windermere Restaurant")
![[ Untamed Wildlife ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_5073.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Untamed Wildlife")
![[ No I think it is this way, no that way... ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_5074.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "No I think it is this way, no that way...")
![[ One of the long roads ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_8932.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "One of the long roads")
![[ Marcus & Tom stuck ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_5075.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Marcus & Tom stuck")
![[ The master of the universe! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_8952.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The master of the universe!")
![[ Yet another couple photo... ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_8955.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Yet another couple photo...")
![[ Little baby moomoo ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_5078.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Little baby moomoo")
![[ To the sky?! and beyond! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_8965.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "To the sky?! and beyond!")
![[ goatie? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_8971.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "goatie?")
![[ Watch out for that bog ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_8974.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Watch out for that bog")
![[ Little sheepies ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_5087.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Little sheepies")
![[ Behaving like a dick ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_8979.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Behaving like a dick")
![[ The countryside, where is postman Pat? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_5088.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The countryside, where is postman Pat?")
![[ There he is! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_5089.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "There he is!")
![[ Must be heading in the right direction! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_8984.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Must be heading in the right direction!")
![[ More wildlife ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_5094.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "More wildlife")
![[ The out of control hair! oh the shame! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_8995.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The out of control hair! oh the shame!")
![[ Are they ferns? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_9005.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Are they ferns?")
![[ The sty we were meant to cross! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_9006.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The sty we were meant to cross!")
![[ Our first packed lunch begins ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_9009.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our first packed lunch begins")
![[ Who could forget the mint bar. That was a whole lot of mint for one person ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_9010.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Who could forget the mint bar. That was a whole lot of mint for one person")
![[ The slight yellow countryside ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/Windermere_TM.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The slight yellow countryside")
![[ Heroes? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_5106.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Heroes?")
![[ The treeman with a big nose! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_9014.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The treeman with a big nose!")
![[ Chickens! totally having them when we have a house ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_9016.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Chickens! totally having them when we have a house")
![[ Oh the wind, it's like we haven't seen the great outdoors before! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_9019.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Oh the wind, it's like we haven't seen the great outdoors before!")
![[ Reward at the end of the walk ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_9021.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Reward at the end of the walk")
![[ Sticky something good ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_9026.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Sticky something good")
![[ Teapot? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_5111.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Teapot?")
![[ My house, get off my land ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_5112.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "My house, get off my land")
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![[ Tang & Jam ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_9037.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tang & Jam")
![[ Swim duckies swim! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_9043.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Swim duckies swim!")
![[ hmmm ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_9044.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "hmmm")
![[ Day two the Coffin trail ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_9045.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Day two the Coffin trail")
![[ Castlerigg Stone Circle in the rain ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_5117.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Castlerigg Stone Circle in the rain")
![[ more stones ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_5119.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "more stones")
![[ pinkie! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_9057.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "pinkie!")
![[ Off to the Potter's house ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_9059.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Off to the Potter's house")
![[ At the Potter's house ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_9066.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "At the Potter's house")
![[ Wray Castle, empty too! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_9068.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Wray Castle, empty too!")
![[ Ginger wine and a lot of Collie beer ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_9074.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Ginger wine and a lot of Collie beer")
![[ The drunken collies! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_5121.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The drunken collies!")
![[ Windermere lake ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_5126.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Windermere lake")
![[ The car ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-29-Lakes_Walks_and_Full_Tummies/IMG_9081.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The car")
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![[ View of Manarola from our Hostel ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4644_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "View of Manarola from our Hostel")
![[ Vineyards stacked up the hillsides ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4645_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Vineyards stacked up the hillsides")
![[ The locals live quite close to one another ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4649_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The locals live quite close to one another")
![[ Dave & Sonia ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4650_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Dave & Sonia")
![[ It is even better in real life, just stunning colours! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4655_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "It is even better in real life, just stunning colours!")
![[ Braved the second part of walk at midday. Manarola to Riomaggiore ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4658_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Braved the second part of walk at midday. Manarola to Riomaggiore")
![[ Many a boat in the cute marina ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4660_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Many a boat in the cute marina")
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![[ Riomaggiore in the distance ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4680_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Riomaggiore in the distance")
![[ Rusty gate, what colours! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4689_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Rusty gate, what colours!")
![[ The subtle path markings ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4693_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The subtle path markings")
![[ Nicky on the only bridge! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4696_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Nicky on the only bridge!")
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![[ Riomaggiore after lunch there ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4706_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Riomaggiore after lunch there")
![[ Stunning views after Riomaggiore ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4710_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Stunning views after Riomaggiore")
![[ And then there was a Tuktuk ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4717_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "And then there was a Tuktuk")
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![[ Nearly holding hands ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4719_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Nearly holding hands")
![[ Riomaggiore and Manarola in the distance ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4725_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Riomaggiore and Manarola in the distance")
![[ More views ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4728_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "More views")
![[ On the next town, Vernazza ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4729_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "On the next town, Vernazza")
![[ More views ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4731_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "More views")
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![[ Vernazza from the south side of the path ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4744_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Vernazza from the south side of the path")
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![[ Day two: started from Monterosso ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4781_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Day two: started from Monterosso")
![[ The path ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4783_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The path")
![[ Wildlife ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4788_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Wildlife")
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![[ Vineyards all up the hillsides ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4812_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Vineyards all up the hillsides")
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![[ The plantlife ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4820_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The plantlife")
![[ The cute bay with lots of boats ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4760_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The cute bay with lots of boats")
![[ Another boat ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4761_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Another boat")
![[ The many bays ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4821_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The many bays")
![[ Dave & Sonia ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4822_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Dave & Sonia")
![[ Tom & Gini ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4825_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom & Gini")
![[ Andy & Nicky ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4833_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Andy & Nicky")
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![[ Cute colourful houses ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4775_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Cute colourful houses")
![[ Vernazza from the north side ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4834_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Vernazza from the north side")
![[ Nice bay for swimming ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4842_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Nice bay for swimming")
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![[ Evening shot from Hostel ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4778_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Evening shot from Hostel")
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![[ Vernazza from the old tower ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4868_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Vernazza from the old tower")
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![[ Morning Breakfast, before the real espresso ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4870_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Morning Breakfast, before the real espresso")
![[ Day Three: The last but first part of walk ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4873_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Day Three: The last but first part of walk")
![[ Funny tunnel and a very easy 20min walk ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4877_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Funny tunnel and a very easy 20min walk")
![[ Another swim from the rocks ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4881_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Another swim from the rocks")
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![[ The sun bathers ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4892_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The sun bathers")
![[ The backpackers ready to go, but not down ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4894_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The backpackers ready to go, but not down")
![[ Manarola ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4895_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Manarola")
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![[ How they get their boats in the water ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-08-23-Deliciously_Hot_Cinque_Terre_Walk/IMG_4905_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "How they get their boats in the water")
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August - Journal Entries
August 09
6 Images
![[ Crazy flower on our afternoon stroll around the park in the lovely English sun! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/August_-_Journal_Entries/1250450889IMG_0487.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Crazy flower on our afternoon stroll around the park in the lovely English sun!")
![[ Waiting for the bus in Pisa, on our way to the Cinque Terre walk! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/August_-_Journal_Entries/1253086421IMG_8805.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Waiting for the bus in Pisa, on our way to the Cinque Terre walk!")
![[ Stopping for a rest with the magical back drop of Riomaggiorre in the background. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/August_-_Journal_Entries/1253086436IMG_8903.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Stopping for a rest with the magical back drop of Riomaggiorre in the background.")
![[ Packed lunch - part way through our 5 hour Paddy trek near Windermere. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/August_-_Journal_Entries/1251796566IMG_9009.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Packed lunch - part way through our 5 hour Paddy trek near Windermere.")
![[ Mossy walls around lake Grasmere. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/August_-_Journal_Entries/1251796626IMG_9037.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Mossy walls around lake Grasmere.")
![[ Wray Castle was an unexpected surprise. They are looking for new residents too - perhaps we should apply? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/August_-_Journal_Entries/1251796806IMG_9068.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Wray Castle was an unexpected surprise. They are looking for new residents too - perhaps we should apply?")
Busy Bees in Manchester
July 09
44 Images
![[ Peter's Wood Pecker ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/Woodpecker2_006.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Peter's Wood Pecker")
![[ Chatsworth Estate! Under some renovations but still an impressive sight. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_4201.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Chatsworth Estate! Under some renovations but still an impressive sight.")
![[ Chatsworth - the better side. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_4205.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Chatsworth - the better side.")
![[ Gini loved the old scripts found within ... ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_4208.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Gini loved the old scripts found within ...")
![[ ... and the hats! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_4212.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "... and the hats!")
![[ The back gardens leading to the fountain. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_4216.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The back gardens leading to the fountain.")
![[ Scrambled Eggs for breaky! Yum! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_0404.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Scrambled Eggs for breaky! Yum!")
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![[ Cute little old ladies sitting beneath a massive tree. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_8682.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Cute little old ladies sitting beneath a massive tree.")
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![[ Another side of Chatsworth ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_4264.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Another side of Chatsworth")
![[ Path leading to the river / gravity powered fountain ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_4269.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Path leading to the river / gravity powered fountain")
![[ Tom, Pat and Peter ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_4270.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom, Pat and Peter")
![[ The gravity powered fountain ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_4275.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The gravity powered fountain")
![[ A setting fit for a Tang wedding! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_8683.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A setting fit for a Tang wedding!")
![[ A house fit for a Tang household! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_8688.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A house fit for a Tang household!")
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![[ Proof that we made it to the middle of the maze! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_8690.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Proof that we made it to the middle of the maze!")
![[ Entrance to Manchester town hall. I think. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_4300.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Entrance to Manchester town hall. I think.")
![[ The Manchester symbol - the Bee! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_4303.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Manchester symbol - the Bee!")
![[ Fantastic old pub in Manchester central. It survived the bomb blast nearby. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_4307.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Fantastic old pub in Manchester central. It survived the bomb blast nearby.")
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![[ The funky Printworks building ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_4321.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The funky Printworks building")
![[ Ceiling from within the Manchester Town Hall ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_8699.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Ceiling from within the Manchester Town Hall")
![[ Lots of busy bees! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_8701.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Lots of busy bees!")
![[ The main hall of the Town Hall ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_8702.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The main hall of the Town Hall")
![[ Wooden paneling on the ceiling ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_8707.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Wooden paneling on the ceiling")
![[ Kids throwing around ripped up newspaper ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_8708.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Kids throwing around ripped up newspaper")
![[ The front of the Town Hall ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_8709.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The front of the Town Hall")
![[ Mini Big Ben! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_8715_4_0_tonemapped.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Mini Big Ben!")
![[ Pat, Peter and Gini in front of the oldest pub in Manchester ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_8716.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Pat, Peter and Gini in front of the oldest pub in Manchester")
![[ Pat, Tom and Gini in front of the oldest pub in Manchester ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/Tom__Gini_001.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Pat, Tom and Gini in front of the oldest pub in Manchester")
![[ Mini Eye! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_8717.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Mini Eye!")
![[ Near the site of the bomb blast ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_8718.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Near the site of the bomb blast")
![[ Bookworm made of plants ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_4322.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Bookworm made of plants")
![[ The library was an impressive building - Gothic style ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_8728_7_6_tonemapped.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The library was an impressive building - Gothic style")
![[ Outside Old Trafford ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-07-11-Busy_Bees_in_Manchester/IMG_8735.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Outside Old Trafford")
July - Journal Entries
July 09
6 Images
![[ Outside Wembley stadium, about to see Kasabian followed by Oasis!! Last time we saw them was back in 98 at a short lived concert in Wellington. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/July_-_Journal_Entries/1247175726photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Outside Wembley stadium, about to see Kasabian followed by Oasis!! Last time we saw them was back in 98 at a short lived concert in Wellington.")
![[ Peter, Gini and Pat search for Darcy at Chatsworth. Nowhere to be found - luckily for Tom ]](/cache/gallery/2009/July_-_Journal_Entries/1247337547photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Peter, Gini and Pat search for Darcy at Chatsworth. Nowhere to be found - luckily for Tom")
![[ Andy and Nicky from Canada and Marcus and Jess from the south join us for drinks followed by dinner at a lovely pub in Islington after spending the day in Greenwich. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/July_-_Journal_Entries/1248721447photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Andy and Nicky from Canada and Marcus and Jess from the south join us for drinks followed by dinner at a lovely pub in Islington after spending the day in Greenwich.")
![[ Best fish and chips in town at "The Rock & Sole Plaice" ]](/cache/gallery/2009/July_-_Journal_Entries/1248732365photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Best fish and chips in town at \"The Rock & Sole Plaice\"")
![[ About to be scared (and impressed by Andy's girly scream) at "Lady in Black" ]](/cache/gallery/2009/July_-_Journal_Entries/1248732425photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "About to be scared (and impressed by Andy's girly scream) at \"Lady in Black\"")
![[ Picnic in the park at Hampstead Heath followed by a swim in the ponds and some Swedish music! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/July_-_Journal_Entries/1246732207IMG_0291.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Picnic in the park at Hampstead Heath followed by a swim in the ponds and some Swedish music!")
June - Journal Entries
June 09
12 Images
![[ The whole Turner Family at Woody & Jo's Wedding ]](/cache/gallery/2009/June_-_Journal_Entries/1243942876IMG_0459.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "The whole Turner Family at Woody & Jo's Wedding")
![[ Swimming in the pool in the villa, miss you Tom Tom! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/June_-_Journal_Entries/1243923204IMG_3728.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Swimming in the pool in the villa, miss you Tom Tom!")
![[ Our Fat Greek Dinner at Enigma - Yum! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/June_-_Journal_Entries/1243942271IMG_0700.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Our Fat Greek Dinner at Enigma - Yum!")
![[ Lindos Ancient Roman ruins above the city, Turquiose sea below ]](/cache/gallery/2009/June_-_Journal_Entries/1244053695IMG_3802.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Lindos Ancient Roman ruins above the city, Turquiose sea below")
![[ Just another day in paradise, by the pool, book in hand and of course in Greece! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/June_-_Journal_Entries/1244054130IMG_3867.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Just another day in paradise, by the pool, book in hand and of course in Greece!")
![[ St Pauls Greek Orthodox church - Tom wasn't there so I married a Greek instead! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/June_-_Journal_Entries/1244219296IMG_4091.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "St Pauls Greek Orthodox church - Tom wasn't there so I married a Greek instead!")
![[ Last day in paradise, Our villa in Pefkos, Rhodes Island in Greece ]](/cache/gallery/2009/June_-_Journal_Entries/1244395746IMG_4123.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Last day in paradise, Our villa in Pefkos, Rhodes Island in Greece")
![[ F&C's date after a long week apart! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/June_-_Journal_Entries/1244385306photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "F&C's date after a long week apart!")
![[ A spot of Lion King theatre with some friendly familar faces Sara & Luke. Costumes were amazing! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/June_-_Journal_Entries/1245363966photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A spot of Lion King theatre with some friendly familar faces Sara & Luke. Costumes were amazing!")
![[ The famous wine has arrived! Finally! Just in time for summer. Bottoms up! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/June_-_Journal_Entries/1245924064photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The famous wine has arrived! Finally! Just in time for summer. Bottoms up!")
![[ Toast in Clapham Common with a slice of sun, wine, beer and Dobbyn. Heaven. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/June_-_Journal_Entries/1246139285photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Toast in Clapham Common with a slice of sun, wine, beer and Dobbyn. Heaven.")
![[ Please note: You cannot reply to this message via email.Testing that these still work. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/June_-_Journal_Entries/12459246061.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Please note: You cannot reply to this message via email.Testing that these still work.")
Big Fat Greek Lindos
May 09
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The English Wood Wedding
May 09
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May - Journal Entries
May 09
9 Images
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![[ Two Grahams, three Turners, one Jo and a Tom out to brunch at Ottolinghi's(sp) to help pass the jetlag. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/May_-_Journal_Entries/1242594008photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Two Grahams, three Turners, one Jo and a Tom out to brunch at Ottolinghi's(sp) to help pass the jetlag.")
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New Zealand Celebrations
April 09
100 Images
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![[ We share a moment. Too much attention! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_0664.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We share a moment. Too much attention!")
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![[ Robin and Willie ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/DSC03507.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Robin and Willie")
![[ Jan and Dorothy share a laugh ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/DSC03508.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Jan and Dorothy share a laugh")
![[ Alan and Trish catch up with Dan and Derek ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/DSC03509.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Alan and Trish catch up with Dan and Derek")
![[ Lubi! Center of attention as always. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/DSC03510.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Lubi! Center of attention as always.")
![[ Derek enjoys the vessle after picking the final king ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_8376.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Derek enjoys the vessle after picking the final king")
![[ Circle of death! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_8377.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Circle of death!")
![[ Gini with Graham and Lisa ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/DSC03511.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Gini with Graham and Lisa")
![[ Sisters in law! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/DSC03513.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Sisters in law!")
![[ Gini, Lisa, Lana and Amy ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/DSC03519.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Gini, Lisa, Lana and Amy")
![[ Tom in the middle. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/DSC03522.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom in the middle.")
![[ In the Pecks new kitchen! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_0665.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "In the Pecks new kitchen!")
![[ The breakfast bar ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_0666.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The breakfast bar")
![[ Cutting the cake ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_0674.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Cutting the cake")
![[ Bye bye Paddy and Jes.. ahh, I mean Myah! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_8380.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Bye bye Paddy and Jes.. ahh, I mean Myah!")
![[ Half the table at Nigel's 30th ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_8384.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Half the table at Nigel's 30th")
![[ The other half ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_8385.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The other half")
![[ Not to forget Tom ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_8388.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Not to forget Tom")
![[ Nige after a few wines was feeling a little blurry ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_8394.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Nige after a few wines was feeling a little blurry")
![[ Mmmmmm. Lamb cutlet with a mushroom pie on top! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_8398.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Mmmmmm. Lamb cutlet with a mushroom pie on top!")
![[ Blue cheese thingy with a cracker on top. Not to everyone's taste but Tom loved it. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_8400.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Blue cheese thingy with a cracker on top. Not to everyone's taste but Tom loved it.")
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![[ Desert! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_8411.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Desert!")
![[ Nigels comes out with a candle. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_8414.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Nigels comes out with a candle.")
![[ What a cute couple. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_8429.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "What a cute couple.")
![[ Outside Citron ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_8434.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Outside Citron")
![[ Ohakune - hadn't changed a bit ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_2880.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Ohakune - hadn't changed a bit")
![[ We got to drive up in style ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_2882.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We got to drive up in style")
![[ The batch in Ohakune ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_2883.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The batch in Ohakune")
![[ Tom going offroad while Gini takes some photos ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_2889.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom going offroad while Gini takes some photos")
![[ Very New Zealandy ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_2890.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Very New Zealandy")
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![[ The mountain - almost uncovered ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_2898.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The mountain - almost uncovered")
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![[ Getting artistic at Lake Taupo ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/Taupo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Getting artistic at Lake Taupo")
![[ No comment. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_2948.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "No comment.")
![[ Duckies! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_2954.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Duckies!")
![[ Richard, Peter and Pat at the Pecks place for din dins (and strange fruit!) ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_8436.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Richard, Peter and Pat at the Pecks place for din dins (and strange fruit!)")
![[ James helps with Tom's tie on the big day! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_2956.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "James helps with Tom's tie on the big day!")
![[ The three boys enjoy a whisky to help calm the nerves ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_2959.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The three boys enjoy a whisky to help calm the nerves")
![[ All dressed up - and luckily with somewhere to go! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_2962.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "All dressed up - and luckily with somewhere to go!")
![[ Ted Baker advert? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_2965.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Ted Baker advert?")
![[ Alan - still calming the nerves! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_2972.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Alan - still calming the nerves!")
![[ Gini, um. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_2974.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Gini, um.")
![[ Even Myah had a sheen to her ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_2980.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Even Myah had a sheen to her")
![[ We got to see the bride before the wedding - she looked amazing. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_2984.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We got to see the bride before the wedding - she looked amazing.")
![[ The siblings again - all smartened up! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_2999.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The siblings again - all smartened up!")
![[ Mother of the bride! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_3005.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Mother of the bride!")
![[ A handsome couple. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_3014.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A handsome couple.")
![[ Alan, stuck with the flowers. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_3035.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Alan, stuck with the flowers.")
![[ The bride-mobile - London Taxi ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_3043.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The bride-mobile - London Taxi")
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![[ I don't think Jen stopped smiling the whole day! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_3062.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "I don't think Jen stopped smiling the whole day!")
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![[ Lisa enters the bridesmaid mobile ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_3081.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Lisa enters the bridesmaid mobile")
![[ As does Katherine ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_3082.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "As does Katherine")
![[ Gini loving her fascinator. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_3096.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Gini loving her fascinator.")
![[ Auntie Pat, Uncle Peter and Cousin Richard (in the kilt) at the ceremony ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_3101.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Auntie Pat, Uncle Peter and Cousin Richard (in the kilt) at the ceremony")
![[ Here comes the bride! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_3119.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Here comes the bride!")
![[ Dave, looking the part. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_3124.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Dave, looking the part.")
![[ Mother of the groom (Marilyn) and family ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_3125.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Mother of the groom (Marilyn) and family")
![[ The butterfly stretches its wings! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_3151.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The butterfly stretches its wings!")
![[ But likes Tom's finger too much .. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_3153.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "But likes Tom's finger too much ..")
![[ Beautiful weather the morning after the wedding ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_8438.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Beautiful weather the morning after the wedding")
![[ Mmmmm. NZ coffee. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_8441.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Mmmmm. NZ coffee.")
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![[ Bye bye Terraces Hotel! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_8452.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Bye bye Terraces Hotel!")
![[ Dad mans the BBQ, the day after the wedding. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_3158.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Dad mans the BBQ, the day after the wedding.")
![[ Tom and James battle it out at the table tennis table ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_3159.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom and James battle it out at the table tennis table")
![[ Final touches are made to the Polaroid book ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_3176.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Final touches are made to the Polaroid book")
![[ A glaring final shot of the parting couples. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_3181.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A glaring final shot of the parting couples.")
![[ And I shall call her, Dribbles! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_3187.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "And I shall call her, Dribbles!")
![[ 20 Bankot Cres ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_3195.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "20 Bankot Cres")
![[ The garden in full bloom ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-04-04-New_Zealand_Celebrations/IMG_3196.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The garden in full bloom")
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April - Journal Entries
April 09
28 Images
![[ Outside Nijô Castle in Kyoto. Amazing and very beautiful. Where can we get one? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/April_-_Journal_Entries/1238582827GiniCastle_small.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Outside Nijô Castle in Kyoto. Amazing and very beautiful. Where can we get one?")
![[ A surprise visit from Brother and Sister, followed by a yum NZ dinner at Tinakori Bistro! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/April_-_Journal_Entries/1238984287DSC00850.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A surprise visit from Brother and Sister, followed by a yum NZ dinner at Tinakori Bistro!")
![[ Our New Zealand Engagement Party made it feel very real! Great excuse to catch up with everyone in NZ. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/April_-_Journal_Entries/1239104410IMG_0664.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Our New Zealand Engagement Party made it feel very real! Great excuse to catch up with everyone in NZ.")
![[ Jen's big day and the three siblings together once again and looking mighty fine, might I add! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/April_-_Journal_Entries/1239742889IMG_2999.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Jen's big day and the three siblings together once again and looking mighty fine, might I add!")
![[ Chilaxing in Victoria Park with our temporary flatties Marcus and Jess. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/April_-_Journal_Entries/1240055225photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Chilaxing in Victoria Park with our temporary flatties Marcus and Jess.")
![[ Who ate all the pies in Highbury Fields? Tom did! Bring on the summer! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/April_-_Journal_Entries/1240601766photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Who ate all the pies in Highbury Fields? Tom did! Bring on the summer!")
![[ Out celebrating Nigels 30th at a 9 course de-gustation at Citron. Love my photoshop work! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/April_-_Journal_Entries/1239232507nigedinner.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Out celebrating Nigels 30th at a 9 course de-gustation at Citron. Love my photoshop work!")
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Our Spring Blossom Japan
March 09
135 Images
![[ Market place near our hotel ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_7999_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Market place near our hotel")
![[ Rice crackers ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8001_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Rice crackers")
![[ Hot rice cracker anyone? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2142.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Hot rice cracker anyone?")
![[ First night with the best Tempura ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2148.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "First night with the best Tempura")
![[ Tempura! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8002_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tempura!")
![[ Pretty Temple ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8007.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Pretty Temple")
![[ Temple lights ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2163.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Temple lights")
![[ The endless sweets and packaging, a designers dream! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2164.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The endless sweets and packaging, a designers dream!")
![[ lights at night ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8010.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "lights at night")
![[ Our noodle breakfast bar! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8013.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our noodle breakfast bar!")
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![[ Bingo? dice? not sure on the game ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2174.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Bingo? dice? not sure on the game")
![[ Smokie ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8021.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Smokie")
![[ Clean yourself before entering the temple ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2182.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Clean yourself before entering the temple")
![[ Imperial Gardens ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2187.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Imperial Gardens")
![[ The best view of the Palace ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/Imperial_Palace.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The best view of the Palace")
![[ The prince? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2220.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The prince?")
![[ Samurai Statue ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/samurai_Statue.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Samurai Statue")
![[ City and park ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8033.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "City and park")
![[ Palace and us ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8044.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Palace and us")
![[ Warming in the sun ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8051.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Warming in the sun")
![[ Sushi train, the salmon was amazing ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2246.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Sushi train, the salmon was amazing")
![[ pink plates where the about 200 yen ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2250.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "pink plates where the about 200 yen")
![[ YUM ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2254.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "YUM")
![[ More salmon! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8054.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "More salmon!")
![[ Getting into it ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8056.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Getting into it")
![[ Tokyo Fish market ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2256.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tokyo Fish market")
![[ Seafood ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2259.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Seafood")
![[ more seafood ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2262.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "more seafood")
![[ What is the red fish? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2263.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "What is the red fish?")
![[ Knife in action, poor tuna! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2270.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Knife in action, poor tuna!")
![[ Amazing patterns ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2278.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Amazing patterns")
![[ The blood of an eel ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2282.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The blood of an eel")
![[ Leaving them to their business ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2290.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Leaving them to their business")
![[ What vehicle would you call that? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2291.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "What vehicle would you call that?")
![[ The sea of Poly, not so good for the environment ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2295.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The sea of Poly, not so good for the environment")
![[ Cutting tuna up into pieces ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8063.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Cutting tuna up into pieces")
![[ fancy one? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8065.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "fancy one?")
![[ The madness ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8066.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The madness")
![[ The bullet train ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8069.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The bullet train")
![[ The beer and train! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8072.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The beer and train!")
![[ Our only view of Mt Fiji ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8077.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our only view of Mt Fiji")
![[ Proof we were on the train ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8083.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Proof we were on the train")
![[ Kyoto tube ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8095.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Kyoto tube")
![[ The trusty maps ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8096.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The trusty maps")
![[ Soba noodle and green tea! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8100.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Soba noodle and green tea!")
![[ Soba Noodle house! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2296.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Soba Noodle house!")
![[ The food markets ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8102.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The food markets")
![[ Tired wee bunny or bug? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8103.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tired wee bunny or bug?")
![[ Blossoms at night in Kyoto ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2315.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Blossoms at night in Kyoto")
![[ Greeny Willow? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2321.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Greeny Willow?")
![[ Stunning night in Blossoms ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2329.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Stunning night in Blossoms")
![[ Walking the path with everyone else ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8115.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Walking the path with everyone else")
![[ Our first sight of a Geisha ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2341.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our first sight of a Geisha")
![[ Following the Geisha ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2347.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Following the Geisha")
![[ Does the road sign say stop? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2354.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Does the road sign say stop?")
![[ A red Temple! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8132.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A red Temple!")
![[ Washing your hands he won't bite! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2374.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Washing your hands he won't bite!")
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8145.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
![[ Aprons? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8149.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Aprons?")
![[ hmmmm ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2377.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "hmmmm")
![[ Plum flower finishing its bloom ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2378.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Plum flower finishing its bloom")
![[ Traditional dress for the temple ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2383.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Traditional dress for the temple")
![[ Walking tour by Tom ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8153.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Walking tour by Tom")
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8156.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
![[ A real Geisha or not? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2387.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A real Geisha or not?")
![[ Breakfast, egg style ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8161.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Breakfast, egg style")
![[ Playing dressup ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8167.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Playing dressup")
![[ Pretty but not sure what it says ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2389.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Pretty but not sure what it says")
![[ The Oldest Cherry Tree in Kyoto ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/Cherrytree01.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Oldest Cherry Tree in Kyoto")
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8179.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
![[ The seasons party ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2407.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The seasons party")
![[ Potato spiral ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2411.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Potato spiral")
![[ Another temple ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2413.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Another temple")
![[ Fish balls? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8183.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Fish balls?")
![[ Interesting fast food snack, fish on a stick ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2415.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Interesting fast food snack, fish on a stick")
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8191.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8203.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
![[ Cherry and Tom ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/Plumtreetom.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Cherry and Tom")
![[ Helping it grow ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8206.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Helping it grow")
![[ Inner city pressure ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2445.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Inner city pressure")
![[ Our local offy ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2446.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our local offy")
![[ Please don't shoot ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2457.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Please don't shoot")
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8223.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
![[ The great bog of eternal stench ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2464.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The great bog of eternal stench")
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8226.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
![[ By the river in Kyoto ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8229.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "By the river in Kyoto")
![[ Carp in the moat ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2610_09_08_tonemapped.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Carp in the moat")
![[ Making the food fresh ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8230.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Making the food fresh")
![[ Food markets ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8231.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Food markets")
![[ Breakfast in the park with a spot of rain ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8233.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Breakfast in the park with a spot of rain")
![[ Free rice crackers with tea ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2471.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Free rice crackers with tea")
![[ More free crackers ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2472.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "More free crackers")
![[ Walk along Kyoto's canal ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2474.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Walk along Kyoto's canal")
![[ Nijo Castle ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/NijoCastle_TM.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Nijo Castle")
![[ Nijo's garden ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/Garden_TM.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Nijo's garden")
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8268.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
![[ Blossom ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8273.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Blossom")
![[ The wall ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8281.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The wall")
![[ Cut paths everywhere ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8286.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Cut paths everywhere")
![[ Chinese tourists ready for the show ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2625.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Chinese tourists ready for the show")
![[ Old looms still used for traditional dress ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2639.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Old looms still used for traditional dress")
![[ And she is off! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2651.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "And she is off!")
![[ The helpful little guys making silk! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2654.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The helpful little guys making silk!")
![[ Wasbi paper, A graphic designers dream house! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2663.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Wasbi paper, A graphic designers dream house!")
![[ Warm Sake - not bad at all ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2666.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Warm Sake - not bad at all")
![[ The friendly sushi chief ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2668.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The friendly sushi chief")
![[ Salmon tastes real good ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2669.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Salmon tastes real good")
![[ Our little Japanese room in Kyoto, floor style! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2691.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our little Japanese room in Kyoto, floor style!")
![[ The beer ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8298.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The beer")
![[ Entrance banners ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2701.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Entrance banners")
![[ A local? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2703.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A local?")
![[ Sanjo always leads home ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2708.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Sanjo always leads home")
![[ more Blossom and boat! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2712.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "more Blossom and boat!")
![[ Cute red bridge ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2715.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Cute red bridge")
![[ Boat ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8309.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Boat")
![[ An interesting sculpture ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8312.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "An interesting sculpture")
![[ Tram walk filled with blossoms ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/Tramwalk_TM.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tram walk filled with blossoms")
![[ A large wooden Temple ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/Temple.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A large wooden Temple")
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8325.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
![[ a very white blossom tree ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8344.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "a very white blossom tree")
![[ Philosophers Walk ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2776.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Philosophers Walk")
![[ Philosophers path ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8348.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Philosophers path")
![[ Another local, so little! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2784.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Another local, so little!")
![[ Getting real gold energy ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8351.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Getting real gold energy")
![[ The not so touristy path ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8352.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The not so touristy path")
![[ Our Hotel entrance ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2792.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our Hotel entrance")
![[ Train trip back to Tokyo ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2793.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Train trip back to Tokyo")
![[ The city of signs ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_2795.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The city of signs")
![[ Another famous guy? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8353.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Another famous guy?")
![[ Our last supper ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8354.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our last supper")
![[ The view on the top floor of Toyko ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8360.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The view on the top floor of Toyko")
![[ interesting you needed to mention it ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8364.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "interesting you needed to mention it")
![[ The building with a view ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8365.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The building with a view")
![[ The last party before we leave ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-03-28-Our_Spring_Blossom_Japan/IMG_8368.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The last party before we leave")
March - Journal Entries
March 09
8 Images
![[ Is winter over yet?Winterleaf ]](/cache/gallery/2009/March_-_Journal_Entries/1235925785Winterleaf.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Is winter over yet?Winterleaf")
![[ My first infrared photograph! A long way to go but a result! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/March_-_Journal_Entries/1237796947Finsburytree.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "My first infrared photograph! A long way to go but a result!")
![[ A walk in Green Park ]](/cache/gallery/2009/March_-_Journal_Entries/1237908671InfraredPSD.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A walk in Green Park")
![[ It's Official, we have moved into Arsenal territory, Islington is definitely a step up! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/March_-_Journal_Entries/1238020868IMG_2101.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "It's Official, we have moved into Arsenal territory, Islington is definitely a step up!")
![[ Saying our good byes to Fordwych Road, Here we come Islington! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/March_-_Journal_Entries/1238324946IMG_7987.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Saying our good byes to Fordwych Road, Here we come Islington!")
![[ We have arrived! visited our local market and temple in Asakura, Tokyo ]](/cache/gallery/2009/March_-_Journal_Entries/1238325066IMG_8009.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We have arrived! visited our local market and temple in Asakura, Tokyo")
![[ A bullet train to Kyoto leads to cherry blossom splendour! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/March_-_Journal_Entries/1238422148IMG_8129.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A bullet train to Kyoto leads to cherry blossom splendour!")
![[ Munching on some tasty deep fried potato treat - coated in what tastes like the colonial's 11 secret herbs and spices! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/March_-_Journal_Entries/1238496726IMG_2412.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Munching on some tasty deep fried potato treat - coated in what tastes like the colonial's 11 secret herbs and spices!")
![[ Snowy night on Fordwych Road ]](/cache/gallery/2009/February_-_Journal_Entries/1233525184IMG_1811.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Snowy night on Fordwych Road")
![[ Just another day in kilburn, london. The most it has snowed in 18 years! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/February_-_Journal_Entries/1233564423IMG_1840.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Just another day in kilburn, london. The most it has snowed in 18 years!")
Une Nuit a Paris
January 09
66 Images
![[ Crazy effect ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7722.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Crazy effect")
![[ Long walks in the gardens by the Louvre ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1524_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Long walks in the gardens by the Louvre")
![[ A Parisan? Tin Tin? hmmm no Tom Tom! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1528_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A Parisan? Tin Tin? hmmm no Tom Tom!")
![[ First sight of Paris in snow ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7725.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "First sight of Paris in snow")
![[ The pond was frozen ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7728.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The pond was frozen")
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7738.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
![[ Invaders from New Zealand! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1545_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Invaders from New Zealand!")
![[ Hat shop and our new hats! Parisian style ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7743_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Hat shop and our new hats! Parisian style")
![[ Poor horse! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1553_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Poor horse!")
![[ Notre Dame corridors ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1562_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Notre Dame corridors")
![[ Notre Dame ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/NotreDame_TM.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Notre Dame")
![[ Cute fruit shop ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1591_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Cute fruit shop")
![[ Notre Dame ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7747.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Notre Dame")
![[ New Zealanders at the Notre Dame ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7750.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Zealanders at the Notre Dame")
![[ Inside the Cathedral ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7759.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Inside the Cathedral")
![[ Side view ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7760.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Side view")
![[ Deep down in the Catacombs ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1595_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Deep down in the Catacombs")
![[ Wny not a citron tart?! God I love them ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7764.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Wny not a citron tart?! God I love them")
![[ Entering the catacombs ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7777.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Entering the catacombs")
![[ Nice patterns ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7780.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Nice patterns")
![[ A cross formations? pretty? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7787.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A cross formations? pretty?")
![[ Arc de Triomphe in the distance ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1603_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Arc de Triomphe in the distance")
![[ Locals? Pretty lights ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1611_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Locals? Pretty lights")
![[ Ave des Champs-Elysées, Main shopping street ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1619_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Ave des Champs-Elysées, Main shopping street")
![[ The best steak restaurant ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7791_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The best steak restaurant")
![[ Arc de Triomphe ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7794.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Arc de Triomphe")
![[ Snow in the streets ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7797.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Snow in the streets")
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7799.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
![[ One of the many bridges ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1622_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "One of the many bridges")
![[ Seagulls enjoying the morning sun - bloody cold today! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1626_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Seagulls enjoying the morning sun - bloody cold today!")
![[ The happy couple ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7804.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The happy couple")
![[ A little cold? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7813.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A little cold?")
![[ Fresh seafood! yum ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1631_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Fresh seafood! yum")
![[ Bastille Markets - fresh outdoors supermarket! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1632_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Bastille Markets - fresh outdoors supermarket!")
![[ The queues were huge! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1633_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The queues were huge!")
![[ Argghhh thats were Scallops come from! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1634_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Argghhh thats were Scallops come from!")
![[ Yum! stop dribbling Tom! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1635_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Yum! stop dribbling Tom!")
![[ Yum! Champagne! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7815.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Yum! Champagne!")
![[ An oldie Peugeot in the show room ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1638_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "An oldie Peugeot in the show room")
![[ Yum! oh how I love you citron! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1645_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Yum! oh how I love you citron!")
![[ Our old favourite french coffee house ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1650_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our old favourite french coffee house")
![[ Very serious ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1655_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Very serious")
![[ Underneath the Arc de Triomphe ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1656_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Underneath the Arc de Triomphe")
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1657_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
![[ The walk up was amusing ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1660_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The walk up was amusing")
![[ Paris with a view ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1663_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Paris with a view")
![[ Want a new car tom? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7816.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Want a new car tom?")
![[ We were here! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1667_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We were here!")
![[ Just magical ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_1670_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Just magical")
![[ View from the Arch ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/Paristreets_TM.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "View from the Arch")
![[ Chocolate ball with coffee ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7822.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Chocolate ball with coffee")
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7828.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
![[ Eiffel Tower in the background ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7829.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Eiffel Tower in the background")
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7830.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
![[ The walk up the Arc de Triomphe ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7832.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The walk up the Arc de Triomphe")
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7834.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
![[ Tom and street ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/TomTree_TM.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom and street")
![[ Eiffel Tower up close ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7844.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Eiffel Tower up close")
![[ Timer on ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2009-01-10_Une_Nuit_a_Paris/IMG_7848.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Timer on")
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January - Journal Entries
January 09
10 Images
![[ We braved the souks, food market for all our ingredients for Christmas dinner. Let just say it was really fresh chicken and I hope chickens don't have a long memory. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/January_-_Journal_Entries/1230915423IMG_0819_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We braved the souks, food market for all our ingredients for Christmas dinner. Let just say it was really fresh chicken and I hope chickens don't have a long memory.")
![[ Paul's 30th lunch at the fish market, Essaouira. You choose from the fresh fish and then they cook your fresh fish. Calamari and snapper were amazing. Very raw and gritty after the chow down. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/January_-_Journal_Entries/1230913324IMG_7643.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Paul's 30th lunch at the fish market, Essaouira. You choose from the fresh fish and then they cook your fresh fish. Calamari and snapper were amazing. Very raw and gritty after the chow down.")
![[ Our last day in our lovely Riad Sabah in Marrakesh, 5 star living! Highly Recommended! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/January_-_Journal_Entries/1230913495IMG_1188_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our last day in our lovely Riad Sabah in Marrakesh, 5 star living! Highly Recommended!")
![[ Thanks Trish & Alan for the lovely new bed spread set care of Debenhams! The best day of the week 'Clean New Sheet Day'! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/January_-_Journal_Entries/1231105982IMG_1523.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Thanks Trish & Alan for the lovely new bed spread set care of Debenhams! The best day of the week 'Clean New Sheet Day'!")
![[ Getting vertigo in the cheap seats with Jo & Shane at Oliver. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/January_-_Journal_Entries/1231270384photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Getting vertigo in the cheap seats with Jo & Shane at Oliver.")
![[ First stop, hat shop, for a little Paris winter head warmer! Made on site by two young Parisians. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/January_-_Journal_Entries/1231707005IMG_7743.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "First stop, hat shop, for a little Paris winter head warmer! Made on site by two young Parisians.")
![[ A queue out the door, leading to no menu as steak and chips are it! Fantastic and worth the wait. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/January_-_Journal_Entries/1231707183IMG_7791.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A queue out the door, leading to no menu as steak and chips are it! Fantastic and worth the wait.")
![[ Nibbled and feasted round Borough Markets with James and Kristy. Yum! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/January_-_Journal_Entries/1232317985IMG_7892.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Nibbled and feasted round Borough Markets with James and Kristy. Yum!")
![[ Proof that weather in London can be nice! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/January_-_Journal_Entries/1232488507FordwychRd_TM.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Proof that weather in London can be nice!")
![[ Wondered around Guildford Castle on an out of London outing. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/January_-_Journal_Entries/1232318006IMG_7917.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Wondered around Guildford Castle on an out of London outing.")
![[ Place Jamaa El Fna, main square ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0703.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Place Jamaa El Fna, main square")
![[ Fresh dried fruits and nuts ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0706.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Fresh dried fruits and nuts")
![[ The food stalls set up every night in the square ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0709.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The food stalls set up every night in the square")
![[ fresh food for dinner ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0714.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "fresh food for dinner")
![[ Our first menu, some french in there which helped ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0715.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our first menu, some french in there which helped")
![[ Tom has ordered! what has he done! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0717.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom has ordered! what has he done!")
![[ Spicy sausages and veges cous cous ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0719.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Spicy sausages and veges cous cous")
![[ fridge? what fridge? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0724.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "fridge? what fridge?")
![[ Our view from our Riad roof terrace ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0738.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our view from our Riad roof terrace")
![[ Christmas breakfast, bread, jams, crepes, croissants with tea and coffee ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0746.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Christmas breakfast, bread, jams, crepes, croissants with tea and coffee")
![[ Pretty pink ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0785.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Pretty pink")
![[ Relaxing in the sun with a book ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0789.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Relaxing in the sun with a book")
![[ The sea of satellite dishes as far as the eye could see ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0800.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The sea of satellite dishes as far as the eye could see")
![[ now you see them ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0801.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "now you see them")
![[ Courtyard opens up to the roof through the middle of the riad ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0807.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Courtyard opens up to the roof through the middle of the riad")
![[ Our neighbour with very interesting building techniques ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0809.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our neighbour with very interesting building techniques")
![[ The door to Raid Sabar tucked away in the maze of the Medina ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0810.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The door to Raid Sabar tucked away in the maze of the Medina")
![[ The daily route to our food market ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0811.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The daily route to our food market")
![[ Mules everywhere, which didn't look in great shape ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0813.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Mules everywhere, which didn't look in great shape")
![[ The local vege man, best green beans ever! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7519_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The local vege man, best green beans ever!")
![[ mint? Mojito? only 1 dirham! bargin! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0816.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "mint? Mojito? only 1 dirham! bargin!")
![[ 40 dirham for all our Christmas veges - (AKA a little less than 4 pounds) ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0817.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "40 dirham for all our Christmas veges - (AKA a little less than 4 pounds)")
![[ The freshest chicken or Rooster? - its friends are still out the back ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0819.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The freshest chicken or Rooster? - its friends are still out the back")
![[ Almond man, with his scales ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0820.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Almond man, with his scales")
![[ More souks ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0823.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "More souks")
![[ Mule or donkey, there is a difference! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7521.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Mule or donkey, there is a difference!")
![[ Stalks with their huge nests around the old Royal Palace walls ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0833.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Stalks with their huge nests around the old Royal Palace walls")
![[ Coming into land ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0836.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Coming into land")
![[ The old grounds and gardens, full of oranges ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7525_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The old grounds and gardens, full of oranges")
![[ Stalks ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0854.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Stalks")
![[ another clay wall ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7528_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "another clay wall")
![[ Inside the palace ruins ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0868.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Inside the palace ruins")
![[ Our chicken Tagine for Christmas dinner ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7532_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our chicken Tagine for Christmas dinner")
![[ Enjoying the last of the sun with wine ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7533_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Enjoying the last of the sun with wine")
![[ Out comes the 4th prayer of the day over the speakers ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7546_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Out comes the 4th prayer of the day over the speakers")
![[ one of many fires, after the sun goes down, the chill comes in ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7547_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "one of many fires, after the sun goes down, the chill comes in")
![[ Merry Christmas Morocco! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7552_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Merry Christmas Morocco!")
![[ The french pastries, yum! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7555_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The french pastries, yum!")
![[ More Souks, good quality stuff! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7558_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "More Souks, good quality stuff!")
![[ Museum with amazing stone detail ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0882.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Museum with amazing stone detail")
![[ another rest ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7573_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "another rest")
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![[ Nothing but blue sky ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7581_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Nothing but blue sky")
![[ tempting ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0909.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "tempting")
![[ Motorbikes, main mode of transport ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0910.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Motorbikes, main mode of transport")
![[ Burkas everywhere ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0918.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Burkas everywhere")
![[ Interesting Arabic writing isn't it? I wonder what is says? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0920.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Interesting Arabic writing isn't it? I wonder what is says?")
![[ Ben Youssef Madrasa, Islamic College, founded in the 14th Century ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7584_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Ben Youssef Madrasa, Islamic College, founded in the 14th Century")
![[ Hallways in the doms for the students ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0924.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Hallways in the doms for the students")
![[ little doorways ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7587_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "little doorways")
![[ Wood work was amazing, had a asian feel to the place ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0930.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Wood work was amazing, had a asian feel to the place")
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![[ doorways for big people ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0943.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "doorways for big people")
![[ You can't forget the ceilings! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7595_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "You can't forget the ceilings!")
![[ Courtyard with a pool in the middle ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0945.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Courtyard with a pool in the middle")
![[ More streets of Marrakesh ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0947.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "More streets of Marrakesh")
![[ another square within the souks ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7597_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "another square within the souks")
![[ Souks, markets ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0949.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Souks, markets")
![[ Setti Fatma, day trip to the 7 waterfalls ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7599_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Setti Fatma, day trip to the 7 waterfalls")
![[ The climb begins ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7604_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The climb begins")
![[ It was touch and go ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0956.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "It was touch and go")
![[ Did someone Fast forward paul? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0958.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Did someone Fast forward paul?")
![[ One waterfall? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0959.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "One waterfall?")
![[ Coca? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7607_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Coca?")
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![[ Action shot ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7614_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Action shot")
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![[ Snowy mountains - we didn't climb that far! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_0987.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Snowy mountains - we didn't climb that far!")
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![[ Houses on the hill ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1011.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Houses on the hill")
![[ Restaurants on the river banks ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1024.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Restaurants on the river banks")
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![[ Cute bridges across the river ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1026.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Cute bridges across the river")
![[ Orange tree, they were everywhere! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7631_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Orange tree, they were everywhere!")
![[ Lining up for the tombs! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7635_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Lining up for the tombs!")
![[ Essaouira on the coast, sea! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7639_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Essaouira on the coast, sea!")
![[ The locals ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1029.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The locals")
![[ The Birthday boy, 30 today! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1034.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Birthday boy, 30 today!")
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![[ A guy trying to sell some hash cake ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1036.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A guy trying to sell some hash cake")
![[ The local craft, weaving ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1038.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The local craft, weaving")
![[ The view from our Riad over Essaouira ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1048.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The view from our Riad over Essaouira")
![[ Celebrating with James ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1066.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Celebrating with James")
![[ The boys drink while the girls have a Hammon ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1075.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The boys drink while the girls have a Hammon")
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![[ More maze like ally ways ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1088.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "More maze like ally ways")
![[ Someone is a lucky cat?! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1095.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Someone is a lucky cat?!")
![[ Now, what should we eat? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1096.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Now, what should we eat?")
![[ Our fish purchases all cooked for us ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7643_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our fish purchases all cooked for us")
![[ Chocolate cheese cake for Paul's birthday cake at a mexican restaurant? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1099.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Chocolate cheese cake for Paul's birthday cake at a mexican restaurant?")
![[ Another cake but this time with a candle to boot! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1101.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Another cake but this time with a candle to boot!")
![[ One big candle for 30 ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1103.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "One big candle for 30")
![[ A coffee machine puzzle from the Turners & a Peck ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1124.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A coffee machine puzzle from the Turners & a Peck")
![[ The main Street of Essaouira ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1128.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The main Street of Essaouira")
![[ Markets ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1129.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Markets")
![[ Bowels and bowels of olives ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1130.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Bowels and bowels of olives")
![[ Fresh Poultry ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1133.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Fresh Poultry")
![[ Eve of New Years Eve, with more kiwis! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7644_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Eve of New Years Eve, with more kiwis!")
![[ A chocolate tower from a great French patisserie, coffee wasn't bad neither ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1145.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A chocolate tower from a great French patisserie, coffee wasn't bad neither")
![[ 30 minutes of hagging with the poof man, but we got a good deal in the end! hard work! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1146.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "30 minutes of hagging with the poof man, but we got a good deal in the end! hard work!")
![[ Naughty birdies into the pasta ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1156.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Naughty birdies into the pasta")
![[ New Years Eve feast at the Riad ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7647_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve feast at the Riad")
![[ Sabar cooked us the best fish dish I have ever had. Amazing. ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7649_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Sabar cooked us the best fish dish I have ever had. Amazing.")
![[ Salted fish - yum! we weren't sure what the fish were though!! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7650_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Salted fish - yum! we weren't sure what the fish were though!!")
![[ All was left was the head. oh and huge bellies ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7659_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "All was left was the head. oh and huge bellies")
![[ Beautiful hand made lights ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1159.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Beautiful hand made lights")
![[ Detailed wood work throughout the riad ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1161.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Detailed wood work throughout the riad")
![[ The last day from one of the rooms windows ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1188.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The last day from one of the rooms windows")
![[ Bye bye Marrakesh ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1203.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Bye bye Marrakesh")
![[ A local Mosquie ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1206.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A local Mosquie")
![[ The wood man's pet squirrel would you believe! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1211.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The wood man's pet squirrel would you believe!")
![[ Just amazing skill with his feet! Everything he does by hand and feet! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1214.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Just amazing skill with his feet! Everything he does by hand and feet!")
![[ Check mate? ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1220.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Check mate?")
![[ Finally found Tom's engagement present, handmade chess set, let the games begin! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1221.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Finally found Tom's engagement present, handmade chess set, let the games begin!")
![[ Lauren's rolling pin at the beginning ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_7674_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Lauren's rolling pin at the beginning")
![[ Crazy hair checkpoint for the riad, no street names! ]](/cache/gallery/2009/2008-12-25-Muslim_Christmas_in_Marrekesh/IMG_1224.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Crazy hair checkpoint for the riad, no street names!")
