Christmas Special 2008
December 08
46 Images
![[ Summer comes early with a lunch in Regents Park. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/IMG_5298.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Summer comes early with a lunch in Regents Park.")
![[ A day at Lords to watch New Zealand vs England in a test match. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/IMG_5302.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A day at Lords to watch New Zealand vs England in a test match.")
![[ Lords cricket match. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/IMG_5306.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Lords cricket match.")
![[ Lords cricket match. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/IMG_5308.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Lords cricket match.")
![[ Lords cricket match. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/IMG_5320.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Lords cricket match.")
![[ A wander down the canals in London ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/IMG_6421.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A wander down the canals in London")
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![[ Follow the yellow step road. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/IMG_6439.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Follow the yellow step road.")
![[ Graffiti on Leake Street, London ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/DSC06148.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Graffiti on Leake Street, London")
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![[ Painted murals on the Tate Modern ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/IMG_6479.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Painted murals on the Tate Modern")
![[ Millennium bridge to St Pauls Cathedral. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/DSC06196.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Millennium bridge to St Pauls Cathedral.")
![[ Tower Bridge ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/IMG_6489.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tower Bridge")
![[ Delete takes a day out to Paintball ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/L1050718.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Delete takes a day out to Paintball")
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![[ Preparing to run in a gorilla suit! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/DSC06704.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Preparing to run in a gorilla suit!")
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![[ Ready, set ..... ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/IMG_3311.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Ready, set .....")
![[ We made it, and received our medals. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/P1040411.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We made it, and received our medals.")
![[ Rowing on the Thames ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/IMG_7011.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Rowing on the Thames")
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![[ Pretty riverside walk past Hammersmith. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/IMG_7012.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Pretty riverside walk past Hammersmith.")
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![[ Hammersmith Bridge ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/DSC07083.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Hammersmith Bridge")
![[ Autumn! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/DSC07092.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Autumn!")
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![[ Lunch at the Affordable Art exhibition. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/IMG_0027.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Lunch at the Affordable Art exhibition.")
![[ Marketing girls at Clear Channels conference in Brighton ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/IMG_7198.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Marketing girls at Clear Channels conference in Brighton")
![[ Claire and Mel ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/IMG_7224_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Claire and Mel")
![[ Tom recieves his Christmas Santa present at the Delete Christmas function ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/L1060049.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom recieves his Christmas Santa present at the Delete Christmas function")
![[ Christmas Santas on roller blades ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/IMG_7512.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Christmas Santas on roller blades")
![[ Mulled wine at the Christmas Wonderland Markets, Hyde Park ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/IMG_7514.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Mulled wine at the Christmas Wonderland Markets, Hyde Park")
![[ Fordwych Road after a haircut ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/IMG_0169.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Fordwych Road after a haircut")
![[ Christmas lights on Regent Street ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/IMG_0212.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Christmas lights on Regent Street")
![[ Apple's iPhone Santa ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/IMG_0223.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Apple's iPhone Santa")
![[ and iPod elf. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-12-25-Christmas_Special_2008/IMG_0224.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "and iPod elf.")
![[ Lunch and Art at the Affordable Arts show. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/December_-_Journal_Entries/1229037065IMG_0027.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Lunch and Art at the Affordable Arts show.")
![[ Met up with an old Raroa Friend, Nichola for a lovely dinner in East Village followed by a few wines at the local on West side. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/December_-_Journal_Entries/1228227243IMG_7411.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Met up with an old Raroa Friend, Nichola for a lovely dinner in East Village followed by a few wines at the local on West side.")
![[ We took a harbor cruise and meet the young lady herself. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/December_-_Journal_Entries/1228226883IMG_7439.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We took a harbor cruise and meet the young lady herself.")
![[ Our last night in New York City which we finished with a bang, fine dining at Union Square cafe and apple martini's for dessert. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/December_-_Journal_Entries/1228226947IMG_7473.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our last night in New York City which we finished with a bang, fine dining at Union Square cafe and apple martini's for dessert.")
![[ Chateaubriand for two at Boheme Kitchen and Bar to celebrate Gini's birthday. Tastiest steak in town! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/December_-_Journal_Entries/1228643583photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Chateaubriand for two at Boheme Kitchen and Bar to celebrate Gini's birthday. Tastiest steak in town!")
![[ We joined the masses for a London Christmas Shop. Madness! Pretty lights! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/December_-_Journal_Entries/1229729885IMG_0193.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We joined the masses for a London Christmas Shop. Madness! Pretty lights!")
![[ Relaxing on the Riad's roof terrace in the sunny Marrakesh. Off to Essaouira on the coast today! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/December_-_Journal_Entries/1230468366photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Relaxing on the Riad's roof terrace in the sunny Marrakesh. Off to Essaouira on the coast today!")
![[ A Design Christmas Dinner and dance to start the season! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/December_-_Journal_Entries/1228384927IMG_5691.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "A Design Christmas Dinner and dance to start the season!")
![[ Tom's eyes light up as we near the 5th avenue's Apple store! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/December_-_Journal_Entries/1228646343picture.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom's eyes light up as we near the 5th avenue's Apple store!")
New York, New York
November 08
85 Images
![[ Sleepy subway ride from the airport in the early hours of the morning. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7235_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Sleepy subway ride from the airport in the early hours of the morning.")
![[ Andy and Nicky in the mob waiting for the parade to reach us. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7236_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Andy and Nicky in the mob waiting for the parade to reach us.")
![[ The rest of the mob we snuggled with during the parade ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7237_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The rest of the mob we snuggled with during the parade")
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![[ Smurf! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7267_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Smurf!")
![[ Snoopy! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/DSC07138.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Snoopy!")
![[ Us with crazy rhino thing .. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7291_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Us with crazy rhino thing ..")
![[ Hello Kitty? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/DSC07158.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Hello Kitty?")
![[ Andy & Nicky with a ship ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7302_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Andy & Nicky with a ship")
![[ Strange ball thing with an approaching Pokemon ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7305_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Strange ball thing with an approaching Pokemon")
![[ The New York Times building ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7314_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The New York Times building")
![[ The Post Office with the inscription "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds" running the entire length of the massive building. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7318_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Post Office with the inscription \"Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds\" running the entire length of the massive building.")
![[ Times Square featuring Kung Foo Panda ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7334_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Times Square featuring Kung Foo Panda")
![[ Times Square again ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/DSC07164.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Times Square again")
![[ Mirror image high rises ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7336_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Mirror image high rises")
![[ One of the gardens outside the Rockefeller Center ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7338_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "One of the gardens outside the Rockefeller Center")
![[ Ice skating outside the Rockefeller Center ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7339_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Ice skating outside the Rockefeller Center")
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![[ One of the many department stores adorned for Christmas ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/DSC07168.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "One of the many department stores adorned for Christmas")
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![[ Squirrel with a nut in Central Park ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7345_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Squirrel with a nut in Central Park")
![[ Wandering through Central Park ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7346_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Wandering through Central Park")
![[ With Tourist Andy in tow in Central Park ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7348_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "With Tourist Andy in tow in Central Park")
![[ Horse and Cart rides alongside Central Park ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7350_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Horse and Cart rides alongside Central Park")
![[ A very picturesque setting in Central Park ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7355_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A very picturesque setting in Central Park")
![[ Many high-rise buildings blocking out the sun ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7358_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Many high-rise buildings blocking out the sun")
![[ Bloomingdales! The most expensive store i've been in .... Tasty Tea though. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/DSC07175.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Bloomingdales! The most expensive store i've been in .... Tasty Tea though.")
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![[ Inside the massive Grand Central Station ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/DSC07181.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Inside the massive Grand Central Station")
![[ The flag hangs proud in Grand Central Station ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7372_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The flag hangs proud in Grand Central Station")
![[ Enjoying a coffee at Michael Jordans Steakhouse inside the Grand Central train station ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7378_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Enjoying a coffee at Michael Jordans Steakhouse inside the Grand Central train station")
![[ Reflection of the massive Chrysler building ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7383_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Reflection of the massive Chrysler building")
![[ Burgers for lunch. Hom. In a fancy diner under the bridge. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7384_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Burgers for lunch. Hom. In a fancy diner under the bridge.")
![[ Andy also got a burger ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7385_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Andy also got a burger")
![[ Tom tried his luck with a Waldorf Salad. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7386_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom tried his luck with a Waldorf Salad.")
![[ In the National Library - no slimer in sight? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7391_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "In the National Library - no slimer in sight?")
![[ Inside another massive department store (can't remember the name!) ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7401.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Inside another massive department store (can't remember the name!)")
![[ Tasty Venezuelan dinner with Nicola, Gini's old school friend. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7405.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tasty Venezuelan dinner with Nicola, Gini's old school friend.")
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![[ Night cap at a wine bar after our tasty dinner. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7411.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Night cap at a wine bar after our tasty dinner.")
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![[ Running through the Riverside Park ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7412.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Running through the Riverside Park")
![[ Naughty squirrel! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7415.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Naughty squirrel!")
![[ Riverside park ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7417.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Riverside park")
![[ The best view we could find of "Ground Zero" ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7419.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The best view we could find of \"Ground Zero\"")
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![[ Wall Street! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/DSC07194.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Wall Street!")
![[ The New York Stock exchange. Quiet on a Sunday. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7427.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The New York Stock exchange. Quiet on a Sunday.")
![[ Eyeing up our next goal .. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/DSC07207.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Eyeing up our next goal ..")
![[ Teeny tiny hotdog didn't touch the sides. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7431.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Teeny tiny hotdog didn't touch the sides.")
![[ Pretzels on the other hand. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7432.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Pretzels on the other hand.")
![[ The otherside of the border - New Jersey ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/DSC07216.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The otherside of the border - New Jersey")
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![[ New York from a distance ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7443.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New York from a distance")
![[ Thar she blows! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/DSC07224.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Thar she blows!")
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![[ Proud of his coffee stain .... ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/DSC07232.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Proud of his coffee stain ....")
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![[ Brooklyn Bridge, right. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7447.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Brooklyn Bridge, right.")
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![[ Brooklyn Bridge close up ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/DSC07239.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Brooklyn Bridge close up")
![[ Another naughty nut eating squirrel! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-11-27-New_York_New_York/IMG_7453.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Another naughty nut eating squirrel!")
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![[ The opening night for somerset house skating! Moet in one hand, cosmo in another and caviar in the mouth. Rubbing shoulders with actors like Hermione and the famous Torvill & Dean duo. Just magical. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/November_-_Journal_Entries/1227044405picture.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The opening night for somerset house skating! Moet in one hand, cosmo in another and caviar in the mouth. Rubbing shoulders with actors like Hermione and the famous Torvill & Dean duo. Just magical.")
The Old Engagement Crowned
October 08
86 Images
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![[ Similar do you think? Related do you think? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7015.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Similar do you think? Related do you think?")
![[ Two Mr Pecks ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_0003.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Two Mr Pecks")
![[ The Clear Channel crowd ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7016.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Clear Channel crowd")
![[ Tasty Rachel?? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7017.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tasty Rachel??")
![[ Rups good side ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7018.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Rups good side")
![[ The Pecks + Anna and Perry ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7019.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Pecks + Anna and Perry")
![[ The Onslow girls ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7020.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Onslow girls")
![[ Anna, Perry and Tom! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7021.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Anna, Perry and Tom!")
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![[ Ah the Rose! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7027.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Ah the Rose!")
![[ Whats so funny Paul? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7029.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Whats so funny Paul?")
![[ Let the drinking begin ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7032.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Let the drinking begin")
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![[ Gershon the IT expert! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7038.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Gershon the IT expert!")
![[ Family from afar ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7041.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Family from afar")
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![[ Nice look! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7056.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Nice look!")
![[ Very close! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7057.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Very close!")
![[ What happened Gershon? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7059.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "What happened Gershon?")
![[ Nice dance! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7063.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Nice dance!")
![[ Anna and Gini ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_0008.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Anna and Gini")
![[ Say cheese! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_0009.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Say cheese!")
![[ What did you say guys? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7068.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "What did you say guys?")
![[ A look around the sardines tin! (the room was very small) ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7071.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A look around the sardines tin! (the room was very small)")
![[ Some of Tom's work mates ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7072.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Some of Tom's work mates")
![[ Two happy couples ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_0011.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Two happy couples")
![[ Pinkie! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7073.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Pinkie!")
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![[ A moment ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7076.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A moment")
![[ Look cool Gershon ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7086.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Look cool Gershon")
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![[ Two brothers, Peck ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_0013.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Two brothers, Peck")
![[ Another drink please! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7116.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Another drink please!")
![[ I'll have that wine on the wall pleasies ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7120.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "I'll have that wine on the wall pleasies")
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![[ Laughs all round ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_0018.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Laughs all round")
![[ Our only engagement photo! Nice! A long way before the wedding photos! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7129.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our only engagement photo! Nice! A long way before the wedding photos!")
![[ David, Don and Tom - Deleters ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7130.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "David, Don and Tom - Deleters")
![[ My what bright eyes you have! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7134.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "My what bright eyes you have!")
![[ Arty ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7137.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Arty")
![[ Do you need it? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7142.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Do you need it?")
![[ Mike - another code guy! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7145.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Mike - another code guy!")
![[ Our seat where we could get some air! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7149.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our seat where we could get some air!")
![[ Rachel, Mel and Gini! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/IMG_7153.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Rachel, Mel and Gini!")
![[ All smiles here! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/Engagement003.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "All smiles here!")
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![[ The Hutt Clan! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/Engagement005.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Hutt Clan!")
![[ Looking good ladies ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/Engagement006.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Looking good ladies")
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![[ Nice dress Lauren! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/Engagement023.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Nice dress Lauren!")
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![[ Oh so pretty ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/Engagement028.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Oh so pretty")
![[ Lucky guy! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/Engagement030.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Lucky guy!")
![[ hmm can't remember what was so funny! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/Engagement032.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "hmm can't remember what was so funny!")
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![[ Our parents are so proud ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/Engagement036.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our parents are so proud")
![[ Now how do you use it again?! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/Engagement038.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Now how do you use it again?!")
![[ The Married couple! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/Engagement041.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Married couple!")
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![[ Arty again! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/Engagement050.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Arty again!")
![[ Cheers! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/Engagement080.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Cheers!")
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![[ greedy Lauren do you need it?! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/Engagement086.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "greedy Lauren do you need it?!")
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![[ The end when there was some room to dance! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/Engagement095.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The end when there was some room to dance!")
![[ Shameful! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/Engagement096.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Shameful!")
![[ The beast has two heads! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/Engagement097.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The beast has two heads!")
![[ The last ones standing or leaning on the others? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-17-The_Old_Engagement_Crowned/Engagement098.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The last ones standing or leaning on the others?")
October - Journal Entries
October 08
6 Images
![[ On the roof terrace of the Gaudi designed apartments - Casa Batllo in Barcelona. Incredible! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/October_-_Journal_Entries/1223287983photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "On the roof terrace of the Gaudi designed apartments - Casa Batllo in Barcelona. Incredible!")
![[ Our last day in beautiful Barcelona was spent basking by the beach. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/October_-_Journal_Entries/1223417526IMG_7008.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our last day in beautiful Barcelona was spent basking by the beach.")
![[ Our long legged, feathered friend by Hammersmith Bridge having a dip in the Thames ]](/cache/gallery/2008/October_-_Journal_Entries/1223833383DSC07099.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our long legged, feathered friend by Hammersmith Bridge having a dip in the Thames")
![[ The end of a great Engagement Party at the Old Crown ]](/cache/gallery/2008/October_-_Journal_Entries/1224320883Engagement098.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The end of a great Engagement Party at the Old Crown")
![[ Clear Channel Outdoor Conference Ball and my James Bond partner! Guess who?! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/October_-_Journal_Entries/1225029484IMG_7203_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Clear Channel Outdoor Conference Ball and my James Bond partner! Guess who?!")
![[ Tom heads to Reading to watch Dons team (Reading). Game was average but the atmosphere was great. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/October_-_Journal_Entries/1225023245photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom heads to Reading to watch Dons team (Reading). Game was average but the atmosphere was great.")
Gaudi's Barcelona
October 08
101 Images
![[ Graffiti or murals? Either way, it deserved a photo. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/IMG_6668.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Graffiti or murals? Either way, it deserved a photo.")
![[ Our landmark towers, near our hotel. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/IMG_6670.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our landmark towers, near our hotel.")
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![[ The Rambla - The street where it all happens ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06715.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Rambla - The street where it all happens")
![[ Another long straight shopping street ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06720.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Another long straight shopping street")
![[ Eatable flannels? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06721.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Eatable flannels?")
![[ Beautiful music by the Cathedral ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06725.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Beautiful music by the Cathedral")
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![[ Cute Gargoyles ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06748.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Cute Gargoyles")
![[ Autumn showing it's colours. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/IMG_6687.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Autumn showing it's colours.")
![[ How is that Doozer? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06753.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "How is that Doozer?")
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![[ Beautiful Fountain in Parc de la Ciutadella ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06760.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Beautiful Fountain in Parc de la Ciutadella")
![[ whities in the sun ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06769.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "whities in the sun")
![[ A castle in the park! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/IMG_6697.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A castle in the park!")
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![[ Toite agbar business district ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06778.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Toite agbar business district")
![[ First lunch with our first of many sangrias. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/IMG_6793.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "First lunch with our first of many sangrias.")
![[ Squinting on the mosaic. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/IMG_6794.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Squinting on the mosaic.")
![[ Gaudi paving ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06785.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Gaudi paving")
![[ Organic nature inspired windows ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06796.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Organic nature inspired windows")
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![[ Casa Batllo - Gaudi's apartment creature ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06800.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Casa Batllo - Gaudi's apartment creature")
![[ Dragon lights ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06801.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Dragon lights")
![[ Tapas ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06810.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tapas")
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![[ My baby duck in one of the many pet shops down the Rambla street ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06811.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "My baby duck in one of the many pet shops down the Rambla street")
![[ Still not sure what it is but it was cute! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06817.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Still not sure what it is but it was cute!")
![[ electric lights now? very modern ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06819.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "electric lights now? very modern")
![[ Inside the Cathedral ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/IMG_6810.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Inside the Cathedral")
![[ Inside the Cathedral ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06825.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Inside the Cathedral")
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![[ The last table in a small "pirate" themed bar had a lamp made from the map of New Zealand! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/IMG_6820.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The last table in a small \"pirate\" themed bar had a lamp made from the map of New Zealand!")
![[ Sagrada Famillia - Gaudi's amazing creation ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06838.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Sagrada Famillia - Gaudi's amazing creation")
![[ St Josep market - unfortunately closed when we visited ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/IMG_6823.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "St Josep market - unfortunately closed when we visited")
![[ Still being built! An amazing organic living temple ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06852.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Still being built! An amazing organic living temple")
![[ Random mushroom exhibition! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/IMG_6828.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Random mushroom exhibition!")
![[ It combines nature and religion together ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06867.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "It combines nature and religion together")
![[ Sculptures were everywhere ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06868.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Sculptures were everywhere")
![[ The front door ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06870.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The front door")
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![[ Strain glass mosaic ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06881.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Strain glass mosaic")
![[ Up to the treetop roof ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06882.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Up to the treetop roof")
![[ pillars turn into trees ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06888.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "pillars turn into trees")
![[ Stairs that look like an orange peel ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06893.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Stairs that look like an orange peel")
![[ The belly of the beast ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/IMG_6856.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The belly of the beast")
![[ Gini loves Gaudi ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06900.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Gini loves Gaudi")
![[ We were here! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06903.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We were here!")
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![[ Amazing detail ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06910.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Amazing detail")
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![[ A drawing of what it will look like in 2020! They have a long way to go! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06913.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A drawing of what it will look like in 2020! They have a long way to go!")
![[ Escalator transport to the Parc ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06915.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Escalator transport to the Parc")
![[ The view from the top of the park was stunning. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/IMG_6864.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The view from the top of the park was stunning.")
![[ Where we stopped for a spot of lunch ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/IMG_6865.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Where we stopped for a spot of lunch")
![[ The Sagrada in the background ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06924.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Sagrada in the background")
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![[ Parc Guell - another of Gaudi's creations ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06932.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Parc Guell - another of Gaudi's creations")
![[ The famous mosaics for seats ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06935.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The famous mosaics for seats")
![[ Olot at the parc's entrance ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06937.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Olot at the parc's entrance")
![[ It's a Fraggle! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/IMG_6903.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "It's a Fraggle!")
![[ Doozer relaxing in the hot sun for October! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06942.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Doozer relaxing in the hot sun for October!")
![[ Another amazing Gaudi design ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06945.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Another amazing Gaudi design")
![[ The view ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06950.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The view")
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![[ The tunnel under the park ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06957.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The tunnel under the park")
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![[ Lizard mosaic ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06970.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Lizard mosaic")
![[ Event the walls were mosaic ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06975.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Event the walls were mosaic")
![[ The entrance ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06986.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The entrance")
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![[ Casa Batllo staircase ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC06999.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Casa Batllo staircase")
![[ whirlpool on the ceiling ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC07003.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "whirlpool on the ceiling")
![[ There were no straight lines in the whole apartment ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC07016.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "There were no straight lines in the whole apartment")
![[ Everything a curve. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/IMG_6922.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Everything a curve.")
![[ Beautiful door carved ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC07025.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Beautiful door carved")
![[ It feels like you are underwater! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC07027.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "It feels like you are underwater!")
![[ The natural light reflected into this hallway was amazing. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/IMG_6926.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The natural light reflected into this hallway was amazing.")
![[ On the roof top, Chimneys ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC07041.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "On the roof top, Chimneys")
![[ Dragon on the roof ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC07045.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Dragon on the roof")
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![[ The bones of the building ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC07054.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The bones of the building")
![[ Gaudi waving to Tom ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC07055.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Gaudi waving to Tom")
![[ The shapes where amazing ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC07060.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The shapes where amazing")
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![[ Lola & Virginia! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/IMG_6983.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Lola & Virginia!")
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![[ Palau de la Musica Catalana, next time we will go a musical ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/DSC07073.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Palau de la Musica Catalana, next time we will go a musical")
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![[ Relaxing at the beach ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-10-04-Gaudis_Barcelona/IMG_7005.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Relaxing at the beach")
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![[ Today we ventured to unknown territory - Hatton Garden - where gems of all shapes and sizes tempted us with sparkles and price tags! We now feel better educated and a little closer to finding the elusive one ring. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/September_-_Journal_Entries/1220719144IMG_0018.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Today we ventured to unknown territory - Hatton Garden - where gems of all shapes and sizes tempted us with sparkles and price tags! We now feel better educated and a little closer to finding the elusive one ring.")
![[ Tom grows a few more hairs for a good cause and runs 7km around London for Charity. ooga booga ]](/cache/gallery/2008/September_-_Journal_Entries/1222619104DSC06701.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom grows a few more hairs for a good cause and runs 7km around London for Charity. ooga booga")
![[ My taxi print job being screen printed & flocked - very exciting ]](/cache/gallery/2008/September_-_Journal_Entries/1221148024picture.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "My taxi print job being screen printed & flocked - very exciting")
Bruges Beer Bikes & A Ring
August 08
99 Images
![[ A lace maker hard at work. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/DSC06396.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A lace maker hard at work.")
![[ Lets play spot that beer! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/DSC06402.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Lets play spot that beer!")
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![[ Dusty blurry crate of beer in the brewery. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/DSC06417.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Dusty blurry crate of beer in the brewery.")
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![[ Pretty greenery around the canals. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6553.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Pretty greenery around the canals.")
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![[ Poor horsey wouldn't stop dribbling. Must be getting old. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/DSC06432.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Poor horsey wouldn't stop dribbling. Must be getting old.")
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![[ "The Beguinage" - a group of houses where nuns apparently live. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/DSC06457.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "\"The Beguinage\" - a group of houses where nuns apparently live.")
![[ There's one! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/DSC06461.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "There's one!")
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![[ Heading off to find the "hill" with the windmill ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/DSC06468.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Heading off to find the \"hill\" with the windmill")
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![[ Gini with the huge windmill hill behind her. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6562.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Gini with the huge windmill hill behind her.")
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![[ The "panoramic" view from the top of the "hill" ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/DSC06482.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The \"panoramic\" view from the top of the \"hill\"")
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![[ Mmmm. Mussel dinner #1. Reminiscent of Leuven - with Hoegarden and Leffe Blondes. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/DSC06491.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Mmmm. Mussel dinner #1. Reminiscent of Leuven - with Hoegarden and Leffe Blondes.")
![[ Yee gads there's a giant nose trying to destroy Bruges main square! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6493.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Yee gads there's a giant nose trying to destroy Bruges main square!")
![[ The local band decided to play in the square on our arrival. How nice! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6498.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The local band decided to play in the square on our arrival. How nice!")
![[ On our way up to the top! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6504.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "On our way up to the top!")
![[ The view from the top of the clock tower. Aka, "In Bruges" clock tower. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6502.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The view from the top of the clock tower. Aka, \"In Bruges\" clock tower.")
![[ Wellington, thataway! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/DSC06337.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Wellington, thataway!")
![[ More of the magnificent view. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/DSC06338.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "More of the magnificent view.")
![[ More of the view from above. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6505.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "More of the view from above.")
![[ And some more. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6508.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "And some more.")
![[ The giant jewellery box mechanics behind the bell tune the tower sings out every 15 minutes. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6510.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The giant jewellery box mechanics behind the bell tune the tower sings out every 15 minutes.")
![[ And now to the big descent! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6514.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "And now to the big descent!")
![[ Back into the main squre "Burg" square ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/DSC06313.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Back into the main squre \"Burg\" square")
![[ The belfry from afar ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/DSC06316.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The belfry from afar")
![[ Cute pointy step shaped roofs were common place in Bruges ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/DSC06318.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Cute pointy step shaped roofs were common place in Bruges")
![[ The sun made its first appearance. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6515.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The sun made its first appearance.")
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![[ Perdy cobblestone patterns. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/DSC06333.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Perdy cobblestone patterns.")
![[ Belgian waffles. MMmmmm. Tasty dripping in Maple Syrup! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6517.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Belgian waffles. MMmmmm. Tasty dripping in Maple Syrup!")
![[ One of the hundreds of horse drawn carts racing the tourists through the streets. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6518.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "One of the hundreds of horse drawn carts racing the tourists through the streets.")
![[ Chocolates galore - there were so many types we couldn't possibly get through them all. But we tried. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6519.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Chocolates galore - there were so many types we couldn't possibly get through them all. But we tried.")
![[ On our canal cruise ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6527.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "On our canal cruise")
![[ Luckily (?) we didn't need our own umbrella, as the lady two in front of us carried a beach umbrella! (The poor bald guy in front of us kept getting poked by it on his noggin). ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6529.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Luckily (?) we didn't need our own umbrella, as the lady two in front of us carried a beach umbrella! (The poor bald guy in front of us kept getting poked by it on his noggin).")
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![[ Markets line the side of the canal ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6540.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Markets line the side of the canal")
![[ Cute waterfront hotel. Why couldn't we stay there? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6544.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Cute waterfront hotel. Why couldn't we stay there?")
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![[ More of the distinctive architecture. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/DSC06357.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "More of the distinctive architecture.")
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![[ Sleepy duck in a sleepy town. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/DSC06388.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Sleepy duck in a sleepy town.")
![[ Mmmm, tasty Brugse Zot - the last remaining brewery in Bruges (which pretty much caters for the tourist hordes!). ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6549.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Mmmm, tasty Brugse Zot - the last remaining brewery in Bruges (which pretty much caters for the tourist hordes!).")
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![[ Heading out on our bikes for the day! What lies ahead of us on this fine day? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6570.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Heading out on our bikes for the day! What lies ahead of us on this fine day?")
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![[ Wheeeeee! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6576.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Wheeeeee!")
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![[ Tom was pack horse for the day. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/DSC06499.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom was pack horse for the day.")
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![[ One of the entrances to Bruges. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/DSC06523.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "One of the entrances to Bruges.")
![[ A bronze replica of some dudes skull. Can't remember why. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/DSC06526.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A bronze replica of some dudes skull. Can't remember why.")
![[ Relaxing in Minnewater Park ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6587.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Relaxing in Minnewater Park")
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![[ So pretty and romantic, ay? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6598.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "So pretty and romantic, ay?")
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![[ The proposal ring - Pearl on White Gold ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/DSC06562.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The proposal ring - Pearl on White Gold")
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![[ Mussel night #2! Celebrating our engagement, Bruges style, with beer, mussels, frites and a tasty curry dipping sauce. Yum. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6607.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Mussel night #2! Celebrating our engagement, Bruges style, with beer, mussels, frites and a tasty curry dipping sauce. Yum.")
![[ A chocolate sniffing device .. These Belgians take their chocolate seriously! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/DSC06571.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A chocolate sniffing device .. These Belgians take their chocolate seriously!")
![[ Beer number 8 .. or so ... after we tried going through the list at a quaint old pub with over 100 beers to choose from. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6614.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Beer number 8 .. or so ... after we tried going through the list at a quaint old pub with over 100 beers to choose from.")
![[ The sun finds us again on the final day. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6625.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The sun finds us again on the final day.")
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![[ Madonna and Child by Michelangelo ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/DSC06582.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Madonna and Child by Michelangelo")
![[ Millions of bikes parked at the train station. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/DSC06590.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Millions of bikes parked at the train station.")
![[ Quick stop off in Brussels! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6644.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Quick stop off in Brussels!")
![[ Brussels town hall ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/brussels.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Brussels town hall")
![[ Another incredible building in the "de grote Markt" market square. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6658.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Another incredible building in the \"de grote Markt\" market square.")
![[ Interesting cloud reflections off one of the high rises. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/DSC06592.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Interesting cloud reflections off one of the high rises.")
![[ Mmmm, gold. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-08-23-Bruges_Beer_Bikes__a_Ring/IMG_6663.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Mmmm, gold.")
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August - Journal Entries
August 08
11 Images
![[ Look how my T plant grows - 16 babies now! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/August_-_Journal_Entries/1217780163DSC06114.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Look how my T plant grows - 16 babies now!")
![[ Today we took a stroll down Leake Street which revealed a glimpse at London's underground street art. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/August_-_Journal_Entries/1218388986IMG_6471.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Today we took a stroll down Leake Street which revealed a glimpse at London's underground street art.")
![[ For weeks we have admired the lush pears growing just out of reach from our window, so today at least one of us is getting some and what a cutie! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/August_-_Journal_Entries/1218563645DSC06210.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "For weeks we have admired the lush pears growing just out of reach from our window, so today at least one of us is getting some and what a cutie!")
![[ We had to sacrifice reddie to gods of the flats, it was a bloody... tasty bite! Can't beat home grown! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/August_-_Journal_Entries/1219264563DSC06259.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We had to sacrifice reddie to gods of the flats, it was a bloody... tasty bite! Can't beat home grown!")
![[ After Tom pops the big question, we celebrate with Moules et Frites - avec Champagne et Bier at "Poules Moules" - Bruges style! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/August_-_Journal_Entries/1219691165IMG_6607.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "After Tom pops the big question, we celebrate with Moules et Frites - avec Champagne et Bier at \"Poules Moules\" - Bruges style!")
![[ A little taste of summer sand on my way to work! Oh how i miss the beaches. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/August_-_Journal_Entries/1218207123picture.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A little taste of summer sand on my way to work! Oh how i miss the beaches.")
![[ A trolley ride home - the best type of transport we could find after the tubes closed. Highly recommended! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/August_-_Journal_Entries/1218882183photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A trolley ride home - the best type of transport we could find after the tubes closed. Highly recommended!")
![[ Welcome to Bruges and the Lybeer Travellers' Lodge! Eurostar is definitely the way to travel. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/August_-_Journal_Entries/1219441263photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Welcome to Bruges and the Lybeer Travellers' Lodge! Eurostar is definitely the way to travel.")
![[ Our first real bruges beer before our brugse zot beer tour. Quite tasty! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/August_-_Journal_Entries/1219496163picture.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our first real bruges beer before our brugse zot beer tour. Quite tasty!")
![[ Biked to Minnewater Park for our beer picnic and to relax in the beautiful flower gardens. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/August_-_Journal_Entries/1219585924picture.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Biked to Minnewater Park for our beer picnic and to relax in the beautiful flower gardens.")
![[ The Onslow girls together in london to celebrate our engagement! So surreal.. . Salut. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/August_-_Journal_Entries/1219953304picture.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Onslow girls together in london to celebrate our engagement! So surreal.. . Salut.")
Viva Las Vegas
July 08
162 Images
![[ The view out the window of the plane window on our arrival! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6112.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The view out the window of the plane window on our arrival!")
![[ Slot machines in the baggage claim area - what is this place?? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6115.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Slot machines in the baggage claim area - what is this place??")
![[ Oh that's right. Crazy Las Vegas, baby! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6116.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Oh that's right. Crazy Las Vegas, baby!")
![[ Our "castle" Excalibur - our home for the next 5 nights ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05785.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our \"castle\" Excalibur - our home for the next 5 nights")
![[ Across the road was New York, New York ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05787.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Across the road was New York, New York")
![[ Crossing the bridge to New York, New York ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05788.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Crossing the bridge to New York, New York")
![[ Drinking yard glass slushy cocktails below New York, New York ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6118.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Drinking yard glass slushy cocktails below New York, New York")
![[ Funky lighting ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05790.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Funky lighting")
![[ Wandering along the strip in 40 degree heat ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05793.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Wandering along the strip in 40 degree heat")
![[ Construction is constant. The old makes way for the new. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05796.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Construction is constant. The old makes way for the new.")
![[ Don't look now but there's a giant Harley coming your way! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05799.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Don't look now but there's a giant Harley coming your way!")
![[ One of the newer casinos on the scene - Planet Hollywood. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05800.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "One of the newer casinos on the scene - Planet Hollywood.")
![[ James wandering towards the Bellagio ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05801.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "James wandering towards the Bellagio")
![[ The Eiffel Tower pokes out of Paris casino ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05804.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Eiffel Tower pokes out of Paris casino")
![[ Water fountain leading up to the "Arc de Triomphe" ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05807.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Water fountain leading up to the \"Arc de Triomphe\"")
![[ They wanted to build a life size Tower but had to shorten it due to the airport being so close. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05809.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "They wanted to build a life size Tower but had to shorten it due to the airport being so close.")
![[ yeah, baby ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05810.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "yeah, baby")
![[ Hiding from the sun outside Paris ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05812.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Hiding from the sun outside Paris")
![[ Everything on a grand scale ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6120.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Everything on a grand scale")
![[ Our room door. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6123.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our room door.")
![[ The view out our hotel room, looking onto the Luxor ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6124.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The view out our hotel room, looking onto the Luxor")
![[ The rounds of ammo I was about to discharge! Rather scary ... ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6128.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The rounds of ammo I was about to discharge! Rather scary ...")
![[ Hanging in the gun range. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6129.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Hanging in the gun range.")
![[ James fires his rifle at the upside down Spanish guy ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6131.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "James fires his rifle at the upside down Spanish guy")
![[ Josh - after pulling his $5000 winning handle! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6132.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Josh - after pulling his $5000 winning handle!")
![[ Dan, forced to run up a massive escalator the wrong way in the searing heat. Reminded me of Gladiators :P ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6133.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Dan, forced to run up a massive escalator the wrong way in the searing heat. Reminded me of Gladiators :P")
![[ He makes it, but barely. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6135.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "He makes it, but barely.")
![[ Nige constructs a Half Yard Half Circle ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6137.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Nige constructs a Half Yard Half Circle")
![[ Dan and Jo - ahh, rather Mark Anthony and Cleopatra in their wedding outfits ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6141.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Dan and Jo - ahh, rather Mark Anthony and Cleopatra in their wedding outfits")
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![[ The wedding entourage before we head to the chapel. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC00495.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "The wedding entourage before we head to the chapel.")
![[ Piling into the stretch Hummer on the way to "a Little White Chapel" ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6149.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Piling into the stretch Hummer on the way to \"a Little White Chapel\"")
![[ Half of the hummer occupants ... ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6155.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Half of the hummer occupants ...")
![[ All dressed up for the occasion. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6160.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "All dressed up for the occasion.")
![[ Apparently where Brittany Spears was married the first time. How romantic! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6171.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Apparently where Brittany Spears was married the first time. How romantic!")
![[ Group shot, after the ceremony! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC00518.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Group shot, after the ceremony!")
![[ And apparently Michael Jordan was too! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6179.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "And apparently Michael Jordan was too!")
![[ The boys, after the wedding. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6180.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The boys, after the wedding.")
![[ The girls after the wedding. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6183.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The girls after the wedding.")
![[ Husband and Best Man saying adieu. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6186.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Husband and Best Man saying adieu.")
![[ At the "reception" dinner - a scrumptious buffet at the Rio. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6195.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "At the \"reception\" dinner - a scrumptious buffet at the Rio.")
![[ Dan makes a speech. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6199.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Dan makes a speech.")
![[ Jes and Marcus who was still recovering from his San Fran burn. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6201.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Jes and Marcus who was still recovering from his San Fran burn.")
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![[ Gini in her element on the Fishy game! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6213.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Gini in her element on the Fishy game!")
![[ Wandering through the Venetian (or was it Caesars palace?) ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6214.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Wandering through the Venetian (or was it Caesars palace?)")
![[ The ceiling of Caesars Palace ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6215.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The ceiling of Caesars Palace")
![[ Not entirely sure what's going on here. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6220.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Not entirely sure what's going on here.")
![[ The bridge leading to the Venetian ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6223.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The bridge leading to the Venetian")
![[ A massive patio at the Venetian ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6227.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A massive patio at the Venetian")
![[ Complete with Canals and canal boats ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6229.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Complete with Canals and canal boats")
![[ Outside Treasure Island ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6233.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Outside Treasure Island")
![[ Gini shows off her winnings on the Irish Jigg slot machine. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6251.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Gini shows off her winnings on the Irish Jigg slot machine.")
![[ Nige and Lana chilling out with a cold drink. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6253.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Nige and Lana chilling out with a cold drink.")
![[ Nicky making the most of the husband gone to bed with some late night gambling. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6255.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Nicky making the most of the husband gone to bed with some late night gambling.")
![[ Excalibur at night ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6272.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Excalibur at night")
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![[ Slot machines inside New York, New York ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05819.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Slot machines inside New York, New York")
![[ Shopping street inside New York, New York ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05820.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Shopping street inside New York, New York")
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![[ Outside the Monte Carlo casino ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6276.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Outside the Monte Carlo casino")
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![[ Waiting for the fountain show outside the Bellagio ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05834.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Waiting for the fountain show outside the Bellagio")
![[ There it is! Oooohhh ... Ahhhhhh! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05847.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "There it is! Oooohhh ... Ahhhhhh!")
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![[ Inside the Bellagio ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05872.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Inside the Bellagio")
![[ The ceiling of the Bellagio reception area - so grand! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05875.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The ceiling of the Bellagio reception area - so grand!")
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![[ Funky shooting fountains inside the Bellagio ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6286.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Funky shooting fountains inside the Bellagio")
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![[ Chocolate fountains inside the Bellagio ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05889.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Chocolate fountains inside the Bellagio")
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![[ Along to Caesars Palace ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05892.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Along to Caesars Palace")
![[ Those trees look familiar ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05893.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Those trees look familiar")
![[ The ceiling changed colours throughout the day to simulate the sun rise / sun sets. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05894.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The ceiling changed colours throughout the day to simulate the sun rise / sun sets.")
![[ Shopping mall inside Caesars Palace ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05897.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Shopping mall inside Caesars Palace")
![[ Does this mean we will return one day? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6291.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Does this mean we will return one day?")
![[ Margaritaville ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05898.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Margaritaville")
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![[ Gooey crepes inside Paris. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6296.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Gooey crepes inside Paris.")
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![[ Just about to take off on our Helicopter tour of the grand canyon! Scary .... ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05919.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Just about to take off on our Helicopter tour of the grand canyon! Scary ....")
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![[ The strip - shortly after take off ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05924.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The strip - shortly after take off")
![[ Identical looking mansions ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05928.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Identical looking mansions")
![[ Our pilot, with the strip below. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6306.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our pilot, with the strip below.")
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![[ Hoover Dam, on our way to the canyon - amazing. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05949.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Hoover Dam, on our way to the canyon - amazing.")
![[ The bridge under construction so traffic can bypass the dam (reducing the Terrorist threat) ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05951.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The bridge under construction so traffic can bypass the dam (reducing the Terrorist threat)")
![[ Somebody's excited! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6312.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Somebody's excited!")
![[ The shear size of the dam was incredible. Look up the stats on Wikipedia! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05954.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The shear size of the dam was incredible. Look up the stats on Wikipedia!")
![[ The dam created the largest man-made lake in the US - Lake Mead. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6313.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The dam created the largest man-made lake in the US - Lake Mead.")
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![[ X marks the spot! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05981.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "X marks the spot!")
![[ The rocky mountains! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC05987.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The rocky mountains!")
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![[ James, as if he just flew in to say hello. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6327.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "James, as if he just flew in to say hello.")
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![[ The backdrop was amazing. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6329.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The backdrop was amazing.")
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![[ What are they taking photos of .... ? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6340.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "What are they taking photos of .... ?")
![[ Ahh ... big fat desert money stealing ants! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC06034.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Ahh ... big fat desert money stealing ants!")
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![[ Cheers! Our champagne picnic. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC06041.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Cheers! Our champagne picnic.")
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![[ Yeah baby! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6342.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Yeah baby!")
![[ Definitely want one of those for Christmas. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC06046.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Definitely want one of those for Christmas.")
![[ Ready for the journey home. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6345.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Ready for the journey home.")
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![[ The sun, streaming through the clouds. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC06064.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The sun, streaming through the clouds.")
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![[ The green of a golf course, in the middle of nothing. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC06066.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The green of a golf course, in the middle of nothing.")
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![[ Our final fly bye of the Strip ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC06070.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our final fly bye of the Strip")
![[ Excalibur and Luxor from above ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6391.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Excalibur and Luxor from above")
![[ Tropicana Casino ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6392.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tropicana Casino")
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![[ And safely home again. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6398.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "And safely home again.")
![[ Josh getting electrocuted at New York, New York ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6407.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Josh getting electrocuted at New York, New York")
![[ We like Paris in the night time. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6408.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We like Paris in the night time.")
![[ The Bellagio fountain was a sight too! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC06096.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Bellagio fountain was a sight too!")
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC06102.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC06103.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC06104.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
![[ Luxur, beaming to the heavens. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/IMG_6420.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Luxur, beaming to the heavens.")
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC06106.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
![[ Inside the Luxor - the scale of which is hard to comprehend. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC06109.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Inside the Luxor - the scale of which is hard to comprehend.")
![[ The "combo"s you could choose from in the gun range - I chose the World War II package. Not sure why. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-09-Viva_Las_Vegas/DSC00463.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The \"combo\"s you could choose from in the gun range - I chose the World War II package. Not sure why.")
July - Journal Entries
July 08
10 Images
![[ Incredible Clam Chowder in a Sour Dough Bowl on one of the many SF Piers. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/July_-_Journal_Entries/1215357906IMG_5923.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Incredible Clam Chowder in a Sour Dough Bowl on one of the many SF Piers.")
![[ Found a few more at Taylor's Automatic Refresher, Pier 1, SF ]](/cache/gallery/2008/July_-_Journal_Entries/1215358082IMG_5942_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Found a few more at Taylor's Automatic Refresher, Pier 1, SF")
![[ Today we spent 6 hours biking round SF on Tandem Bikes! Tiring great fun. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/July_-_Journal_Entries/1215400355biking.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Today we spent 6 hours biking round SF on Tandem Bikes! Tiring great fun.")
![[ Today we missioned it to Clarion Alley in The Mission, near Mission Street, to check out some incredible painted murals. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/July_-_Journal_Entries/1215568204DSC05778.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Today we missioned it to Clarion Alley in The Mission, near Mission Street, to check out some incredible painted murals.")
![[ On the plane to San Francisco, baby! Slightly delayed, but all good. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/July_-_Journal_Entries/1215210312photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "On the plane to San Francisco, baby! Slightly delayed, but all good.")
![[ We're in the money with some Irish bonus spins in the Luxor casino. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/July_-_Journal_Entries/1215848283picture.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We're in the money with some Irish bonus spins in the Luxor casino.")
![[ Apple martini and corona in Venice Las Vegas style. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/July_-_Journal_Entries/1215926163picture.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Apple martini and corona in Venice Las Vegas style.")
![[ Today, James and us caught a helicopter past the Hoover Dam and into the Grand Canyon. Incredible! We flew back via the Las Vegas strip. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/July_-_Journal_Entries/1216101183photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Today, James and us caught a helicopter past the Hoover Dam and into the Grand Canyon. Incredible! We flew back via the Las Vegas strip.")
![[ Caught up with a few ex Huttians in Green Park last night. Go the Hutt! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/July_-_Journal_Entries/1216978504photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Caught up with a few ex Huttians in Green Park last night. Go the Hutt!")
![[ Last night we saw Twelfth Night at the Open Air Theatre in Regents Park. Great night until the heavens opened up 10 minutes till the end! The show went on, however. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/July_-_Journal_Entries/1217323987photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Last night we saw Twelfth Night at the Open Air Theatre in Regents Park. Great night until the heavens opened up 10 minutes till the end! The show went on, however.")
The Streets of San Francisco
July 08
112 Images
![[ Take a cab straight up! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_5859.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Take a cab straight up!")
![[ Chinatown for lunch! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05587.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Chinatown for lunch!")
![[ Grant Ave where there is 100 asian stores for me! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05588.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Grant Ave where there is 100 asian stores for me!")
![[ Transamerica Pyramid ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05589.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Transamerica Pyramid")
![[ The flag which was everywhere ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05594.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The flag which was everywhere")
![[ Leap frog? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05595.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Leap frog?")
![[ Japanese garden ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05597.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Japanese garden")
![[ An old tram home ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05600.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "An old tram home")
![[ Just one of the pier gates along the waterfront ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05601.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Just one of the pier gates along the waterfront")
![[ Back at the hills from the pier ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_5865.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Back at the hills from the pier")
![[ Boats and water!!! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_5866.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Boats and water!!!")
![[ The mighty crab! or flowery crabbie? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05608.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The mighty crab! or flowery crabbie?")
![[ The lights mark the road ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05615.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The lights mark the road")
![[ Breakfast American size style ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_5872.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Breakfast American size style")
![[ Paper anyone? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05616.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Paper anyone?")
![[ Post St became the sign we were nearly home ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05618.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Post St became the sign we were nearly home")
![[ Apple advertising was everywhere ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05620.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Apple advertising was everywhere")
![[ four pigeons on a statue? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_5873.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "four pigeons on a statue?")
![[ Old fashion Tram (cable car) to battle the streets ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05624.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Old fashion Tram (cable car) to battle the streets")
![[ The experience ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_5887.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The experience")
![[ Tom swinging out to get the shot! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_5900.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom swinging out to get the shot!")
![[ Are the hills are we home? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05630.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Are the hills are we home?")
![[ Nothing but blue sky and pretty houses ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_5908.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Nothing but blue sky and pretty houses")
![[ Houses purpose built as apartments ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_5914.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Houses purpose built as apartments")
![[ Trolley buses lines - remind you of another city? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05636.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Trolley buses lines - remind you of another city?")
![[ The can of clam chowder ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05639.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The can of clam chowder")
![[ The seafood bowl feast ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_5923.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The seafood bowl feast")
![[ Yum! more! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05640.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Yum! more!")
![[ Someone is a little seedy? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05641.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Someone is a little seedy?")
![[ The cute street cars which roamed the waterfront and Mission St ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05647.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The cute street cars which roamed the waterfront and Mission St")
![[ Yet again more houses! I want one! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05648.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Yet again more houses! I want one!")
![[ Angle shot! spot the NZer ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05651.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Angle shot! spot the NZer")
![[ Powell was another trusty friend ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_5929.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Powell was another trusty friend")
![[ Such different doors, like the movies! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05655.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Such different doors, like the movies!")
![[ What a hill start ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05660.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "What a hill start")
![[ The flowery Lombard section of the street ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05663.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The flowery Lombard section of the street")
![[ Where it begins ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05665.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Where it begins")
![[ Another way to mark the streets which was useful at times ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05668.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Another way to mark the streets which was useful at times")
![[ More of Lombard Street, its a long one ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05670.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "More of Lombard Street, its a long one")
![[ We must be in California now! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05671.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We must be in California now!")
![[ The first spotting of the famous bridge ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05674.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The first spotting of the famous bridge")
![[ Inner city business district ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_5939.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Inner city business district")
![[ Ferry's wharf and Pier one ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05677.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Ferry's wharf and Pier one")
![[ The party of nine, together again ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_5942.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The party of nine, together again")
![[ Piano bar, Fodleys ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_5946.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Piano bar, Fodleys")
![[ Keep the requests coming ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_5950.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Keep the requests coming")
![[ and the cocktails ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_5953.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "and the cocktails")
![[ Play man play! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_5956.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Play man play!")
![[ Getting into the San Fran groove? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_5961.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Getting into the San Fran groove?")
![[ Shake it kate! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_5963.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Shake it kate!")
![[ Heart palpitations Josh? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_5971.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Heart palpitations Josh?")
![[ Practice james ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05679.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Practice james")
![[ Hmmm am I sure I want to get on the back? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05681.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Hmmm am I sure I want to get on the back?")
![[ The joys of riding ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_5987.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The joys of riding")
![[ Break time for the bridge ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_5993.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Break time for the bridge")
![[ We finally have found it ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_6000.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We finally have found it")
![[ Spooky looking something out of vertigo ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05683.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Spooky looking something out of vertigo")
![[ Where did the rest of it go? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05686.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Where did the rest of it go?")
![[ Its a long way down ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_6018.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Its a long way down")
![[ mighty bridge ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_6023.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "mighty bridge")
![[ Fog covering the tops ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05688.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Fog covering the tops")
![[ more bridge ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05691.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "more bridge")
![[ Gives you an idea of the seer size of the towers ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05692.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Gives you an idea of the seer size of the towers")
![[ We made it to the other side! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_6025.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We made it to the other side!")
![[ The local rags ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05694.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The local rags")
![[ A pretty bridge in Golden Gate Park ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_6032.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A pretty bridge in Golden Gate Park")
![[ A friendly Gopher? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05695.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A friendly Gopher?")
![[ Fast wee birdy ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05697.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Fast wee birdy")
![[ An up tight tree? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_6037.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "An up tight tree?")
![[ Angled houses ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05698.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Angled houses")
![[ The Pretty Ladies ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05703.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Pretty Ladies")
![[ Aliens and ladies? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05706.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Aliens and ladies?")
![[ I made it! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05708.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "I made it!")
![[ Andy are you awake? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_6039.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Andy are you awake?")
![[ noooooo not to prison ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05722.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "noooooo not to prison")
![[ Thank god we are leaving again ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_6054.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Thank god we are leaving again")
![[ Tour of Angel Island ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_6062.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tour of Angel Island")
![[ The antics caused by the tour guide ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_6064.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The antics caused by the tour guide")
![[ The view from Angel Island ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05725.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The view from Angel Island")
![[ One of the military posts ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05728.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "One of the military posts")
![[ The gates again ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05730.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The gates again")
![[ City and Alcatraz ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05734.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "City and Alcatraz")
![[ Don't squash Marcus and Jess - Tom! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_6072.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Don't squash Marcus and Jess - Tom!")
![[ EKKKK a bumble bee! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_6074.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "EKKKK a bumble bee!")
![[ The kiwi team ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_6076.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The kiwi team")
![[ C block ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05739.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "C block")
![[ Comfy?! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05741.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Comfy?!")
![[ I did bad ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_6083.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "I did bad")
![[ The local rag ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05744.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The local rag")
![[ Using their nifty post boxes ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_6090.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Using their nifty post boxes")
![[ Dragon Gate to Chinatown ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_6092.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Dragon Gate to Chinatown")
![[ Transamerica up close ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05750.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Transamerica up close")
![[ Just about as tall at the tower? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05753.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Just about as tall at the tower?")
![[ Puddle jumpers, not sure what Tom is doing? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05755.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Puddle jumpers, not sure what Tom is doing?")
![[ Pretty pictures ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_6100.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Pretty pictures")
![[ Oh the history ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05759.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Oh the history")
![[ What to make a call Tom? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05761.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "What to make a call Tom?")
![[ Cute Smurfs and a big one? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_6105.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Cute Smurfs and a big one?")
![[ Doing the Mural walk with style ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05765.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Doing the Mural walk with style")
![[ Pretty ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05767.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Pretty")
![[ Tom give him some change ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05768.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom give him some change")
![[ Spooky houses ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05769.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Spooky houses")
![[ My what a big escalator ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05770.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "My what a big escalator")
![[ The Clarion Alley ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05771.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Clarion Alley")
![[ Surreal ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05773.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Surreal")
![[ Ride the Ellie ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05774.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Ride the Ellie")
![[ Painted straight onto the bricks ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05775.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Painted straight onto the bricks")
![[ hmm now which city could this be? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05776.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "hmm now which city could this be?")
![[ Cool dude ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/DSC05778.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Cool dude")
![[ The Town Hall ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_6108.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Town Hall")
![[ The last supper in San Francisco ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_6109.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The last supper in San Francisco")
![[ Paella American size ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-07-04-The_Streets_of_San_Francisco/IMG_6110.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Paella American size")
A Taste of Tuscany
June 08
77 Images
![[ Say Cappuccino! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5633.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Say Cappuccino!")
![[ Where is the lean? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5638.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Where is the lean?")
![[ We were here! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5643.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We were here!")
![[ Pisa Duomo ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5644.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Pisa Duomo")
![[ Church & Tower ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5645.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Church & Tower")
![[ Leaning Tower ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/DSC05476.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Leaning Tower")
![[ Whanau without poggy ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/DSC05477_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Whanau without poggy")
![[ More leaning action ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/DSC05482.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "More leaning action")
![[ The detail in the carving ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/DSC05484.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The detail in the carving")
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![[ Where is it? which way? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/DSC05491.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Where is it? which way?")
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![[ Big door not made for Tom ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/DSC05493.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Big door not made for Tom")
![[ Blue sky - the start of summer? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/DSC05495.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Blue sky - the start of summer?")
![[ Old city walls ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/DSC05496.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Old city walls")
![[ Damn horse got in my tower photo! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5651.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Damn horse got in my tower photo!")
![[ Bed and breakfast (without the breakfast) ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5652.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Bed and breakfast (without the breakfast)")
![[ Just for Nige - Fragola Gilato ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/DSC05499.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Just for Nige - Fragola Gilato")
![[ Colours of Tuscany ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/DSC05504.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Colours of Tuscany")
![[ Siena Square, with the Clock Tower ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5655.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Siena Square, with the Clock Tower")
![[ Siena for Lunch ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/DSC05507.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Siena for Lunch")
![[ The misfits with pizza ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5732.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The misfits with pizza")
![[ What a slice and a half! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/DSC05511.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "What a slice and a half!")
![[ Mmmmmmmm. More! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/DSC05513.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Mmmmmmmm. More!")
![[ Streets and streets of the same ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/DSC05515.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Streets and streets of the same")
![[ Marble door ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/DSC05517.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Marble door")
![[ and some steps ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5739.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "and some steps")
![[ Zebra striped church ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5740.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Zebra striped church")
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![[ The inside of the Zebra striped church ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5768.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The inside of the Zebra striped church")
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![[ ooooh, enchanting. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5789.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "ooooh, enchanting.")
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![[ A cathedral on the outskirts of Siena center ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/DSC05538.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A cathedral on the outskirts of Siena center")
![[ Poppies in full bloom ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/DSC05540.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Poppies in full bloom")
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![[ Cute church in Lucignano ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5795.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Cute church in Lucignano")
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![[ The view from Lucignano ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/DSC05559_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The view from Lucignano")
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![[ At the Villa, the Lavendar Staircase ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5810.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "At the Villa, the Lavendar Staircase")
![[ Which led down to the swimming pool ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5812.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Which led down to the swimming pool")
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![[ Classic shot of an old guy climbing the alley way ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5813.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Classic shot of an old guy climbing the alley way")
![[ Mmmm. Caffè Macchiato to go please. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5814.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Mmmm. Caffè Macchiato to go please.")
![[ Robin studies the map. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5816.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Robin studies the map.")
![[ Looking out from Montepulciano ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5821.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Looking out from Montepulciano")
![[ The view was amazing ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/DSC05572.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The view was amazing")
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![[ We climbed the ancient clock tower ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5825.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We climbed the ancient clock tower")
![[ From the top of the clock tower ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5827.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "From the top of the clock tower")
![[ A square in Montepulciano ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5828.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A square in Montepulciano")
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![[ Who are those ants below? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/DSC05579.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Who are those ants below?")
![[ Amazing views out from Montepulciano ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5834.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Amazing views out from Montepulciano")
![[ Tasting the wine from the biggest glass ever. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5837.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tasting the wine from the biggest glass ever.")
![[ A congregation of grey hairs enjoying the sun. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5839.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A congregation of grey hairs enjoying the sun.")
![[ Petals, after a wedding party passes through Lucignano ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/DSC05582.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Petals, after a wedding party passes through Lucignano")
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![[ Relaxing back at the Villa ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5841.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Relaxing back at the Villa")
![[ Doggy gets the best seat in the house! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5842.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Doggy gets the best seat in the house!")
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![[ One of the many towers of San Gimignano ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5855.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "One of the many towers of San Gimignano")
![[ The sun goes down on San Gimignano ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-14-A_Taste_of_Tuscany/IMG_5857.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The sun goes down on San Gimignano")
June - Journal Entries
June 08
5 Images
![[ Having a sammie in Beer, Devon ]](/cache/gallery/2008/June_-_Journal_Entries/1213168104DSC05432_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Having a sammie in Beer, Devon")
![[ Just one of the many splendid views from a town called Lucignano ]](/cache/gallery/2008/June_-_Journal_Entries/1213909210DSC05559.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Just one of the many splendid views from a town called Lucignano")
![[ Enjoying a cup of tea and sandwiches at the Dorchester for Mum's Birthday, very posh. Happy Birthday Mum! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/June_-_Journal_Entries/1214810883DSC00669.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Enjoying a cup of tea and sandwiches at the Dorchester for Mum's Birthday, very posh. Happy Birthday Mum!")
![[ Enjoying the classic cornish pasty in the devon english sun. Yum. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/June_-_Journal_Entries/1212849244picture.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Enjoying the classic cornish pasty in the devon english sun. Yum.")
![[ Guess where we just landed? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/June_-_Journal_Entries/1213410243photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Guess where we just landed?")
Dad's Devon
June 08
77 Images
![[ A quaint little B&B in the heart of Mere. Unfortunately we weren't there long enough to sample the three nearby pubs! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/IMG_5340.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A quaint little B&B in the heart of Mere. Unfortunately we weren't there long enough to sample the three nearby pubs!")
![[ Buckfast Abby's spire, shortly before the heavens opened up. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05295.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Buckfast Abby's spire, shortly before the heavens opened up.")
![[ The Two Turners ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/IMG_5343.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Two Turners")
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![[ The floor mosaics had our attention (until we were told off for taking photos - tut tut!) ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05304.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The floor mosaics had our attention (until we were told off for taking photos - tut tut!)")
![[ Buckfast Abbey gardens were a delight - until we were dodging rain drops the size of marbles. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05312.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Buckfast Abbey gardens were a delight - until we were dodging rain drops the size of marbles.")
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![[ The colours of the 1930's restored Buckfast Abbey were amazing. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/IMG_5351.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The colours of the 1930's restored Buckfast Abbey were amazing.")
![[ Stopping to take in the view of the Dartmoor ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/IMG_5356.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Stopping to take in the view of the Dartmoor")
![[ Rolling hills as far as they eyes could see ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05319.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Rolling hills as far as they eyes could see")
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![[ Approaching "Two Bridges" - a village named after, very originally, the two bridges which cross into it ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/IMG_5359.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Approaching \"Two Bridges\" - a village named after, very originally, the two bridges which cross into it")
![[ A couple of sheepies take cover under a tree ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05328.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A couple of sheepies take cover under a tree")
![[ Mary Poppins in the distance - braving the rain to put her camera skills to the test .... ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/IMG_5365.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Mary Poppins in the distance - braving the rain to put her camera skills to the test ....")
![[ ... which was well worth the effort! .... ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05338.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "... which was well worth the effort! ....")
![[ ... amazing stone walls ..... ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05342.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "... amazing stone walls .....")
![[ ... while us Men, keep the car warm ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05344.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "... while us Men, keep the car warm")
![[ An old shed at Two Bridges ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/IMG_5370.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "An old shed at Two Bridges")
![[ Robin, trying to steal the focus away from the two duckies ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05349.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Robin, trying to steal the focus away from the two duckies")
![[ What you can't see on the ground are hailstones the size of corn kernels - one of which got stuck between my toes in my jandles ... ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05350.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "What you can't see on the ground are hailstones the size of corn kernels - one of which got stuck between my toes in my jandles ...")
![[ The highlight of Princeton - the old Dartmoor Prison - still in use today! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/IMG_5375.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The highlight of Princeton - the old Dartmoor Prison - still in use today!")
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![[ A lone ranger sheep, watching over his herd - or perhaps he was stuffed? It was hard to tell. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05354.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A lone ranger sheep, watching over his herd - or perhaps he was stuffed? It was hard to tell.")
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![[ An old HSBC bank in Tavistock ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05360.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "An old HSBC bank in Tavistock")
![[ Tavistock oldies enjoying the sun as a wedding entourage forms ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05364.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tavistock oldies enjoying the sun as a wedding entourage forms")
![[ A pretty stroll through Tavistock with Cornish Pasties in hand ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/IMG_5386.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A pretty stroll through Tavistock with Cornish Pasties in hand")
![[ Ruins of an old Chapel (I think) ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/IMG_5388.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Ruins of an old Chapel (I think)")
![[ Watch out for bug eyed magini! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/IMG_5393.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Watch out for bug eyed magini!")
![[ An opening into the ruin shows off the new inhabitants ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05371.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "An opening into the ruin shows off the new inhabitants")
![[ Tavistock Chapel ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/IMG_5497.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tavistock Chapel")
![[ Gini catching up on Harry, as we take a rest at the second nights B&B - on a farm outside of Tavistock ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/IMG_5500.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Gini catching up on Harry, as we take a rest at the second nights B&B - on a farm outside of Tavistock")
![[ Robin keeps Helen in the loop of our travels ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/IMG_5501.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Robin keeps Helen in the loop of our travels")
![[ Our first beer of the trip - a half pint of Otter Ale (very tasty too!) ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05373.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our first beer of the trip - a half pint of Otter Ale (very tasty too!)")
![[ The Otter Ale pint glass, which wasn't ours unfortunately .. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/IMG_5502.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Otter Ale pint glass, which wasn't ours unfortunately ..")
![[ After dinner snack of some Jail Ale found at the local - Elephants Nest ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/IMG_5506.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "After dinner snack of some Jail Ale found at the local - Elephants Nest")
![[ Night two's B*B and a stunning morning ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/IMG_5508.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Night two's B*B and a stunning morning")
![[ We stopped to say hello to some of the local wildlife ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05385.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We stopped to say hello to some of the local wildlife")
![[ These two were nibbling each other ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05387.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "These two were nibbling each other")
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![[ This dude was straight from the 60's ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05391.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "This dude was straight from the 60's")
![[ He tried to chomp my hand off! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05392.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "He tried to chomp my hand off!")
![[ So cute. Can we take it home? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05398.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "So cute. Can we take it home?")
![[ So tasty. Can we take it home? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/IMG_5516.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "So tasty. Can we take it home?")
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![[ Many thatched cottages all in a row ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/IMG_5523.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Many thatched cottages all in a row")
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![[ A stream ran the length of Beer's main street ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05404.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A stream ran the length of Beer's main street")
![[ A view worth fighting over! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/IMG_5571.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A view worth fighting over!")
![[ Someone's shed on Beer's pebbly beach ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05413.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Someone's shed on Beer's pebbly beach")
![[ Pebbles on Beer's pebbly beach ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05416.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Pebbles on Beer's pebbly beach")
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![[ Chip Buttie and Cheese Sammy on Beer's pebbly beach ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05425.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Chip Buttie and Cheese Sammy on Beer's pebbly beach")
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![[ Yum. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05428.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Yum.")
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![[ A view worth fighting over! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05435.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A view worth fighting over!")
![[ Thatched animals outside one of Beer's cute stops ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05436.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Thatched animals outside one of Beer's cute stops")
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![[ Scalwell Lane in Seaton - where Robin lived the first 7 years of his life. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05443.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Scalwell Lane in Seaton - where Robin lived the first 7 years of his life.")
![[ The house where Robin lived (after many street drive byes - this was the one!) ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05445.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The house where Robin lived (after many street drive byes - this was the one!)")
![[ "Trail" house - unchanged in all these years ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05446.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "\"Trail\" house - unchanged in all these years")
![[ The football ground where Robins illustrious football career begun ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05450.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The football ground where Robins illustrious football career begun")
![[ The local tram - more of a tourist attraction than a transportation route, but we were entertained ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05451.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The local tram - more of a tourist attraction than a transportation route, but we were entertained")
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![[ Who's that dork? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05456.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Who's that dork?")
![[ More cute little Thatched cottages ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/IMG_5622.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "More cute little Thatched cottages")
![[ Caught in the act! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/IMG_5623.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Caught in the act!")
![[ Cottie - the mono-browed, mustache fronted cottage ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05457.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Cottie - the mono-browed, mustache fronted cottage")
![[ Old School Shell station ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05458.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Old School Shell station")
![[ Waiting patiently for the Tram to return on it's journey ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/IMG_5627.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Waiting patiently for the Tram to return on it's journey")
![[ While Tom waited in the car, trying to avoid the many pollens which were attacking him for some reason .. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05460.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "While Tom waited in the car, trying to avoid the many pollens which were attacking him for some reason ..")
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![[ There it is! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-06-07-Dads_Devon/DSC05468.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "There it is!")
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May - Journal Entries
May 08
3 Images
![[ A spot of Cricket on Sunday at the Lords stadium, lots of wine and laughs to be had by all... ]](/cache/gallery/2008/May_-_Journal_Entries/1211219585IMG_5333.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A spot of Cricket on Sunday at the Lords stadium, lots of wine and laughs to be had by all...")
![[ Summer has hit us early as I don my shorts and jandles for the 6th day in a row! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/May_-_Journal_Entries/1210231682photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Summer has hit us early as I don my shorts and jandles for the 6th day in a row!")
![[ Joined by the Nicholson + Wood party for a night in. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/May_-_Journal_Entries/1210366023photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Joined by the Nicholson + Wood party for a night in.")
Our Fort in Fordwych
April 08
34 Images
![[ Bye to Dunster, a good temporary home... ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/DSC05064.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Bye to Dunster, a good temporary home...")
![[ Our new home! on the top floor! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/DSC05077.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our new home! on the top floor!")
![[ Some shady locals hanging on their stoop ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/DSC05080.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Some shady locals hanging on their stoop")
![[ Our house in the middle of our street! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/DSC05081.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our house in the middle of our street!")
![[ The busy bee workers making the flat possible ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/DSC05086.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The busy bee workers making the flat possible")
![[ The massive shop to fed a small country or just us! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/DSC05088.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The massive shop to fed a small country or just us!")
![[ Tom or bob the builder? liverpool fan anyone one? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/DSC05090.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom or bob the builder? liverpool fan anyone one?")
![[ Blossoms who could resist! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/IMG_5266.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Blossoms who could resist!")
![[ On route to Hammersmith bridge for the rowing race! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/IMG_5268.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "On route to Hammersmith bridge for the rowing race!")
![[ Fellow rowing buddies ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/IMG_5272.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Fellow rowing buddies")
![[ The white swan after the rain ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/IMG_5275.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The white swan after the rain")
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![[ Our view from our bedroom window - just awesome! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/DSC05224.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our view from our bedroom window - just awesome!")
![[ Our neighbours in the morning ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/DSC05225.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our neighbours in the morning")
![[ Our street from the lounge window ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/DSC05230.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our street from the lounge window")
![[ Hardly any snow on the footpaths! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/DSC05231.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Hardly any snow on the footpaths!")
![[ OUr blossom tree covered in snow. white on white very art modern ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/DSC05236.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "OUr blossom tree covered in snow. white on white very art modern")
![[ Looks good enough to eat ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/DSC05238.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Looks good enough to eat")
![[ proof it came from our window! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/DSC05245.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "proof it came from our window!")
![[ Truely its not fake snow! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/DSC05253.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Truely its not fake snow!")
![[ Even the mailbox got a sprinkle! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/DSC05254.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Even the mailbox got a sprinkle!")
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![[ The kids came out to play with carrots and stones in tow ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/DSC05270.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The kids came out to play with carrots and stones in tow")
![[ Our little nest for sleeping ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/IMG_5280.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our little nest for sleeping")
![[ Tom little baby, Kaffa the Kenyan Coffee plant ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/IMG_5281.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom little baby, Kaffa the Kenyan Coffee plant")
![[ The entrance and laundry to our room ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/IMG_5282.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The entrance and laundry to our room")
![[ Lounge with Xbox obsessed Poggy ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/IMG_5283.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Lounge with Xbox obsessed Poggy")
![[ Lauren's bro Steven hard at work ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/IMG_5284.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Lauren's bro Steven hard at work")
![[ The brain hard at work on Xbox ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/IMG_5285.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The brain hard at work on Xbox")
![[ The lovely kitchen ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/IMG_5286.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The lovely kitchen")
![[ The tang attic! Where great things happen ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/IMG_5291.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The tang attic! Where great things happen")
![[ The tang mattress couch and Dukey the old imac (good for music and everything else :-) ) ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/IMG_5292.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The tang mattress couch and Dukey the old imac (good for music and everything else :-) )")
![[ The work stations ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/IMG_5294.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The work stations")
![[ The exit and entrance to our work nest ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-14-Our_Fort_in_Fordwych/IMG_5297.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The exit and entrance to our work nest")
April - Journal Entries
April 08
4 Images
![[ Look what we woke up to this morning, snow! why of course in April. Pretty magical ]](/cache/gallery/2008/April_-_Journal_Entries/1207576209Snowy_London_st.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Look what we woke up to this morning, snow! why of course in April. Pretty magical")
![[ What we woke up to in April why of course! Magical but cold! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/April_-_Journal_Entries/1207576424DSC05229.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "What we woke up to in April why of course! Magical but cold!")
![[ Tea & Anzac biscuits have never tasted so good. Remembering home... ]](/cache/gallery/2008/April_-_Journal_Entries/1209246004DSC05281.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tea & Anzac biscuits have never tasted so good. Remembering home...")
![[ Vauxhill roller disco baby yea! Takes me back a few years, when bright tights and side ponytails were cool - go the eighties. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/April_-_Journal_Entries/1209198604picture.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Vauxhill roller disco baby yea! Takes me back a few years, when bright tights and side ponytails were cool - go the eighties.")
Easter in Penzance
March 08
65 Images
![[ Jubliee Poo! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/DSC05091.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Jubliee Poo!")
![[ Crazy little streets ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/DSC05092.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Crazy little streets")
![[ Our new local. Very tasty food and beverages! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/IMG_5116.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our new local. Very tasty food and beverages!")
![[ Ahhhh, there be pirates in them there parts! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/DSC05094.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Ahhhh, there be pirates in them there parts!")
![[ Battling the elements on a windy Cornwall day. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/IMG_5120.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Battling the elements on a windy Cornwall day.")
![[ Huddling for warmth. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/DSC05096.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Huddling for warmth.")
![[ Crab poo everywhere! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/IMG_5123.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Crab poo everywhere!")
![[ The long beach walk around the coast of Penzance ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/DSC05100.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The long beach walk around the coast of Penzance")
![[ With river crossings! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/IMG_5128.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "With river crossings!")
![[ And mossy rock climbing ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/IMG_5129.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "And mossy rock climbing")
![[ The beach treckers ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/DSC05103.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The beach treckers")
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![[ Lauren and Paul - twins! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/DSC05108.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Lauren and Paul - twins!")
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![[ Tom wanders into the waters ... ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/DSC05112.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom wanders into the waters ...")
![[ ... and jumps a stream! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/DSC05115.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "... and jumps a stream!")
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![[ Michael's Mount in the distance ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/IMG_5139.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Michael's Mount in the distance")
![[ The yellow brick road, leading to Michael's Mount - only visible at low tide ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/IMG_5146.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The yellow brick road, leading to Michael's Mount - only visible at low tide")
![[ NZ cabbage trees? Apparently not according to the owner of this little shop ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/IMG_5151.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "NZ cabbage trees? Apparently not according to the owner of this little shop")
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![[ Tasting some of the local brew while sheltering from the elements ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/IMG_5168.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tasting some of the local brew while sheltering from the elements")
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![[ Tom felt like a giant! Widdle tiny doors. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/DSC05138.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom felt like a giant! Widdle tiny doors.")
![[ More wine! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/IMG_5185.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "More wine!")
![[ More beer! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/IMG_5186.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "More beer!")
![[ Where's Gini? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/DSC05139.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Where's Gini?")
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![[ Leaf from the Eden Project - dome one! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/DSC05146.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Leaf from the Eden Project - dome one!")
![[ The heat inside the dome fogged the camera lens ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/DSC05150.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The heat inside the dome fogged the camera lens")
![[ Bananas - growing in bags ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/DSC05155.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Bananas - growing in bags")
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![[ Tulips in full bloom ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/DSC05162.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tulips in full bloom")
![[ Coffee bean? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/DSC05170.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Coffee bean?")
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![[ Gini hugs an acorn shaped piece of marble ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/IMG_5195.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Gini hugs an acorn shaped piece of marble")
![[ The Eden Project! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/IMG_5197.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Eden Project!")
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![[ Another coastal walk on our way to lands end .. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/DSC05186.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Another coastal walk on our way to lands end ..")
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![[ An incredible setting for a play ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/DSC05200.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "An incredible setting for a play")
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![[ The highlight of Lands End - a rescue helicopter strutting its stuff! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/IMG_5233.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The highlight of Lands End - a rescue helicopter strutting its stuff!")
![[ The inlet of St Ives ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/IMG_5236.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The inlet of St Ives")
![[ What an incredible setting ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/IMG_5239.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "What an incredible setting")
![[ Taking time out for tea! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/IMG_5241.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Taking time out for tea!")
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![[ Cute little church on the hill ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/DSC05217.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Cute little church on the hill")
![[ The waves were battling the houses! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-03-21-Easter_in_Penzance/IMG_5260.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The waves were battling the houses!")
March - Journal Entries
March 08
9 Images
![[ Day one in the Cornish town of Penzance (pen sans) on the Land's End peninsula. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/March_-_Journal_Entries/1206397384DSC05103.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Day one in the Cornish town of Penzance (pen sans) on the Land's End peninsula.")
![[ Day two at the Eden Project, Where giant honeycomb bubbles and bees protect eco friendly research environments - watch out Tom! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/March_-_Journal_Entries/1206746708eden_project.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Day two at the Eden Project, Where giant honeycomb bubbles and bees protect eco friendly research environments - watch out Tom!")
![[ After a yummy shout from brother James, upstairs at Electric. Fancy! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/March_-_Journal_Entries/1204483685photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "After a yummy shout from brother James, upstairs at Electric. Fancy!")
![[ Tom, looking pensive on his way to his first interview in 8 years. All the way in Gerrards Cross. Loving the overland though, so smooth and relaxing. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/March_-_Journal_Entries/1204804384photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom, looking pensive on his way to his first interview in 8 years. All the way in Gerrards Cross. Loving the overland though, so smooth and relaxing.")
![[ One of local lake residents of St Albans out for a bite to eat. I want one! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/March_-_Journal_Entries/1205061004picture.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "One of local lake residents of St Albans out for a bite to eat. I want one!")
![[ In 6 sleeps time, this is our new address!! Assuming our references all check out... ]](/cache/gallery/2008/March_-_Journal_Entries/1205353385photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "In 6 sleeps time, this is our new address!! Assuming our references all check out...")
![[ Getting the irish weekend off to a great guinness start! Cheers! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/March_-_Journal_Entries/1205539623picture.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Getting the irish weekend off to a great guinness start! Cheers!")
![[ The end results of our first free sassoon haircut! Eekk we look like dollies. We are now world famous in japan. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/March_-_Journal_Entries/1205848144picture.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The end results of our first free sassoon haircut! Eekk we look like dollies. We are now world famous in japan.")
![[ On the train on the way to Penzance for Easter weekend! Not sure what were going to do? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/March_-_Journal_Entries/1206034263photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "On the train on the way to Penzance for Easter weekend! Not sure what were going to do?")
February - Journal Entries
February 08
16 Images
![[ Josh finishes off his speech while preparing for his wedding. It was a fantastic day for a whisky on the deck! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/February_-_Journal_Entries/1202465531IMG_4933.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Josh finishes off his speech while preparing for his wedding. It was a fantastic day for a whisky on the deck!")
![[ Two hatties do a scenic walk of the Eastern Walkway in Wellington. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/February_-_Journal_Entries/1202465551IMG_4981.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Two hatties do a scenic walk of the Eastern Walkway in Wellington.")
![[ Having a laugh at Jen & Dave's engagement party. Congratulations guys! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/February_-_Journal_Entries/1201995475IMG_5007.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Having a laugh at Jen & Dave's engagement party. Congratulations guys!")
![[ Another awesome Random B@stards weekend. Photos to come. Once the body recovers ...... ]](/cache/gallery/2008/February_-_Journal_Entries/1203221523IMG_5087.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Another awesome Random B@stards weekend. Photos to come. Once the body recovers ......")
![[ Bye bye sleepy bow-wow's. Stay furry. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/February_-_Journal_Entries/1203333128IMG_5089.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Bye bye sleepy bow-wow's. Stay furry.")
![[ Saying goodbye to family at Wellington airport before our long flight to London. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/February_-_Journal_Entries/1203700325IMG_5090.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Saying goodbye to family at Wellington airport before our long flight to London.")
![[ Sleepy dog joins sleepy Tom on a night in. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/February_-_Journal_Entries/1202458324photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Sleepy dog joins sleepy Tom on a night in.")
![[ The little engine that could, affectionately known as Betsy. Unfortunately her latest repairs are causing us to say bye bye. Hopefully she finds new owners who can give her the TLC she needs :) ]](/cache/gallery/2008/February_-_Journal_Entries/1202983924photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The little engine that could, affectionately known as Betsy. Unfortunately her latest repairs are causing us to say bye bye. Hopefully she finds new owners who can give her the TLC she needs :)")
![[ See you laters, Cinta styles to the TBD crew. Chur guys! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/February_-_Journal_Entries/1203300724photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "See you laters, Cinta styles to the TBD crew. Chur guys!")
![[ Playing "golf" at Lovelocks after a few beers with the boys. Cheers guys and see you in LV soon! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/February_-_Journal_Entries/1203311523photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Playing \"golf\" at Lovelocks after a few beers with the boys. Cheers guys and see you in LV soon!")
![[ Bye bye Wellington! On our first of three flights, this on to Auckland. Long road ahead of us! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/February_-_Journal_Entries/1203581525photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Bye bye Wellington! On our first of three flights, this on to Auckland. Long road ahead of us!")
![[ Made it to LA and decided to jump in a crazy taxi to the nearest Apple Store :). What an awesome way to whittle away our 6 hour stop over! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/February_-_Journal_Entries/1203581553photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Made it to LA and decided to jump in a crazy taxi to the nearest Apple Store :). What an awesome way to whittle away our 6 hour stop over!")
![[ Enjoying a few drinks before shepherd's bush walk about. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/February_-_Journal_Entries/1203850323picture.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Enjoying a few drinks before shepherd's bush walk about.")
![[ Enjoying a few drinks before shepherd's bush walk about. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/February_-_Journal_Entries/1203850504picture.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Enjoying a few drinks before shepherd's bush walk about.")
![[ Enjoying a few drinks before shepherd's bush walk about. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/February_-_Journal_Entries/1203850623picture.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Enjoying a few drinks before shepherd's bush walk about.")
![[ Spring time in Queens Park with an oog da boog behind the tree. Out flat hunting - will the next one be the one? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/February_-_Journal_Entries/1203951065photo.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Spring time in Queens Park with an oog da boog behind the tree. Out flat hunting - will the next one be the one?")
January - Journal Entries
January 08
7 Images
![[ Straight off the plane and straight into the Hen's wine tour for Lisa's last day of freedom on Mt Tamborine! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/January_-_Journal_Entries/1200884547DSC00069.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Straight off the plane and straight into the Hen's wine tour for Lisa's last day of freedom on Mt Tamborine!")
![[ New Year's Eve welcoming in 2008 in 80s style! The Turner Family ]](/cache/gallery/2008/January_-_Journal_Entries/1200884577DSC05663.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Year's Eve welcoming in 2008 in 80s style! The Turner Family")
![[ The bridal party celebrating Graham & Lisa being married! The first for the Turner family! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/January_-_Journal_Entries/1200884613Lisa__Graham_Colour_Scans_by_Tom_Seddon_109.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The bridal party celebrating Graham & Lisa being married! The first for the Turner family!")
![[ A weekend in Martinborough to try the fine wine and weather with the Whanau ]](/cache/gallery/2008/January_-_Journal_Entries/1200884655DSC05748.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A weekend in Martinborough to try the fine wine and weather with the Whanau")
![[ Tongariro Crossing before we climbed Mt Ngauruhoe for an added extra two hours to the Crossing ]](/cache/gallery/2008/January_-_Journal_Entries/1200884683DSC05789.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tongariro Crossing before we climbed Mt Ngauruhoe for an added extra two hours to the Crossing")
![[ Enjoying Wellington's sunny warm weather with a Turner BBQ on the NEW deck! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/January_-_Journal_Entries/1200884722DSC02827.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Enjoying Wellington's sunny warm weather with a Turner BBQ on the NEW deck!")
![[ The boys prepare themselves for the "Worst Stag Do Ever". Stag in pink. Which was actually a pretty damn awesome day / night / morning. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/January_-_Journal_Entries/1200884761n697955471_2075912_4785.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The boys prepare themselves for the "Worst Stag Do Ever". Stag in pink. Which was actually a pretty damn awesome day / night / morning.")
Josh & Kate's Wellie Wedding
January 08
48 Images
![[ A stiff drink before the big day? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/IMG_4933.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A stiff drink before the big day?")
![[ The boys in black ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/IMG_4935.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The boys in black")
![[ Before the ceremony ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00210.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Before the ceremony")
![[ Waiting for the bride ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00211.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Waiting for the bride")
![[ Groomsman doing his part ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00212.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Groomsman doing his part")
![[ Inside Old St Paul's Church ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00214.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Inside Old St Paul's Church")
![[ Bridesmaid ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00216.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Bridesmaid")
![[ Kate and her mum ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00221.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Kate and her mum")
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00222.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
![[ Here we go! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00224.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Here we go!")
![[ A sneaky peek at Tom ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00226.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A sneaky peek at Tom")
![[ Saying their vows, Josh I can't hear! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00227.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Saying their vows, Josh I can't hear!")
![[ Happy and married! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00234.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Happy and married!")
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![[ A short rendezvous with a groomsman - lucky me! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00239.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A short rendezvous with a groomsman - lucky me!")
![[ Little baby burger - don't eat me! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/IMG_4941.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Little baby burger - don't eat me!")
![[ The boys and Tom with a beer as an earring? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/IMG_4944.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The boys and Tom with a beer as an earring?")
![[ Table number seven! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00240.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Table number seven!")
![[ Table number eight ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00241.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Table number eight")
![[ The bridal table ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/IMG_4948.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The bridal table")
![[ The name tags as photos ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00242.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The name tags as photos")
![[ Fillet beef and Tom ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00243.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Fillet beef and Tom")
![[ Middle table ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00245.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Middle table")
![[ All finish and she wants more ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00248.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "All finish and she wants more")
![[ Flowers and Josh's bum ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00249.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Flowers and Josh's bum")
![[ Big chocolate cake - yum ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00252.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Big chocolate cake - yum")
![[ Let the partying begin! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/IMG_4960.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Let the partying begin!")
![[ Dancing to the Noodles band ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/IMG_4962.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Dancing to the Noodles band")
![[ Just hanging with some mates ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/IMG_4965.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Just hanging with some mates")
![[ The married to be? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/IMG_4966.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The married to be?")
![[ Where's the lollipop? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/IMG_4967.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Where's the lollipop?")
![[ Hamish and Amy ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/IMG_4971.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Hamish and Amy")
![[ Lana and Nigel - gangster style ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/IMG_4972.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Lana and Nigel - gangster style")
![[ Jo and Dan ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/IMG_4974.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Jo and Dan")
![[ Tom and the evil ears oh and Hamish ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/IMG_4976.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom and the evil ears oh and Hamish")
![[ The happy couple ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00253.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The happy couple")
![[ More dancing! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00257.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "More dancing!")
![[ Nice one Nige ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00258.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Nice one Nige")
![[ Tired of dancing and drinking? NO! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00259.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tired of dancing and drinking? NO!")
![[ Self portrait ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00261.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Self portrait")
![[ The happy dancers ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00262.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The happy dancers")
![[ A Jo sandwich ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00266.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A Jo sandwich")
![[ The Noodle Band - very good! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00272.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Noodle Band - very good!")
![[ Cute NZ architecture can't bet it ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00276.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Cute NZ architecture can't bet it")
![[ Mt Vic and then Mt Kau Kau ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00280.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Mt Vic and then Mt Kau Kau")
![[ Day after the wedding, view from Kate & Josh's apartment ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00282.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Day after the wedding, view from Kate & Josh's apartment")
![[ Happy to be under the umbrella ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00283.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Happy to be under the umbrella")
![[ Still recovering after the wedding ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-19-Josh__Kates_Wellie_Wedding/DSC00284.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Still recovering after the wedding")
Crossing Tongariro
January 08
42 Images
![[ Happy as Larry on the bus ride to the starting point. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/IMG_4868.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Happy as Larry on the bus ride to the starting point.")
![[ The start of the trek seemed easy. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/IMG_4869.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The start of the trek seemed easy.")
![[ Mount Ngauruhoe looming in the distance ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/IMG_4873.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Mount Ngauruhoe looming in the distance")
![[ Tom realises he should really borrow some non-feminine sunnies next time ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/IMG_4881.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom realises he should really borrow some non-feminine sunnies next time")
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![[ The way up Mount Ngauruhoe - there was no path ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/IMG_4886.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The way up Mount Ngauruhoe - there was no path")
![[ Lunch break after climbing devils staircase before we ascend Mount Ngauruhoe ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/DSC05789.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Lunch break after climbing devils staircase before we ascend Mount Ngauruhoe")
![[ Amazing views on the way up ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/DSC05791.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Amazing views on the way up")
![[ Most of the way up the mountain, the incline was crazy ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/DSC05792.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Most of the way up the mountain, the incline was crazy")
![[ The vistas from the top were incredible. Lake Taupo in the background, Blue Lake in front of that. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/IMG_4891.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The vistas from the top were incredible. Lake Taupo in the background, Blue Lake in front of that.")
![[ Nearing the crater, there was still a patch of snow to cross. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/IMG_4893.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Nearing the crater, there was still a patch of snow to cross.")
![[ Tom phones the girls to see how far up they are ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/DSC05793.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom phones the girls to see how far up they are")
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![[ Paul, next to the crater on top of Ngauruhoe ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/IMG_4894.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Paul, next to the crater on top of Ngauruhoe")
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/IMG_4895.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
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![[ We made it! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/DSC05802.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "We made it!")
![[ Mount Ruapehu on the other side of the crater ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/DSC05804.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Mount Ruapehu on the other side of the crater")
![[ Gini emerges from the rock! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/IMG_4897.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Gini emerges from the rock!")
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![[ It was a slippery slope coming back down ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/IMG_4905.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "It was a slippery slope coming back down")
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/IMG_4907.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
![[ Although some of us ran it ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/IMG_4908.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Although some of us ran it")
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/DSC05809.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
![[ Alive but tired after our climb - only part way through the crossing though! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/IMG_4911.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Alive but tired after our climb - only part way through the crossing though!")
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/IMG_4912.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
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![[ With Ngauruhoe behind us, we set off to find new sights ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/DSC05813.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "With Ngauruhoe behind us, we set off to find new sights")
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/IMG_4915.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/IMG_4918.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
![[ The Red Crater was the high point of the walk (not including Ngauruhoe) ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/IMG_4921.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Red Crater was the high point of the walk (not including Ngauruhoe)")
![[ Next up were the Emerald Lakes ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/IMG_4923.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Next up were the Emerald Lakes")
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![[ Followed by the Blue Lake ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/IMG_4929.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Followed by the Blue Lake")
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![[ And finally a swim, a few beers and dinner at the Powderhorn in Ohakune! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-13-Crossing_Tongariro/DSC05831.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "And finally a swim, a few beers and dinner at the Powderhorn in Ohakune!")
Best Wellington Summer Ever!
January 08
42 Images
![[ The boys are out ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC05748.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The boys are out")
![[ A stroll on the road? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC05749.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A stroll on the road?")
![[ One of the many stops for wine?! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC05753.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "One of the many stops for wine?!")
![[ Happy to be in New Zealand sun ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC05754.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Happy to be in New Zealand sun")
![[ If only you owned it. ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC05756.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "If only you owned it.")
![[ More wine walking ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC00190.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "More wine walking")
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC00198_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
![[ The rocking chair ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC00199_2.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The rocking chair")
![[ Another lunch with another great backdrop ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC02821.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Another lunch with another great backdrop")
![[ Not another glass of wine ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC05765.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Not another glass of wine")
![[ So happy and drunk ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC05776.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "So happy and drunk")
![[ More! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC05779.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "More!")
![[ A quick dip in the river on the way home ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC02824.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A quick dip in the river on the way home")
![[ NZ Christmas tree still going strong ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC04690.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "NZ Christmas tree still going strong")
![[ The green bush of Mt Kau Kau ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC04692.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The green bush of Mt Kau Kau")
![[ ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC04710.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg)
![[ Happy rolling lulu ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC04715.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Happy rolling lulu")
![[ And she is off... where is Tom? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC04722.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "And she is off... where is Tom?")
![[ The view from half way up ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC04727.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The view from half way up")
![[ Happy to be free ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC04733.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Happy to be free")
![[ At the top and tired lulu ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC04762.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "At the top and tired lulu")
![[ Mummy's Roses ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC04782.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Mummy's Roses")
![[ Eastern Walkway view ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC04895.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Eastern Walkway view")
![[ Can't beat Wellington on a good day ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC04907.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Can't beat Wellington on a good day")
![[ So cute ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC04917.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "So cute")
![[ Look at that water colour! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/IMG_4981.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Look at that water colour!")
![[ Entrance to the harbour ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/IMG_4987.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Entrance to the harbour")
![[ Photographer caught! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/IMG_4989.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Photographer caught!")
![[ Alien? ET? argh Tom! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/IMG_4998.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Alien? ET? argh Tom!")
![[ The beach walk back to the car ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/IMG_5000.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The beach walk back to the car")
![[ Yes Tom you are taller ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC04893.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Yes Tom you are taller")
![[ My baby! listening by any chance? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/DSC00305.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "My baby! listening by any chance?")
![[ Alan meets hot chicks ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/IMG_5003.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Alan meets hot chicks")
![[ They look nice and toasty ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/IMG_5004.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "They look nice and toasty")
![[ The happy couple ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/IMG_5007.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The happy couple")
![[ The party goers ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/IMG_5008.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The party goers")
![[ Then the speeches ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/IMG_5012.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Then the speeches")
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![[ Cheers guys! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/IMG_5020.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Cheers guys!")
![[ The after party with our hairy friend ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/IMG_5025.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The after party with our hairy friend")
![[ Bye Bye guys, we won't be gone too long! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/IMG_5089.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Bye Bye guys, we won't be gone too long!")
![[ Airport farewell, really sad ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-11-Best_Wellington_Summer_Ever/IMG_5090.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Airport farewell, really sad")
![[ Loading up the hens for Wine trip! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00063.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Loading up the hens for Wine trip!")
![[ Mother hen and co ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05549.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Mother hen and co")
![[ Happy in her work, making a lolly necklace for leece ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05550.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Happy in her work, making a lolly necklace for leece")
![[ The three wicked sisters ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00069.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The three wicked sisters")
![[ Let the drinking begin... ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05551.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Let the drinking begin...")
![[ It was different wine lets just say... ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05562.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "It was different wine lets just say...")
![[ I can see you! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05564.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "I can see you!")
![[ The view from the top of Mt Tamborine ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00074.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The view from the top of Mt Tamborine")
![[ The Wood sisters ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05571.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wood sisters")
![[ The mums with Lisa ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05581.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The mums with Lisa")
![[ I didn't think the necklace would be so popular! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05586.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "I didn't think the necklace would be so popular!")
![[ Dinner time! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00079.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Dinner time!")
![[ Yummy seafood dinner ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00083.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Yummy seafood dinner")
![[ New Years Eve: Wood sisters 80s style ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00089.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: Wood sisters 80s style")
![[ New Years Eve: The outfits continue ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00092.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: The outfits continue")
![[ New Years Eve: Mum was pregnant with me in the 80s! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05643.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: Mum was pregnant with me in the 80s!")
![[ New Years Eve: Shoulder pads big enough to sleep on! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05644.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: Shoulder pads big enough to sleep on!")
![[ New Years Eve: The wood family in the 80s ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00100.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: The wood family in the 80s")
![[ New Years Eve: Gruggie's new family ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00103.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: Gruggie's new family")
![[ New Years Eve: The barber boys ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00105.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: The barber boys")
![[ New Years Eve: katie and her mobil ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00106.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: katie and her mobil")
![[ New Years Eve: The Turners 80s style ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00111.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: The Turners 80s style")
![[ New Years Eve: Poggy and polly ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05655.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: Poggy and polly")
![[ New Years Eve: Partying like we did when were in the 80s ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05660.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: Partying like we did when were in the 80s")
![[ New Years Eve: 24/7 mums in the kitchen ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05664.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: 24/7 mums in the kitchen")
![[ New Years Eve: Nice sweat band brother ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05666.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: Nice sweat band brother")
![[ New Years Eve: poggy and pitz ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05670.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: poggy and pitz")
![[ New Years Eve: Space age 80s girl polly ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05671.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: Space age 80s girl polly")
![[ New Years Eve: Gruggie & Buinie ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05672.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: Gruggie & Buinie")
![[ New Years Eve: Its a boy! giggle acting like an eight year old! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05676.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: Its a boy! giggle acting like an eight year old!")
![[ New Years Eve: The feast begins ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC02759.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: The feast begins")
![[ New Years Eve: What did Jack do to be so lucky? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC02769.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: What did Jack do to be so lucky?")
![[ New Years Eve: Jack teaching Tom a lesson ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC02771.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: Jack teaching Tom a lesson")
![[ New Years Eve: Gruggie in his element ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC02781.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: Gruggie in his element")
![[ New Years Eve: The awards begin ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC02788.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: The awards begin")
![[ New Years Eve: 80s style mums ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05684.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: 80s style mums")
![[ New Years Eve: Female finalists ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC02799.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: Female finalists")
![[ New Years Eve: The cleanup begins ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC02809.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: The cleanup begins")
![[ New Years Eve: Shopping for the troops ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00088.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: Shopping for the troops")
![[ New Years Eve: welcoming in the New Year with a swim ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05695.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Eve: welcoming in the New Year with a swim")
![[ New Years Day: House kitchen and chief ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00112.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Day: House kitchen and chief")
![[ New Years Day: The view to the canals ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00113.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Day: The view to the canals")
![[ New Years Day: Liz does the eyelashes ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00114.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "New Years Day: Liz does the eyelashes")
![[ The Wedding: Woody & Bec ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC02811.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: Woody & Bec")
![[ The Wedding: Mum & Dad Dressed for the event ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC02813.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: Mum & Dad Dressed for the event")
![[ The Wedding: Blowfly sisters ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC02817.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: Blowfly sisters")
![[ The Wedding: The mums looking smart ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC02819.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: The mums looking smart")
![[ The Wedding: The boys before the event ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05701.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: The boys before the event")
![[ The Wedding: Gruggie the groom ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05704.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: Gruggie the groom")
![[ The Wedding: Wood sisters looking divine ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC02820.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: Wood sisters looking divine")
![[ The Wedding: The waiting begins ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00118.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: The waiting begins")
![[ The Wedding: Katie & Gini ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00119.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: Katie & Gini")
![[ The Wedding: Woody & Trudy ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00120.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: Woody & Trudy")
![[ The Wedding: Rupert & Julz ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00121.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: Rupert & Julz")
![[ The Wedding: Poggy & lauren ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00122.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: Poggy & lauren")
![[ The Wedding: Lisa & parents, Nona & Max ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00123.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: Lisa & parents, Nona & Max")
![[ The Wedding: Bridesmaids ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00125.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: Bridesmaids")
![[ The Wedding: The vows ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00126.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: The vows")
![[ The Wedding: The signing ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00134.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: The signing")
![[ The Wedding: The waiting ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00146.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: The waiting")
![[ The Wedding: The certificate ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00148.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: The certificate")
![[ The Wedding: Entering the reception ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00152.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: Entering the reception")
![[ The Wedding: Happy couple ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00155.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: Happy couple")
![[ The Wedding: Walking in with style ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00157.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: Walking in with style")
![[ The Wedding: The speeches ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00160.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: The speeches")
![[ The Wedding: The bridal table ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00163.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: The bridal table")
![[ The Wedding: Lisa & Roses ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05708.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: Lisa & Roses")
![[ The Wedding: Boys with more alcohol in them ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00164.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: Boys with more alcohol in them")
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![[ The Wedding: The woods ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05715.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: The woods")
![[ The Wedding: Who is the whitie? ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05716.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: Who is the whitie?")
![[ The Wedding: Carly Harris all the way baby! ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05718.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: Carly Harris all the way baby!")
![[ The Wedding: Jo & Lauren ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05720.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: Jo & Lauren")
![[ The Wedding: The cake made by Nona ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC05722.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: The cake made by Nona")
![[ The Wedding: Cutting the cake ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00168.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: Cutting the cake")
![[ The Wedding: Shake it ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00172.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: Shake it")
![[ The Wedding: Lisa & Lauren ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00174.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Wedding: Lisa & Lauren")
![[ The morning we left ]](/cache/gallery/2008/2008-01-04-Trio_Coast_Celebrations/DSC00188.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The morning we left")
