I have pretty much used my time in Consett to relax and unwind. It took me three days just to slow down enough to sit still for more than 30 minutes.
On the first day, Haley took me into the Metro and just like Dawn of the Dead, there was masses of single-minded people out in the mall. Of course, there was a lack to Zombie flesh eating which I say is a bonus. I got some crazy mugs for Jim and James, and a pretty scarf for Jen and Haley. For Grandad I brought him a ten pack of John Wayne DVDs. I had to ask Uncle Jim what to get for Grandad from Mum and Dad and while we were going to go with a jumper, Jim explained that he has plenty. So Jim saved the day and secured him some new boxes for his flies for fishing.
I spent Christmas at Uncle Jim and Aunty Jens. Grandad and I headed over at around 11am. Haley had taken me out the night before into Consett which wasn't nearly as bad as I had been thinking. Mainly a bunch of young ones, no old ones in boobtubes and receeding hairlines - whew!
We had a lovely day and it had been snowing up until then so everything was white. One White Christmas - Check! After a lovely and filling dinner we went for a walk along the lane then headed back for pudding. Aunty Jen lit it with some brandy but it went out before it got to the table so it got another soaking. By this point, I was feeling rather jolly and warm.
On boxing day I stayed in and ate food that will give you a sugar high within minutes. I am sure I did something else, but I cannot for the life of me think about what it is. I did not go shopping. Oh, I remember. I went over to Haley's for a few hours and met her family, and was giving a very warm welcome from all, but especially from Clive's mum, who said I was a spitting image of Mum. I have actually now heard this a few times from people who knew mum and it was lovely to hear.
Day after Boxing Day was a Sunday and so Grandad cooked a HUGE dinner for us to eat at midday. Haley came over feeling a bit fragile from the night before and the three of us tucked into the food with barely a sound. I struggled through the huge pile of potatoes and meat and then Grandad suggested pudding to which I inwardly groaned. So I struggled on and added a triffle to the top. Now, extremely full, and barely able to move we retired to the couch for a well earned rest. Grandad was out within five minutes and me and Haley chilled on the couch watching Alice in Wonderland and debating how many 'shrooms he must of eaten to come up with such a trippy storyline.
Yesterday I went out to Durham and went into the Cathedral. It is an absolutely amazing piece of architecture and I would love to spend a day sitting and looking. We had a cup of coffee and a cake in a small shop in the courtyard of the cathedral. Aunty Jen pointed out where they had shot parts of Harry Potter to which I got all excited and had my photo taken beside it.
We then headed out to Tynemouth which was something out of a fantasy that day. The sun was out, the sea was crystal blue, and the skies clear. The monastry, all crumbling was in full sun, as was the two massive wharves that went right out to sea. I only wish I had more time to sit and contemplate. We went and got some fish and chips which I could barely stomach. The fish was the size of a dinner plate in all ways and the chips were stuck together. I don't think they ever mastered the art of shaking the oil from the food because there was oil everywhere. I could feel my arteries clogging just by looking at it. I picked it apart and got the fish out the middle and could do little more.
Today, me and Grandad went to the cemetery. Grandad had been and got wreaths for the graves so we first stopped at Grandad Knapps and laid a wreath. I got a wee bit emotional. We then headed down to Aunty Julies grave and laid a wreath there, to which I got all emotional again. It was very beautiful up there and there was deer tracks up and down through the snow.
I have just been out to lunch with Uncle Jim and Aunty Jen, James and Grandad in Corbridge. It is a lovely little village, and I had a hot meal of Stew Steak in Ale sauce. Mmmm. I had this huge craving for red meat right now. Must need the iron.
I am all better on the cold front. Between the cough syrup, the wine, the shandys and the hot toddies, I can safely say, all is well.
Off to Scotland tomorrow at 1040. Looking forward to it. Next part of the journey and a new adventure.
Love you all, and hope this is long enough for you mum = )
xxx
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
I am in Consett Safe and Sound
I have arrived. It has been snowing and there is icicles hanging off peoples' houses! I am sitting at Uncle Jims and Aunty Jens and have just been for a walk along the road with James and the dog Meg. There is about 2cm of ice on the roads and about 5cm of snow around it. It is really pretty and I wish I had brought my camera up here. I will no doubt be back, so I will remember for next time. I went for a walk along the street today and got some Christmas cards, a pasty and a peach melbur. I am slowly ticking off the list of things that I must eat while here. So, Cherie, I can safely say that I have had a chicken pasty. Mum, peach melbur. No snowball yet. Have also had some Minstrals, Caramel wafer biscuits and a few other chocolates.
Travelling into New Castle was a bit of an experience. Spent some time flying in circles, waiting to land in Heathrow, and then a lot of us had connecting flights so they pushed us through to the 'Fast track' lane which was at a stand still. Finally got through the security and then there was no gate number for the connecting flight up yet. So I waited. Ended up buying more chocolate. Five minutes before the plane was supposed to take off (in theory) they put up the gate so all the passengers trekked along and got on the plane. At that point they said that we were going to be about 45 minutes late because they had to de-ice the wings. It was a strange thing to think of coming from NZ but I sort of shrugged it off, chucked my jacket over me like a blanket and had a nap. I woke up three hours later and we were still sitting on the runway. The only reason our flight hadn't been cancelled was because we were already waiting just off the runway. Finally four hours after the original flight time, we left.
Uncle Jim and Aunty Jen picked me up from the airport at around 930ish. My first look into Consett was at night, with deep snows and christmas lights in the windows of peoples houses. It was very beautiful.
Grandad's house is cold but it is just like living in Dunedin all over again, only with a sense of cleaness. I can see my breath in the air, but years of training has allowed me to dress and dive into blankets in record times. The bath/shower has been a hillarious exercise. I have decided that for the time being that I will only wash my hair every other day, otherwise it is too hard. It certainly takes some manouvering and I am really glad for flexibility.
I saw my first robin today. Seen pictures on Christmas cards but now I have seen one in the snow hopping about.
It is almost dark and it is only 4pm. It is strange and my urge to have a nap is still strong.
I am also finding it really hard to wind down as I have been on the move for ten days, up before the sun (which isn't that hard, if I am honest - the sun doesn't rise till about 8-830am). Now, I can't sit still for more than 30 min before I need to go for a walk. Strange, because at home I would have just assumed the seated position and that would have been that.
Missing you all, and it doesn't feel like Christmas. It is only two days away but I am struggling to get in the mood. It is cold and so my brain tells me that I still have 6 months to go.
Lots of Love. Thinking of you all. xxx
Travelling into New Castle was a bit of an experience. Spent some time flying in circles, waiting to land in Heathrow, and then a lot of us had connecting flights so they pushed us through to the 'Fast track' lane which was at a stand still. Finally got through the security and then there was no gate number for the connecting flight up yet. So I waited. Ended up buying more chocolate. Five minutes before the plane was supposed to take off (in theory) they put up the gate so all the passengers trekked along and got on the plane. At that point they said that we were going to be about 45 minutes late because they had to de-ice the wings. It was a strange thing to think of coming from NZ but I sort of shrugged it off, chucked my jacket over me like a blanket and had a nap. I woke up three hours later and we were still sitting on the runway. The only reason our flight hadn't been cancelled was because we were already waiting just off the runway. Finally four hours after the original flight time, we left.
Uncle Jim and Aunty Jen picked me up from the airport at around 930ish. My first look into Consett was at night, with deep snows and christmas lights in the windows of peoples houses. It was very beautiful.
Grandad's house is cold but it is just like living in Dunedin all over again, only with a sense of cleaness. I can see my breath in the air, but years of training has allowed me to dress and dive into blankets in record times. The bath/shower has been a hillarious exercise. I have decided that for the time being that I will only wash my hair every other day, otherwise it is too hard. It certainly takes some manouvering and I am really glad for flexibility.
I saw my first robin today. Seen pictures on Christmas cards but now I have seen one in the snow hopping about.
It is almost dark and it is only 4pm. It is strange and my urge to have a nap is still strong.
I am also finding it really hard to wind down as I have been on the move for ten days, up before the sun (which isn't that hard, if I am honest - the sun doesn't rise till about 8-830am). Now, I can't sit still for more than 30 min before I need to go for a walk. Strange, because at home I would have just assumed the seated position and that would have been that.
Missing you all, and it doesn't feel like Christmas. It is only two days away but I am struggling to get in the mood. It is cold and so my brain tells me that I still have 6 months to go.
Lots of Love. Thinking of you all. xxx
Monday, December 21, 2009
I am in Roma - so much to say...
Hi all,
I am sitting in a dodgy looking little internet cafe beside the hotel but on the plus side there are no snooty frenchies giving me dirty looks and the computer keyboard is in the right place so I haven't had to break it yet.
It has been pretty hectic. Our train from Paris was supposed to leave at 6.50pm but didn't end up leaving until 9pm. We got into our cabin which was FREEZING (no jokes - we could see our breath) and made up the little cots. We asked the coachmen if there was heating and he said no. Naturally, looking for the bright side, I assumed (naively) that they would turn it on once the train started. Ha. It was so cold that I was under the blankets fully dressed with the my coat as a second blanket. I was wearing my thick hat, gloves and scarf and I was still shivering. We all managed to doze in a sort of on-the-brink-of-freezing-to-death status for about four hours before being waking to the fact that the train wasn't moving and no one but the people on Contiki were left on the coach. Apparently while we had been suffering silently, the other people on that part of the train had been complaining and had all been moved. They didn't think to move us because we were all "sleeping" and had't complained! We couldn't believe it.
Anyways, two of the American girls (see annoying) decided that they would complain on behalf of all of us and we were moved to other cabins with heating.
To give you an idea of how cold it was, there was frost on the floor outside the doors.
There was serious snow problems also, so the train had to keep stopping so that the next part of the tracks could be cleared. All over, a trip that should have only taken 13hours became a 20 hour journey and a whole saturday was wasted. This, of course, was double disappointing because many sights were not not open on Sunday.
By the time we got to the hotel, which by the way is lovely (4 stars), showered and dressed again, it was after five. We ended up having dinner and then we went for a walk to see the Colusseum at night. It was amazing and I fell in love instantly. Words cannot describe the feelings I felt at seeing it. I have never been more excited and moved in my life. We went back to the hotel, though for me it was with a sigh (I could have sat and stared at the Colusseum all night, the cold be damned) then crashing out of exhaustion I feel asleep watching TV.
The hotel is lovely. I have my own room complete with bedai (not sure how you spell it, but all I could think of was Crocodile Dundee sticking is foot in to clean his shoe). Cracks me up each time I go to the loo and see it.
Today, however, was another story entirely. We got up bright and early and brought a day pass for a hop on hop off tour. We never did actually listen to the headphones though, cos we were too busy taking pictures. Today we saw: The Colusseum (Fell in love again), Trajans column (impressive), the Trevi Fountain (I want one), The Vatican (St Peter's Basilica - huge and extravagant), The Spanish Steps (which were nothing exciting AT ALL), The Pantheon (breathtakingly beautiful), the outside of the Museum (very, very impressive) and this massive face thingy which I forget the name of that you put your hand in). It was an exhausting day but considering I only had the one day to see it all, I did quite well, I think. I didn't get to see the Roman Forum, but that is okay because I have fallen in love with the city and I am definately coming back here.
The weather is warmer, though still cold. I have a cold, but am waiting till I get to England to get some drugs as I can't really figure out what is on the packages. I am keeping warm and my spirits are high. I have made some new friends on this tour and pissed off a couple too (see two annoying girls with no sense of humour or in this case, can give it to others, but cannot take it in return).
I am ready for a proper sleep and am looking forward to some down time. I feel like it has been non-stop for ten days straight.
I am sitting in a dodgy looking little internet cafe beside the hotel but on the plus side there are no snooty frenchies giving me dirty looks and the computer keyboard is in the right place so I haven't had to break it yet.
It has been pretty hectic. Our train from Paris was supposed to leave at 6.50pm but didn't end up leaving until 9pm. We got into our cabin which was FREEZING (no jokes - we could see our breath) and made up the little cots. We asked the coachmen if there was heating and he said no. Naturally, looking for the bright side, I assumed (naively) that they would turn it on once the train started. Ha. It was so cold that I was under the blankets fully dressed with the my coat as a second blanket. I was wearing my thick hat, gloves and scarf and I was still shivering. We all managed to doze in a sort of on-the-brink-of-freezing-to-death status for about four hours before being waking to the fact that the train wasn't moving and no one but the people on Contiki were left on the coach. Apparently while we had been suffering silently, the other people on that part of the train had been complaining and had all been moved. They didn't think to move us because we were all "sleeping" and had't complained! We couldn't believe it.
Anyways, two of the American girls (see annoying) decided that they would complain on behalf of all of us and we were moved to other cabins with heating.
To give you an idea of how cold it was, there was frost on the floor outside the doors.
There was serious snow problems also, so the train had to keep stopping so that the next part of the tracks could be cleared. All over, a trip that should have only taken 13hours became a 20 hour journey and a whole saturday was wasted. This, of course, was double disappointing because many sights were not not open on Sunday.
By the time we got to the hotel, which by the way is lovely (4 stars), showered and dressed again, it was after five. We ended up having dinner and then we went for a walk to see the Colusseum at night. It was amazing and I fell in love instantly. Words cannot describe the feelings I felt at seeing it. I have never been more excited and moved in my life. We went back to the hotel, though for me it was with a sigh (I could have sat and stared at the Colusseum all night, the cold be damned) then crashing out of exhaustion I feel asleep watching TV.
The hotel is lovely. I have my own room complete with bedai (not sure how you spell it, but all I could think of was Crocodile Dundee sticking is foot in to clean his shoe). Cracks me up each time I go to the loo and see it.
Today, however, was another story entirely. We got up bright and early and brought a day pass for a hop on hop off tour. We never did actually listen to the headphones though, cos we were too busy taking pictures. Today we saw: The Colusseum (Fell in love again), Trajans column (impressive), the Trevi Fountain (I want one), The Vatican (St Peter's Basilica - huge and extravagant), The Spanish Steps (which were nothing exciting AT ALL), The Pantheon (breathtakingly beautiful), the outside of the Museum (very, very impressive) and this massive face thingy which I forget the name of that you put your hand in). It was an exhausting day but considering I only had the one day to see it all, I did quite well, I think. I didn't get to see the Roman Forum, but that is okay because I have fallen in love with the city and I am definately coming back here.
The weather is warmer, though still cold. I have a cold, but am waiting till I get to England to get some drugs as I can't really figure out what is on the packages. I am keeping warm and my spirits are high. I have made some new friends on this tour and pissed off a couple too (see two annoying girls with no sense of humour or in this case, can give it to others, but cannot take it in return).
I am ready for a proper sleep and am looking forward to some down time. I feel like it has been non-stop for ten days straight.
Friday, December 18, 2009
omg. I am in a french internet cafe
Hi all. Okay, it has just taken me ten minutes to find the @ button on the computer but after much swearing and button pushing I have managed to format the computer for an english key board. lol. Poor french who comes after me is going to have issues being as I don't even know what I did.
It is snowing today and is about -6 degrees outside if not colder. I have many layers on and my feet are a wee bit chilled. Paris is beuatiful and I have meet some awesome people while here. I have tried out my french which has had varying degrees of success. I am getting good and charades and saying things in english with merci and si'vo'plait tapped on the end.
The trip into Paris was good and the crossing was really nice. Only took an hour and a bit and it was smooth sailing. After the Cook strait this was a doddle. I was really excited because I got to see the white cliffs of Dover. It was amazing.
We got into Paris in the evening and drove along the streets at night. The French are frightening drivers and so many of the cars have dents. I have seen no traffic cops either. I think it is just a 'go with it' vibe.
Yesterday we went to the Versille (?) to the palace that Louis the 14th to 16th lived and where Marie Antoinette lived. It is stunningly elaborate and we had a tour guide take us around.
After that we went back in to Paris and a bunch of us went to the Moulin Rouge. Originally I wasn't going to go but so many of the others seemed to be going that I thought, well, I am only here once, I suppose. So, I went. Took a little while to get over the boobs on display but after that I didn't even notice them anymore. Lots of pretty costumes and some awesome acts went on between the main acts involving ventriloquists and jugglers though no mimes, thank god.
Today we went to a perfumery and had nostril death by spray. We were meant to go to the Eiffle tower to be dropped off but it was closed due to the snow, we think. The arc de Triumph was also closed but I got to see the crazy drivers. Every time I see that roundabout all I can think of is National Lampoons Euro vacation where they end up stuck in the middle going round and round. I would too, if I was driving. There seems to be no rules or lines on the roads here.
We have just been walking around the streets of Paris. It is just stunning. My bag strap broke on my purse so I had to go and buy a bag from one of the tourist shops that are EVERYWHERE.
I am having fun and tomorrow evening 18 of us head off to Roma by overnight train. Should be interesting.
Love you all, hugs and kisses.
xxx
It is snowing today and is about -6 degrees outside if not colder. I have many layers on and my feet are a wee bit chilled. Paris is beuatiful and I have meet some awesome people while here. I have tried out my french which has had varying degrees of success. I am getting good and charades and saying things in english with merci and si'vo'plait tapped on the end.
The trip into Paris was good and the crossing was really nice. Only took an hour and a bit and it was smooth sailing. After the Cook strait this was a doddle. I was really excited because I got to see the white cliffs of Dover. It was amazing.
We got into Paris in the evening and drove along the streets at night. The French are frightening drivers and so many of the cars have dents. I have seen no traffic cops either. I think it is just a 'go with it' vibe.
Yesterday we went to the Versille (?) to the palace that Louis the 14th to 16th lived and where Marie Antoinette lived. It is stunningly elaborate and we had a tour guide take us around.
After that we went back in to Paris and a bunch of us went to the Moulin Rouge. Originally I wasn't going to go but so many of the others seemed to be going that I thought, well, I am only here once, I suppose. So, I went. Took a little while to get over the boobs on display but after that I didn't even notice them anymore. Lots of pretty costumes and some awesome acts went on between the main acts involving ventriloquists and jugglers though no mimes, thank god.
Today we went to a perfumery and had nostril death by spray. We were meant to go to the Eiffle tower to be dropped off but it was closed due to the snow, we think. The arc de Triumph was also closed but I got to see the crazy drivers. Every time I see that roundabout all I can think of is National Lampoons Euro vacation where they end up stuck in the middle going round and round. I would too, if I was driving. There seems to be no rules or lines on the roads here.
We have just been walking around the streets of Paris. It is just stunning. My bag strap broke on my purse so I had to go and buy a bag from one of the tourist shops that are EVERYWHERE.
I am having fun and tomorrow evening 18 of us head off to Roma by overnight train. Should be interesting.
Love you all, hugs and kisses.
xxx
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Day 2-3 London - Still no snow
Yesterday was an exhausting day. We headed out to Stonehenge at 8am on the coach. It was quite uncomfortable to start. I was feeling abit funny from jetlag still and the bouncing of the bus made me a bit edgy. Stonehenge was really awesome and I loved it. There was a strange sense of peace up there despite the tourists. You could almost imagine the processions that took place thousands of years ago. It was quite bitter, around 0degrees and then the wind picked up and it was below freezing. We spent about an hour there before moving on towards Bath. I slept for most of the couch ride but woke as we wound our way down into Bath. It was stunning. I have never seen anything like it and cannot describe it accurately.
We went to the Roman Baths which was amazing. They even had some play actors who put on a bit of a show worshipping the goddess. Both Stonehenge and Bath have these self-guided tours with audio things so you end up lookings like a bit of a twit with the speaker up to your ear as you walk around. Of course, everyone is looking like twits together so it is okay.
We got back in at around 630ish and after changing clothes and having a quick dinner a bunch of us headed out to the Winter Wonderland - a theme park set up in the centre of town. I caught my very first tube train that night. That was certainly an experience which I wasn't entirely comfortable with.
The Winter Wonderland was beautiful, all lit up with fairylights and a giant moose head singing christmas carols. I thought of mum when I say that. Next year we should get one for the house!
TODAY we had a free day. We had a free coach drive around the city first and then we were dropped in Trafalgar Square.Myself and two others, Haley and Mila, went out to the London Eye and had a turn on that. Nothing to say about that, to be honest. There is a thick fog (possibly smog) blanketing the sky so it was hard to take pictures.
We next went to the Tower of London and had a look around. Architecture obviously hasn't changed but the exhibitions have. We had a wander around, the Ravens are massive and just as snobby as last time, refusing to turn around so that the tourist hoarde could take photos.
We are heading off to see the Broadway show of Wicked tonight at 6pm. Looking forward to it.
By the way, it is not even 5pm and it is dark. My body demands that I sleep becuase it is dark. Not cool!
Tomorrow we are off to Paris. We will be travelling all day by coach, ferry and then coach again. I plan on sleeping a lot.
Love you all!
Ps. Blew my nose yesterday and it came out black. Kind of suggests what I am inhaling on the streets of London, huh. Bet you really wanted to know that.
We went to the Roman Baths which was amazing. They even had some play actors who put on a bit of a show worshipping the goddess. Both Stonehenge and Bath have these self-guided tours with audio things so you end up lookings like a bit of a twit with the speaker up to your ear as you walk around. Of course, everyone is looking like twits together so it is okay.
We got back in at around 630ish and after changing clothes and having a quick dinner a bunch of us headed out to the Winter Wonderland - a theme park set up in the centre of town. I caught my very first tube train that night. That was certainly an experience which I wasn't entirely comfortable with.
The Winter Wonderland was beautiful, all lit up with fairylights and a giant moose head singing christmas carols. I thought of mum when I say that. Next year we should get one for the house!
TODAY we had a free day. We had a free coach drive around the city first and then we were dropped in Trafalgar Square.Myself and two others, Haley and Mila, went out to the London Eye and had a turn on that. Nothing to say about that, to be honest. There is a thick fog (possibly smog) blanketing the sky so it was hard to take pictures.
We next went to the Tower of London and had a look around. Architecture obviously hasn't changed but the exhibitions have. We had a wander around, the Ravens are massive and just as snobby as last time, refusing to turn around so that the tourist hoarde could take photos.
We are heading off to see the Broadway show of Wicked tonight at 6pm. Looking forward to it.
By the way, it is not even 5pm and it is dark. My body demands that I sleep becuase it is dark. Not cool!
Tomorrow we are off to Paris. We will be travelling all day by coach, ferry and then coach again. I plan on sleeping a lot.
Love you all!
Ps. Blew my nose yesterday and it came out black. Kind of suggests what I am inhaling on the streets of London, huh. Bet you really wanted to know that.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Day One - Check!
Hi all!
Well, I am here in London, sitting in the Contiki Basement on their internet for £2. It is only 3pm and already it is getting dark... and foggy.
Weather: Reminds me of Dunedin in a lot of ways. Cold but not damp and killing my nose with frostiness.
Despite Dad's prediction of being sat beside a fat person with really bad BO for the whole flight, I actually had moderate success and had a chilled out guy who didn't speak a lot of English. I did have to stake my claim on my window seat and other than the last hour or so on the flight (when everyone is starting to smell a little funky) it was a good flight.
When we got cattle herded out at LA (no joking - I kept expecting to see cattle prods), we were joined by new passengers and the third person in our row was a bit odd. I suspect some heavy drugs or ciggarette withdrawl. She actually sat starring at the blank screen with an absolutely riveted look on her face. I kept sneaking a peek. Really, really glad I had claimed my window seat because she was out of hers every ten minutes.
Food was awesome on the plane. They have put some serious thought into the food and I got a bonus stake by mistake. I said nothing. I was starving.
The hotel is really clean and lovely, and I am not bunking with anyone else.
I have a proper bathroom! I almost cried. All I wanted was a shower when I got to the hotel and I was looking at the slightly grubby walls and carpet thinking it would be a case of the communal wash area. However, I am glad to say that they have put all their money into their rooms instead.
The temperatures inside everywhere is really warm as Mum and Dad predicted, but all I can feel is how much I am sweating and not thinking about the fact that I can't actually tell how cold it is outside.
I am exhausted but in good spirit. I kept eyeing up the bed in the hotel room but there is no alarm and I would probably crash for the night, hence I am here, completing my first blog.
Love you all!
Well, I am here in London, sitting in the Contiki Basement on their internet for £2. It is only 3pm and already it is getting dark... and foggy.
Weather: Reminds me of Dunedin in a lot of ways. Cold but not damp and killing my nose with frostiness.
Despite Dad's prediction of being sat beside a fat person with really bad BO for the whole flight, I actually had moderate success and had a chilled out guy who didn't speak a lot of English. I did have to stake my claim on my window seat and other than the last hour or so on the flight (when everyone is starting to smell a little funky) it was a good flight.
When we got cattle herded out at LA (no joking - I kept expecting to see cattle prods), we were joined by new passengers and the third person in our row was a bit odd. I suspect some heavy drugs or ciggarette withdrawl. She actually sat starring at the blank screen with an absolutely riveted look on her face. I kept sneaking a peek. Really, really glad I had claimed my window seat because she was out of hers every ten minutes.
Food was awesome on the plane. They have put some serious thought into the food and I got a bonus stake by mistake. I said nothing. I was starving.
The hotel is really clean and lovely, and I am not bunking with anyone else.
I have a proper bathroom! I almost cried. All I wanted was a shower when I got to the hotel and I was looking at the slightly grubby walls and carpet thinking it would be a case of the communal wash area. However, I am glad to say that they have put all their money into their rooms instead.
The temperatures inside everywhere is really warm as Mum and Dad predicted, but all I can feel is how much I am sweating and not thinking about the fact that I can't actually tell how cold it is outside.
I am exhausted but in good spirit. I kept eyeing up the bed in the hotel room but there is no alarm and I would probably crash for the night, hence I am here, completing my first blog.
Love you all!
Friday, December 4, 2009
My First Attempt...
Well, this is day one of the 'lets attempt to make a blog'. So far, so good. Hopefully this will work when I am over seas...
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