Been cruising around Toronto for the past 2 days with 2 buddies from Montreal (Nat & Pen). Hired a car... was awesome to drive again, one thing that I miss a lot!
Drove to Niagara on Xmas eve, was bitterly cold, but worth it, have always wanted to go to the falls and I was soooo excited to be there, it was everything I imagined it would be.... wet!? ;o)
Christmas day was a lazy one, everyone was nursing a festive size hangover but spirits were high and having Xmas dinner with over 30 people was emotional. Felt rather home sick, and boo-hoo'd a bit, but was surrounded by great people that looked after me.
Chilling out in Toronto, doing the touristy thing... you know how it it... Clubbing, CN Tower, Art Galleries... Shoe Museum...???!!! lol, killing time before I head back to the States and Chicago where I'm gonna be hangin' out with my old pal Jason (Thailand), gonna spend New Years there... Can't wait!!!
Guess that's where you will hear from me next.
Hope everyone is enjoying the holidays
xx
p.s. - Shout out to the Global Village Gang... Thanx for making it a great Christmas
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Just wanted to wish everyone a fantastic Christmas... Drink lots and make merry.
Thinkin' of you and missin' you all like crazy
x
Thinkin' of you and missin' you all like crazy
x
Friday, December 22, 2006
Magical Montreal
Wow...
Montreal is beautiful!!! Everything about it is beautiful... The streets, the buildings, the cafes, the bars and the people.
Spent my first couple of days here doing the touristy thing and really getting to know my way around the city. It's easy to navigate around this place and there are sooo many hidden gems that there is a massive chance that you may miss something great if you're not on foot.
Managed to catch up with an old friend, Micheal from Basingstoke, if you can believe that!
Was nice to see him after almost 5 years!!! He's changed lots and I hardly recognised him. He's modeling here in Montreal so is quite well known... he's been taking me to some swanky bars and restaurants and we seemed to get hooked up everywhere we go... handy!
I'm meeting up with Jean-Phillipe (from Vegas) and his girlfriend tonight... they want to take me to a lesbian bar.. should be interesting... :o/
I think I am going to head to Toronto tomorrow, I'm worried about being on my own for Xmas...
The place that I am staying at the moment is great, but I really don't have that much time left in Canada and need to keep moving. If I get to Toronto asap I can try and make some new friends to hang out with over the festive period ;o)
It's snowing here, so I am still keeping my fingers crossed for a white Christmas!!!
Ok kidz, guess I'll catch up with from Toronto
xx
Montreal is beautiful!!! Everything about it is beautiful... The streets, the buildings, the cafes, the bars and the people.
Spent my first couple of days here doing the touristy thing and really getting to know my way around the city. It's easy to navigate around this place and there are sooo many hidden gems that there is a massive chance that you may miss something great if you're not on foot.
Managed to catch up with an old friend, Micheal from Basingstoke, if you can believe that!
Was nice to see him after almost 5 years!!! He's changed lots and I hardly recognised him. He's modeling here in Montreal so is quite well known... he's been taking me to some swanky bars and restaurants and we seemed to get hooked up everywhere we go... handy!
I'm meeting up with Jean-Phillipe (from Vegas) and his girlfriend tonight... they want to take me to a lesbian bar.. should be interesting... :o/
I think I am going to head to Toronto tomorrow, I'm worried about being on my own for Xmas...
The place that I am staying at the moment is great, but I really don't have that much time left in Canada and need to keep moving. If I get to Toronto asap I can try and make some new friends to hang out with over the festive period ;o)
It's snowing here, so I am still keeping my fingers crossed for a white Christmas!!!
Ok kidz, guess I'll catch up with from Toronto
xx
Monday, December 18, 2006
Down 'n Dirty Dallas
Actually Dallas itself is pretty, well... pretty, as far as city's go.
The people however are another story... ;o)
I spent the weekend hanging out with Michael and it was fantastic... It was nice to have a couple of days of normality... using the word 'normality' very loosely, taking consideration of the fact that I compare it to the past 3 weeks!!!
Anyway we ate some great food (true "Tex-Mex", or so I am told!), partied & talked politics with the locals and hung out on 'The Grassy nole'... lol, oh and I got attacked by the smallest dog you have ever seen... well actually it didn't even attack me, it just kindda barked at me, and I freaked out much to the amusement of everyone else, namely Mike!
I was sad to say goodbye to Dallas & Mike. I have to admit that Dallas came as a pleasent diversion to my trip. I feel as though I just didn't get enough time there, so hopefully I'll be able to swing back by there again soon.
Thankx for making me stop over Micheal...
p.s. - I was going to discuss ways in which you could improve & tell everyone how terribly you misstreated me, but I haven't got all night ;o)
Hope you and Catharine have an awesome time in Mexico, have a fantastic Christmas and New Years
xx
The people however are another story... ;o)
I spent the weekend hanging out with Michael and it was fantastic... It was nice to have a couple of days of normality... using the word 'normality' very loosely, taking consideration of the fact that I compare it to the past 3 weeks!!!
Anyway we ate some great food (true "Tex-Mex", or so I am told!), partied & talked politics with the locals and hung out on 'The Grassy nole'... lol, oh and I got attacked by the smallest dog you have ever seen... well actually it didn't even attack me, it just kindda barked at me, and I freaked out much to the amusement of everyone else, namely Mike!
I was sad to say goodbye to Dallas & Mike. I have to admit that Dallas came as a pleasent diversion to my trip. I feel as though I just didn't get enough time there, so hopefully I'll be able to swing back by there again soon.
Thankx for making me stop over Micheal...
p.s. - I was going to discuss ways in which you could improve & tell everyone how terribly you misstreated me, but I haven't got all night ;o)
Hope you and Catharine have an awesome time in Mexico, have a fantastic Christmas and New Years
xx
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Beautiful Banff
I said a teary farewell to Chris and Jason and the rest of the Samsun gang, leaving Vancouver well and truly behind me. It rained a lot the last couple of days so to be honest I was glad to be going... Plus I got my foot caught in a bus door while I was there, which has left me emotionally wounded, I don't know if I will ever be able to return there again?!
I headed out to Banff for brighter sky's and fresh powder... I mean snow... idiot!
Don't worry though, I wasn't heading out alone. Met Chrissie (True Essex Chic) and Mark (Ozzy boy... surprise, surprise) and the three of us set out together! We arrived safe and sound after a hairy drive trough the Rockies!!!
Banff was pristine and maybe even a little pretentious, but what do you expect, it was founded as a resort. Got trollied the first night which didn't really do us any favors. Chrissie and I had planned to spend the Morning sightseeing at Lake Louise (more like snowfield at this time of year) and then the afternoon on the slopes. I'm pleased to admit however that against all odds, WE STILL MADE IT! Subsequently I am covered in even more bruises than I had stated in my previous blogg... If that is at all possible!?
Anyway I'm in Calgary now heading East across Canada... Have to take a little detour tomorrow to Dallas... Texas... Gonna go and hang out with Mike (Green Tortoise Hostel, San Fran) Can't wait! Then off to Montreal... I think.
I really have no clue what is going on with my flights... every time I call up to confirm, I find out they have changed?! Whoever’s messin' around with them you best stop!!! Otherwise who knows where I will end up.
Ok Guess I'll catch you crazy kidz in Texas!
p.s - You will be pleased to know that I have managed to find a USB connection... In the library... yeah that’s right... I'm in the library.... cheeky!
BUT... It won't let me download the tool that I need to upload my pics...
Guess I'll have to try and give it a go in Texas!
Yee-haa for now
xx
I headed out to Banff for brighter sky's and fresh powder... I mean snow... idiot!
Don't worry though, I wasn't heading out alone. Met Chrissie (True Essex Chic) and Mark (Ozzy boy... surprise, surprise) and the three of us set out together! We arrived safe and sound after a hairy drive trough the Rockies!!!
Banff was pristine and maybe even a little pretentious, but what do you expect, it was founded as a resort. Got trollied the first night which didn't really do us any favors. Chrissie and I had planned to spend the Morning sightseeing at Lake Louise (more like snowfield at this time of year) and then the afternoon on the slopes. I'm pleased to admit however that against all odds, WE STILL MADE IT! Subsequently I am covered in even more bruises than I had stated in my previous blogg... If that is at all possible!?
Anyway I'm in Calgary now heading East across Canada... Have to take a little detour tomorrow to Dallas... Texas... Gonna go and hang out with Mike (Green Tortoise Hostel, San Fran) Can't wait! Then off to Montreal... I think.
I really have no clue what is going on with my flights... every time I call up to confirm, I find out they have changed?! Whoever’s messin' around with them you best stop!!! Otherwise who knows where I will end up.
Ok Guess I'll catch you crazy kidz in Texas!
p.s - You will be pleased to know that I have managed to find a USB connection... In the library... yeah that’s right... I'm in the library.... cheeky!
BUT... It won't let me download the tool that I need to upload my pics...
Guess I'll have to try and give it a go in Texas!
Yee-haa for now
xx
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Hey guy's just wanted to let everyone know that Emma has had a little baby girl... Don't know the name yet, but will let you know as soon as I do.
It's also Emma's Birthaday today so wanted to say a Huge
**HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!**
**CONGRATULATIONS**
to the new Mum and Birthday Girl Emma and Dad Craig ...
Uncle Bob and Grandparents Russ & Shan... sorry couldn't help myself ;o)
but most importantly to me... for being a New Auntie.... yipee!
Also have to wish my Mum a Happy Birthday too... Hope you had a good 'en Mummy ;o)
Take care all... Wish I could be there... Missing you like crazy
xx
It's also Emma's Birthaday today so wanted to say a Huge
**HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!**
**CONGRATULATIONS**
to the new Mum and Birthday Girl Emma and Dad Craig ...
Uncle Bob and Grandparents Russ & Shan... sorry couldn't help myself ;o)
but most importantly to me... for being a New Auntie.... yipee!
Also have to wish my Mum a Happy Birthday too... Hope you had a good 'en Mummy ;o)
Take care all... Wish I could be there... Missing you like crazy
xx
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Whistler Wonderland
Oh my god!!!
How much am I hurting right now.. I'm hurting in places that I didn't even know existed! It was oh sooo worth it though... every god damn minute.
I love snowboarding... can't wait to get back on the slops... probably Banff, which is my next stop. Don't get me wrong, I lost count of how many times I stacked it, but I would like to think that eventually I got the better of the slop as opposed to the other way round!!?? ;o)
Whistler was awesome, so serene & kicking at the same time and, it was made sooo much better by the fact that Vic (that's right...Victor Gonzalez-George ... the one and only, Vic from Lilly) tracked me down. He's at Whistler for the season and between them, Chris and him thought me how to ski, but I have to admit my passion lies with boarding.
Hung out with Vic, Josh (Auckland... also from Lilly (Vic's partner in crime)) and Chris for the past 3 days. I was blown away by the fact that Vic had spent 2 days trying to track me down, and succeeded. It was good to see him and Josh as I was feeling a tad homesick this week, but I can safely say that I am well over that now.
Got back to Vancouver last night in time to watch the Canucks play the Hurricanes... what an awesome game. If anyone caught it they will know that it ended with a sudden death goal by the Canucks, sending the crowd wild.
Anyway that's it for now, gonna spend the next couple of days getting my self together, then Banff, Calgary and Dallas.
Guess I'll catch you next from the slopes of Banff?!
Till then... take care my budding boarders
p.s. - God damn that Rodeo Bull!!!
;o)
xx
How much am I hurting right now.. I'm hurting in places that I didn't even know existed! It was oh sooo worth it though... every god damn minute.
I love snowboarding... can't wait to get back on the slops... probably Banff, which is my next stop. Don't get me wrong, I lost count of how many times I stacked it, but I would like to think that eventually I got the better of the slop as opposed to the other way round!!?? ;o)
Whistler was awesome, so serene & kicking at the same time and, it was made sooo much better by the fact that Vic (that's right...Victor Gonzalez-George ... the one and only, Vic from Lilly) tracked me down. He's at Whistler for the season and between them, Chris and him thought me how to ski, but I have to admit my passion lies with boarding.
Hung out with Vic, Josh (Auckland... also from Lilly (Vic's partner in crime)) and Chris for the past 3 days. I was blown away by the fact that Vic had spent 2 days trying to track me down, and succeeded. It was good to see him and Josh as I was feeling a tad homesick this week, but I can safely say that I am well over that now.
Got back to Vancouver last night in time to watch the Canucks play the Hurricanes... what an awesome game. If anyone caught it they will know that it ended with a sudden death goal by the Canucks, sending the crowd wild.
Anyway that's it for now, gonna spend the next couple of days getting my self together, then Banff, Calgary and Dallas.
Guess I'll catch you next from the slopes of Banff?!
Till then... take care my budding boarders
p.s. - God damn that Rodeo Bull!!!
;o)
xx
Monday, December 04, 2006
Vancouver Views
Arrived safe and sound in Vancouver...
Have been hanging out with Chris for the past couple of days doing all the touristy stuff... you know how it is. Went Canadian style bowling yesterday, which was an interesting experience, more like skittles and a little more primitive, as suspected my game got progressively worse, not quite sure if it was because I was being cocky about kicking ass or if it had something to do with the jug of beer that we were polishing off....? :o/
Anyway Ice skating tonight before heading off to Whistler tomorrow to hit the slopes, where Mr Youngs (aka Chris) has kindly offered to give me some lessons... well, he is a teacher and I wanna be taught!!! Can't wait, it's going to be a Sity style disaster. Hopefully I'll make it back in one piece so that I can tell you all about it, and make the Canucks vs Hurricanes match next Friday, that we managed to wangle tickets for... That's (Vancouver style) Ice Hockey for you amateurs out there... soooo looking forward to that!
Went out last night with my long time buddy Jason.... was soooo nice to see him, got hammered, surprise, surprise and rode the rodeo bull in 'Buffalos Bar' ... nice! Subsequently walking around today in complete agony looking like I've got a rod stuck up my arse!
I'm not sure if anyone got a photo, but if they did, I'll be sure to publish it. just as soon as I find a Bloody USB connection.... God.... what is it with this place!!!! NO USB... AAAHHHHHH!!!!
Keep reading ... I promise I'll get some photos up asap
From the North
Sity
xx
Have been hanging out with Chris for the past couple of days doing all the touristy stuff... you know how it is. Went Canadian style bowling yesterday, which was an interesting experience, more like skittles and a little more primitive, as suspected my game got progressively worse, not quite sure if it was because I was being cocky about kicking ass or if it had something to do with the jug of beer that we were polishing off....? :o/
Anyway Ice skating tonight before heading off to Whistler tomorrow to hit the slopes, where Mr Youngs (aka Chris) has kindly offered to give me some lessons... well, he is a teacher and I wanna be taught!!! Can't wait, it's going to be a Sity style disaster. Hopefully I'll make it back in one piece so that I can tell you all about it, and make the Canucks vs Hurricanes match next Friday, that we managed to wangle tickets for... That's (Vancouver style) Ice Hockey for you amateurs out there... soooo looking forward to that!
Went out last night with my long time buddy Jason.... was soooo nice to see him, got hammered, surprise, surprise and rode the rodeo bull in 'Buffalos Bar' ... nice! Subsequently walking around today in complete agony looking like I've got a rod stuck up my arse!
I'm not sure if anyone got a photo, but if they did, I'll be sure to publish it. just as soon as I find a Bloody USB connection.... God.... what is it with this place!!!! NO USB... AAAHHHHHH!!!!
Keep reading ... I promise I'll get some photos up asap
From the North
Sity
xx
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Beer Ponged Out
I know you haven't heard from me for a while, but I've been a busy, busy girl, or am I confusing busy with lazy... hmmm...???
Anyway I'm still in San Fran, and seeing as how I am a local now, I can call it 'Frisco'. I've been here for bloody ages, and aside from doing all the touristy crap... Golden Gate Bride, Beat Museum, Alcatraze, Yosemite park... yada yada yada, I have been partying my little pants off!
I'm currently residing on Broadway at the Green Tortoise Hostel where it appears that the police states you have to have something 'Not Quite Right' about you to stay! I'M SERIOUS!!! The residents here have a lot to answer for... I fit right in ;o) I have met the strangest and warmest people yet.
Anyway I'm heading to Canada tomorrow so really excited about that. Have made a new travel buddy... Chris, who is also heading my way. I get some photos up, but have still not managed to find a computer with USB access... so you're just gonna have to wait... my apologies.
Finally a great big Thanx to everyone I met at the Tortoise... I had the best Thanxgiving ever!!! I think you guys helped me do more damage to my liver than anyone has ever managed before... Cheers!
Shout outs to: Aaron, Lisa, Chris, Elton, Peter, Simon, John, Blake, Warren, Andy, Adam, Mike, Paul, Julie, Reece, Cam, Ted and Lendon
Anyway I guess I'll catch up with you in Canada.
Take it easy
xx
Anyway I'm still in San Fran, and seeing as how I am a local now, I can call it 'Frisco'. I've been here for bloody ages, and aside from doing all the touristy crap... Golden Gate Bride, Beat Museum, Alcatraze, Yosemite park... yada yada yada, I have been partying my little pants off!
I'm currently residing on Broadway at the Green Tortoise Hostel where it appears that the police states you have to have something 'Not Quite Right' about you to stay! I'M SERIOUS!!! The residents here have a lot to answer for... I fit right in ;o) I have met the strangest and warmest people yet.
Anyway I'm heading to Canada tomorrow so really excited about that. Have made a new travel buddy... Chris, who is also heading my way. I get some photos up, but have still not managed to find a computer with USB access... so you're just gonna have to wait... my apologies.
Finally a great big Thanx to everyone I met at the Tortoise... I had the best Thanxgiving ever!!! I think you guys helped me do more damage to my liver than anyone has ever managed before... Cheers!
Shout outs to: Aaron, Lisa, Chris, Elton, Peter, Simon, John, Blake, Warren, Andy, Adam, Mike, Paul, Julie, Reece, Cam, Ted and Lendon
Anyway I guess I'll catch up with you in Canada.
Take it easy
xx
Thursday, November 23, 2006
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Hey everyone...
Just wanted to wish you all a fantastic Thanxgiving...
This will be my first Thanksgiving ever!!! Have a massive Thanksgiving feast planned for tonight, gonna be sooo much fun, can't wait.
Hope evryone has a good one
Sity
xx
Just wanted to wish you all a fantastic Thanxgiving...
This will be my first Thanksgiving ever!!! Have a massive Thanksgiving feast planned for tonight, gonna be sooo much fun, can't wait.
Hope evryone has a good one
Sity
xx
Stupefying San Francisco
To be honest I'm not quite sure what to make of San Fran... Seedy or Swanky?
My first impression hasn't been great, probably 'cos I had such high expectations and I arrived at 5am joining all the freaks and weirods out on the dark streets of SF resulting in me being propositioned!!!
Still I've moved to a fantastic hostel and things are looking up... as always I am trying to keep an open mind.
Watch this space.
Will get photos up as aoon as I find a USB connection
xx
My first impression hasn't been great, probably 'cos I had such high expectations and I arrived at 5am joining all the freaks and weirods out on the dark streets of SF resulting in me being propositioned!!!
Still I've moved to a fantastic hostel and things are looking up... as always I am trying to keep an open mind.
Watch this space.
Will get photos up as aoon as I find a USB connection
xx
Viva Las Vegas
Well, well, well...
Soooo much has happened since I last wrote. Where was I ...?
Oh yeah... I left San Diego for the Grand Canyon and then Las Vegas, taking in Hoover Damn along the way. I have to admit, the Canyon was spectacular. We were pretty lucky as it was a beautiful hot day for us and visability was fantastic.
Las Vegas was interesting.... Not so much for the place as for the people. Once again I managed to stay in the worst area of town... AVOID FREEMONT!!!
Even the police warned me not to venture out on my own, saying that they didn't wanna be scraping me off the pavement!!! This probably worked out in favour for the hostel that I was staying at as it bought all the guests closer together, resulting in lots of 'team' activities such as, hitting 'The Stip' in a giant pink hummer limo, hostel BBQ's and trips to the flicks (went to watch Casino Royal, well, we were in Vegas, would be rude not to). Met sooo many unique people there, missing them now that I am in San Fran, have planned to meet up with some of them alonng the next leg of my journey.
One of the highlights of Vegas has got to have been driving out into the middle of the dessert in Clays convertible to watch the meteor shower in the middle of the night. Cheers Clay, that was an awesome experience, and one money can't buy.
Anyway I hope you guys aren't missing me too much ;o)
Have a fantastic Thanxgiving
From San Fran
Soooo much has happened since I last wrote. Where was I ...?
Oh yeah... I left San Diego for the Grand Canyon and then Las Vegas, taking in Hoover Damn along the way. I have to admit, the Canyon was spectacular. We were pretty lucky as it was a beautiful hot day for us and visability was fantastic.
Las Vegas was interesting.... Not so much for the place as for the people. Once again I managed to stay in the worst area of town... AVOID FREEMONT!!!
Even the police warned me not to venture out on my own, saying that they didn't wanna be scraping me off the pavement!!! This probably worked out in favour for the hostel that I was staying at as it bought all the guests closer together, resulting in lots of 'team' activities such as, hitting 'The Stip' in a giant pink hummer limo, hostel BBQ's and trips to the flicks (went to watch Casino Royal, well, we were in Vegas, would be rude not to). Met sooo many unique people there, missing them now that I am in San Fran, have planned to meet up with some of them alonng the next leg of my journey.
One of the highlights of Vegas has got to have been driving out into the middle of the dessert in Clays convertible to watch the meteor shower in the middle of the night. Cheers Clay, that was an awesome experience, and one money can't buy.
Anyway I hope you guys aren't missing me too much ;o)
Have a fantastic Thanxgiving
From San Fran
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Viva Las Vegas
Well, well, well
Soooo much has happened since I last wrote, where was I...? Oh yeah...
I left San Diego for The Grand Canyon & then Las Vegas, taking in Hoover Damn along the way. I have to admit the Canyon was awesome. It was a beautiful, hot day for us, so we were lucky as we had been advised to take jackets, but we didn't really need them.
Las Vegas was 'interesting', not so much for the place, but for the people. Once again I managed to stay in the worst area in town... AVOID FREEMONT!!!
Even the police warned me not to venture out on my own as 'they didn't wanna be scraping me off the pavemnet'.
This probably worked in the favour of the hostel that I was staying at as it bought everyone closer together resulting in lots of 'team' activities, like hitting 'The Strip' in a giant pink hummer limo, hostel BBQ's and trips to the flicks... (went to watch 'Casino Royal'... well we were in Vegas).
Met soooo many people there, missing them now that I am in San Francisco, have planned to meet some of them along the next part of my journey.
One of the hightlights of Vegas has gotta have been driving out into the middle of the dessert in Clays convertible and wathing the meteor shower... Thanx Clay, that was an awesome experience!
Catch ya later crazy kidz...
Shout out to the guys at the Freemont Ghetto... Have a great Thanxgiving, hope your not missing me too much
xx
Soooo much has happened since I last wrote, where was I...? Oh yeah...
I left San Diego for The Grand Canyon & then Las Vegas, taking in Hoover Damn along the way. I have to admit the Canyon was awesome. It was a beautiful, hot day for us, so we were lucky as we had been advised to take jackets, but we didn't really need them.
Las Vegas was 'interesting', not so much for the place, but for the people. Once again I managed to stay in the worst area in town... AVOID FREEMONT!!!
Even the police warned me not to venture out on my own as 'they didn't wanna be scraping me off the pavemnet'.
This probably worked in the favour of the hostel that I was staying at as it bought everyone closer together resulting in lots of 'team' activities, like hitting 'The Strip' in a giant pink hummer limo, hostel BBQ's and trips to the flicks... (went to watch 'Casino Royal'... well we were in Vegas).
Met soooo many people there, missing them now that I am in San Francisco, have planned to meet some of them along the next part of my journey.
One of the hightlights of Vegas has gotta have been driving out into the middle of the dessert in Clays convertible and wathing the meteor shower... Thanx Clay, that was an awesome experience!
Catch ya later crazy kidz...
Shout out to the guys at the Freemont Ghetto... Have a great Thanxgiving, hope your not missing me too much
xx
Thursday, November 16, 2006
San Diego Sunset
By far and away San D is my favorite West Coast city... It's got everything a girl could want...
Beautiful bods, beautiful beaches and beautiful booze!!!
Hung out on Ocean Beach for a few days before heading into the Historic Gaslamp Quarter. Made a new Canadian friend... Brendan who I have managed to talk into coming on a road trip with me to Vegas & The Grand Canyon!!! We leave tomorrow and then who knows where the road will take us.
One thing I do know is that I definitely wanna come back to this place, even if it is only to shop!
I have to give Dayla a shout out... (One of the girls from OC...) I randomly bumped into her last night after my crazy night out with Paul, Sean and Brendan, she took me on a wild tour of the suburbs and to some cool house parties... your crazy girl.. thanx for hooking me up.
Internet is way way expensive over here so I'll update whenever I can... Probably from San Fran... Where I should be spending Thanksgiving... How exciting!
p.s. Went to watch the Borat Movie tonight... How funny is that... It's soooo popular over here, and its a complete piss take out of the yanks... One thing you have to give them.. they sure can laugh at themselves, although a few people did get up and leave... Whoops :o/
Catch ya later
xx
Beautiful bods, beautiful beaches and beautiful booze!!!
Hung out on Ocean Beach for a few days before heading into the Historic Gaslamp Quarter. Made a new Canadian friend... Brendan who I have managed to talk into coming on a road trip with me to Vegas & The Grand Canyon!!! We leave tomorrow and then who knows where the road will take us.
One thing I do know is that I definitely wanna come back to this place, even if it is only to shop!
I have to give Dayla a shout out... (One of the girls from OC...) I randomly bumped into her last night after my crazy night out with Paul, Sean and Brendan, she took me on a wild tour of the suburbs and to some cool house parties... your crazy girl.. thanx for hooking me up.
Internet is way way expensive over here so I'll update whenever I can... Probably from San Fran... Where I should be spending Thanksgiving... How exciting!
p.s. Went to watch the Borat Movie tonight... How funny is that... It's soooo popular over here, and its a complete piss take out of the yanks... One thing you have to give them.. they sure can laugh at themselves, although a few people did get up and leave... Whoops :o/
Catch ya later
xx
Saturday, November 11, 2006
"Bust a cap in your ass"
My welcome to
So upon the recommendation of a 'Friend' and the 'S**t Planet' I chose Backpacker '
I managed to get hold of my friend Anita (a trekking buddy of mine from
For all its flaws, I LOVE
Can't wait to hit
xx
P.S. Did a massive tour of LA yesterday... All the touristy hot spots... Sunset Strip,
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Asta La Vista Auckland
I have pretty much been doing NOTHING in Auckland, chilling out and socialising was high up on the agenda... and we all know what I mean by socialising, don't we...?! I'm sorry to say that my time in NZ is trough... I have cained this country and leaving the wake of devastation behind me, its time to hit the States.
I fly to LA tonight and will actually land in LA before I have taken off in NZ... weird concept, no doubt my body clock will be confused, but then again after last nights leaving do and Chris' Birthday Bash, you think I would be used to it.
Have to say a thanx to everyone that I have met in Auckland especially the Fort Street Gang, I wouldn't have made it through this week without you... Gimmie a 'Woo Rah'
Team America.... **** Yeah!!! ;o)
From Auckland.... Over and Out
xx
I fly to LA tonight and will actually land in LA before I have taken off in NZ... weird concept, no doubt my body clock will be confused, but then again after last nights leaving do and Chris' Birthday Bash, you think I would be used to it.
Have to say a thanx to everyone that I have met in Auckland especially the Fort Street Gang, I wouldn't have made it through this week without you... Gimmie a 'Woo Rah'
Team America.... **** Yeah!!! ;o)
From Auckland.... Over and Out
xx
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Wondrous Waitomo
The Waitomo Glowworm Caves were awe-inspiring.... In the darkness of the caves it seemed just as though I was laying under a starry sky... I managed to get some good photos, but have left them back at the hostel... will upload them as soon as I get the chance... As well as the tubing, the abseiling and rock climbing was also fun but I have to admit that I am covered in bruises now... Taking it easy is definitely the name of the game, at least for the next few days anyway :o/
Have managed to get my way back to Auckland by hitching a lift with Steve from Bournmouth, thanx Steve.
Not sure what I'm gonna do next... The friends that I made in Auckland previously are have got another gig this weekend, so I will probably hang around for that the maybe head off to Fiji or even the States earlier...
Keep an eye on the space for updates
Hope all is well with you guys
xx
Have managed to get my way back to Auckland by hitching a lift with Steve from Bournmouth, thanx Steve.
Not sure what I'm gonna do next... The friends that I made in Auckland previously are have got another gig this weekend, so I will probably hang around for that the maybe head off to Fiji or even the States earlier...
Keep an eye on the space for updates
Hope all is well with you guys
xx
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Buckle Bunnies Beware
Ok so the last time I wrote, I think I was going on about taking it easy for a few days 'cos the girls had left to go to Oz and I was on my own again... Or something like that?!
Boy was I wrong... ;o)
I met a Cowgirl... that’s right an authentic Kiwi Cowgirl. She'd been out with me and the girls and the rest of the 'Base backpacker' gang on Jo and Khirsty's final night, and no sooner had the girls left the following day I had a call from Shannon (Cowgirl) asking me if I wanted to join her on a 2 day road trip... we went to the Nature Reserve and Wildlife Park just outside of Christchurch we're I amused everyone by screaming at a pouncing cheetah shortly followed by almost falling out of Shannon’s car... I use the word 'car' very loosely :o/ We then drove to Hanmer Springs to chill out in the spa's there.
Anyway we hit it off and Shannon invited me to join her and her boyfriend Cowboy Cain for a Rodeo weekend in the South Island... How could I refuse...
We picked Cain up from the airport and hit Winchester for the first Rodeo... it was fantastic... lots of sun, fun, and beer... Those Cowboys sure know how to drink.
The second Rodeo of the season was the bigger of the 2 and was held in Methvan, it was packed, as was the town, I've never seen so many cowboy hats in my life... We partied hard and listened to lots of country music... I tried to learn the local etiquette as best I could... I think Shan may make a Cowgirl out of me yet ;o)
I have to say a massive thanx to Shan and Cain for not only taking me to the Rodeo, but for letting me & Mick (The Monkey) hitch a lift all the way back to Hamilton with them, and for them putting me up at their lovely hilltop farm home in Raglan... Raglan is beautiful.
Cheers Guys
Going to Waitomo Glowworm Caves this weekend to do some Blackwater Rafting, Caving & Abseiling (apparently down some waterfalls) should be challenging... or interesting if I have anything to do with it.
From a chilled out Sity in Hamilton...
xx
Boy was I wrong... ;o)
I met a Cowgirl... that’s right an authentic Kiwi Cowgirl. She'd been out with me and the girls and the rest of the 'Base backpacker' gang on Jo and Khirsty's final night, and no sooner had the girls left the following day I had a call from Shannon (Cowgirl) asking me if I wanted to join her on a 2 day road trip... we went to the Nature Reserve and Wildlife Park just outside of Christchurch we're I amused everyone by screaming at a pouncing cheetah shortly followed by almost falling out of Shannon’s car... I use the word 'car' very loosely :o/ We then drove to Hanmer Springs to chill out in the spa's there.
Anyway we hit it off and Shannon invited me to join her and her boyfriend Cowboy Cain for a Rodeo weekend in the South Island... How could I refuse...
We picked Cain up from the airport and hit Winchester for the first Rodeo... it was fantastic... lots of sun, fun, and beer... Those Cowboys sure know how to drink.
The second Rodeo of the season was the bigger of the 2 and was held in Methvan, it was packed, as was the town, I've never seen so many cowboy hats in my life... We partied hard and listened to lots of country music... I tried to learn the local etiquette as best I could... I think Shan may make a Cowgirl out of me yet ;o)
I have to say a massive thanx to Shan and Cain for not only taking me to the Rodeo, but for letting me & Mick (The Monkey) hitch a lift all the way back to Hamilton with them, and for them putting me up at their lovely hilltop farm home in Raglan... Raglan is beautiful.
Cheers Guys
Going to Waitomo Glowworm Caves this weekend to do some Blackwater Rafting, Caving & Abseiling (apparently down some waterfalls) should be challenging... or interesting if I have anything to do with it.
From a chilled out Sity in Hamilton...
xx
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Kicking Queenstown
Queenstown was pretty mad...
I hiked up to one of the look outs to see some stunning views of the city as well as have a couple of goes on the hill side Luge ride, take in a Maori show and the sky gondola... apart from that there isn't much else to do in Queenstown except of course all the extreme activities and then there is always drinking, which I am ashamed to say I did quite a lot of...
In fact yesterday we started at midday and hit all the happy hours for all the pubs in Queenstown... finishing at 3am .. hmmm.. no wonder I am feeling a little rundown...
I wasn't a complete waster though I did manage to take in a trip to Te Anau and Milford Sounds... it left Queenstown at 6.30 am and I can't believe that I actually made it, neither could anyone else. It was definitely worth it though the scenery on there and on the way was breathtaking... Whoever said that NZ was a beautiful wasn't kidding...
We managed to take in a few famous sites, including some of the locations used in 'The Lord of the Rings' films... Standing under the waterfall had to be the highlight of the day though... it literally took my breath away.
Arrived in Christchurch yesterday after a 7 hour drive through the center of the South Isalnd and the stunning banks of Lake Tekapo, dropped off the campervan and have basically been sleeping since then... It's Jo and Khisty's last night in NZ today so there is no way that I am going to get away with another night off... Plus the Kiwi bus has just turned up.... ;o)
I'm planning on staying in Christchurch for a week... have managed to score a few nights free accommodation and plan on just chilling out, getting a plan of action together and getting myself back on my feet...
From Christchurch...
xx
I hiked up to one of the look outs to see some stunning views of the city as well as have a couple of goes on the hill side Luge ride, take in a Maori show and the sky gondola... apart from that there isn't much else to do in Queenstown except of course all the extreme activities and then there is always drinking, which I am ashamed to say I did quite a lot of...
In fact yesterday we started at midday and hit all the happy hours for all the pubs in Queenstown... finishing at 3am .. hmmm.. no wonder I am feeling a little rundown...
I wasn't a complete waster though I did manage to take in a trip to Te Anau and Milford Sounds... it left Queenstown at 6.30 am and I can't believe that I actually made it, neither could anyone else. It was definitely worth it though the scenery on there and on the way was breathtaking... Whoever said that NZ was a beautiful wasn't kidding...
We managed to take in a few famous sites, including some of the locations used in 'The Lord of the Rings' films... Standing under the waterfall had to be the highlight of the day though... it literally took my breath away.
Arrived in Christchurch yesterday after a 7 hour drive through the center of the South Isalnd and the stunning banks of Lake Tekapo, dropped off the campervan and have basically been sleeping since then... It's Jo and Khisty's last night in NZ today so there is no way that I am going to get away with another night off... Plus the Kiwi bus has just turned up.... ;o)
I'm planning on staying in Christchurch for a week... have managed to score a few nights free accommodation and plan on just chilling out, getting a plan of action together and getting myself back on my feet...
From Christchurch...
xx
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Seal Attack
The past week has been a bit fly by the seats of our camper....
We pretty much killed the North Island and are well and truly conquering the South...
After a breathtaking channel crossing we hit Kiakoura, where we had some close encounters with Seals and Sea Gulls... I basically got chased around the car park by a ferrule seal, it has got to be one of the sacriest and funniest things to have happened to me in NZ... I think everyone else found it quite amusing too, seeing as they were all in hysterics, you should have seen the look on my face... Priceless... Walked along the stunning coastline and took in the fresh sea breeze before making our way across the Island via Hanmer Springs, Lewis Pass and a Southern Alps snow storm on our way to Franz Josef and our Glacier Hike.
The Glacier Hike was stunning spent 8 hours on the ice caving, tunneling and hiking... got some great pics.
We then headed further south down through Fox Glacier, Haast and Wanaka to Queenstown where we roughed it for our first night and have decided to check into a hostel so we can prep ourselves for a wild weekend... The 'Stray' gang are hot on our tails and should be arriving here tonight so it's gonna get rather messy... I'm loving Queenstown... It's a small town with a city feel.... right up my street.
Not sure what activities we are gonna do here, but the 'Canyon Swing' and the 'Shotover Rafting' looks great...
Watch this space..
p.s. - Wanted to give the BIGGEST SHOUT OUT EVER to Emma and Craig for their wedding day on Saturday 14th, for me that is tomorrow.... Have an awesome day you crazy kidz
My love to the rest of the family too... Have a couple of vinos for me
xx
We pretty much killed the North Island and are well and truly conquering the South...
After a breathtaking channel crossing we hit Kiakoura, where we had some close encounters with Seals and Sea Gulls... I basically got chased around the car park by a ferrule seal, it has got to be one of the sacriest and funniest things to have happened to me in NZ... I think everyone else found it quite amusing too, seeing as they were all in hysterics, you should have seen the look on my face... Priceless... Walked along the stunning coastline and took in the fresh sea breeze before making our way across the Island via Hanmer Springs, Lewis Pass and a Southern Alps snow storm on our way to Franz Josef and our Glacier Hike.
The Glacier Hike was stunning spent 8 hours on the ice caving, tunneling and hiking... got some great pics.
We then headed further south down through Fox Glacier, Haast and Wanaka to Queenstown where we roughed it for our first night and have decided to check into a hostel so we can prep ourselves for a wild weekend... The 'Stray' gang are hot on our tails and should be arriving here tonight so it's gonna get rather messy... I'm loving Queenstown... It's a small town with a city feel.... right up my street.
Not sure what activities we are gonna do here, but the 'Canyon Swing' and the 'Shotover Rafting' looks great...
Watch this space..
p.s. - Wanted to give the BIGGEST SHOUT OUT EVER to Emma and Craig for their wedding day on Saturday 14th, for me that is tomorrow.... Have an awesome day you crazy kidz
My love to the rest of the family too... Have a couple of vinos for me
xx
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