Monthly Archives: September 2011

Off to Brisbane to meet Kylie

I didn’t sleep very well because I was so excited at meeting Kylie, the first of my scrabble friends, I hadn’t yet met! We have been playing scrabble on FB on and off for around 18 months and have got … Continue reading

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Reptile Park, Palm Beach and Pelican Island

My last day in Sydney! Today I met Melinda’s mother Gladys and what a lovely lady! Melinda drove the three of us out to a Reptile Park near Gosford. I was looking forward to seeing some stinging, biting and killing … Continue reading

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Exploring the city alone

Quite a hot day today so shed my coat and thermals for a teeshirt and put some thinner jeans on. After a lovely cooked breakfast (thanks Melinda) I got the train back into the city. Lots to cram in on … Continue reading

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Out and About with Melinda

Just lovely to get message from Kerrie sharing her birthday celebrations with grandad, Emily and Matt from the Quod! Well another beautifully sunny morning and Melinda and I went to meet up with her friends from the Church which she … Continue reading

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To Sydney

Just a brief update as, strangely enough, with only a 3 hour time difference, I am suffering from jetlag. The floor keeps moving up and down! However just wanted to let everyone know that I have finally made it to … Continue reading

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Leaving for Bangkok on the first leg of my Adventure

Well finally the big day had arrived and I was escorted down the M40 to Heathrow full of both fear and excitement at my forthcoming adventures. “Chill out mother”,” I wish I was going”, “safe journey”, “you’re going to have … Continue reading

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