Day 7 - 9

Arrived in the UK no worries at all, I still find going on the chunnel quite a kick as its a train for cars but anyway. We didn't even get close to London but the traffic was still horrendous so I am glad Tim is driving is all I can say. Of course I'm the brilliant accomplice/back-seat driver who tells him where to go and occasionally offers advice on directions. Spent the weekend at 'The Bunker' which is in Suffolk (finally realised that means South Folk) with Tim's friends Fiona & Richard as well as their 3 girls, Lottie (7), Bea (4) and Damarice (4 months). The Bunker was nice but not quite the "bunker" that we had envisaged as we were looking for some round building inserted into the dunes!!! Was nice all the same and still was a bunker of sorts as it housed the men who were stationed at the adjoining radar station in WWII. As such the walls and roof can withstand a bomb blast which could be reassuring in case of WWIII. On the way to London on the Sunday we stopped by and visited Tim's Mum's friends in Bury St Edmonds. Enid and Robin have been friends with Pat (Tim's Mum) for over 60 years and they are the most wonderfully hospitable people. They are 80 and 87 and are sharp as tacks and have great stories to tell. It was a pity that we only could stay for lunch. We will hopefully be back next July for their 60th wedding anniversary!!!! Also to coincide on that same weekend next July, we will be attending Damarice's christening as Tim has been asked to be Godfather, which is great. Anyway new updates soon. xx

Photos

Jim Morrison's Grave & The Lourve Grand Foyer

Paris Day 5

Rue de Montorgueil

Well Paris is wonderful as per usual. It is so nice to have a 'home' away from home. Tim's apartment is great as is the street. Rue de Montorgueil (Montorgueil St) is a pedestrian street with heaps of cafes and restaurants and clothing shops and is in the heart of the gay area. Is literally 5 min walk to The Lourve and Notre Dame!!! The weather has been fine and hasn't been too cold. The city is possibly more beautiful in winter than in summer.

Have been socialising heaps (how unlike us, not!). Quite hilariously, across the street from the apartment we got talking to some other english speakers and they turned out to be fashion designers who are quite famous!!!! Leesa Fogarty??? There was a lot of press about her recently in regard to the fact that she used 'real size' models?? Ring a bell? How funny to meet someone like that by accidentt across the street!!!!

Anyway, off to London and the UK tomorrow. On Monday night, I'm going to go see the band Tool (heavy rock/metal) play with my old school friend Sadhu and then, hilariously in contrast, Tim and i are going to see George Micheal the night after!!!!!

Overseas Trip!!

With three days to go until i finally finish my course, I must say the excitment level is slowly increasing through all the stress of last minute exams and assignments. However, is all superceded by the fact that come Friday night I will jetsetting off to Europe and Egypt with Tim. It shall be a wonderful 5 weeks visiting Paris and France, London and England and most exciting of all...Egypt. I was a bit of an Egypt nut when I was a kid so going there is definately on my list of things to do before I die which hopefully will not be whilst I'm there. I've heard some horror stories but I've got my good luck angels on my side!!!! So keep posted for photo updates as our trip unfolds!!!!

Off With The Fairies!!

Well yes, its been over a month now since I last made an entry. After the success of my showcase and the ensuing stress relief, I think I went into fairy land and honestly have only just began to re-emerge. Thanks heaps to all those lovely and supportive people who made the effort to see Rachael and I play at Manchester Lane. It was a fantastic night with over a hundred people!!!!! The beautiful B.J Fitzpatrick did a wonderful job videoing the performance so there is a DVD now available. So if someone wants to see it, just contact me! In the future I will endeavour to place some audio highlights on this blog too!!!