Badgers, Foxes and Chicken Dinner

Hello there

I am writing to you from a lovely farm in the North of Wales, surrounded bu sheep, cows, numerous chickens and cats. But first let me tell you about Newquay and Swansea...

Well there's not that much to tell about Newquay actually. It has lovely sandy beaches and decent surf so I definitely took advantage of this and spent my time laying in the sun on the beach reading. The also have a cute little harbour where I wintnessed seals harrassing boats coming in and out for fish. Interesting....

The next night I spent in Swansea in the South of Wales, just to stop over. Its actually quite a nice little town on the water and I had a bit of a walk around the bay. I had to stay in the B &B as there were no hostels, but it was so nice, the room was GORGEOUS.

I got up at 3.30 am yesterday to catch the train up to Colwyn Bay in the north of wales to come and stay with Jessica's mum, Jane. She lives on a farm and as I mentioned has chickens and cats. Yesterday I asked her if she named her chickens (as those of you who know me well know I have a preoccupation with naming EVERYTHING). She said she didn't as they sometimes didn't last long ie. they became the foxes dinner. And wouldn't you know when we were eating lunch Fantastic Mr. Fox stole a little red hen right from under our nosees. Sly thing.....

There's also a resident badger here, although I haven't seen him yet. Yesterday we went for a walk around Mt. Snowden, in the big mountain range and national park up here. It's absoulutely stunning up here, and quite different scenery to england. The welsh people are nice as well, and they speak welsh which is quite cool.

Of to dublin tomorrow for my 21st tomorrow night. Let the good times roll!

Sunsets over the Beaches (from now on...)

Hiya!

I am writing to you from lovely Cornwall, in England's South West. Who would have known that old blighty would actually have some lovely beaches ie. no pebbles and surf. I was suprised I have to say...

After spending a couple of days in brighton I was definitely ready to leave. There's actually not that much to do there besides lay on a pebbly beach and eat fish and chips. Oh and shop, but do I have the money for that? No...... I caught up with my friend Maya though, and she made a quite dismal rainy day a bit brighter for me, as we sat in a bar on the beach and shared a jug of PIMM's. MMM yummy!

I moved on to Cornwall a couple of days ago, to St Ives. St Ives is a lovely ancient fishing town with some amazing golden sandy beaches. And people actually surf there!!! Although the waves I saw where only about a foot.....
Lazed on the beach and went swimming in the FREEZING water. I'd hate to try and swim there in winter...Also went for a ncie walk along the coast and last night went on a ghost tour of the town. It had to be done.

I just arrived in newquay and i'm waiting til 2pm so I can check in to my hotel. So i'll let you know what I think of it in a couple of days. Tomorrow I'm off to wales for a few days and the Dublin on Sat for my 21st! Wooohoooo!!!

Again, sorry for no photos. I have some really nice ones to show you if only my camera would work!

xoxoxoxox

Red Hot...

Well Hello!!

What an interesting week I've had!!!! It all started last sunday where I had a little farewell at a place called 'The Church'. The church is a day club in North London, starts at 12pm lunchtime. It was lots of fun although coming out at 4pm in the arvo a bit under the weather was an interesting experience!!!

Caught up with Anna on Monday night and we wandered around the sights of london at sunset. Lovely.

Tuesday...The day I fell in love with Anthony Keidas. We went and saw the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. We managed to get into the golden circle by lining up early. I was like 4 people from the front, it was amazing!!! Best concert I've been to. Ps. English people don't know how to mosh. Sorry.

Thursday night went and saw Van Morrison. He was great!!!! It was really nice, and yes he played Brown Eyed Girl. Ahhh good stuff.

Yesterday I took the bus down to Brighton where i'm at the moment. Brighton's quite a cool hippy town on the water. It kinda reminds me of Byron Bay, minus the amazing beach. I'm sorry but pebbles and no surf don't equate to a beach for me.

In any case today I'll be lying on the pebbles in the sun and having a dip. It's been really hot (for over here). The other day it got to 36 degrees!!!!

Anyway sorry about a boring blog with no pictures...my camera is playing up =(

Anyway til next time xoxo

Whoa...

Hello!

Well what an eventful crazy time. I moved out of my house today, finished up work this week for good, amd am about to embark on a crazy adventure for 3 months around Europe.

I played at another open mic again! Yay for me. It went well and I enjoyed it. A few mates came down to support me as well which was lovely.

We had my farwell last Sunday. The family, and some friends went bowling and then had a bbq back at our place and watched the world cup (damn you Italy!!!). It was so lovely and a really fitting end to a great year.

This week has been a bit crazy doing last minute booking, packing my boxes to ship home and trying to pack lightly to go around Europe. The latter didn't seem to work so well. Although I am getting better Europe is just so damn temperamental you need to cover all bases!

So the next week Is quite exciting. Having a farewell at the church tmorrow, and going to see the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Van Morrison before leaving london for brighton next friday. I'm staying with my lovely friend Natasha for a few days, and then Penny so that will be fun too.

Anyhoo better go. look out for more exciting stuff over the next couple of months!!!

xoxoxo

London's 31 degree HEATWAVE!!!

Hi all!

Well well we are currently experiencing a 'heatwave' here. Well yes I guess it is hot compared to the freezing temperatures we experienced in winter. But come on, the day I left Sydney in January it was 43 degrees. Ok that is a heatwave.

So yay! I finally got my tattoo (featured above). It actually didn't hurt too much at all which is great!!! My artist was great and it really turned out nicer and better than I expected.

And look how little Freda's grown....awwwwww.

I got to go and see the BBC last week, as Jess had to go there and so I was looking after Freda. Saw the stages getting set up and rehearsals and so on. It was great!!

Other than that it's really been business as usual, working, extra baysitting, not doing much to save $$$. But yay!!! just under 2 weeks and i'm off. How exciting!!!

Anyway better choof hope you're all well xoxo