We arrived in Auckland around lunchtime - our last stop in NZ. I really cannot believe it. Time flies as they say! The thing that made us realise how long we had been away today was the fact that we saw a poster advertising the DVD release of James Bond - a film that was released in the cinemas after we left!!!!
Anyway, back to Auckland. W…
Hello everybody!!!
This is my blog so you can all keep in touch and hear all the updates whilst i'm away! Leaving in 2 days....so getting quite nervous now....but before I manage to put an entry in here is the route:
Norway-Sweden-Finland-Russia-Mongolia-China-Hong Kong-Vietnam-Cambodia-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore-Australia-New Zealand-Fiji-LA-San Francisco-Home!
Please keep checking as I will try to update once a week at least with blogs and photos!
See you in 6 months!
Clem x
We arrived in Auckland around lunchtime - our last stop in NZ. I really cannot believe it. Time flies as they say! The thing that made us realise how long we had been away today was the fact t…
We arrived in Rotarua mid-morning and after checking accomodation options in the i-site, walked to a campsite. We checked in, put the tent up and then booked an evening at a Maori village bef…
We arrived in Taupo mid-morning and after visiting the i-site found a hostel for a couple of nights. When we got there we had to put our bags in luggage storage as check-in wasn't until 2pm. …
We arrived in Hastings in the early evening to be greeting by Sam's cousin Becca and her twins Jacinta and Flynn. We drove to their house which was in the most idyllic setting - a house surro…
We arrived in Wellington about 5pm and made our way into the town centre by shuttle and local buses. We met Tara (who was on the tour in China) in one of the main shopping streets and walked b…
Fiona
Hey Clem Bob, Arrived in Oz last Saturday and it has rained almost constantly since i got here!!!! Pants! It better perk up otherwise i will be royally p****d off! Hope the weather is better in NZ for you! Cant believe time has gone so quickly! Enjoy America XXXX
Clem
Hello all
A very quick message to firstly apologise for not keeping up to date with blog entries. It has been really hectic but as soon as i have a day (or two) to spare I will fill you all in!
Secondly....a belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!!! Missing you lots and see you in 2009!
clem xxxxxxxxxxxx
Becca
Ello Clembob!
Firstly, just wanted to say thanks for the postcard from Hong Kong- am loving all of these tram pictures- they're proudly on display at work!!
So how was Christmas in Vietnam? Wet by the sounds of it! We had a really nice family Christmas- the best we've had in years, except that the boys were both a bit out of it with a stomach bug- typical eh?! I was spoilt rotten...Mum and dad got me a SatNav, so with a bit of luck, I'll never get lost again- haha (actually on its first outing, I was directed to 'perform a u-turn as soon as possible'- could I be the only person to get lost with a SatNav?!). I spent boxing day having an unofficial Christmas with Dave, which was also lovely- he really did spoil me- I got a lovely watch, a pair of earrings, a top, a handbag and a few other little bits and bobs- the boy did well- except buying me a size 6-8 top (nice that he thought that I was that small though).
Today I'm heading into London to meet up with Fiona and Fi, which will be lovely, haven't seen Fi since my birthday, so we're overdue a catch up! Think that we're going to meet in Leicester Square, do lunch and then either ice-skating or a film or something!! Where are you for NYE? This year, I'm going to London with Roni, Simon and Dave...we're staying in a really posh hotel with...wait for it...FREE MINI BAR...plan is to go and watch the fireworks by the river...I might jsut stay in with my mini bar!! Here's hoping that the hangover fairy won't be able to track me down there!!
Anyways, enough rambling for now! Look forward to hearing from you!
Lots of love,
Becca xxxxxxx
Lisa
Hello little one,
Lovely blog Clem, love the thing about spitting... remember when I had just got of the cruise and had the worst bug in history, i was green and couldnt stop throwing up and this guy was admiment that he wanted to stare at me! Then too top it all off he reached up the biggest load of flem and spat it in front of me! Oh what a beauty!!!
Anyway lovely to hear your news, Im pleased that your meeting nice groups of people and love the photos.
Just off out now for a few office drinks followed by a curry! Were definatly into the festive spirit now, and got the big Christmas party of Thursday which is dinner and out in Brighton afterwards! Bring on the free hotel room for the night! Anyway better dash....lots of love for now xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Clem
Hi Guys,
Sorry I have been a bit lax on the whole blog front, we have been on a tour of china since mid november and its been hectic so hardly any time to sit and write for any length! I will probably have a chance to update in Hong Kong, although no promises! Just so you all know though it's been great and we are with a great bunch of people!!! lots of love, keep in touch.....clem xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Becca
Ello Clembob!!
How's tricks? Have just caught up with your blog as for some reason, I can't access it at work (it's as if they want me to actually work when I'm there- how rude?). I think that I wuold be as disgusted by the spitting as you are, and as for Mongolia, sounds like there's scope for some road safety research over there when it comes to pedestrian crossings (haha, I am such a geek)!!
Well, not much to report here to be honest, seem to be living at work at the moment, but it's starting to feel very Christmassy everywhere! I have finished my Christmas shopping, and am going to try and wrap a few bits up this afternoon (I am like a child)!
Britney was on X-factor last night- she looked great, but I think that she was miming! In other news to keep you in the loop, Beyonce is No1 with If I was a boy, and I am getting all gangster and have downloaded that TI song and brought the Rihanna album- thought that might impress you!
Anyways, I'll love and leave you for now, but it's good to catch up on what you're doing! Look forward to seeing the photos when you get somewhere facebook-friendly!!
Take care hun, lots of love,
Becca xxxx
Fifs
oh god clem, that was quite graphic details about u being sick!! Reminds me of uni days!
Glad you're having fun and trying new foods.. keep us updating, im loving reading your blogs! xxxx
Ann
Hi Clem,
Wonderful to learn of your adventures in reaching Russia, and to know you are safe, too. You look so happy in the photos and are obviously enjoying yourself. Lots of love, Ann, Chris and Claire xxx xxx
Rachel
Hey Clem
I love reading your blogs. It's sounds like you are having so much fun. Thank you so much for the postcard. I can't believe I only have another two weeks left. It has come round so quickly. Take Care.
Lot's of love
Rachel xxxx
Fifs
Hey Clembob!! Sounds like you're having an amazing time.. hope the cold weather isn't too bad!
I'm stuck at home doing uni work :( So update your blog soon to keep me distracted!
Miss you lots!
xxxxxxx
Fiona
Hey CLemmy. Sorry i havnt written for ages, doesnt mean i havnt been thinking bout you!!! Ive just got back from Ibiza, It was pretty cool we were in Playa den Bossa just next to Ibiza Town. Thank you so much for the Postcard, glad the diary is coming in useful! Really Really missing you. Be careful!! Big Hugs XXX
Becca
Hey hun,
Have got the day off today, so just been catching up with your blogs and photos....they look fantastic. Glad to see that you're having the trip of a lifetime so far. All is really great in Beccaland at the moment, had a wicked weekend at the TRL party, it was so nice to get dressed up- almost worth the two-day hangover- hahaha! Last night a few of us went to Thorpe Park for the fright-nights, which was also really good, but COLD...thank god for practical hiking boots!!
Am off today as it's half term, so am looking after the boys, we're going to Monkey Mates- a massive indoor play area, and then lunch in Henley and a run around the park (them, not me, although have officially started half-marathon training now!!)
Take care hun, and keep updating, to Russia, with love,
Becca xxx
Hannah
Hey my lovely,
Just got your link from facebook...was wondering where your blog was?!! So stupid! Have read your blogs and sounds like you're having a fab time, am very jealous!! Thanks for my bday text too, managed to have a good weekend somehow even though had gastroenteritis!! Alcohol free birthdays are a lot less fun :(
Anyway I hope you arrived in Russia safely, make sure you wrap up warm!! Oh and hope the hair is still wash-and-go!!
Love you lots, miss you loads
Han xxxxxxxxx