The Hind Hotel Wellingborough

With time rapidly dwindling I went down to Banbury way this afternoon to visit my brother et famille before I leave, taking the opportunity to say goobye to two young nephews - one of whom was able to appreciate some of the implications of what I am doing, "But what if you get sick?" he asked. :-)

Back up to Stoke in the late evening. Last day of preparations tomorrow.

Approximately 2 years ago Nicholle and I made our way to UKSA (United Kingdom Sailing Academy) on The Isle of Wight. This was where this whole journey began. We instantly became close friends, and supported each other through all the trials and tribulations of the fabulous yachting industry! Maybe a year ago we both got talking about how much we have always wanted to travel, and finally the dream is coming true. Bit ...

... now in Northampton, tomorrow we leave for Dover, and on Friday morning we board the ferry for France. Hurrah! If all goes according to plan :-) We'll let you know how we get on of course.

Having got our hands back on everything we own, we're now able to upload some pictures we took of our time in Norfolk, in case anyone fancies a look. They're below.

Hopefully the next entry will come from France, please cross fingers for us.

... the morning. We still haven't finalised our hotel in Delhi, but we're not panicking! Apparently the booking arrangements will only be finalised on Wednesday. Still the hotel gets excellent reviews and is a good price, so we want to stay there if we can.

We've got our netbook working now (phew), so our next post will be from India.

Well since Amsterdam Josh and I have been staying in county Bedfordshire with my Aunty Sue. She lives in a country house, dated from the 1800's (and has the deeds to prove it!), with her dad - known as Grand dad to all) and her doggies, Molly and Buddy the bulldog.

So Friday we had a glorious sleep in, then headed to Milton Keynes for a couple of hours of retail ...

... pancakes and strong coffee until opening time. I would reccomend anyone go to the Heineken experience - Josh and i were a bit 'oh it's another brewery' but it really is fantastic. Lost of interactive displays, memorabilia and a ride where you 'become the beer' and go through the brewing process - you stand on a moving platform that jerks and rolls and even sprays water at you! You also get a couple of free Heinekens - Josh rated it as better than the ...

Started today by presenting in the cabaret theatre at the Kongo casino. First time I have done that type of gig but it was a fun thing to do.

As always I feel a little sad at leaving Ljubljana, it is a lovely little city in parts. Mainly the centre which is small and medieval and a delight to walk round or just sit and watch the ...

... We’re now planning to spend November in France where we can speak a little of the language. A couple of great opportunities have come up there that look very exciting. Providing that there are sufficient volunteers, one of the hopes is to erect an eco building in a woodland using local resources. So we won’t be gaining a winter suntan immediately, and the woollen socks will be important!
Alex

Its Christmas Eve and I am heading out to my cousins friends party. My hair is going wild (never experiment with new mouse when you have to meet new people), and it's pleasantly warm (7 degrees at night). I have been catching up on some well-deserved television watching with a few splatterings of wandering around Wellingborough. Wellingborough is a town located 45 minutes train ride north of London, right smack dab in the middle of the ...

Well I have left the east behind and joined the western world. Funny thing is, I have gotten used to living in squalor. You know that feeling when you have to knock out your toothbrush every time cause there are tiny aunts that climb into it. Or when you use blow out the inches of sediment and dust from the inside of a cup before making coffee. (note: I have developed a problem with coffee on ...