When I was about twelve, I was so lucky to get a big Derwent pencil tin off Mum and Dad for Christmas. I adored these pencils soooo much but what I loved more was the scenic view that was on the front of every one of those pencil tins. That scene came to life today…
Author: Jenelle
The 1001st reason I own a Mac…
..Mac and Steve Jobs don’t interrupt my holiday! I had a feeling yesterday something was going around the Parliament building as it had also been off limits to the public last week. Well I rocked up nice and early this morning and was told by the guys on security that all I could really see…
Do the Royals get tired feet?
Today has been one of the most touristy days I have had in a long time – my little tootsies are very much deserving a rest so tomorrow will be a bit more relaxing. This morning I had plans of a nice breakfast in the Hostel restaurant and then start my day back near the…
There was once a wee bonnie gal in Edinburgh
Brr.. today I am back to experiencing the greatest feeling of having my face freezing and nose running! After the hot hot summer days in Melbourne I am LOVING this coldness!! 🙂 🙂 Last night I did about a two hour walk around the local neighbourhood near the hostel – pretty sleepy but lots of…
In the land of Boots and WH Smith…
Hello from an overcast Heathrow! Well drama follows wherever I go it seems. At the layover in Singapore I logged on to check my email in the BA/Qantas Lounge. I just happened to notice the Qantas webpage ‘Update on BA strike’. Huh? A strike? Indeedy-do – on the day that I will be leaving Edinbugh…
This is a final boarding call..
Just about to head out to Tullamarine for my longest flying experience ever. Melbourne to Singapore to London to Edinburgh. Eeek! I’ll be blogging as much as possible, but I will be moblogging a photo a day to my Flickr Holiday 2007 lot. Bring on the cold weather, bring on the Haggis and In-N-Out burgers…
Fly me to the moon…
I have Sinatra on rotation through iTunes at the moment and just remembered that it is time to post my itinerary! 12 days until I fly out on my trip – this was all planned and booked back in September so I think I’ve been a very patient Jenelle! Anyway here goes – Edinburgh I…
The tracksuit conspiracy
Yay holidays are here… well for one week anyway and I am soooo excited to be getting out of Melbourne – more about that later. Slight problem though – my brother arranged, as a gift to my mum, for a lady to come and collect the ironing. Unfortunately, with all of his clothes, mine went…
My favourite albums…
With the ABC special on Sunday ‘My Favourite Album’ here is my top 10. Remember this is a favourites list not greatest ever! In no particular order as that is much to difficult… Fleetwood Mac – Rumours Dave Matthews Band – Crash Led Zeppelin – IV Cold Chisel – East Red Hot Chili Peppers –…
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