midnight sun and more Jim and Karyn begin their next journey tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-05-03:/blog/?domain=kazandjim 2008-07-21T23:02:15Z kazandjim img/travel-blog-feed.png Paris tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-07-20:/blog/?domain=kazandjim&thisblog_entryid=52&entryid=120389 2008-07-21T05:43:18Z 2008-07-21T05:43:18Z We really enjoyed Paris. Everything about it was great. They really do have the best coffee of anywhere I've been. By the time we left, we were feeling quite warn out from lots and lots of walking. The flights home were long and eventless. 6 hours to Dubai (which was 35 degrees at midnight), then 7 hours to Singapore, then another 7 to Melbourne. Had 5 hours waiting at Tullamarine before getting the 6 ... We really enjoyed Paris. Everything about it was great. They really do have the best coffee of anywhere I've been. By the time we left, we were feeling quite warn out from lots and lots of walking. The flights home were long and eventless. 6 hours to Dubai (which was 35 degrees at midnight), then 7 hours to Singapore, then another 7 to Melbourne. Had 5 hours waiting at Tullamarine before getting the 6 a.m. flight home to Hobart. Lucy collected us from the airport, and Bronte made us omlettes for breakfast. It is good to be home, I missed my girls a lot. But I would do it all again - just need to get a bit of sleep first.....

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]]> Paris tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-07-16:/blog/?domain=kazandjim&thisblog_entryid=51&entryid=119629 2008-07-16T13:10:29Z 2008-07-16T13:01:12Z I have always wanted to come to Paris and it has not let me down. There literally are sidewalk cafes everywhere, with the chairs all lined up to watch the passing parade (and be watched ...) We have seen all the usual suspects - the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Sainte Chappelle, the Seine, Sacre Coeur, The Louvre, and were lucky enough to be here on Bastille Day to watch the fireworks. Us and a few million others, ... I have always wanted to come to Paris and it has not let me down. There literally are sidewalk cafes everywhere, with the chairs all lined up to watch the passing parade (and be watched ...) We have seen all the usual suspects - the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Sainte Chappelle, the Seine, Sacre Coeur, The Louvre, and were lucky enough to be here on Bastille Day to watch the fireworks. Us and a few million others, so finding a good viewing spot was a challenge, but getting home was an even bigger one. The metro was fortunately patrolled by many police, wall to wall people and a sardine squash into each train. An experience I'll be happy not to repeat. All worth it though.
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]]> Abbie Langridge's Birthday tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-07-16:/blog/?domain=kazandjim&thisblog_entryid=50&entryid=119626 2008-07-16T13:05:48Z 2008-07-16T12:53:58Z [video provider=fliqz videoid=df156a11060249048cd313abc091b4e3] (sorry it's sideways) A belated message to Abbie for her birthday on the 12th. Hope you received my text message. ...

(sorry it's sideways)
A belated message to Abbie for her birthday on the 12th. Hope you received my text message.

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]]> France tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-07-13:/blog/?domain=kazandjim&thisblog_entryid=49&entryid=119115 2008-07-13T20:43:06Z 2008-07-13T20:43:06Z Spent a night in Cherbourg overlooking the harbour, then took the train to Paris. Found our hotel (between the Seine and Montemarte) then went for an evening walk. Found ourselves at Sacre Coeur and watched the sun set over Paris. wow! ... Spent a night in Cherbourg overlooking the harbour, then took the train to Paris. Found our hotel (between the Seine and Montemarte) then went for an evening walk. Found ourselves at Sacre Coeur and watched the sun set over Paris. wow!

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]]> The Channel tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-07-13:/blog/?domain=kazandjim&thisblog_entryid=48&entryid=119112 2008-07-13T20:39:01Z 2008-07-13T20:39:01Z Another (relatively) smooth crossing on a ferry, this time Incat's Hull 057; Had another bridge visit with the Captain and Chief Engineer. The ship was looking good and full of happy passengers, even with a bit of mid channel swell. ... Another (relatively) smooth crossing on a ferry, this time Incat's Hull 057; Had another bridge visit with the Captain and Chief Engineer. The ship was looking good and full of happy passengers, even with a bit of mid channel swell.

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]]> England tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-07-13:/blog/?domain=kazandjim&thisblog_entryid=47&entryid=119089 2008-07-13T17:52:09Z 2008-07-13T17:46:10Z Portsmouth has lots of maritime history, so lots for Jim to see. Accommodation at Florence House for two nights was quite lovely. Drove along to Brighton to see the famous Brighton Pier and Beach. Those poor British - this is their best example of a beach and it is all stones and quite rough. Lots of people there but no-one swimming. Very nice shopping area though. Drove along to the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs - Quite spectacular, ... Portsmouth has lots of maritime history, so lots for Jim to see. Accommodation at Florence House for two nights was quite lovely.

Drove along to Brighton to see the famous Brighton Pier and Beach. Those poor British - this is their best example of a beach and it is all stones and quite rough. Lots of people there but no-one swimming. Very nice shopping area though.
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Drove along to the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs - Quite spectacular, but a sheer drop with no fences. My knees go weak thinking about it, and yes there were idiots walking along the edge again. Good to see, but glad to leave.
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]]> England tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-07-13:/blog/?domain=kazandjim&thisblog_entryid=46&entryid=119087 2008-07-13T17:50:57Z 2008-07-13T17:38:55Z It poured all day but we still managed a good look at Bath. Lots of Roman history. Jim tasted the spring water - tasted like a combination of rotton egg and a dead fish. You'd really need to be sick to take it regularly. Great architecture, pretty even when soaking wet. Out in the middle of nowhere is the Stonehenge carpark which costs €3 to park there. No alternative as the roads are all thin with lots ... It poured all day but we still managed a good look at Bath. Lots of Roman history. Jim tasted the spring water - tasted like a combination of rotton egg and a dead fish. You'd really need to be sick to take it regularly. Great architecture, pretty even when soaking wet.
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Out in the middle of nowhere is the Stonehenge carpark which costs €3 to park there. No alternative as the roads are all thin with lots of traffic. Then they wanted to charge us another €6.50 each to walk through the gate and around the stones at a distance, so we opted for a look through the fence. Obviously we don't mind paying for things when there is some value, but this was ridiculous.
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]]> Castle Coombe tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-07-08:/blog/?domain=kazandjim&thisblog_entryid=45&entryid=118247 2008-07-09T09:00:56Z 2008-07-08T21:02:04Z Castle Coombe is in the Cotswolds and is the most quaint village you are ever likely to see (and has been voted just that) The village has changed little since the 15th century, just so picturesque. There are no power poles, or anything modern to be seen. Ironic that this is where I am updating this blog! ... Castle Coombe is in the Cotswolds and is the most quaint village you are ever likely to see (and has been voted just that) The village has changed little since the 15th century, just so picturesque. There are no power poles, or anything modern to be seen. Ironic that this is where I am updating this blog!

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]]> Cardiff tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-07-08:/blog/?domain=kazandjim&thisblog_entryid=44&entryid=118246 2008-07-09T08:59:42Z 2008-07-08T20:59:48Z We would be shot if we didn't spend time sussing out all the filming spots of Dr Who and Torchwood. We took all the required photos, and got Lucy and Bronte to find a webcam so they could see us there. We went to the Dr Who museum. Talked to the girls on the phone - not sure if they were excited about us being there, or just totally green with envy. Also walked around Cardiff Bay and ... We would be shot if we didn't spend time sussing out all the filming spots of Dr Who and Torchwood. We took all the required photos, and got Lucy and Bronte to find a webcam so they could see us there. We went to the Dr Who museum. Talked to the girls on the phone - not sure if they were excited about us being there, or just totally green with envy.

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Also walked around Cardiff Bay and saw the Scott memorial and the Norwegian seamans church on the point. The memorial was being cleaned by the sculptor as it had been there 5 years and needed a service.

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]]> Cardiff tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-07-08:/blog/?domain=kazandjim&thisblog_entryid=43&entryid=118244 2008-07-08T21:27:04Z 2008-07-08T20:56:46Z More family history for Jim. We found the Morgan Arcade where Jim's grandmother had a store. Jim went into the oldest store in the arcade - a secondhand bookshop, and asked if they had heard of the shop, and we were standing in it! Jim was rather impressed again. His history has been remarkably easy to locate. (No signs of any of my relatives anywhere). We also found the street where they lived, but not the ... More family history for Jim.
We found the Morgan Arcade where Jim's grandmother had a store. Jim went into the oldest store in the arcade - a secondhand bookshop, and asked if they had heard of the shop, and we were standing in it! Jim was rather impressed again. His history has been remarkably easy to locate. (No signs of any of my relatives anywhere). We also found the street where they lived, but not the actual house.
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]]> Wales - again tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-07-08:/blog/?domain=kazandjim&thisblog_entryid=41&entryid=118241 2008-07-08T21:26:13Z 2008-07-08T20:53:22Z Who ever heard of a place called Mumbles! The only reason we stayed there was because of its name, but it was gorgeous. The coast line was lovely and we had a sweet little room overlooking the bay. Breakfast was served whilst we listened to a Welsh Choir - voices of the valley - lovely. ... Who ever heard of a place called Mumbles! The only reason we stayed there was because of its name, but it was gorgeous. The coast line was lovely and we had a sweet little room overlooking the bay. Breakfast was served whilst we listened to a Welsh Choir - voices of the valley - lovely.

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]]> Roslare to Fishguard tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-07-08:/blog/?domain=kazandjim&thisblog_entryid=40&entryid=118240 2008-07-08T21:24:54Z 2008-07-08T20:51:07Z Travelled on our first Incat vessel - one of the older examples, and beginning to look a little shabby. It was a perfectly smooth trip once again, despite all sorts of warnings. The locals call it "The Vomit Comet", and Graham Perkins told me to take a bucket. All nonsence. ... Travelled on our first Incat vessel - one of the older examples, and beginning to look a little shabby. It was a perfectly smooth trip once again, despite all sorts of warnings. The locals call it "The Vomit Comet", and Graham Perkins told me to take a bucket. All nonsence.

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]]> Cork tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-07-08:/blog/?domain=kazandjim&thisblog_entryid=39&entryid=118238 2008-07-09T09:03:51Z 2008-07-08T20:48:55Z We did a fair bit of driving around south west Cork, and also went to the exhibition at Cobh (formerly Queenstown) which is where most of the emigrants left from. Also was the last port of call for the Titanic. It was also the port that the survivors of the Lusitania landed after it was sunk off the coast by a U boat. ... We did a fair bit of driving around south west Cork, and also went to the exhibition at Cobh (formerly Queenstown) which is where most of the emigrants left from. Also was the last port of call for the Titanic.

It was also the port that the survivors of the Lusitania landed after it was sunk off the coast by a U boat.
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]]> Ireland tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-07-08:/blog/?domain=kazandjim&thisblog_entryid=38&entryid=118236 2008-07-08T21:24:11Z 2008-07-08T20:46:30Z On our way from Galway to Cork, we diverted over to the Cliffs of Moher. Amazingly high cliffs down to the sea, with a long walkway around the top of the cliffs. Lots of people there (a sunny day). We had to stop looking at the people who were walking outside the fences and sitting on the edge of the cliffs - makes me feel weak just thinking about it. ... On our way from Galway to Cork, we diverted over to the Cliffs of Moher. Amazingly high cliffs down to the sea, with a long walkway around the top of the cliffs. Lots of people there (a sunny day). We had to stop looking at the people who were walking outside the fences and sitting on the edge of the cliffs - makes me feel weak just thinking about it.
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]]> Galway tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-07-08:/blog/?domain=kazandjim&thisblog_entryid=37&entryid=118234 2008-07-08T21:23:39Z 2008-07-08T20:43:07Z Galway was quite lovely, but we were only there for one night so didn't have much time to enjoy it. For once, Jim can say his name without having to spell it. There are Flahertys everywhere. We tracked down the castle where the Flahertys lived for over 300 years. Aughnanure Castle is now looked after by the state, so we had a look through, and read all about the history of those barbaric Flahertys untill they ... Galway was quite lovely, but we were only there for one night so didn't have much time to enjoy it. For once, Jim can say his name without having to spell it. There are Flahertys everywhere. We tracked down the castle where the Flahertys lived for over 300 years. Aughnanure Castle is now looked after by the state, so we had a look through, and read all about the history of those barbaric Flahertys untill they were ousted in the 1600s. Would have been very grand in its time and was in a beautiful setting. Amazing to have all that information recorded.
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]]> Dublin tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-07-03:/blog/?domain=kazandjim&thisblog_entryid=36&entryid=117296 2008-07-03T16:00:03Z 2008-07-03T15:56:31Z This is our third day in Dublin, and it has been raining most of the time. The place is full of tourists, so it's hard to get a feel for what may have been the real Dublin. and yes we are part of the problem. Today we found a good pub though, that seemed quite real and not the show and fanfare of the Temple Bar district. We went to Trinity College and had a look at the Book ... This is our third day in Dublin, and it has been raining most of the time. The place is full of tourists, so it's hard to get a feel for what may have been the real Dublin. and yes we are part of the problem. Today we found a good pub though, that seemed quite real and not the show and fanfare of the Temple Bar district. We went to Trinity College and had a look at the Book of Kells from 800 AD and the Long Hall, which were really quite fabulous. I was thinking that Dublin was quite souless until we went there.
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Also saw the memorial to Oscar Wilde, which we thought was quite befitting to his character. The literary side of Dublin is so much more interesting than bars and souvenier shops with all things green.
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This is outside St Patrick's Cathedral.

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]]> The Irish Sea tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-07-02:/blog/?domain=kazandjim&thisblog_entryid=35&entryid=117093 2008-07-21T23:02:15Z 2008-07-02T15:41:38Z Our crossing from Holyhead to Dun Loughaire was good. Despite force 5 conditions, the 121m (non Incat ) catamaran got us there relatively smoothly at an average of 36 knots. Thank you Justin for your contact there - we spent an hour on the bridge with Captain John Hamberley Jones and Chief Engineer Alwyn ? Both remember Justin as a youngster coming to look at the ships. It was pleasing to see 2 Incat magazines on ... Our crossing from Holyhead to Dun Loughaire was good. Despite force 5 conditions, the 121m (non Incat ) catamaran got us there relatively smoothly at an average of 36 knots. Thank you Justin for your contact there - we spent an hour on the bridge with Captain John Hamberley Jones and Chief Engineer Alwyn ? Both remember Justin as a youngster coming to look at the ships. It was pleasing to see 2 Incat magazines on the bridge. They were very interested to hear about the new 112m cats in Japan, and particularly about the fuel consumption, as theirs is very high due to four gas turbines. On the day we sailed, it was the first sailing under their new fuel saving slow steaming rules. About half way over, the chief was asked to shut down the two main engines, to run on the other two. This is to save them 10% on fuel over the year. the Captain was very proud of his Finnish built craft. And yes, it was raining when we arrived in Ireland.
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]]> Driving in the UK tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-06-30:/blog/?domain=kazandjim&thisblog_entryid=34&entryid=116698 2008-06-30T20:29:31Z 2008-06-30T20:29:31Z Jim has done most of the driving. He has a photographic geographic mind and can get us anywhere. We don't have detailed maps, so we are following our noses a lot of the time. The signage is dreadful, very hard to make sense of. Also any road that is not a motorway is only about as wide as the car, with stone walls or hedges either side. Parking is totally random. People park facing ... Jim has done most of the driving. He has a photographic geographic mind and can get us anywhere. We don't have detailed maps, so we are following our noses a lot of the time. The signage is dreadful, very hard to make sense of. Also any road that is not a motorway is only about as wide as the car, with stone walls or hedges either side. Parking is totally random. People park facing either direction on each side of the road. Despite all this, we have taken very few wrong turns. Petrol is about $2.45 per litre, so don't be complaining about the $1.55 at home......

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]]> Liverpool tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-06-30:/blog/?domain=kazandjim&thisblog_entryid=33&entryid=116696 2008-06-30T20:24:52Z 2008-06-30T20:24:52Z Missed Liverpool entry. We drove in on Sunday morning and it was very wet. Not a particularly inspiring city, but we did manage to search out the Cavern Club and see where the Beatles got their kick start, and where many other famous artists have played since. It really is a cavern, deep under the ground. Can imagine what it would be like full of people and cigarette smoke with no ventilation. I must be ... Missed Liverpool entry. We drove in on Sunday morning and it was very wet. Not a particularly inspiring city, but we did manage to search out the Cavern Club and see where the Beatles got their kick start, and where many other famous artists have played since. It really is a cavern, deep under the ground. Can imagine what it would be like full of people and cigarette smoke with no ventilation. I must be old to be noting such things.....

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]]> Conwy tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-06-30:/blog/?domain=kazandjim&thisblog_entryid=32&entryid=116616 2008-07-02T15:48:51Z 2008-06-30T14:04:38Z Travelled on to Conwy, staying at Castlebank Guest House - Could definately reccommend this one too. Lots of attention to detail. It's amazing what a difference good accommodation makes to your impression of an area. (A good night's sleep also helps) The North Coast of Wales is Caravan Mecca. I have never seen so many caravans, motor homes, on site vans, then all of the above for sale in there thousands. It's a great coastline, with ... Travelled on to Conwy, staying at Castlebank Guest House - Could definately reccommend this one too. Lots of attention to detail. It's amazing what a difference good accommodation makes to your impression of an area. (A good night's sleep also helps) The North Coast of Wales is Caravan Mecca. I have never seen so many caravans, motor homes, on site vans, then all of the above for sale in there thousands. It's a great coastline, with real beaches. Had a look at magnificent Conwy Castle, just over the road. There are so many castles and we haven't looked at many, so this was a very good choice of one to look at.
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The castle has a wall, completely intact surrounding the whole village.
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]]> Chester tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-06-30:/blog/?domain=kazandjim&thisblog_entryid=31&entryid=116614 2008-07-02T15:48:05Z 2008-06-30T14:01:17Z Chester is an historic Tudor City - yet more history and splendor to absorb. We stayed at Crabwell Manor, on an estate just out of town. Some of the accommodation has been added on to the original manor which dates back to 1066. It has been carefully restored and maintained and you could really get a feel of how former generations lived. Absolutely beautiful rooms, furnishings and surrounds. We had dinner in the Conservatory and ... Chester is an historic Tudor City - yet more history and splendor to absorb. We stayed at Crabwell Manor, on an estate just out of town. Some of the accommodation has been added on to the original manor which dates back to 1066. It has been carefully restored and maintained and you could really get a feel of how former generations lived. Absolutely beautiful rooms, furnishings and surrounds. We had dinner in the Conservatory and saw a fox wandering through the grounds.
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]]> Edinburgh International Film Festival tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-06-30:/blog/?domain=kazandjim&thisblog_entryid=30&entryid=116611 2008-06-30T13:57:51Z 2008-06-30T13:57:51Z Must mention that we went to see a film at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. We saw "Love and Other Crimes", by a Serbian director, whose name I have forgotten, but he has had Oscar nominations for short films, this being his first feature. It was the premiere and he was there for a chat afterwards. What a treat! ... Must mention that we went to see a film at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. We saw "Love and Other Crimes", by a Serbian director, whose name I have forgotten, but he has had Oscar nominations for short films, this being his first feature. It was the premiere and he was there for a chat afterwards. What a treat!

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]]> Southport tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-06-29:/blog/?domain=kazandjim&thisblog_entryid=29&entryid=116453 2008-06-29T15:27:44Z 2008-06-29T15:27:44Z Southport was very Victorian and very grand. Our hotel - The Prince of Wales - was trying hard but didn't quite make it. Still it was a good place to have a look at, with the massive mudflats which they call a beach. ... Southport was very Victorian and very grand. Our hotel - The Prince of Wales - was trying hard but didn't quite make it. Still it was a good place to have a look at, with the massive mudflats which they call a beach.

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]]> Scotland tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-06-29:/blog/?domain=kazandjim&thisblog_entryid=28&entryid=116452 2008-07-02T15:52:32Z 2008-06-29T15:25:30Z The flight from Oslo to Edinburgh was fine, but the landing (with Holas Airlines) was a little interesting as the suspension on the front wheel broke and we thumped and bounced to the terminal. For Edinburgh, we had an apartment, which was great for doing washing and having our own breakfast. I had vegimite on toast and all was well in the world. Edinburgh has a lovely feel to it - the people were very cheerful and friendly. We had ... The flight from Oslo to Edinburgh was fine, but the landing (with Holas Airlines) was a little interesting as the suspension on the front wheel broke and we thumped and bounced to the terminal.
For Edinburgh, we had an apartment, which was great for doing washing and having our own breakfast. I had vegimite on toast and all was well in the world.
Edinburgh has a lovely feel to it - the people were very cheerful and friendly. We had a look at the castle as you'd expect, and walked the high street, enjoying all the celtic wares and kilts.
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Had a look at the Royal Yacht Britainnia too (for our Mums).
Spent the next two days driving around Scotland. First trip was to Fort William, then back through glasgow.
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Next day was up to Inverness (less than inspiring), then over to Aberdeen - interesting but grey. Back through the golf town of St Andrew's which was quite lovely.
Reluctantly left Edinburgh, with no where near enough time for a proper look - we'll have to come back.
Exited Scotland at Gretna Green, and managed not to get married there.....

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]]> Birthday message tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-06-29:/blog/?domain=kazandjim&thisblog_entryid=27&entryid=116450 2008-06-29T15:15:20Z 2008-06-29T15:08:20Z Sorry this is a bit late - access unavailable. Hope you had a great day. [video provider=fliqz videoid=4cc9575c0cd94230847dfbec151ce564] ... Sorry this is a bit late - access unavailable. Hope you had a great day.

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