The Shoe Addict, the Fashionista and Princess Tim Tam had a tough time in this necessary step towards a new and temporary (for now) life in Spain. So what does one pack for 9 months, and practically all seasons abroad, whilst limiting it to only 23kgs? And more importantly, what shoes does a shoe addict drag along with her?
So many shoes
When it comes to taking holiday snaps and creating a blog (that hopefully interests the masses of fans out there – Hi mum! Hi dad!), a perfectly framed picture is worth more than a thousand words. Which is the reason I decided to spend one of my last precious days in Australia doing a Photography course (whilst I am still happy with my decision, hindsight has lead me to believe I probably should have put more of a priority on packing, but that is another story). (more…)
As the title suggests, the Big Escape, or Adventure, was just around the corner. So we decided to take one weekend out of our crazy, busy lives to just r-e-l-a-x. And what better setting than Eagle View Escape, near the Blue Mountains. Just a scenic 3 ½ hours drive from Canberra, passing through quaint villages that seemed to take us back to simpler days, Eagle View Escape offered us the escape and the views we craved and needed.
Upon arrival, we were greeted to this view…
How’s the serenity?
Well readers, this post is 11 months overdue, but with the busy year I’ve had, it’s the first chance I’ve had to sit, reflect and reminisce about our week in Paris.
Paris, the city of love, is a magical city. Whilst I’m more partial towards Barcelona, I cannot help but fall in love with the city and embrace its beauty. Even the snow-drenched boots, overpriced cafes and cold weather could not take away from the wonderful time we had there. We also got to catch up with one of our best friends, who now lives in London, and see the sites as an unstoppable trio. (more…)
Disclaimer: It has been a while since my last post due to returning to normality. however, I’m back on track and ready to conclude this journey. Thanks for your patience!
Our ‘luck’ with The French rail system hadn’t changed and with more delays, we were finally on our way to Bordeaux. However, with one bout of bad luck, good luck followed and upon the train being delayed at a station (again) for 30 more minutes, we were advised to get off and change to a direct train to Bordeaux. This is where our luck turned and we managed to score first class seats for the rest of the journey. We were also happily relieved to see our hotel (Ibis Styles) literally across the road from the train station. No awkward hitchhiking for us this time around!
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