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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Cultured in Beijing!

Spent Sunday wandering around the Dashanzi area of Beijing which has transformed what once was, and still is to some degree, a sprawling industrial area into an artistic mecca! Surrounded by outdoor sculptures, cafes, small markets selling a bizarre mix of jewellery, trinkets and wolf skins (ofcourse), and fantastic galleries some of which have taken up residence in massive warehouses. A maze of streets and intersections make it a tough choice deciding inwhich direction to go (especially when one has a limited amount of time but quickly realises that you could spend all day here and probably still not get to visit every gallery or view every sculpture!). I was slightly disappointed when we had to leave especially as I felt like me and my camera were just warming up but if nothing else, it gives me something else to look forward to on my next visit (in addition to Peking Duck & Beggar's Chicken ofcourse! Go to the Grand Hyatt's 'Made in China' restaurant!!).
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Thursday, November 18, 2010

Farewell @ Laneway Cafe!

You have to say a special farewell to your hairdresser... afterall, they're the people who get to hear all the gory details of your personal life (mostly because they ask the most questions!) and get to match your hair colour to particular life changing events, relationships, jobs, hormonal changes, whims, or just when you want things to be a bit brighter!

Here's to Yuri and Linda, my most favourite hairdressers... and ofcourse Bron, the catalyst for this very special relationship!


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Monday, November 15, 2010

For Sale...

2003 VW POLO, 1.4L engine, 5 speed manual, 5 dr hatch, charcoal interior, only 71,000 kms, great on fuel!

Thursday, October 21, 2010

In Need of Some Pampering...the NZ Escape!

In huge need of some time out and an enormous amount of pampering before my big adventure gets underway! I've assessed a few options and decided on a quick trip across the ditch to NZ - this is exactly what I need! This place looks AWESEOME!
Cape Kidnappers (http://www.hawkes-bay.nz.com/cape-kidnappers.aspx) is located at the southern most point of Hawkes Bay on the North Island of New Zealand and more or less central to the wineries that are synonymous with the region. The best part about this package which is offered specifically to we Aussies, is that for every day you spend there, included is either a game of golf OR a 50 minute massage....no prizes for guessing what I'll be doing for the three days I'm there enjoying my little slice of paradise! Go check it out...!!More pics to follow... and for those who care... Zieko won't be coming, he'll be staying at an alternative resort - Uncle Pete's Vetinerary Clinic at Collaroy.. trust me, he loves it there!