Munich, May 30th

Today I learned how beersteins are crafted and explored the most humongous cuckoo clock store I have ever seen. This store has so many cuckoo clocks; if you do not find one to fancy your likings then I am afraid u are a little cuckoo yourself (joke!) Amazing clocks crafted out of wood.






A pretty drive along the Rhine River this morning. This valley is filled with ancient castles; some of them built inside the Rhine river! It is truely amazing to see how the people actually cultivate grapes on the slopes heading (some approaching 60degrees) down to the Rhine River! Truly amazing!

The exploration of the Glockenspiel and Marienplatz were truly amazing. Surrounded by the sound of ringing bells and the animation in the top of the tower truly depicts the happenings of that era; and tells a tale to be witnessed for yourself to experience its true emotional connection.

Not to mention the amazing works of art painted in the couples of the buildings. Every building is a work of art!

How better to celebrate the last few hours in this amazing town than with a light dinner (German style with 'sourcrout' eeeu!) and a few steins at the popular beer hall in Munich, the HofbrÃuhaus. Eish! I never thought I would be able to finish two 'German' steins of local beverage. :-) The pictures tell the tale ... what an evening.

















Milch und Bar! Absolutely ... showing some of the locals what a club in the southern half of the earth is like; danced the night away to 'nice' German tunes.

Cab anyone! I think it is time to get to our hotel!
We have an early morning tomorrow, at least the cumfy seats in the coach lends itself to those sleepy heads who party to hard. :-)

St Goar in Germany, May 29th

The visit to the Anne Frank’s House was amazing, how anyone could survive in such small spaces for so long - I just cant imagine.

The Van Gogh Museum was not too bad. I suppose for those liking that type of art it is a heaven. I thought it was cool, but liked all the stunning babes hangin out there a whole lot more! Man I should have studied history!


The afternoon we crossed the German border and head for the stunning Rhine Valley.
Wine tasting in a cellar in St Goar - jummy, I love a good vintage.

Off to Amsterdam we go!, May 28th

We head for the White Cliffs of Dover and the Channel crossing to France. We travel through Belgium and into the Netherlands.

After dinner a chance to explore the unique city of Amsterdam and it’s amazing nightlife.

Europe Trip

When one is in London.. you are so close to Europe.... Why not spend some time there, especially if you are from another country and getting in and out of town is a costly exercise, it makes sense to make the most of the time spent in European Country.

Well.... that is what I am doing:

A Contiki Tour ... Ever been on one? Well neither have I. New faces new friends, places neither have seen before (or maybe on has!). That all makes the experience much more richer. Doing the European Magic ... can't wait anymore it is going to be excellent!

If you want to check where I'll be going ,... check out the itinerary
Belgium (In transit),
Netherlands,
Germany,
Austria (In transit),
Italy,
Switzerland,
France

more info here: http://za.contiki.com/tours/122-european-magic

Today it's officially 1 Week

It's amazing how time flies when one is having fun.
Staying in an amazing little town, Purley ... so much at home like in the northern parts of KwaZulu Natal... Rich in trees and spacious gardens.

Shopping is amazing and the value for money far exceeds that of the (in)famous R. :-(
The general food store is equivalent to a Woolworths. Interesting how bad a quality we are accustomed to in SA.

Mark and myself explored the City to find the agency (www.facilitiesrecruit.co.uk) where he had to be for his interview. They say there is a nice contract coming up next week sometime and the guy at the agency has earmarked him to be part of it! so lets see what happens

Des got work and stared this morning... :-) I hope she likes it and does not fight with the Doctor like she did on Monday when she temp'd for a nurse that was off sick.

I love the tubes and the trains. SA is going to have to do a lot of work to get into par for the 2010.. Always on time and hardly ever late ... something to strive to if SA wants a economical and efficient transport system to transfer people back and forth.

Anyway .. gotta run ... might upload some pictures later on when I get a moment.

Check out some of the pictures from the around town! http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=6356&l=91af4&id=584136922

London Trip

First stop London...

Ok, so it will be my first time in London .... but what the heck; At least I have two friends with me. Main aim: Get a place to stay ... We have a place already ... but its just for a few nights. Next we need to get them something to do ... they are staying for two years afterall....

I need to see a few places in the week or so that I am in London.... BigBen, see a show, visit the museums ..... Oh .. shopping have to go and see what shopping is like in London .. I love shopping.

A party or two .. I certaintly think that will be in order!

4 days to Go!

Ok, so 4 days to go. One can not leave your home town without a visit of the friends and a drink to two.. so off to Firkin it is!

It was amazing to have all the friends here to give their best wishes for Deseree and Mark on their journey to the UK. We all had snacks and a jolly good time as i am sure you will see in the pictures below!

Deseree and Mark - Firkin - May 2007

When the evening finally started slowing down and it was time to say our goodbyes we'll .... lets just leave it at that ... some very emotional friends all around ... but it is not the end of the World ... Deseree and Mark promised to come and visit in February!