I went sky diving in Switzerland. It was an optional extra for the trip and I decided I was going to do it. So glad I did coz it was heaps & heaps of fun. It was by helicopter which scaled the valley's steep walls. We went to 13000ft, the door opened and with the instructor strapped to my back I stepped to the edge. 3, 2, 1... We started the free fall. It was to surreal. A birds eye view of Lautenbrennen. before I knew it the parachute was opened. A sudden je...

We left from the Clink 78 Hostel in London early Tuesday morning. We heading to the Dover port to cross by ferry. When we reached France where the bus collected us to drive to Paris. After lunch near the hotel the bus took us sight seeing to get a feel for the city. Organized, historic & beautiful. It spews visions of love at every corner. Sure there are souvenir shops dotted on every street, but they mirrored the city's beauty & usually had a crepe or ca...

It was a bit of a shock when I realized how long since I wrote a blog update. Its now the end of July. Summer in England has been very hit & miss. To me taking a jumper anywhere in summer seems criminal. Summer nights here are far from balmy. On a sunny day it does get up to a familiar & comforting heat. Like a spring day, slight chill in the breeze but warmth from the sun. Then a rainy day doesn't just dampen any outings but drops the chill factor. At ti...

It's a barmy 23*c today in Effingham. I may have said it before, but Spring here is amazing. After a busy lunch at the Pub I am chillaxing in my room with another hour before I have to go back and do it again. They are forecasting a 'heat wave' getting up to 31*c. If thats is the case I will be spending the next few days relaxing in the beer garden between shifts I think, making the most of the sun & warmth. England's weather can be quiet misleading as it is ...

Today was one of those perfect days. One of those days that everything goes right & life is great. I feel so lucky sometimes. It was my day off & I decided to go to Guildford. Timing could not have been better. It was a brilliant tepid sunny spring day, one of the best so far & I didn't have to work. I caught the bus to the high street. I walked around the town & came across the castle. It had beautiful gardens full of flowers blooming & brigh...