Today we are staying in the Beaujolais wine region of France in Chateux de Cruix. Gorgeous Chateau set in a stunning area full of vineyards. Some of the vineyards are balanced precariously on steep hills. The Chateux is huge, has its own swimming pool and 'club'. We are treated to a wine tasting session and are introduced to the (in)famous snake wine (can't remember the French name, might be eau de vie, but translates as 'water of life' I think -don't quote me!...

Bonjour, ca va?! Paris jour un Paris - J'adore Paris! A seriously stunning city with the WOW factor; so rich in culture and history and surprisingly easy to navigate. The people are very friendly and helpful, speak perfect English and don't mind how badly you pronounce French as long as you have a go!! I still haven't had a chance to see everything and visit all the attractions, but I'll be back there in 3 weeks time so whatever is left off this blog will be o...

The weather is as gorgeous as always on the way to Anaheim, sunny, cloudless and a little bit hotter than normal because we are heading away from the ocean. Went to the original Disneyland and as usual, couldn't help but act like a big kid. I have been assimilated into the Disney ideal and I don't mind (even though I later wrote a critique about it at uni). I love the parades and the fireworks and went on lots of the rides. I waited for about an hour to get a p...

We decide to go to Alcatraz first because it's such a popular attraction and if we don't get tickets today, there is no guarantee we will get them tomorrow. As it is we only get standby tickets and have to queue for an hour (so I advise you to book online in advance) but we get on the ferry. Reminds me of Liverpool ;o). From the bay side Alcatraz looks completely isolated and almost serene looking, but I know it's a hive of activity and every boat that goes ther...

I went to Dana Point today to go on a dolphin safari!! I've always loved dolphins, such elegant creatures who always look happy and I couldn't wait to go out to sea to see them in their natural habitat. Until this point I had only seen them performing in Orlando. The boat we went in was ok and we went a mile out to sea. Didn't see anything for a while and was a little bit disappointed, but then the pod seemed to appear out of nowhere. They were beautiful - jump...