Barcelona, 22nd - 23rd July Two nights and one full day is beautiful Barcelona!! 22nd July On leaving Lyon we stopped at Pont du Gard - an ancient aquaduct that is no longer in use. However, many of us would have liked more time here simply to walk down to the river for a swim. We had our first introduction to the heat of the south. On arriving at the Barcelona Contiki village, we began with a night of Tacos and Sangria, followed by chilling out on ...

France, Lyon 20th - 21st July 20th July Travelled from Paris down to Lyon in the wine region, past many fields of giant sunflowers and vineyards galore. Stopped at Fontainebleau, a 'small' hunting lodge where we wandered briefly around the extensive gardens before doing a quick shop for snacks. Dinner at the hotel in Lyon before some of the group took the Metro over to the Old Town for a drink at a pub. The streets of Old Town Lyon are the quintessential...

France, Paris 18th - 19th July 18th July Left London in the early hours of the day; Ferry across the English Channel from Dover to Calais; arrived in Paris at our hotel (not the Contiki village due to too many groups at the village); walked around the area with some new friends. 19th July A Day in Paris WOW this place is amazing Places visited: Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Avenue du Champs Elysees, the Louvre, Notre Dame, Spanish Gates. In ...

Much travelling has occured over the last month and now it's time to refill the bank account and start saving for my big Contiki Tour in the summer. I've got 2 days, which could extend to 3 permanent days at one school. This is great to have guaranteed work every week. I'm basically job sharing with the Deputy Headteacher to teach the year 3 class. Having a few teething problems dealing with some boys who have no respect for females. *sigh* But me being me,...

Iceland - 30th April to 4th May, 2004 Arriving at about 11pm on Friday night, just after the sun had set (yes, it sets late here!!) we went from the airport to the Youth Hostel in Reykjavik - our home for 4 days. Firstly many, many thanks to Kelly and Matt for inviting me along, I had an amazing trip - one in a lifetime. Although a trip I'd love to repeat, twice - once in the summer and again in the winter. There is so much to see and do here!! Ice...