One day we went on boat trip to the Elaphite Isalnds, visiting the three largest islands, Kolocep, Sipan and Lopud.

We didn't have very long at Kolocep but we managed to have a quick swim


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I'm just back from a week in Dubrovnik with Ian, Matthew and Chris. We were staying at the Hilton just outside the walls of Dubrovnik Old Town.


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On Saturday we spent most of the day in the Tivoli Gardens right in the centre of the city. It is a beautiful park with lots of entertaining rides.
Here are a few pictures from the gardens:


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We have spent the weekend in Copenhagen. Ian is now on his way back to London, but the boys and I have one more day and night here. We are staying at the Hilton at the airport,but it only a ten minute train journey into town, so it is pretty convenient really! The weather has been glorious here, hot sun and blue skies, perfect ( Read more... )

Today moth2fic and I met up in Manchester and travelled over to Salford where we spent a very pleasant day in and around the Lowry centre. The sun was shining brightly all day and the area looked lovely. The exhibitions at the Lowry were interesting too and we had a lovely lunch at Cafe Rouge. Here are a few photos of the day:

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After bag-a-bargain and bloodtests for Chris in the morning, I had lunch in Birkenhead and then headed out to Royden Park and Thurstaston Common and Hill. I hadn't been out there since I was child and it more than lived up to my memories of it... It was just lovely up there this afternoon, really beautiful! The sun was hot, there were huge bumble ( Read more... )

It would seem I have left some of my LJ friends a little confused as to where I am and what I'm doing... Apologies, as always, I post on LJ in the holidays, when I have plenty of time and lots to share, but as soon as term starts I run out of time, energy and motivation ( Read more... )

Day 3 could not have been more of a contrast to day 2 in terms of weather, although snow was still on the ground as we set off round the Golden circle in the morning, the sky was blue, the sun was shining and there was practically no wind at all, in fact just about perfect conditions really.

First stop on the trip was a geothermal power station:

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There was plenty of snow on the ground and the winds were incredibly strong making it feel much colder!! But unlike Britain Reykjavik is used to snow and the roads were all clear by 9.30 and life was carrying on as normal. We walked up to "The Pearl" at the top of a hill where we had absolutely amazing views, and were nearly blown off our feet! ( Read more... )

Yesterday we flew to Iceland and arrived here safely. It is a stunning place, with amazing scenery. Yesterday it was sunny (though pretty cold), today we have woken up to snow - that will be interesting!!

A few photos from the first day:

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