New York to Washington, Washington to the farm!

Ok I know its been a bit since I have posted anything so im sorry!

Ok we flew into Washington from New York and spent a couple of nights there. We hired bikes to cruise around Washington which was really good because we where able to see everything in the one day! We went to see the White House, much smaller than what I thought it was. Now twice a year they open the White House gardens to the public and well we where very lucky that this weekend was one of those times! So we got to walk through the White House Gardens and practically right up to the door (there were alot of nice looking men in suits with little ear pieces keeping an eye on us though!). The Presidents dogs were out having a little walk too so we got to see them too!
We then went to the Washington Monument, the World War Memorial and up to see Abe Lincoln! We went across the bridge and saw a car crash, (and no mum it wasn't my fault!).
Washington was nice, spacious, clean and well kinda structured in a dull way. I guess you get that coming straight from New York!


We flew into Saskatoon where Jud and Dianne met us and drove us back to the farm.
I can't really explain how good it is to be here on the farm...nope really can't it's just incredible! I love it here!
And being here with Jud, Dianne, Glenna, Dave, and the kids, Evee, Jacob and Elle has been soooo much fun!!!!
I think the only thing that might make it easier leaving tomorrow is knowing I am probably coming back in June with Leigh and Ange!
Here we have gone picking crocus flowers on the hill sides and the kids can sure pick alot of them! They are the first sign of Spring. We have had lots of fun playing with Jakeys lego set and I have painted the girls nails and they look gorgeous!
It has been a very good time here with everyone! Going to be very sad to leave tomorrow!
But then it is of to Vancouver to see Leigh, Ange and Ariana! Can't Wait to see you guys!!!

I feel like im in a Movie!

hat an incredible city! So much just all packed into one space on top of each other and just all cramed in there! Every where we go it reminds me of movies! On the first day we went up the Empire State Building, 86 floors up! What a view, except it was absolutely FREEZING! We then went down Broadway! Sensory overload! We went to a comedy show at HA! It was so funny!







The second day, I have no idea how we did so much considering how we felt (jet lag!) We went to Central Park and saw about a quarter! Its so big! We had a horse and carriage ride, so much fun! We saw where the pigeon lady from Home alone is, the ghost busters building, the ice ring from so many movies and much more! We then went and had lunch at the Sienfield Dinner! So cool!
That day was so so cold! So went back to our room to warm up! I had a much needed bath!












We then went to Ground Zero. Being there really made it seem more real, like seeing it on tv, you could make it seem like a movie because it was just too unbelievable that that could happen. But being there, how can something like that happen, how can people hate others they don't even know so much to do that....









We then saw the Statue of Liberty and then rushed back to Times Sqaure to see a performance of Beauty and the Beast! My favorite, along side The little Mermaid. It was so good! I loved it!






Today we packed up shop! hehe and heading to New Jersy where we are catching up with Anges Uncle and Auntie!

New York

In New York now, arrived yesterday. But first, Vienna!

The time in Vienna was awesome! I loved it! So peacful and relaxing! We went and saw the Spanish White Horses! They were absolutely FANTASTIC! We also did a lot of sight seeing and went out to see the Palace, now that was gorgeous! My camera is playing up and I didnt get any photos...sad! So we left Vienna yesterday and arrived in New York! Its cold here, im in a jacket, scarf and beenie! Havn't seen much yet I was asleep all this morning, my cough medicine nocked me out pretty good! So yes unfortunately im still sick! I think its also a combination of homesickness too! Miss everyone so much!

Oh and you should check out mums blog for photos too coz I havn't been able to get any on. www.frommypentoyou.blogspot.com

Happy 9 months Justin! xox

Well we are off to do a bit of sight seeing. Will try and update again soon. Miss you all! xox

B-E-A-utiful!

VIENNA!!!! So beautiful! Gorgeous city! The buildings are amazing, so much detail with huge statues. There are amazing parks that are so peacful and relaxing! People are nice and I love hearing the language.
Today we went to the flee market, walked around the city and then went to the Danube Tower for a romantic sunset dinner! hehe The view was great, being 165m up we saw right out to the edge at the foot of the mountains. We had a delightful dinner in the revolving restaurant and it soon got dark and we saw the beautiful lights of vienna.
The only bad thing is that I still have this lousy flu! GRRR
Hopefully it will get better soon. But of course Im not letting it stop me! hehe

Leaving London

The Bed and Breakfast that we stayed in last night was a well earned break from backpackers! Mum rubbed some goanna oil into my back that we got off a monkey in Bangkok! hehe It worked too! My back is feeling alot better today! Now just need something to get rid of this fluey bug! We got it the second day here and its just been getting worse! But nothing is going to stop us from having fun! This morning we had to get up at 6am! We were getting a taxi to the airport but we were not expecting what arrived to take us. A Volvo! Leather seats, luxurious and a driver in a suit! The B&B had access to the local hotels car and drivers! I felt so special!

We are currently at the airport waiting for our flight to Vienna. Our relaxing, drink coffee, eat pastries and recover leg of the trip! hehe

TERRIBLE sleep!

Well we found a funky backpackers in Oxford to stay the night. We had dinner at a nice resturant that was well priced and well.... Aparently I have beautiful eyes. As a man was leaving he left a napkin on our table 'you have beautiful eyes' with his name and phone number! Mum and I cracked up laughing!!! The reason we couldn't stop laughing... he was closer to mums age than mine!

The Backpackers was good except in a dorm for 18 people kept coming in at all times of the night and they didn't think to be quite! So that kept us up for most of the night! grrrr
In the morning I had a TERRIBLE back pain! It was even hard to walk! A combination of a very bouncy Big Horse and a terrible bed! Luckily we still had the mini so I didn't have to carry my backpack! We had a lil look around Oxford and then drove back towards London.
We had to take the mini back.. :'( Mum wasn't happy! But it is a bit to big to post home!

Horseriding in England

Today we went Horseriding!!! Beautiful views!!! I was riding a Gypsy Cob called Merlin, he was such a big cuddly teddy bear! Really good ride, had so much fun! Really hilly area with gorgeous scenery. Wasn't like most riding areas in Australia where they do not let you get out of a trot! WE GOT TO GALLOP!!! Up and around beautiful lush paddocks!


We then Drove into Oxford and currently looking for some accomadation.
Mum is really loving this Mini! But the streets here! wow so many little streets winding around and around, its amazing we find our way out of towns!! But of course I am navigating! hehe

Hungerford Castle & Stonehenge

The second day in England we hired a car and what else would you hire in England but a MINI!!! We hired a Red Mini Cooper, so cute! Mum is having such a great time! Along with everything we have got on the trip she wants to also bring the mini home too. Bit hard though hehe, but it really suits her!





We drove to Bath.
Very beautiful place, seems like we are in a Roman City!
Today we drove out to the Farleigh Hungerford Castle, it was incedible! Although its mainly just ruins the chapel and tombs still remain with a few walls and patial towers. We got an audio guide that was very interesting with history and descriptions. We had lunch there before heading out to the Stonehenge. We got another audio guide there. SO intreging, no one knows why it was erected! Many myths though but not much is really known about it. We then drove back to Farleigh Hungerford and had dinner at the Hungerford Arms (pub). Really good meal, and I got a Pint! hehe big cider!

London

We arrived in England 4 nights ago. We arrived in London around 7pm and stayed in a youth hostel for the first 2 nights. The first day we spent on the double decker bus tour around London. It took us all over and you could get on and off wherever you wanted. We went everywhere! It was really good to see the sights of London. We went on the Eye of London and It was awesome, so much fun, Mum well didn't have as much fun as me but she did really well being up that high.
We went to a game archade, look I squished all the spiders! Proud of me? And also went on one of those dance ones, so much fun!
Oh and something really wierd....Fanta orange is yellow! I will have to finish this blog in a couple of days, the computer here is very frustrating!!! So more photos to come...

More Shopping & Jet skiing!

Which finally brings us to today. We went to Pattaya Beach. And we were naughty we went shopping again... I bought Channel Sunglasses for 1,800!!! hehe equivalent to $6.70! There is a clothes shop called S. Oliver!!!! So of course I had to buy something!! Well its actually my birthday present from Mum and Dad...Thanks Dad!!! hehe I also went Jet Skiing! So much fun!!! Then I got a tattoo, now Dad don't freak out its just paint that comes off in 2 weeks! It looks shinny there because I just got it done, it takes a few hours to dry then peel. There where so many bikes everywhere that you could hire. A Honda 1000 for 1,700 so thats $62 for 24 hours. Justin you would have loved it! And Dad there where Harleys there for you.