Melbourne 2009

SE Asia

4 more days until I embark on my SE Asia trip with Bec and Jen. The days leading up seem to be dragging out now. I just want to go already, drink, ride an elephant, have a photo with a tiger, see buddhas and temples and then whinge about seeing too many of the previous. (refer to: seeing too many...

Absence or: Jenny Takes in a Concert, Goes on a Field Trip (to NASA!)

I was just thinking about how I rarely blog anymore. It seemed like all those years when I had nothing to do, I had a lot to say...but now that I do more and have more fun, I have less of a reason to blog about it. Weird, right? Let's see, some highlights from the past week (or two). Pat and I went...

Istanbul!

Hello dear readers. My mother and I have been in Istanbul for a little over 24 hours, and I have to say, this city is totally amazing. I'll save all detailed posts (and pictures) for later, but I am happy to report that so far, I am loving the atmosphere, giving my camera a good workout, and eating...

Get Out and Explore the World!

The title says everything and also very little at the same time. It is a broad statement that people can interpret as they wish. For some, exploration is done in an armchair with a favorite book or TV remote. Others learn about themselves and the world through charity work in their community. A...

Biking up a mountain

Travel Bug...

There is a need to scratch that itch! I wanna travel but not just like road trip travel but like european hiking travel...

Hobart, Tasmania

John Vanderslice in Edinburgh

"Love of my life," "Husband," "Sonic soul mate" — over the years, I've called John Vanderslice a lot of things. That's why, when I saw that he was scheduled to play Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh on Nov 5, I instantly booked a ticket. The past three times I've seen him, he's performed in crowded...

Where I want to go

I'm going to use this space to watch librarians and make travel plans. Barcelona New Orleans Ireland

Rain Down on Me: Back from Venezia

Whatever term indicates the most amount of tiredness, that's the term that I feel right now. I have a headache of tiredness. I have a heavy eyed sleepiness, even after a double cap! But we had a big weekend so I'm not surprised. Here's what happened. We had a great dinner on friday with all...

Indonesia: Tanjung Pinang

Awesome Buddhas from Around the world

Some day I will have the time and money to visit some of the marvelous Buddha statues that are from around the world. For now I can just look at the pictures and dream. They are beautiful aren't they?

Thank God...

My recent travels to Taipei/Kaoshiung, Haikou/Sanya and Krabi were all great fun... (lazy to upload photos) Except that I had a "slight" accident in Krabi while on an ATV! I actually fell off a cliff (my friend said I flew)... due to complacency I think... anyhow... all in all I only had abrasions...

Waxing poetic

I was trying very hard to NOT write this but it was niggling at the edges of my brain so I decided to get it over with before I had nothing left to think with. An Autumn Drive Driving in my pocket-rocket the leaves fly up behind me like sparks and flames. The river I follow sparkles despite the...

Ramen Restaurant - Children's book illustration

Ramen Restaurant - book illustration, originally uploaded by hooktrunk. Mr. Elephant orders ramen at a Japanese noodle shop in Icetown. The decor is woodgrain ice. The light sconces depict a scene with Mount Funji. Down below, a mother penguin and child are just entering the restaurant. Perhaps the...

Fish letter - Children's book illustration

Fish letter - book illustration, originally uploaded by hooktrunk. Mayor Guin dictates a letter to Mr. Elephant to invite him to the dedication of the newly completed Hotel Ice Penguin in Icetown. Mayor Guin is the penguin wearing the top hat. They are writing on an icy wood grain stump. In the...

T-100

I just bought a round trip, non-stop flight from Paris to New York for 334€, or less than $498. That is an unbelievably good deal. In September I flew through Reykjavik, on a really nice flight with Iceland Air, and thought that $515 was fantastic, but this is ten times better since I don't have...

Comedy Fun Times - Day 3

This time, armed with sleep, I managed to get up AM, woohoo. As there wasn’t a great deal to be done on zero money, Nic and I decided a day of vegging out with comedy DVDs was in order. Dara O’Briain Talks Funny, which I don’t own, so was great fun to watch, Alan Davies Urban Trauma, which was...

Comedy Fun Times - Day 2

So. Megabusty to Sheffield wasn't too bad, managed to nab myself a double seat and a couple of hours sleep. Nic kindly met me off the bus, as I have zero sense of direction in places I know, yet alone those that I don't. Went for a quick fry-up to cure her hangover and my lack of sleep then back to...