I’m Alive!

ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Its true, i’m still here. And i’m guessing that so are you since you are reading this right now. So in your face stoooopid Myans, with your stoooopid armageddon calendar.

Although I have to admit I was looking forward to dodging volcanoes, twisters, earthquakes (not sure how you dodge that one), everyman for himself. Maybe man a plane at JFK and make it to New Zealand before I was taken out by the suns solar flares. Another time maybe.

So I thought I would take a look at what I have to look forward to this year. A 27 hour flight to Sydney from Vancouver (great start). But then a flight to New Zealand where I will be for a year (fingers xed). Then its possibly a hike along the PCT or the AT. And then who knows. Not to shabby me thinks.

Oh I should say a happy birthday to my mother. Sorry im not there (not really).

IT’S…..

Found this blog and it got me in the Christmas spirit. Something Coca Cola failed to do!

Thankyou Jasmine Kyle

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Astrology Owes You an Apology

Astrology Owes You an Apology.

New Zealand Baby!

Working Holiday Visa for new Zealand, CHECK !
Boooya
I just hope I can make it there now haha.

Christmas is Ruined

Deutsch: Coca-Cola Weihnachtstruck (auf dem Dresdner Striezelmarkt 2004) Deutsch: Coca-Cola Christmas truck (on the Striezelmarkt in Dresden) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Yes thats right, I said it. Christmas is officially ruined. For me anyway. Just who do these guys think they are messing with tradition. What happened to the song? What happened to all the lights? I think we all know what im talking about here.

 

Yes the Coca Cola Christmas advert.

 

Every year we wait for this advert to fill us with christmas spirit and get us all excited. And most of the time it works. But what have they done this year? Whoever thought of the idea of a giant santa needs their skull looking at. If you havnt seen the new Coca Cola Christmas advert, dont bother looking for it or getting your hopes up because it is poor. Instead just find the real advert. The kid sat on his grandads lap as the Lorry with lights bursts out the fireplace. That is the advert we want to see.

Some might say im overreacting, and you know what your right, but I want to feel the christmas spirit and it just never happened. Also the places we have been to recently on our travels have been pritty boring so I need something to  write about a!

 

 

Hmmm decisions decisions

Rememberance Day

English: A remembrance poppy from Canada, worn on the lapel of a men’s suit. In many Commonwealth countries, poppies are worn to commemorate soldiers who have died in war, with usage most common in the week leading up to Remembrance Day (and Anzac Day in Australia and New Zealand). The use of the poppy was inspired by the World War I poem In Flanders Fields, written by Canadian physician and Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Rememberance Day

 

Today we stop to remember the soldiers who gave their lives fighting for our todays and our childrens tomorrows.   On the 11th hour of the 11th day on the 11th month in 1918 there was an end to hostilities. It is at this time on this day in this month every year we stop for two minutes.

 

Two minutes to thank the brave. Two minutes a nation, a commonwealth stops and looks at their Poppies proudly worn to symbolise that we will never forget what was sacrificed by so many people.

 

Two minutes to remember the soldiers of WWI and WWII. To remember soldiers who are fighting now. To remember all soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

‘In Flanders Field‘   This is a poem written by the Canadian, Leutenant Colonel John McCrae, after the death of his friend on the battlefield of Yrpres on May 3rd 1915.. This poem has become a symbol of tWWI and with it the Poppies that are now the emblem of Rememberance Day.

 

 

Ideas please!

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What do you want to know more of ? How can I improve it so you want to keep reading ?

Let me know your ideas in the comments box and I will get on it right away !

Thanks

 

Oregon and North California

We headed down from Seattle and made a detour to Crater lake. It was well worth the visit. Its a huge volcano which collapsed in on itself and then created a beautiful lake that is huge. I took a quick hike to Garfield peak which is the 2nd highest point along the rim of this monster and the views were stunning.

After this we made our way into California Baby and to the monsters that are in Redwood National Forrest. We were not let down, these things are massive. 7 metre in diametre at the base, one of them was a 100metres high, yes a 100m. Epic.
Unfortunatly because im an idiot ive deleted the pictures now, yes i am a tool. But just take my word for it when i say they were awsome !
After this we drove down towards Lake Tahoe and then onto Yosemite National Park. The park was great, the mountainsides reminded me of the film ‘last of the mohicans’, smooth cliff faces reaching into the sky. Outragous.

Back to the USA

After the probing at the Canadian border we were expecting a little trouble going back into the USA. So we were pleasantly surprised when they didnt even ask for the car documents ! Easy peasy.

So we headed down to Seattle. After watching greys anatomy (huge fan) I was excited to see the real Seattle. It was a very nice city with a beautiful skyline, especially at night when it was all lit up. A walk downtown, along the harbour gave the impression that was nice. There were alot of homeless around, but there has been in every city we hmave been. Whilst walking around to find a place I could settle my moaning stomach with some grease I happened upon a fight in the street. It was very entertaining, although I was unable to acertain the reason as to why the four lads were brawling in a fountain type thing. Nonetheless it was funny. Swarms of people with cameras crowding around.
I eventually found a burger joint and had my fix of grease. God it was good (angus, mushroom and cheese).

So now we head south down Washington to Portland. Then we cross into Oregon and then into California and to the Redwood National Forrest, which I cannot wait to see. These things are huge. Check them out.

www.redwood.national-park.com