Thankfully, we must have danced the alcohol off last night, because when we awoke this morning we were tired, but otherwise grand. Never-the-less we decided to take pre-emptive measures and go get a full fry-up, which meant wandering down towards the boardwalk and stopping off at Anna’s Café, where we got excellent breakfasts.
Today was the big day! We were up EARLY and greeted with Starbucks (god bless you A!), and once the hairdresser and photographer had arrived the madness began. And oh BOY did it last! There were six of us to get hair and makeup done, I was fifth and didn’t get started till after the … More G – Sunday 2nd August 2015 – “A Wedding! A Wedding! We’re Going to Have a Wedding!”
So today was the day I had to woman up and face the nail salon. I have never in my life had my nails done and all my toes had ever seen were the nail scissors (as I keep them severely short) and occasionally moisturising cream. I have wicked callouses on my feet which I’m … More G – Saturday 1st August 2015 – “Pedicures are TORTURE!”
Our first morning in Canada has been highly productive: up at 7am, got breakfast in the lounge – lots of fruit! – worked on the blog, went to the gym and then had a swim. There was just enough time for a shower and then it was time for the rehearsal where we met the … More G – Friday 31st July 2015 – “I’m on a Boat!”
It’s 9.30pm. And it’s DARK. It shouldn’t be weird that it’s getting dark at 9.30pm, but after 5 days of perpetual daylight it’s strangely disconcerting. So we’ve made it to Halifax, Canada. But not before we had a pitstop at the Blue Lagoon. I’ll be honest, I hadn’t quite realised that it was literally outside, … More G – Thursday 30th July 2015 – “Oh Canada…”
Today was fab!! First off was the ‘Volcanic Veins’ tour: we went down into caves and tunnels that had been formed by lava. After eruptions, the lava on the surface would cool, but what was below would continue to flow, creating large tunnels and caves. The caves were stunning. You could see the parts where … More G – Wednesday 29th July – “Hold Back the (Lava) River”
The rooms here have two single beds which initially I was a bit against but I had a great night’s sleep without Kicky McFidget the Duvet Thief next to me! We got up early today to have a look at this little museum by the guesthouse that was established to celebrate a local writer from … More AJ – Tuesday 28/07/2015 – Iceberg, right ahead!!
Current Arm Status: In a LOT less pain. As for the swelling…I have to be honest, I’m now at the point where I can’t actually remember what my arms looked like originally so I’ve no idea if the swelling’s gone down. They feel a lot less tense and rock solid than yesterday so I’m happy … More G – Tuesday 28th July 2015 – “Hiegh Hoooo!”
Today we ignored the advice of 90’s superstars TLC and went chasing waterfalls. I messed up this morning. Accidentally got the pick-up point for this tour and the other tour mixed up so we were waiting in the wrong place. Felt like a total twat when I realised. Fortunately they were only 10 minutes away … More AJ – Monday 27/07/2015 – The South Coast and Jokulsanen Glacier Lagoon
Current Smove high score: 51 (level 6). Ah Smove, how you vex me. I fear I shall never see level 6 again… Aaaanyway, moving on. So it turns out that I LOVE taking photographs! I’d always been a bit ‘meh’ about it as I’d felt that I could never take decent photos, but using my … More G – Monday 27th July 2015 – “Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls…”
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