Here are some of our pictures from Breckenridge:
Sunday, 4 March 2012
Ski holiday in Breckenridge
After 13 days at home, on 25/2 we flew out of Heathrow for our skiing holiday in Breckenridge, Colorado. Flight to Denver was good but an hour late, so we eventually arrived in Breckenridge around 9pm US time (4am to us!).
Here are some of our pictures from Breckenridge:
Here are some of our pictures from Breckenridge:
Sunday, 12 February 2012
Back Home!
UK time... Sunday 12th February... 10.30am
Our flight from Singapore landed at Heathrow on time at 5.25am .....the flight was nearly 14 hours long, but we were surprised how well we coped. It was the first time we've been on an Airbus A380 and we thought it was good. We were amazed at how many people were gathered around the departure gate in Singapore and one of the hostesses told us that there were about 450 passengers!
It was so good to see friend Tony waiting for us at Heathrow, ready to drive us home in comfort! ....we are so grateful to him for coming out so early and in such cold weather to meet us.
Brrr...Brrr... it was -5.5C as Tony drove us around the M25 and there was snow lying in the fields beside the motorway ... it was only a degree or so warmer (?) as we arrived home around 7.30am...and would you believe it, an hour later it started snowing again! ....check out the pictures below of our house and garden this morning.
We hope you've enjoyed reading the Blog.
Our flight from Singapore landed at Heathrow on time at 5.25am .....the flight was nearly 14 hours long, but we were surprised how well we coped. It was the first time we've been on an Airbus A380 and we thought it was good. We were amazed at how many people were gathered around the departure gate in Singapore and one of the hostesses told us that there were about 450 passengers!
It was so good to see friend Tony waiting for us at Heathrow, ready to drive us home in comfort! ....we are so grateful to him for coming out so early and in such cold weather to meet us.
Brrr...Brrr... it was -5.5C as Tony drove us around the M25 and there was snow lying in the fields beside the motorway ... it was only a degree or so warmer (?) as we arrived home around 7.30am...and would you believe it, an hour later it started snowing again! ....check out the pictures below of our house and garden this morning.
We hope you've enjoyed reading the Blog.
Saturday, 11 February 2012
Singapore Airport
UK time... Saturday 11th February... 12 noon
Recently arrived on time in Singapore, with now around three hours to wait in transit for our connecting flight to London, leaving here at 11.15pm local time
The flight from Brisbane was good, but food awful.
Recently arrived on time in Singapore, with now around three hours to wait in transit for our connecting flight to London, leaving here at 11.15pm local time
The flight from Brisbane was good, but food awful.
Friday, 10 February 2012
Leaving Brisbane
OZ time... Saturday 11th February... 9.30am (and 28C outside already!)
Just had breakfast with Ian & Anne, thanks again to them for their hospitality, friendship and great Brisbane itinerary whilst we were here.
Bags packed and ready to go. Weighed them and they're both within the limit, so the only overweight items will be us!...Jan insisting that we'll both be on a diet as soon as we get home!
Leaving for the airport in an hour or so. We'll be flying from Brisbane to Singapore, then four hours wait there before flying Singapore to London.....thanks in advance to Tony for meeting us at Heathrow on Sunday morning (sorry to get you up so early!).
Just had breakfast with Ian & Anne, thanks again to them for their hospitality, friendship and great Brisbane itinerary whilst we were here.
Bags packed and ready to go. Weighed them and they're both within the limit, so the only overweight items will be us!...Jan insisting that we'll both be on a diet as soon as we get home!
Leaving for the airport in an hour or so. We'll be flying from Brisbane to Singapore, then four hours wait there before flying Singapore to London.....thanks in advance to Tony for meeting us at Heathrow on Sunday morning (sorry to get you up so early!).
Thursday, 9 February 2012
Mooloolaba to Brisbane
OZ time... Friday 10th February... 5pm
This morning, Mike & Ian went to the beach to play in the surf again, Jan went along to get some more sun! The picture of Jan & Mike is in front of the Mooloolaba Surf Club that we mentioned yesterday.
We left Mooloolaba around mid-day to travel back to Brisbane. Our first stop was to call in on Anne's mum & dad, nice to meet them.
After lunch on the way south, our next stop was wonderful....Ian had arranged for us to go to the Alma Park Zoo, where not only did we get to feed Kangaroos but also we got to cuddle a Koala....Jan was so pleased!...Mike thought it was cool too!...Jan also got to stroke a baby Koala...thanks so much to Ian for making Jan's wish come true.
We also saw some Red Pandas... Owen will be jealous!....we'll have to take him to Port Lympe again.
Now back at Ian & Anne's home, planning to go for great Aussie fish and chips this evening.
This morning, Mike & Ian went to the beach to play in the surf again, Jan went along to get some more sun! The picture of Jan & Mike is in front of the Mooloolaba Surf Club that we mentioned yesterday.
After lunch on the way south, our next stop was wonderful....Ian had arranged for us to go to the Alma Park Zoo, where not only did we get to feed Kangaroos but also we got to cuddle a Koala....Jan was so pleased!...Mike thought it was cool too!...Jan also got to stroke a baby Koala...thanks so much to Ian for making Jan's wish come true.
Now back at Ian & Anne's home, planning to go for great Aussie fish and chips this evening.
Mooloolaba
OZ time... Thursday 9th February... 8pm
Left Brisbane mid-morning to go to Mooloolaba, a coastal resort one hour's drive north. Anne drove and Jan was so pleased to be a passenger at last!
We went to the Mooloolaba Surf Club for a great lunch. Jan also bought the club t-shirt.
In the afternoon, Jan went for a walk along the bay and Anne relaxed in the penthouse, while Mike & Ian played in the surf.
Now about to have a meal at the Via Italia restaurant on the seafront, sitting outside on a warm balmy evening.
Left Brisbane mid-morning to go to Mooloolaba, a coastal resort one hour's drive north. Anne drove and Jan was so pleased to be a passenger at last!
We went to the Mooloolaba Surf Club for a great lunch. Jan also bought the club t-shirt.
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Evening in Brisbane
OZ time... Wednesday 8th February... 11pm
Not long after we arrived at Ian & Anne's home, there was a typical Queensland tropical downpour! The weather improved within an hour or so and we went into Brisbane for the evening.
Anne drove to New Farm Park near the Brisbane River, where we parked and got the "City Cat" catamaran service up the river to the city centre. There was a lovely sunset as we travelled up the river.
We went to the Cha Cha Char restarant for a lovely meal, before getting the City Cat back down the river
Not long after we arrived at Ian & Anne's home, there was a typical Queensland tropical downpour! The weather improved within an hour or so and we went into Brisbane for the evening.
Anne drove to New Farm Park near the Brisbane River, where we parked and got the "City Cat" catamaran service up the river to the city centre. There was a lovely sunset as we travelled up the river.
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