A very significant day

Prior to my parents' arrival in London, I set an unrealistic expectation to keep up with this blog on my two month extravaganza around Europe with my family!!  However, within a week, I realised this time with them was far too precious and I have been letting my updates slide - sorry!

I think of home often (both in London and in Australia) and miss you all.  So then... just to give a quick rundown:

At the end of August, Dad, Mum and I travelled around Italy for a couple of weeks before meeting up with my Aunty Arja in Scotland where we drove, trekked and had a lot of laughs!

Not before Dan and Jess arriving to complete the family where we spent days in London and Paris.

FAMILY in St James' Park!!!
Jess, Daniel, Mum, Dad, me and Aunty Arja

From there, the three 'young ones' departed from the three 'older ones'.  We then went to Spain for a week which ended with the La Tomatina festival where I took great joy in smearing tomoatoes into my brother and sis-in-law's hair... (we also saw my London sisters there looking a little more worse for wear than us!!!)

We took a quick flight to Munich (to drink the best beer known to man or woman), then another quick flight off to Prague to hear a very interesting and turbulent history of such a small country.  Finally, we completed our "hopping" in Greece with the ruins of Athens and a VERY relaxing stay in Santorini whereby now my skin looks a more healthy colour after some sun exposure (and I am happy to say that I am indoctrinated in Queensland Sun Safety and I 'sun expose' responsibly with sunscreen!!)

We are now in Ireland for the next four days and we are thoroughly enjoying our time here despite watching the weather forecast (we have rain predicated for all the days we are here.)  But that just makes for a good excuse to find a lovely warm pub and drink some Guinness (or as I prefer, some Magners cider!!)

On this very significant date in the USA, I would just like to send my thoughts and prayers to my Uncle Sauli, Aunty Jenn and their children, along with all Americans as you remember and commemorate those who were lost and for those who still suffer the losses form that day.  As I watch the coverage recalling the last 10 years, it is hard to believe that this time has already passed - I still remember hearing and watching these events those short 10 years ago.  God be with you.

But until next time... love and blessings to all.