Saturday, August 30, 2003

Right, I've fixed the comments for now but they'll probably break again. Such is the nature of computers. I'm back in Prague and thoroughly bored with it. Going to the art gallery today though which should be alright. Cesky Krumlov was great. Little medieval town on the banks of the Vltava. The river stank but it didn't stop us tubing down the weirs and renting a raft for the day. The pivo was cold and flowing (far too much) and the hostel was great. Apart form the bed bugs (as soon as the bait, AKA Phil, left my feet got munched). Once again I cleared out a hostel and with no one left Cesky Krumlov showed it's true face of actually being quite dull. The people make the place has never been truer.

Tuesday, August 26, 2003

The comments don't seem to be working now. Bloody enetation. I also know that someone left one the other day but I haven't been able to read it yet so mail me instead. Updates still out. Man, everything's broken on this bloody site. Oh yeah, who rang me last night/ this morning? Caused much havoc in hostel Ryba but true to form I didn't awaken for it. Anyways, got to go back to bed now as am v tired. Ciao.

Sunday, August 24, 2003

Alright Guys, gruelling trip to Cesky Krumlov but I made it in the end. Had to wait for everything (bus and train) and the metro in Prague was broken. Altogether not useful but Krumlov is a beautiful place. Bloody glad I came here. The hostel is right onthe Vltava river and so swimming is compulsary. Got to the hostel last night at about seven and the Oz contingent were in the hostel. Good to see them again. Went out last night to watch a few guys jamming by the river then went to the travellers hostel for a bit of pool. Worst table in the world, not enough room on three sides and a bigger concave than a fat mans couch. All a good laugh though (although not as good as the previous night in Prague to see Dawn and Stu off.... funniest night I think ever....) Woke up this morning feeling like I'd been out the night before (strange that hey?) and so me and Clever Claire mark 2 (or the Claire Bear that Cares) went floating down the river on innertubes. Life's better when its innertube. Good fun. Right off now. Mama's probably cooking dinner (a fiver a night for accomodation and the woman who runs it is a compulsive cook... brilliant!)

Saturday, August 23, 2003

Was thinking I might come back to sort out the rest of the round the world business but instead decided to follow the Oz contngent to Cesky Krumlov (type it in in google for pics) as it sounds superb. Rafting, mountain biking, general outdoorsy goodness. So I'm off there today. Had a really good night to see Dawn and Stu off last night. (I hope they made the plane) and only got in at 6 this morning. Tired but not rough. Good combination for missioning it the hell out of Prague. Had enough of this place now. I reckon the Americans are hungry and have begun to eat my brain. There's a shit load of seppos about. Anyway, off to have a healthy week (end?) of outdoorsy stuff. Dawn and Stu shouldn't have gone home. Bad decision by them but I guess they had to. Still snowboarding in Scotch land sounds alright if I'm bored and at home in winter. Right laters. Gotta get the train (then a bus then a hike.... aw no... am I really up to this today?) Anyhoos, see y'all later. incidentally, if you want to know what I'm doing you'll have to check the revolicktion site as the one that sends updates is dead. ciao.

Friday, August 22, 2003

Oh dear. One of the computers I've used has been infected by this so big virus. Any of you get an email fro \m me with an attachment saying document_all.pif don't open it, just delete it, but I think you'll already be infected. very clever virus. Was thinking about coming home tomoz but decided to go to Cesky Krumlov instead because Prague's shit and Stu and Dawn are off home tomorrow. See ya

Tuesday, August 19, 2003

Think I'm going to become a tree hugger when I get to NZ. Still in Prague. Might stay for a bit. Decided the philosophy has to be, well I've seen all the tourist spots so now I can just live in prague for a bit.

Monday, August 18, 2003

Alright. Back int he land of Czech. The flight was bloody awful even though it only took an hour but still at least I'm here safe n sound. Only thing is, getting back to Prague's a bit like going backwards. Not sure if I've made the right decision there. Hmmm, we'll see how it pans out. Can't be arsed to speak to anyone in my hostel today so I slunk off to the cinema this afternoon. Watched T3. Quite good. Not mind blowing though. As for tomorrow, well I've seen all the Prague I wanted to see. Might check out a museum or two though, they're not open Mondays which is a pain in the arse but only when its Monday. Nice hostel though. Got in last night and properly crashed out. Might go for a siesta now actually. Toodle pip.

Sunday, August 17, 2003

How do. Pretty mad one this. Im in Venice. Just walked into the airport and got a ticket to prague. Just had a quality weekend with Con and Phil (Con arriving eventually after missing his flight due to traffic on the M1) but Phil and his shop have just left. Cons knocking about the airport but couldnt check in at the same time as us. Might see him in a bit. Bloody good weekend though. And now back to Prague. Hope someones got a room for me and Stu and Dawn should be there too. Anyway, need to go now or Ill be sleeping in the business lounge (Italians dont seem to mind if at least one of you has a card to get in all your mates can walk in too! Bonus.... nice one misty.) Anna I hope you got back safe. And Dawn and Stu Ill ring you tomorrow. Ciao Bella

Wednesday, August 13, 2003

Just checking that the subscription thing's working. I've a feeling its down again. Meeting Con and Phil in Venice on Friday. Should be a good time. Aftter that I think I might head back to Prague just for a coupleof days to catch up with Stu and Dawn again and eat some more troll hand burgers. Right I'm off to do some washing as my whole wardrobe stinks as per usual. Dirty travelling scum!

Sunday, August 10, 2003

How do. Been out of touch for a while and haven't done a bit of what the last blog said I was going to do. Instead, met Niall in Zagreb (Irish bloke) and got talked into going to see Massive Attack. So I had to stay in Zagreb a couple more days. Massive Attack were cracking though (Lucy and Ben also joined us, Southampton) and after that came to Slovenia. Stopped in the capital for about an hour and got a bus straight to Bohinj (Niall's suggestion). That place was brilliant. Utterly beautiful. (Stu and Dawn, if you're still in Bled go to Bohinj. I'm in Ljubljana today but going back to Bohinj camping tonight... Sunday... for a night... After that back to Ljubljana for a bit until the 14th... got to meet up somewhere as I want me T-shirt back!)

Anyway, I got to Ljubljana and rang Ben (moon) who kindly offered to put me up for the night. Turned out he was on his way to take Anna to the station so she's stayed here another night and we're off to Bohinj today.

Phil! thanks for sorting out the hotel, I take it I'm supposed to check in on the 15th? Well, I hope's you're all well and good.

Ciao

Monday, August 04, 2003

Alright eeeeeeeverybody. Sorry for not writing for time but I just haven't felt like it. I overstayed my welcome in Budapest somewhat. The city took it's revenge and decided to depress me. Sacked it off eventually though and I'm now in Zagreb. It's miles nicer. Pretty quiet and just better (in my humble opinion) and also a lot cleaner. (sorry I missed you in pesky buda anna etc but I had to get out of there)

Despite Zagreb's bonusses, I'm not sticking around. I'm going to Zadar tomorrow for a bit of snorkelling. Work this one out, it takes three hours on the bus and 11 hours on the train????????? hm Think I'll be bussing it. The bus also takes you past a national park with 16 turquoise lakes inter linked with waterfalls. I would stop but you can't swim in them and I need a large water body to soak my weary, capital city-dirtied body in. Plus I haven't been traipsing a snorkel and mask all this way for nothing!!!!! I might stop over night at the lakes on the way back though.

Despite teh seven sweaty hours it took to get here on the train, the journey was cool. Went past Lake Balaton which looked PACKED! and was kind of glad to be passing it over. (What was it like The Raunds Massive?.. didn't you stay there for a bit) Got talking to a finnish couple aswell, ernie and vernie (i thought I was in the muppets!) who were really cool. Learned about Helsinki, and it sounds a bit like a colder Manchester... haha, still want to see it though. So I got a hostel with those two. It's a bit of a dive but only being used for kipping so that's fine.

Personal msgs:
Con: I need to play golf soon. And I hope you're doing okay. Give my love to Clare

Moonata: Is the offer of a bed still up for a night or two. My bro's going to be in Venice on the 15th and I'd like to meet him. How long is the train from Lub...
not a clue how to spell it... lejlana?

Bell: What's your route and dates going to be down to Dubrovnic?

Jess: You got an e-mail but I just thought I'd mention you anyway.

Phil: Let me know about Venice soon as I can get a flight back from there for about 60 quid if I know in the next couple days about the meeting up viability!

Mum: When you back from SA, when you orf to Italy and ignore any msgs on your mail when you get back.

DNO:How's it going pal? We're going to have to do this route together some time. It's cheap as and you'd love it!

Blah and Leese (and others using the mail on the blog):
Sorry for not writing back and stuff but I forgot about the fact I had another mail address... I've remembered it now though and cheers for you msgs (James the lick has been a successful conversation starter on a couple of ocassions... Let's start the revolicktion!)