Marina takes on The World!
In and around New Zealand
Ok, it is August 24th, I am 30, and I am about to take on The World! Tomorrow I will leave NZ for 'an unspecified period of time'. I am off to the UK for about a year, and then, who knows!
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Marina Cotton
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Hi from Hong Kong
So, I finally left NZ on Thursday. What a mission?! While I was queuing to check in, the Cathay Pacific computers went down for 20 minutes. Thought... Continue reading »
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'ello from London
Another long flight from HK to London. And I had a window seat and no spare seat next to me. I only watched a couple of movies and stayed awake for... Continue reading »
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My first 3 weeks in London
I arrived into London on Friday 26th August at about 10pm. I flew in over all the sprawling lights of London, and was collected by my cousin Jason.... Continue reading »
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Update: 5 Oct 2005
Things are going well!
I am working at the General Social Care Council (GSCC) in London Bridge. (They register all the Social Care workers a... Continue reading »
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Update: Dec 2005
In October I; walked all over HMS Belfast. Very interesting, even if you’re not a nerdy-ship-type person. Tight and claustrophobic. You think you’v... Continue reading »
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Merry Christmas from Bruges
For Christmas, Sarah and I went to Bruges!! My first trip to Europe. It was lovely, but very very cold.
We arrived on Christmas Eve, vi... Continue reading »
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Happy New Year from LND
I had the BEST New Years ever!! Sarah and I went to a party at Jenny’s place. It was fairly quiet til we got there, then we got it going off all ni... Continue reading »
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The Algarve, Portugal
Last month, I went to Portugal! It was FANTASTIC. Perfect weather, stunning beaches, delicious food, friendly people, beautiful scenery. Loved it.... Continue reading »
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16 days in Egypt
The Postcard highlights...
I had an awesome time in Egypt!
I saw the pyramids, had a camel ride, checked out the sphinx, went on... Continue reading »
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A week in Hurghada
A week at the beach! Boat cruise and snorkling around corals, the beach, food, the beach...
(Hmmm, writing this review is on my list of... Continue reading »
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6 weeks in Germany
Well, some of you may not be aware, but I lived in Germany for 6 weeks. It was going to be 3 months but the situation was, err, CRAZY, so I d... Continue reading »
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Hola from Mexico
Greetings from Mexico City!
It might come as a surprise to most people not living in the UK, but I have left England and moved to Mexico.&nb... Continue reading »
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Acapulco Baby!
Hola boys and girls! I have just returned from 4 fabulous fun-filled days in Acapulco!
Gabriel and I arrived into Acapulco 7pm Saturda... Continue reading »
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Lovin life in Mexico!
Ah yes, my life is great!
I live with Iris (mum), Eduardo (dad), Lalo (9 year old son), Juan (8 year old son) and Iris Jnr (7 year old daught... Continue reading »
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Christmas in Puebla
The family and I went to Puebla for Christmas. It took us 4 hours to travel from Mexico (City) to Puebla, a trip that usually takes an hour.&... Continue reading »
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Feliz Año Nuevo from Guatemala!
Happy New Year from Guatemala!!
I had to catch 2 night buses from Puebla to Guatemala; one to Villahermosa (Mexico), then another to Tapachul... Continue reading »
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