Sunday, May 27, 2007

A Trip Down Memory Lane

Have a look below, there's a few photos from a tripple going away party we had for a few guys (the three other guys in this photo, for those who don't know) that worked with me at the time. Please click here to leave a comment.
Dudley Arms (29-10-2005)

Saturday, May 19, 2007

Contiki on Facebook

The notes below the pictures were taken from the original advertisement and info for the tour we did. I'm posting them, as I had a request from a friend.

_____European Highlights (23 March - 5 April 2005) European Highlights (23 March - 5 April 2005)
14 Day Tour of Europe - European Highlights Get a taste of more than 8 countries when you escape to Europe on this tour! Enjoy the wonders and beauty of Dover, Paris, Fontainebleu, the French Riviera, Monaco, Florence, Rome, Vatican City, Venice, Munich, the Rhine Valley and Amsterdam

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Day 01 - England, France - London To Paris (23 March 2005) Day 01 - England, France - London To Paris (23 March 2005)
London to Paris. A warm welcome from your Contiki Crew as we head for the White Cliffs of Dover and the Channel crossing to Calais, France. Past World War I battlefields to the splendour of Paris. What better way to begin than with an evening tour of the city illuminations. Contiki Village (D)

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Day 02 - France - Paris (24 March 2005) Day 02 - France - Paris (24 March 2005)
Paris Sightseeing. On our included sightseeing tour see the mighty Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe. Visit Nôtre Dame Cathedral, stroll along the Champs Elysées. Contiki Village (B)

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Day 03 - France - Paris To Lyon (25 March 2005) Day 03 - France - Paris To Lyon (25 March 2005)
Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region, Lyon. See the Château at Fontainebleau. Next the Beaujolais vineyards near Lyon and Contiki's exclusive Château de Cruix. Contiki Special Stopover (B,D)

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Day 04 - France - Lyon To Antibes (26 March 2005) Day 04 - France - Lyon To Antibes (26 March 2005)
Lyon to Antibes - French Riviera. South today along the Autoroute du Soleil to the Côte d'Azur. En route visiting the city of the Popes, Avignon seeing the Papal Palace. Tonight we visit Monaco to view the Royal Palace. Contiki Village (B,D)

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Day 05 - France - Antibes, Cannes, Nice (27 March 2005) Day 05 - France - Antibes, Cannes, Nice (27 March 2005)
Riviera at Leisure. It's your choice today - relax on the beach, or take a trip into Nice or Cannes to souvenir shop and explore this "Queen of the Riviera". Contiki Village (B,D)

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Day 06 - France, Italy - Antibes To Florence (28 March 2005) Day 06 - France, Italy - Antibes To Florence (28 March 2005)
Antibes to Florence. First we visit a French Perfumery before continuing to Pisa, home of the famous Leaning Tower. This evening an opportunity to enjoy the most fabulous of Renaissance cities, Florence. Contiki Village (B)

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Day 07 - Italy - Florence To Rome (29 March 2005) Day 07 - Italy - Florence To Rome (29 March 2005)
Florence to Rome. Today our local expert guide takes us on a walking tour of Renaissance Florence which includes the Duomo and the Piazza Della Signoria. Shop for gold and leather then drive to the Eternal City of Rome. Tonight, a walking tour of this ancient city will include the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Venezia, Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Contiki Village (B)

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Day 08 - Italy - Rome (30 March 2005) Day 08 - Italy - Rome (30 March 2005)
Rome Sightseeing. Today, why not discover the ancient ruins of Rome with a local guide and in your free time leisurely discover the secrets of the Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel. Contiki Village (B,D)

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Day 09 - Italy - Rome To Venice (31 March 2005) Day 09 - Italy - Rome To Venice (31 March 2005)
Rome to Venice. Now onto the magic of Venice. Travel by motor boat to see St. Mark's Square, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Perhaps treat yourself to a gondola ride. Contiki Village (B)

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Day 10 - Italy, Austria, Germany - Venice To Munich (01 April 2005) Day 10 - Italy, Austria, Germany - Venice To Munich (01 April 2005)
Venice to Munich.Travelling over the spectacular Brenner Pass we drive through Austria before arriving in the lively capital of Bavaria. We visit the town centre with its historic Glockenspiel before tonight visiting a local beer hall. Hotel (B)

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Day 11 - Germany - Munich To St Goar (02 April 2005) Day 11 - Germany - Munich To St Goar (02 April 2005)
Munich to Rhine Valley. Today, we continue to the Rhine Valley. See how beersteins are crafted in St Goar before arriving at our hotel. Hotel (B,D)

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Day 12 - Germany, Netherlands - St Goar To Amsterdam (03 April 2005) Day 12 - Germany, Netherlands - St Goar To Amsterdam (03 April 2005)
Rhine Valley to Amsterdam. We cross the Dutch border to Amsterdam for our last 2 nights in this vibrant city. Visit a cheese farm, see how clogs are made, cycle through the Dutch countryside and explore the fishing and cheese village of Edam. Contiki Special Stopover (B,D)

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Day 13 - Netherlands - Amsterdam (04 April 2005) Day 13 - Netherlands - Amsterdam (04 April 2005)
Amsterdam at Leisure. After a diamond exhibition, why not explore Amsterdam on a canal bike ride, perhaps visiting Anne Frank's house. Contiki Special Stopover (B)

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Day 14 - Netherlands, England - Amsterdam To London (05 April 2005) Day 14 - Netherlands, England - Amsterdam To London (05 April 2005)
Amsterdam to London.Travelling south through the Belgian Countryside to Calais, we catch the ferry back to Dover, reaching London early evening. (B)

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Contiki - Another One Rides The Bus (Part 1) Contiki - Another One Rides The Bus (Part 1)

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Contiki - Another One Rides The Bus (Part 2) Contiki - Another One Rides The Bus (Part 2)

What's Included ACCOMMODATION & MEALS -13 nights accommodation - 3 nights in Contiki Special Stopovers, 7 nights in Contiki Villages, 3 nights in hotels
* Breakfast (B) & Dinners (D) included in Food Fund - as per itinerary

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Facebook Photo Albums

I was not very keen on using Facebook when I received my first invite from a friend, but it's not really that bad. it makes keeping in contact with old friends / travel buddies easier. Here is a few photos I uploaded yesterday. Please have a look and leave a comment. As you can see, June 2005 was a brilliant month!

Green Day - Milton Keynes (18 June 2005)

Audioslave - Brixton Academy (21 June 2005)

Kings Of Leon - Brighton(30 June 2005)

R.E.M. - Hyde Park (16 July 2005)

Ben Harper - Hammersmith Apollo, London (11 July 2006

Pearl Jam - Reading Festival (27 Aug 2006)
Pearl Jam - Reading Festival (27 Aug 2006)