Kalea, Yokosuka, Japan

beelicious


Posted Oct 28, 2011, 9:12 am
This is my boy-friend Stinker. Isn't he cute  :rolleyes:?

My new shoes  :D....
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Posted Oct 28, 2011, 12:53 pm
I'm very interested to foreign cultures, religions and customs. I'm not only beautiful but also smart  :cyclops:
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Posted Oct 28, 2011, 3:57 pm
It's getting started!

In two days I start my first trip! I'm really looking forward to the beautiful Switzerland.
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Posted Oct 29, 2011, 5:50 pm
Tomorrow it's done! I'm going to  Switzerland.

In my new sleeping bag I ever lay sample.


I say tenderly goodbye to my boy-friend.

I'm excited and a little bit scared before darkness.

beelicious


Posted Oct 31, 2011, 5:54 am
Now she's gone...

We will miss her very much... 
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Posted Dec 15, 2011, 5:56 pm
Kalea!?!!?! Where are you? Please write to us! Or come back home! We miss you sooo much....
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Posted Jan 2, 2012, 3:38 pm
We don't know what you look like....

No photo in 2 months? We are very sad ....
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Posted Mar 24, 2012, 11:40 am
I'm back! I'm at home again! 6 month.... We're soooooo happy  :cyclops:!
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Posted Mar 24, 2012, 1:44 pm
Yes, it's true ...

I'm back home.
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I was 6 months in Switzerland .... It was not a pleasant experience ...

I welcome my friend stinker. I miss him very much ...
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I also welcome the other TV's.
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Now I stay home and spend time with my family and friends.

It greets you,
Kalea
beelicious


Posted Apr 23, 2012, 12:03 pm
Actually I wanted continue traveling in a month, but I got an invitation  :cyclops:.
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I go to Japan! The firendly invitation comes from hanachan and I've to just assume.
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I look at the PC where my journey goes.
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I say goodbye to my boy-friend.  He is very sad ...
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See you soon - see you in Japan  :D!
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hanachan


Posted May 5, 2012, 3:01 am
Dear Stinker :)
I arrived in Japan. Oh, I'm far away from home.
My journey has just started. Think what an exciting minute this is!
;)
love,
Kalea
hanachan


Posted May 23, 2012, 10:36 am
annular solar eclipse
Unfortunately it is cloudy here. The sun went behind the thick clouds. So let's see it on TV!
hanachan


Posted May 23, 2012, 11:23 am
Dear Stinker,
Japan is a mountainous country. The cemetery is built on a hillside.
Their traditional gravestones have a thin and narrow cubic shape.
Stinker, I know this scenery. I have seen this on my PC :D
The flat-roof mountain is Mt. Yashima, the symbol of the city.
love,
Kalea
hanachan


Posted Jun 25, 2012, 7:36 pm
Otsuka Museum of Art
The world's first collection of Ceramic-Board Reproduction of Masterpaintings.

These are not original paintings.  They are ceramic works using a special manufacturing technique. Visitors can see over 1000 full-size ceramic reproductions of major works of art, including the Sistine Chapel, Scrovegni Chapel, triclinium of the Villa of the Mysteries... The works are transfer-printed from photographs before being fired and retouched.
:rolleyes:
hanachan


Posted Jul 28, 2012, 8:20 pm
Miyajima is an island located off the coast of Hiroshima.
We visited Itsukushima Shrine, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
If it was low tide, we could get closer to the Shrine Gate.
;)

Itsukushima Shrine
hanachan


Posted Aug 14, 2012, 6:44 pm
This old wooden arch bridge was built in 17th century.
:rolleyes:
Kintai Bridge

hanachan


Posted Aug 14, 2012, 6:47 pm
Bento - Japanese boxed lunch
hanachan made omusubi bento for us.
What's packed in the box?
mmm... Teriyaki Chicken, Spicy-grilled eggplant and Cucumber Salad :D

;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
hanachan


Posted Aug 17, 2012, 1:02 pm
This train is running on the Bridge across the Seto Inland Sea. :o
hanachan


Posted Aug 17, 2012, 1:19 pm
Dear Stinker,
our train ran across the Seto Ohashi Bridge over the Inland Sea. And we came to Kurashiki-city, Okayama prefecture.
This area is kept the old city view of Tokugawa Shogunate period.(17th-19th century)
There are many historical houses beside the canal. These were once used as warehouse of cotton. "Kura" of the city's name means warehouse in Japanese.
Look! The tour boat is going :D
Stinker, did you enjoy my story of Japan? I thought many times if you could be here with me.
love,
Kalea

;) ;) ;)
hanachan


Posted Aug 17, 2012, 1:27 pm
At night we came back to Takamatsu.
hanachan


Posted Aug 19, 2012, 4:25 pm
Dear Stinker :)

Takamatsu-city faces the Seto Inland Sea which contains more than 2000 islands.
It's very calm water.
Stinker, next time I will see you from the new place.
You have something to look forward to ;)

Love,
Kalea
coraline


Posted Sep 1, 2012, 10:39 am
Labas!
I said "hello" in Lithuanian! :) Today I finally reached my new home - Vilnius! I was so happy to see new friends waiting for me - it's Diddl-Maus and Nocino. They gave a big friendly hug:

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As I have just finished my journey in Japan, I came with a lot of surprises - cookies with interesting flavors! Karolina, my new host mum, said a big thank you to my previous host hanachan :)

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Nocino decided to play guitar and we had a great evening with interesting conversations, snacks and good music!

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Love you,
Kalea

coraline


Posted Sep 1, 2012, 11:32 am
Hi there!
Today is the last day of summer and a great day in the Old Town - it's "Sostinės dienos 2012"! This weekend is dedicated to Lithuania's capital city Vilnius (in Lithuanian it's "sostinė"). You can see a big fair, many free concerts and other cool stuff going on!

We left our car near the mall and went to the Old Town. Here you can see me on the White Bridge, posing next to the "New Town" buildings:

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There are many games that people can play on the street:

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And funny pictures where you can insert your face, haha!:D

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We also listened to one band, the music was really nice:

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Here I am near the Lithuania's National Drama Theatre. You can see three ladies (sculpture) near the entrance:

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Look! It's The Cathedral and The Bell Tower - one of the most famous buidings in Vilnius, the heart of the Old Town. It's soo beautiful!!

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We also saw a great expo of pictures from all over the world:

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A nice surprise was waiting for us when we went back to our car after we saw the fair - in Lukiškės square we saw a sculpture of John Lennon! It was made of sand. What a beautiful piece of art! I even started singing the song "Imagine"...

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What a great day! Ahh, autumn is almost here... I hope September will be amazing :)
I miss you, mum! I wish you could see all of the places I've been to, Stinker...

Hugs,
Kalea
coraline


Posted Sep 4, 2012, 6:22 pm
Hello!
Today our host mum Karolina came back from... school! Starting September she had to go back to studying. She says that it's quite hard to get up early again, but everything will be okay after some time! :)

Let's see what books and notebooks do we have...

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Literature book! Interesting!

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And a small gift from United Kingdom (via postcrossing) arrived today - a "teapot" for tea bags! Cool, isn't it?

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I don't like that it's so dark outside. I miss summer!

Hugs,
Kalea

coraline


Posted Sep 10, 2012, 7:26 pm
Hey, mum!
Guess what we did on Sunday? We watched Vilnius Marathon 2012! :) A lot of people were running in the Old Town - some of them even made the whole distance of 42 km 195 metres! It was really cool to watch this beautiful traditional event (First Marathon in Vilnius was 8 years ago!)

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Sadly, we didn't register in the running, so we decided to take a small tour in the Old Town centre. First stop - The Royal Palace of Lithuania (Valdovų rūmai). It was built in the 15th century for the rulers of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Here you can see a new palace on the site of the original building, it was opened a few years ago. Beautiful, isn't it? :)

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Look, what an interesting wall with teapots! :D

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Here you can see Signatarų namai, a place where the Act of Independence of Lithuania was signed:

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And, for the end, a big fountain near the Town Hall:

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It was a great and sunny Sunday!:)


Kisses,
Kalea

coraline


Posted Sep 17, 2012, 6:48 pm
Hey, mum!
I'm really sorry for not uploading anything new. My host mum was feeling quite ill, so we didn't have a chance to go somewhere. But this Saturday we went to Pabrade forest again to pick some mushrooms! Look what we brought back home:

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And this is a huge ceps, the king of the mushrooms! It's called baravykas in Lithuania. Karolina said that it's really tasty when it's in a soup:

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Later that day we decided to go for a walk in the Old Town. There was an exhibition of interesting sculptures, made of hay:

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Oh, I feel ill, too. Maybe it's because of the bad weather? It's cold in the morning and warm after some hours... I guess I'll take a nap now...

Hugs (and a kiss for Stinker),
Kalea
coraline


Posted Sep 23, 2012, 7:30 pm
Hey, mummy!
Today we spent a lot of time at home. Host mum has received many letters from her penpals, so we helped her to write the answers to the letters:

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We decided to look for some recipes in OBUOLIŲ PYRAGAI (Apple pies) book. Who knows, maybe we will bake something nice soon?... :)

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I tried some home made apple jam and it was really delicious! It tastes way better than it looks! :D

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I hope you're well, mum. Maybe you're making something sweet with apples, too?

Kisses,
Kalea
coraline


Posted Sep 24, 2012, 7:18 pm
If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

(Snow Patrol "Chasing Cars")


Dear Stinker,
sometimes I just want to lie somewhere and watch the clouds. Isn't that relaxing?...
This Saturday we went to a shopping mall "OZAS" and then we decided to go upstairs, to the roof. What an amazing view we saw there!

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Me, Nocino and Diddl-Maus became great friends. Here is another picture of our short trip to the sky:

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I hope you're doing well.  Mummy told me that you send me kisses. I send you a big kiss, too! And two more kisses to my mum, dad, also many many hugs to my friends :)

Have a relaxing and cosy day,
kisses,
Kalea

coraline


Posted Sep 30, 2012, 7:24 pm
Hello!
Today we visited Varėna, a nice town in Lithuania, where we had a lot of fun in GRYBŲ ŠVENTĖ 2012 (MUSHROOM FESTIVAL 2012)! Varėna's forests are full of goodies like berries and mushrooms, that's why each year people of this town are having a big celebration with fairs, contests, concerts and so on.

Here we are next to the statue - a boy with a basket full of mushrooms:

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And this is the parade!

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After that, we saw a lot of cars - some of them were very old and vintage, some of them were interesting because of the size. This white one looks cool!

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Here you can see a small park - place with farm animals like chickens, rabbits and other small creatures:

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Let's take a closer look...

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Whoa, what a big car! Wait... it's not a car... it's a tractor!

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It was a very lovely day. I hope to see Varėna one more time someday!

Love,
Kalea
coraline


Posted Sep 30, 2012, 7:34 pm
Hey!

This Sunday was a bit sad because we had to say goodbye to our lovely friend Diddl-Maus. He's coming back home to GERMANY after his big journey, so we wished him all the best and gave him a big hug:

http://i.picasion.com/resize59/54c870214286c911b5e3d4f569787016.jpg

How are you doing, Stinker?
Lots of love,
Kalea
coraline


Posted Oct 7, 2012, 1:21 pm
Dear mum,
today we went to see SODO KRAITĖ in Vilnius Old Town. It's an event for those who have their own garden and they can find plants, trees, flower seeds here.

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We could also eat apples, other vegetables!

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This fair showed a lot of nice art works from goodies that autumn brings! Look at this little guy:

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And heey, chickens are here, too!

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It wasn't warm outside, so when we came back home, Karolina's mum made me a cosy knitted scarf for the cold season. I gave her a big kiss for that. Now I don't feel cold!

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Well, that's all for now.
Kisses,
Kalea
coraline


Posted Oct 7, 2012, 1:34 pm
Hi,
another Sunday - another goodbye to my friend. Nocino is going to Finland at it will be sad without him, but I wished this brave voyager to have a great time in a new country and show us many beautiful pictures!

http://i.picasion.com/resize59/62591fa7f1b6ad1b85fece88df859eee.jpg

Hugs,
Kalea
Monachu
903696013@qq.com

Posted Oct 24, 2012, 3:31 pm
Hello, mom!!! Now here is 22:35
This afternoon I arrived safely at china! Hostmom and grandpa, grandma, welcome my coming. I make they feel very happy! I also meet some friends, we are together! They love me!!! I brought from Lithuania card and a tea bag, let my Chinese host family feel surprise! Haha, they will sned back some China postcards!  :p Please waiting...
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Chinese people must eat food: all kinds of crabs, in the fall. This also is the tradition, so, today I eat crabs.
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Today is grandma's birthday, so I also got a cranberry Mousse Cake.
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I'm happy!  ;)
Love you!
Monachu
903696013@qq.com

Posted Oct 29, 2012, 1:44 am
Hello, mom!
Recently, have not a good weather. Here is the autumn, and began to rain. We didn't go out, so stay at home. Hope have a good weather! :)
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Morning, we drank black tea.
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Hostmom 's study room, all are music and dance of the books.
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Hostmom's fridge magnets, from different countries.
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Hostmom bought Germany fruit tea for me, haha. I feel very warm!
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Love you, mom!

Monachu
903696013@qq.com

Posted Nov 1, 2012, 1:45 pm
Hi, mom!  :p
Today we went to bright square, near it about 15 minutes from hosthome. Here is the autumn, some flowers and plants begin to wilt.
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Love you, mom!  ;)

Monachu
903696013@qq.com

Posted Nov 20, 2012, 12:19 pm
Hello, mom~~~
Today, I and hostmom, grandma, grandpa go to eat real traditional hot pot. About it, please see here:  Hot pot

We eat three different mutton, beef, shrimp, many strange vegetables and fungi. The most important is the sauce, there are many special things. In winter, the Chinese people must eat hot pot, it is a tradition. I like it.  :p
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Love you, mom!  ;)


Monachu
903696013@qq.com

Posted Dec 4, 2012, 2:03 pm
Hello, mom!
Today, grandma showed me some typical Chinese food.
1, Jiaozi. It is very delicious.
About it ,please see it: Jiaozi

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2, making Salted egg. First, put the raw eggs, clean. Put some spices, salt and some wine. Seal, 20 days later, you can eat. It has special flavor.
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3, Chinese called: Dangeng/蛋羹. Its taste is very slippery.
There are eggs, shrimp, shrimp soup, some spice, white and black sesame and so on.
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Love you, mom!
Monachu
903696013@qq.com

Posted Dec 13, 2012, 9:20 am
Hello, mom!  :p
Today here to real autumn, 2-12C. I go.. but only in our community. Morning, we ate a typical Chinese breakfast, eggs, white sesame, rice and so on.
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Love
Monachu
903696013@qq.com

Posted Dec 14, 2012, 2:20 am
Hello, mom!  ;)
Today we went out, also go to a nearby Chinese restaurant to eat Chinese noodles. I like it.
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This is our community a sign, it means: school ahead, need to slow down.
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This is Chinese traditional salad noodles and Coca Cola.
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Love you, mom!  :p
Monachu
903696013@qq.com

Posted Dec 19, 2012, 2:19 pm
Hello, mom!
Today, hostmom and her family received a super big surprise, from your package!  ;)
Oh, all family are very happy and excited!!! This is really Christmas Surprise, I'm also happy.Host family thank you very much, they will send you Chinese New Year gift! Hostmom is very excited, she almost cried.  :p
Mom, I also miss you very much.  ;)
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We share it, very good!
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Hostmom and grandma thinks I'm a star!
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Look, our magnet, from mom.
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It was very important to hostmom, she said we will take it Xi'an. Thank you very very much!!!  :p Hostmom love it very much, at night they would sleep together with rabbit. Haha.
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Now here is 22:19, goodnight!
Love you, mom!  ;)
Monachu
903696013@qq.com

Posted Dec 29, 2012, 2:40 pm
Hi, mom!!!
Today we arrived Xi'an, living in hotel about a week.
Unfortunately, not a good weather. We just look outside from the window. We hope to have a good weather and a clean sky.
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Lovo you, mom!  :p
Monachu
903696013@qq.com

Posted Dec 31, 2012, 12:11 pm
Hello, mom!
Today we go out, I like Xi'an.  :p
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This is the library of Shaanxi Province。
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Finally, we went to the mall, you can see, it still retains some Christmas decorations.
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Love you, mom!
Monachu
903696013@qq.com

Posted Jan 30, 2013, 3:44 pm
Hello, mom!!! I miss you!
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Today we went to see: one of the Xi'an landmarks - the big wild goose pagoda! It is very famous in history of China, is Tang Dynasty masterpiece of Buddhist architecture. About it: big wild goose pagoda

In the Tang Dynasty, Xi'an is the capital of China. Please look here: Tang Dynasty

This time photo is very much, so will be divided into 3 parts. This part is the wild goose pagoda square, in the big wild goose pagoda around. Divided into South and North Square. You can see the style of Tang Dynasty, very beautiful.

It is very auspicious patterns and combinations, in china!
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It is very auspicious traditional greetings and carved, on the ground.
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This music fountain is the largest in Asia, unfortunately, now is not the performance time.
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In February 10th, is the Chinese New Year. In many places the trees are full of traditional lantern decoration.
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Many other place tourists like to ride this kind small tourist train.
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The big wild goose pagoda on the inside of this wall, I will show it to you later!
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Love you, mom!
Monachu
903696013@qq.com

Posted Feb 5, 2013, 10:17 am
Hello, mom!
This is Part 2, because photos so much. I chose some representative part show to you.  ;)
Place still in the big wild goose pagoda square, you can see a lot of statue. It describes the Chinese Tang Dynasty's people, clothing and life situations.
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This statue is described: shadow play. About it, please see here: Shadow play
Chinese shadow play, Chinese called: "Piying" or "Piying xi".
Chinese shadow play originated here, has a about 2000 years history. You can see there is a market. Some Chinese traditional culture and crafts related to sell. Very sorry, hostmom's English is not good. If you are interested, here the Chinese introduced more detailed and accurate.
Chinese introduced: Piying
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Panda hat and jacket, a lot of other place tourists like it.
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This is a very special Chinese traditional show forms, called: "La Dapian" or "La Yangpian". In China the Qing Dynasty, in that time China no movie, this kind performance function is similar to the movie now. Now, this kind old form of performance almost disappears in China. It's hard to explain, hostmom said: "when you come to China to travel, she will take you to see it.
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These black thing, is a traditional Chinese musical instruments: Xun. It is China's most ancient musical instrument, has a history of 7000 years.Please see this: Xun
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This statue is described Chinese ancient doctor. (on the right is doctor)
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In the Tang Dynasty, there are a lot of foreigners living Xi'an. They are called: "HuRen", This statue described "Hu" people play musical instrument in the street.
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Love you, mom!  ;)
Monachu
903696013@qq.com

Posted Mar 10, 2013, 11:04 am
Hello, mom!
You know one of the Xi'an landmarks - the big wild goose pagoda! It is very famous in history of China, is Tang Dynasty masterpiece of Buddhist architecture. It has a history of 1300 years, about it, please see: Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
It is in this famous temple, the name is: 大慈恩寺(Da ci'en si).
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This is the Qing Dynasty lion.
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Ok, now you can see "big wild goose pagoda"!!!  ;)
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Also can see the famous statue of "Xuanzang(玄奘;)"!!! He has been translation Buddhist scriptures, in this Temple. Great master,hostmom love he very much!!! About he, please see: Xuanzang

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This is a monument of Xuanzang.
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Now we are back to the wild goose pagoda square. You can see it's map.
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you can see a lot of statue. It describes the Chinese Tang Dynasty's people, clothing and life situations.
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There are some other sculpture.
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Many people use water as ink, practicing Chinese calligraphy on the ground.
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I have a happy day.  ;)
Love you, mom!  ;)
Monachu
903696013@qq.com

Posted Mar 10, 2013, 11:54 am
Hello, mom!
Not too much time in the morning, so today we go to the KFC to eat breakfast. Although, everybody thinks it is junk food.  ;)
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Chinese New Year is coming, you can see all the new year red decoration everywhere.
If you look carefully, behind me have a tower. It is very famous: small wild goose pagoda, it is also one symbol of xi'an. Please see this: Small wild goose pagoda
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In the new year period, every year there is a famous traditional new year fair. There are many good food sold, from all parts of the country. It's old-fashioned candy. It usually consists of peanut and sesame hand made.
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And people in Xinjiang make a kind tradition kebabs, is the most popular. We eat it, very good.
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We also buy some old-fashioned candy, back home.  :p
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Love you, mom!
Monachu
903696013@qq.com

Posted Mar 10, 2013, 2:00 pm
Hello, mom!
Today, hostmom specially to take me to see the landmark building of Xi'an: bell tower and drum tower. It was built in 1384 and 1380. We were there for a long time, get a lot of photos taken at different times. I hope you like.. This is the first time this year to open it, before in the maintenance period closing.
Take the metro.
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Here you can see a lot of new year's decorations on the tree.
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This is Drum Tower, at different angle, different time. Hostmom think it will be worth the wait. About it, please see: Drum Tower
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It is the bell tower, also very great history, is also very important! About it, please see: Bell Tower
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Now we went to "Huimin Street". This is a very famous place in Xi'an, it is Muslim living place. So there are a lot of Chinese traditional flok art works shop and characteristics food. We often come here, take the Metro from our house just needs two station. There are famous Mosque, many tourists from different countries will came to this street to visit.
This is a small alley of this street. This looks like a gate's building, we call it: Pailou (or Paifang). Please see: Pailou
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Have people practice Chinese calligraphy. Very beautiful.
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This is the heritage of the Xi'an, it is an old house. In 1871, there is a person in the ancient national exams, get second. So emperor rewarded him with a large house. This house structure is very complex, very beautiful. This time we did not go in, but later we will again.
This old house have a monument, it's address is in this Street No.144. At night, very beautiful.
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On the road, you can see more new year decoration. I love the night xi'an...
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Goodnight, mom!
Monachu
903696013@qq.com

Posted Apr 4, 2013, 2:37 pm
Hello, mom!
Today we went to the Shaanxi Provincial Art Museum, see "Tanzania -TingaTinga painting exhibition". It's only 5 minutes away from hostmom home, we walked. Hostmom always like to come here, we have a nice day.
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Beautiful works!!!
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At last we came to a Korean restaurant nearby. China has a lot of Korean restaurant, Xi'an also has a lot of Korean students and workers, their cuisine is always very popular.

This is the seafood soup.
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We called it: 紫菜包飯, hostmom most like tuna. Today we still choose it.
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This is a spicy sauted rice cake.
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This is bibimbap, we called: Banfan.
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Love you, mom!
Monachu
903696013@qq.com

Posted Apr 5, 2013, 11:28 am
Hello, mom!
Today I, hostmom and other TV play piano.
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Then, we go.
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This is Drum Tower of Xi'an. And the bell tower, it is also one of the symbol of Xi'an. There was a very famous history. Of course, it in the maintenance period, when the February 6th open again, we will come to visit! About it, please see this: Drum Tower
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"Huimin Street"! This is a very famous place in Xi'an, it is Muslim living place. So there are a lot of Chinese traditional flok art works shop and characteristics food. We often come here, take the Metro from our house just needs two station. There are famous Mosque, many tourists from different countries will came to this street to visit.

This is a small alley of this street. This looks like a gate's building, we call it: Pailou (or Paifang). Please see it: Pailou
http://blog.yimg.com/3/2ITRe197s5.E7NfV90R2BGkDLZuC1aowxByIzsEe9DiaFTieRH33yw--/62/l/Mk_2WCdNaGD3ABfwRtZgFA.jpg

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This is the heritage of the Xi'an, it is an old house. In 1871, there is a person in the ancient national exams, get second. So emperor rewarded him with a large house. This house structure is very complex, very beautiful. This old house have a monument, it's address is in this Street No.144.

The gate:
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The old wall:
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A pair of Lions in the gate, which is a traditional Chinese.
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Its monuments:
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This are traditional Chinese folk art works, very interesting! Now as a kind decoration.
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These statues, described the many working people about 100 years ago's life.
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Love you, mom!
klubwerks


Posted Apr 28, 2013, 6:29 am
I'm in Oklahoma City now! A few of us toys (and our hosts) went out to Buffalo Wild Wings to watch UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). We watched the preliminary fights on my hosts Chrome Book, then watched the Pay-Per-View event on the restaurants big screen tv's. I had some chili queso and then some mini corn dogs and fries!
klubwerks


Posted May 1, 2013, 1:40 am
I went to work with my host! She works in technical support. Then we went out for lunch at Subway. I had the sweet onion teryaki.
Monachu
903696013@qq.com

Posted May 4, 2013, 11:08 am
Hello, mom!
Today we went to a special place: Hua pagoda of Baoqing temple.
We pass by a shopping mall, you can see the PRADA and LV stores behind me.
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This is very important, also is protect cultural relics, in Xi'an. This pagoda was built in a.d 601-604.
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You can see the pagoda and monuments.
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The pagoda and ancient sculpture.
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This pagoda's different language version of the introduction, but was destroyed, unfortunately.
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Then we go to the subway to buy something to eat.
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On our way home, must pass by Xi'an city wall. It is very Great, let people proud of the ancient architecture! Xi'an city wall is located in the city center, a total of 18 gates. Now we see is the "south gate", also called: Yongning gate. It is China's most complete preservation of the city walls, every day there are a lot of foreign tourists to visit.
Please see this: Xi'an city wall
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Finally, pass by a shopping mall, Gucci and so on behind me. Many young people like it.
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We have a nice day! Love you, mom!  ;)
klubwerks


Posted May 20, 2013, 1:32 am
My host made me some goggles and I love them! The silver paint worn thin, so we went to Hobby Lobby to get some more. She re-painted them and then put a little sealer on it to keep it from rubbing off.

My host is part of a Steampunk crew called Airship Horizons, and they make stuff to sell. She worked for months on figuring out how to make Steampunk toy goggles. She went through a lot of prototypes and finally got one that worked. She made a mold of the goggles in the regular size and in a tiny size - so they'll fit us smaller toys! She paints them and wraps them in a fabric to finish them.
klubwerks


Posted May 21, 2013, 2:10 am
I wanted to let you know that me and host are safe a well! We had a devastating tornado that has killed many people today (it's all over the news). Thankfully my host and I are safe and with power. Please keep our friends in your thoughts!
klubwerks


Posted Jun 2, 2013, 1:10 am
WARNING! This post is about the devastation we've experienced in Oklahoma recently.

On May 20th, there was a devastating tornado that destroyed schools and homes in Moore, Oklahoma. That tornado kill 24 people, which included 9 children, and many more where injured. Teachers put themselves on top of children to save their lives. My hosts co-worker Jeff was the first person to get to Briarwood Elementary, which was completely destroyed by the tornado. He saved several children and teachers and his daughter was thankfully among the rescued! Jeff broke both his arms saving lives that day. It was a horrible experience for a a lot of people... it was devastating. Thankfully, myself and my host and her loved are alive and well! My host and I cried a lot that day, as it was a very emotional experience.

Jeff on the news!

Interactive images that shows the amount of damage the tornado caused.

On May 23rd, the first funerals were held where parents buried their children. If this wasn't enough, the Westboro Baptist Church tried to protest the funeral. They are a radical religious group that is pretty awful. They said that God hates us and killed the children in the storm because we are all sinners. It was a very hateful thing to do and they were arrested - it's illegal to protest funerals in Oklahoma.

And then there was yesterday - May 31st. We were in the middle of a tornado. It was a powerful storm and it was very scarey given what had just happened a week ago. The tornado was a lot bigger than the one last week. We were in the middle of the circulation, but we all came out alive and well! When the storm first hit, it was a lot of rain and high winds. Then the hail started to beat at the walls. The sirens were sounding outside for about an hour. It seemed like the hail and rain wouldn't stop. We were huddled in the bathroom (the bathtub is the safest place in the house) and we listened to the news telling us about the tornados that were coming for us. When the power went out and the internet dropped, and the cell reception died... we could no longer know where the tornadoes were. It was like being blind and hunted. It was frightening.

100,000 people, including us, were without power. We lost power around 6pm and then didn't get it back until today around 1:30pm. Cell phone reception is still down. Luckily, the fridge and freezer kept cold and our food didn't spoil. This afternoon, we learned that 5 people died and more than 70 people are in the hospital. Luckily, the tornado that was coming right at us, decided to "hop" over our apartment complex and went south of us!

Out here in the states, we have Storm Chasers, which are people who make a living chasing storms and tornados. They provide valuable information during the storms that helps to saves lives. One of the crews got too close to a multi-vortex tornado and the vehicle was destroyed. Two of them died (corrected info). And they got some amazing video of the tornado that passed through El Reno, OK - yes there were several tornadoes yesterday.

Here's the video!

Here's a photo of the destroyed vehicle.

Aside from the tornados and hail, there was lots of flooding. We braved the rain and hail around midnight and ate at a diner called IHOP where they had power. We spent some time in comfort with a friend, and it was a nice way to relax after an intense evening.

And now for the pictures!! Look closely, because there are photos of downed power lines that are live. We had to be very careful there taking photos. I couldn't be in every photo, but I thought you might like to see the photos anyway!
klubwerks


Posted Jun 8, 2013, 8:30 pm
Do you see how big this strawberry is?!
klubwerks


Posted Aug 5, 2013, 12:09 am
Recently, we discovered a bowling alley within walking distance! We got to bowl as long as we wanted for $10 (per person). They also have food... like hot dogs and fries! It's nice having a place nearby where you can get exercise and have fun with friends!
klubwerks


Posted Aug 5, 2013, 12:11 am
We went out to Crabtown to eat. I tried the fried calamari and it was spicy and yummy! I also had their gumbo. I had fun!
Monachu
903696013@qq.com

Posted Aug 30, 2013, 2:42 pm
Hello, mom!!!
Today we go to the Ancient Cultural Street of Shuyuanmen.
You can see a traditional Chinese characteristics. The gate:
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Very famous: Guangzhong Academy:
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Its monuments:
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There are many small shops on both sides of the street:
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The ancient old house:
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Chinese traditional, Chinese brush:
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Many Chinese fans shops:
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Xi'an's traditional crafts, hand made. These are little donkey:
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Tiger-head shoes! When hostmom was a child, also have this kind shoes, haha. :)
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Chinese traditional calligraphy and painting:
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Love you, mom!!
Monachu
903696013@qq.com

Posted Sep 16, 2013, 3:21 pm
Hello, mom!
Today we went to Qujiang Ruins/Heritage Park. This is a Tang Dynasty ruins, near it there are a lot of other cultural heritage. In the summer it is very beautiful, you can see a lot of flowers and beautiful Chinese architecture. But now the weather is still cold, no flowers. So, we don't take too many pictures.
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Love you, mom!
Monachu
903696013@qq.com

Posted Sep 20, 2013, 12:34 pm
Hello, mom!!!!
Today grandma took us to a Xinjiang style restaurant, which food is northern taste. We tried it for the first time. This is a soup, country style.
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Oh, this is the Xinjiang style of representative food, it has chicken, potatoes, noodles, hot pepper and so on. It tastes very good, and this plate has at least 45CM!!!
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We went to a jadeite decorations store. It is small shop, also have other large shop. Chinese people called: Feicui, are very loved it, everyone has its decorations and jewelry. The price difference is very big: some very cheap, only need to ¥30-50. Some very expensive, even if you work for a lifetime also can not afford. In the south of other city, there are a lot of people "gambling jadeite".
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This kind jadeite decorations is a traditional Chinese, host's every family all have it.
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At dinner, grandma made a very important food, Chinese called it: Jiaozi 餃子. Hostmom's family called it: Bianshi 扁食 or Yueshi 月食. Mom, please see this: Jiaozi
I feel the magic, but it is really delicious.
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This is the traditional Chinese sausage, grandma said, it still needs a period of time can eat.
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Cooked, you can eat!
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Love you, mom!!!  :p
LittleCableCars


Posted Apr 30, 2014, 9:15 pm
Hi Mom,

I've been out touring the American wide open spaces, vast plains, mountain chains, deserts and rivers with my ToyVoyager pals, Jelle, Amie and Buddy.

We hitched a ride to an old-fashioned stagecoach depot.  It was a long dusty ride and we were jostled around but is was a lot of fun.

https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/history/stagecoach/overland

I'm way out West now.  Thank you, Mommy, for letting me rest a while here.  The  stagecoach ride alone was almost a month and we are all tired!!

Love and hugs from,

Your Kalea
LittleCableCars


Posted May 2, 2014, 1:39 am
Hi Mom,

Before we left the Stagecoach Depot we checked the map to see which cable cars to take to my new host’s house.  We were greeted by a Rockin’ rat from Germany named Rudy and several TVs home from their travels:  Cheerio, Noodles, DuDette and her DuDu.

See ya later, Mom

Your Kalea
LittleCableCars


Posted May 13, 2014, 2:37 am
Amie helped our good friend Jelle into her cushy travel quarters and we took her to the post office. I filled out the customs form. We (and Oscar Wilde) have nothing to declare but our genius. ;) Her flying envelop is on its way home. Bye bye, dear Jelle.
LittleCableCars


Posted May 18, 2014, 6:21 pm
Party time!!  Two TVs have returned from their wayward travels, Nicky 
and BarryO.

Ye gods, C.T. Mouse, Detective, is gossiping again.  He says Nicky used
to be a guy and BarryO was a lot taller. 

Let's not let science get in the way of fun.  Mmm, that punch was good.

The heat wave is over here so we plan to get out sight-seeing soon.

Hugs from your Kalea
LittleCableCars


Posted May 21, 2014, 11:44 pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      it’s windy out here today, Mom.                                                                                     
LittleCableCars


Posted Jun 1, 2014, 1:44 pm
Noodles flew high up into the Marin Headlands, found the baby mouse called DeeDee, wrapped her in the stork cloth, circled around the city and delivered her to her parents, DuDu and DuDette.
LittleCableCars


Posted Mar 26, 2015, 11:48 am
While the site was down I flew home.  Mom, did you check my travelop?  DeeDee tried to jump in and start her travels.  ;)
beelicious


Posted Mar 26, 2015, 12:37 pm
Finally!

Back at home!

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t386/toyvoyager2015/P1120189_zpsuzs8maky.jpg

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t386/toyvoyager2015/P1120193_zpsliqduxzp.jpg

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t386/toyvoyager2015/P1120195_zpsiyu31bfb.jpg

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t386/toyvoyager2015/P1120196_zps7jnxtrnp.jpg





beelicious


Posted Apr 29, 2015, 8:43 am
I got an invitation!

I had a fantastic time at home but I must travel.

I will miss my boyfriend so much  :( ...
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t386/toyvoyager2015/P1130294_zpsukcan2q5.jpg

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t386/toyvoyager2015/P1130295_zpsupocze9a.jpg

But I'm looking forward for my new adventures  :cyclops: !
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t386/toyvoyager2015/P1130296_zpsqzl0gphr.jpg

See you soon!
fleursmum


Posted May 20, 2015, 8:40 am
Hi Mum,

I have arrived!!! Safe and sound after a long, long journey!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum037/SAM_7255_zpslsbidow2.jpg

I have met everyone here
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum037/SAM_7256_zpsxnrm9fn1.jpg

at the back are the WotWots, on my left is Hansi Hu, to my right Wavy Gravy and his wife bernie and their twins Tracee and Perry, (they are in front of me) and to my left is Chalon.

We have been chatting about our travels Mum, but now I need some sleep after my long journey  :D

Love and hugs to you and my boyfriend
Kalea
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted May 22, 2015, 8:51 am
Hi Mum,

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum038/SAM_7273_zps7tjeaobn.jpg

This morning we took the dog for a walk, he is a smooth coat ChowChow...it was a bit cold and windy this morning

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum038/SAM_7274_zpsqsum7usc.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum038/SAM_7275_zps4ew5rpep.jpg

no good for swimming Mum!!  ;)

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum038/SAM_7278_zpstkxjwoww.jpg

we found some interesting fungi on our travels!!

Love and hugs
Kalea.
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted May 25, 2015, 5:29 am
Hi Mum,

We have taken the dog for a walk again this morning, not so nice weather again today
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum039/SAM_7299_zpskugomnrt.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum039/SAM_7298_zpsuac6yxis.jpg

all the birds resting at the boat jetty

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum039/SAM_7297_zpsb5rvvc9m.jpg

tide is out too!

Love and hugs
Kalea
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted May 25, 2015, 5:31 am
Hi Mum,

We have been on a bike ride this afternoon...the weather is a bit better today, we even got to see the sun!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum039/SAM_7309_zpscf5ckss1.jpg

Some pelicans at the boat ramp...waiting for a feed...
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum039/SAM_7315_zps4kj9ii94.jpg

quite like this bit of beach  here Mum!!

Love and hugs
Kalea.
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted May 26, 2015, 11:39 pm
Hi Mum,

Today a new traveller arrived we gathered around the travel envelope wondering who it could be???


http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum040/SAM_7330_zpsaxgnaguh.jpg

An orange beak, then a face peeked out...

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum040/SAM_7331_zpsktxkzjsa.jpg

It is Scoop....he has travelled all the way from Switzerland.....he said he has come for warm weather, but we told him it is winter here.....

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum040/SAM_7332_zps3jj7evrl.jpg

we all made him welcome...and had a big talk about all our travels

Later we took Tupai for a walk down to the beach....

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum040/SAM_7335_zpsj6tsul2t.jpg

he had a swim....not such a good idea I thought...it is cold today..

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum040/SAM_7338_zpsyeauhrrj.jpg

we found another mushroom Mum...but didn't try to eat this one either...still don't know if it is safe to eat!!

Love and hugs
Kalea.
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jun 7, 2015, 2:47 am
Hi Mum,

Today Sue has been to a sewing day at Port Arlington so we had a quick look at the jetty and beach before heading home.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum041/SAM_7363_zpsniq4oylf.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum041/SAM_7364_zpsb9ebacoo.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum041/SAM_7365_zps0dhoyshj.jpg

Quite nice sitting here by the water Mum!!

Love and hugs
Kalea
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jun 7, 2015, 2:48 am
Hi Mum,

We walked the dog again this morning.

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum041/SAM_7374_zpsygmmdnfy.jpg

Having a chat with Hansi

Love and hugs

Kalea
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jun 7, 2015, 2:52 am
Hi Mum,

We had a big walk today down to Edwards Point
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum041/SAM_7475_zpsqdkca6b1.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum041/SAM_7477_zpsbi6mf6ag.jpg

we walked through the beach bush

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum041/SAM_7482_zpstl079xid.jpg

came out to the salt lake and the board walk

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum041/SAM_7496_zpsxjdqp6ww.jpg

then headed up the beach to a bird watching place

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum041/SAM_7497_zps8i2xhpxj.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum041/SAM_7503_zpsjx5tdkjc.jpg

we had a little rest on the way back!  :D

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum041/SAM_7504_zpsfyhkbqjy.jpg

Happily yours
Kalea
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jun 7, 2015, 2:54 am
Hi Mum,

Walked the dog again this morning....had a sit in the tea tree bushes



http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum041/SAM_7506_zpsj2kgltyj.jpg

Love and hugs
Kalea
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jun 26, 2015, 8:04 am
Hi Mum,

We have had a BIG day out today...we have been down the coast to Torquay...this area has amazing surfing beaches

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum042/SAM_7539_zpsf125dphs.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum042/SAM_7547_zpszv2ksdbd.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum042/SAM_7552_zpse56mpxpz.jpg

this is a very popular surfing beach Mum...this is Torquay back beach.

Off down the coast now

Love and hugs
Kalea.xxooxx


fleursmum


Posted Jun 26, 2015, 8:06 am
Hi Mum,

We are a couple of kilometres from Torquay and this is where the Rip Curl surf competition is held every year at Easter weekend


http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum042/SAM_7568_zpsfjt4nq3b.jpg

Hard to see but there are people out there surfing!

Off back up the coast now Mum

Love and hugs
Kalea.
xxooxx

fleursmum


Posted Jun 26, 2015, 8:11 am
Now we are at Barwon Heads Mum...this is where the Barwon River comes out to the ocean

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum042/SAM_7580_zpskn8foqag.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum042/SAM_7581_zpsspubaahm.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum042/SAM_7589_zpstowvluhy.jpg

this is part of the ship wreck coast Mum....many ships went aground here in the 1800's

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum042/SAM_7590_zpswnjdqacf.jpg

lots of ocean out there Mum!!  ;)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum042/SAM_7597_zps5cvgfpx7.jpg

Off we go again!

Happily yours
Kalea
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jun 26, 2015, 8:14 am
Hi Mum,

Now we are at Ocean Grove...this is a very popular place in the summer, for swimming and surfing and fishing...walking on the beach....

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum042/SAM_7599_zpsw0izek09.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum042/SAM_7598_zpsit3icptj.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum042/SAM_7607_zpslfzex5ks.jpg

we met a surfer dude!! Lol!!  B)

Off we go again!!

Happily yours
Kalea
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jun 26, 2015, 8:18 am
Our last stop for the day .....Point Lonsdale...this is where the opening for Port Phillip Bay is and where the big ships go in and out...
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum042/SAM_7613_zps04zwyll2.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum042/SAM_7614_zps1bge53ty.jpg

there is a working light house here Mum

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum042/SAM_7617_zpsoz1avx9d.jpg

you can see the other side of the bay in the distance

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum042/SAM_7620_zpsqvv2qezp.jpg

LUNCHTIME finally!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum042/SAM_7625_zpszuzobisu.jpg

Love and hugs
Kalea
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jun 26, 2015, 8:23 am
Hi Mum,

Today we are here to catch up with a friend of Sue's.....we have come up the top of the 360 Tower  amazing views here!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum044/SAM_7635_zps0dtfjitk.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum044/SAM_7634_zpsfue4twj8.jpg

Down on dry land again we had a look at the boats in the marina

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum044/SAM_7636_zpsloltkwf4.jpg

Love and higs
Kalea
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jun 26, 2015, 8:29 am
Hi Mum,

Back down the beach walking the dog again today

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum044/SAM_7696_zpsdr40aesg.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum044/SAM_7703_zpsfaohjfnq.jpg

On the way home we saw a lovely rainbow cloud

Love and hugs
Kalea
xxooxx

fleursmum


Posted Jun 26, 2015, 8:31 am
Hi Mum

We have been back to Queenscliff today, Sue was doing some geocaching and we came for the ride

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum044/SAM_7710_zpsgeisezo5.jpg

Back up the 360 tower we saw the ferry come in.

Happily yours
Kalea
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jul 22, 2015, 7:35 am
Hi Mum,

Today we said our goodbyes to Hansi Hu...he is off on his travels and this time is going to America!! 

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum045/SAM_7719_zpscxchgahv.jpg

Happily yours
Kalea.
xx00xx
fleursmum


Posted Jul 22, 2015, 7:54 am
Hi Mum,

We are on the way to Adelaide and have stopped here for an over night stay

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum046/SAM_7782_zpsmeye4iv5.jpg

We had a walk around the boat harbour
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum046/SAM_7793_zpsmecjuahk.jpg

and then we watched the sun go down

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_7797_zpsp3mswprm.jpg

Love and hugs
Kalea.
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jul 22, 2015, 8:02 am
Hi Mum,

The next morning we went out to the old goal

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum046/SAM_7800_zpstcqfnbw4.jpg

I think we can escape from these cells!! Lol!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum046/SAM_7807_zpsmqlvukau.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum046/SAM_7806_zpswb4hbb4r.jpg

Off on the road now

Happily yours
Kalea.
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jul 22, 2015, 8:15 am
Hi Mum,

We have stopped here to get some lunch and have found some strange things

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum046/SAM_7813_zpsj3b2j6og.jpg

a pig mowing the grass in a beautiful dress  :D

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum046/SAM_7818_zpsbkjqzlm3.jpg

a cow ready for her wedding  :D

Hee hee!! They are a bit strange here Mum!!

Happily yours
Kalea
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jul 22, 2015, 8:27 am
Hi Mum,

Well is was a wet and cold and windy weekend in Adelaide and we didn't get into the city, so no photos!!  :(

We are on the way back to Victoria now and are driving through this place called Padthaway, it is is the Coonawarra wine growing regions

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum046/SAM_7847_zpsunw2961i.jpg

lots of gum trees first Mum

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum046/SAM_7852_zpsoxlh72zl.jpg

I had a little snooze  ;)

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum046/SAM_7853_zpss3ztswim.jpg

there are Australian sheep out there Mum

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum046/SAM_7854_zpsbwts6xbl.jpg

more gum trees and now it is raining, we didn't see any kangaroos
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum046/SAM_7855_zpscynudvvk.jpg

now for the vines

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum046/SAM_7856_zpssbqoydwe.jpg

and more vines

we came across this park in the middle of nowhere...the figures were cut out of trees with a chain saw

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum046/SAM_7866_zps7e7o42av.jpg


http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum046/SAM_7865_zpsfwl9b6ji.jpg

See you soon

Kalea
xxooxx

fleursmum


Posted Jul 22, 2015, 8:32 am
Hi Mum,

Off to walk the dog this morning

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum046/SAM_7900_zpshzktjvl2.jpg

Scoop and I enjoyed a chat and the view
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum046/SAM_7907_zpsbjj3eqjs.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum046/SAM_7908_zpsvqhiwoxv.jpg

Tupai had a swim

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum046/SAM_7916_zpsuhplziqh.jpg

Bye for now
Kalea
xxooxx


fleursmum


Posted Jul 22, 2015, 8:36 am
Hi Mum,

Today we have been to Point Lonsdale, someone was geocaching and we were cover!!  ;)

it is very cold and windy today
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum046/SAM_7924_zpsybeki2wu.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum046/SAM_7932_zpsnzfzadhd.jpg

Love and hugs
Kalea
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Sep 8, 2015, 9:53 pm
Hi Mum,

We are over in New Zealand for a quick visit to Sue's Mum for her 90th birthday!! we have been to a cake shop to get a  birthday cake and found lots of trees like this
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8320_zpsubxd8ygq.jpg

looks good huh!!!

Later that day we went to a park by the beach
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8325_zpsepyxblpn.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8326_zpsxwkbjqop.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8327_zpsfaknf16b.jpg

Was a very sunny day!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8328_zpsqjzwoqrk.jpg

This in the back ground is Mount Maunganui, or Mauao, but mostly as the Mount. The Mount is an extinct volcano at the end of the surf beach and the harbour entrance.

More soon

Love and hugs
Kalea
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Sep 8, 2015, 10:32 pm
Hi Mum,

Today we have been to the Te Puna Quarry Gardens to have a look at the orchids in flower and the sculptures

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8336_zpsrx32up1v.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8343_zpspwxfhiur.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8345_zpsswo0hhne.jpg

Later in the afternoon we walked down the road to the Otumoetai Pa

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8354_zpsls0yrqjc.jpg

this used to be a horse paddock when Sue went to school

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8359_zpsakknmokx.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8363_zpsnpty26hb.jpg

the view over the harbour is spectacular!! And the tide is in now!!  ;)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8371_zps0q8ni17p.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8375_zpsbys5vqfr.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8381_zpsowysrep6.jpg

Walking home along the beach now Mum
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8386_zpsavlldl5y.jpg

a little rest on the way!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8390_zpsojiposg4.jpg

Happily yours
Kalea.
xooxx
fleursmum


Posted Sep 8, 2015, 10:55 pm
Hi Mum,

This afternoon we have come to the Mount to walk around the base track!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8393_zpse114xb5k.jpg

we are starting from the surf beach

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8396_zpse0trksxz.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8400_zpslbelybdu.jpg

behind me is Matakana Island, we are nearing the channel where the ships come in

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8404_zpswx4jtwhz.jpg

here is the Maori warrior who welcomes ships in to the harbour
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8406_zpsebroscdw.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8413_zpsnbig1b1r.jpg

we saw a big ship  leave the harbour

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8420_zpsmvubeada.jpg

we are around the calm side now at Pilot Bay

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8425_zpsndrhozzn.jpg

Happily yours
Kalea.


fleursmum


Posted Sep 8, 2015, 10:58 pm
Hi Mum,

Today we are driving up to Auckland and have stopped at Waihi....the weather is terrible, wet and windy...we stopped to have a very quick look at the Martha Gold and Silver Mine
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8432_zpsxwt6bopt.jpg

you can see some info [url=http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8432_zpsxwt6bopt.jpg]here[/url]

Damply yours
Kalea.
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Sep 8, 2015, 11:15 pm
Hi Mum,

Today we have to come to have a look up Mount Wellington

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8440_zpsy2k8jzow.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8453_zpsuybussee.jpg

Over behind me is Rangitoto Island, just out from the Auckland Harbour

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8454_zpslq7njoir.jpg

and in the distance is the city

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8455_zpshdthewvk.jpg

and behind me the suburbs and part of the harbour.

Mount Wellington is an extinct volcano Mum, there are many around the
Auckland area. None active though!! Phew!!  :D
Kalea.
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Sep 8, 2015, 11:26 pm
Hi Mum,

Now we are at One Tree Hill...currently known as None Tree Hill as the lone tree that was at the top was damaged by Maori activists and have to be taken away. The views from the top are wonderful!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8457_zpsmrtw6wwm.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8458_zpsu8n66ply.jpg
again looking out to Rangitoto Island

Down below One Tree Hill is Cornwall Park...and here there are many trees that are very old.....here is a give of native Kauri trees
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8467_zps19oqrmee.jpg

Happily yours
Kalea
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Sep 8, 2015, 11:32 pm
Hi Mum,

Today we head back to Australia

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8474_zpsptrfjzbu.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8475_zpsszfonxuy.jpg

here is our plane

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20Zealand/SAM_8477_zpssgryphom.jpg

we are back!!

Happily yours
Kalea
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Oct 26, 2015, 2:34 am
Hi Mum,

We are off on our travels once again...only one photo from here though  :(
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Mobile%20Uploads/20150918_162434_zps8jisem8d.jpg

we did some geocaching on the way to the airport...here we are in the Brunei bush....

no we forgot a photo from the airport
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Mobile%20Uploads/20150918_183303_zpsgsfjl61h.jpg

this is the mosque next to the airport

and here we are at the airport
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Mobile%20Uploads/20150918_190937_zpstwfgwbup.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Mobile%20Uploads/20150918_191036_zpsjqoncaag.jpg
the air is smoke filed mum because of the forest fires in Indonesia
More soon
Love and hugs
Kalea
fleursmum


Posted Nov 17, 2015, 9:23 am
Hi mum,

Today we have a quick stop in Dubai...we went on the hop on hop off bus
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Mobile%20Uploads/20150919_204154_zpskifeypfm.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Mobile%20Uploads/20150919_2052470_zps4onkivvz.jpg
Can you see me Mum??
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Mobile%20Uploads/20150919_205247_zpsm27xzwf6.jpg

Happily yours
Kalea.
fleursmum


Posted Nov 17, 2015, 9:38 am
Hi Mum,

We have been for a big walk along the sea front here, it is a bit cold and windy today
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Mobile%20Uploads/20150921_193044_zpsoikqxa6y.jpg


http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Mobile%20Uploads/20150921_193059_zpsqz7ouyzr.jpg

Happily yours
Kalea.
fleursmum


Posted Nov 18, 2015, 6:58 am
Hi mum,

Today we are having a look at the surf beach here at Polzeath, we are staying here in the caravan park for a few days
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum047/20150924_231148_zpstchxjzge.jpg

beautiful coast line here Mum

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum047/20150924_231406_zpswap00sm4.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum047/20150924_231429_zps6kcnsdnu.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum047/20150924_231358_zpswudxzlhu.jpg

Happily yours  B)
Kalea.
fleursmum


Posted Nov 19, 2015, 6:29 am
Hi Mum,

Today we are heading back to Selsey, but have stopped in at Emsworth, a lovely town on the coast...it has a canal and enclosed harbour.



http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum047/20150925_231330_zpswuwoeyg9.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum047/20150925_231342_zpsw6b7ky2a.jpg

Love and hugs  :D
Kalea
fleursmum


Posted Nov 22, 2015, 7:54 am
Hi Mum,

Today we have been on a walk along the canal from the city to the sea


http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum047/20150926_184722_zpsfmbb65nl.jpg

you can just see the spire of Chichester Cathedral behind us.

Happily yours
Kalea.
fleursmum


Posted Nov 23, 2015, 7:26 am
Hi Mum,

Today we are the Portsmouth Historical Harbour to have a look at the Mary Rose and Victory

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum047/20150929_215652_zpsq0tfnexy.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum047/20150929_215659_zpsj8r2mmlh.jpg

Happily yours
Kalea
fleursmum


Posted Nov 28, 2015, 7:14 am
Hi Mum,

Today we have been to Bracklesham Bay to look for fossils, the only problem was that it was high tide and you only find the fossils on the mud bank visible at low tide. We had a good time on the beach though.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum047/20150930_214747_zpsk78q3kj0.jpg

the sea made a lot of noise rushing in and out over the stones on the beach.

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum047/20150930_214653_zps3sxpkxp7.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum047/20150930_214709_zpsl6w59x0e.jpg

Hiding in plain sight mum!!  :D

Happily yours
Kalea.
fleursmum


Posted Dec 1, 2015, 11:55 pm
Hi Mum,

We have discovered this  town when we were out this afternoon...it looks very Medieval with its castle, cathedral and towers...it also had some lovely old buildings

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum047/20151001_221525_zpsaizqu6wc.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum047/20151001_220807_zps3wfqtpkc.jpg

Happily yours
Kalea
fleursmum


Posted Dec 1, 2015, 11:57 pm
Hi mum,
In the morning we had a walk along the sea front to the gantry for the lifeboat



http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum047/20151001_000406_zps9pgclfsi.jpg

Love and hugs
Kalea
fleursmum


Posted Dec 2, 2015, 12:44 am
Hi Mum,

Today we are in the beautiful city of Saint Petersburg.....so many beautiful old buildings here and monuments

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum048/IMG_0219_zpsifvan0lx.jpg

I look like a ghost here don't I mum!!! :o

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum048/IMG_0216_zpspt3pjucq.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum048/IMG_0227_zpshcdpz8hd.jpg

Off to the Hermitage to look at the art and treasures Mum!!

Happily yours
Kalea
fleursmum


Posted Dec 2, 2015, 12:52 am
Hi Mum,

Hic!!Hic!! Tonight we have been to the vodka museum and had a tasting!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum049/IMG_0308_zpsjyw9egm7.jpg

Very happily yours
Kalea
fleursmum


Posted Dec 6, 2015, 1:53 am
Hi Mum,

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum049/IMG_0338_zpsdxtjbz1s.jpg

Today we have been to visit Catherine's Palace...a beautiful building and wonderful gardens.

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum049/IMG_0345_zpsoqysxw0x.jpg

This building was just outside the gates.

happily yours
Kalea
fleursmum


Posted Dec 6, 2015, 2:09 am
Hi Mum,

Today we have had a look at Novrogod and experienced a snow fall!! :o

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum049/IMG_0422_zpsfaoohbur.jpg

This is St Sophia Cathedral.

Bye for now
Kalea
fleursmum


Posted Dec 6, 2015, 2:13 am
Hi Mum,

we have arrived in Moscow after an overnight trip on a train from Novrogod

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum047/20151008_125902_zpssmkkysxj.jpg

Not a comfortable trip Mum!!  :(

We had a snooze at the hotel and woke up to this!!  :o
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum047/20151008_153331_zpsjthfhshz.jpg

Happily yours
Kalea
fleursmum


Posted Dec 6, 2015, 2:27 am
Hi Mum,

Today between the snow showers we have been looking at the Red Square and the Kremlin
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum049/IMG_0449_zpsbm2h65gx.jpg


http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum049/IMG_0450_zpstqstbume.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum049/IMG_0453_zpsp2lhx0ds.jpg

Happily yours
Kalea
fleursmum


Posted Jan 5, 2016, 10:27 pm
Hi Mum,

Today we are visiting Bernkastle and have found the smallest building in the town!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum051/IMG_0547_zpsgo2kf41g.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum051/IMG_0538_zpsmlgfkr2i.jpg

Some wonderful buildings here Mum and interesting alley ways

happily yours
Kalea.
fleursmum


Posted Jan 5, 2016, 11:58 pm
Hi Mum,

We are staying here for a few days with friends of Sue's...we went for a walk in the town and then into the forest
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum053/20151014_232631_zpsfdlw8tgy.jpg

here is the local church

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum053/20151015_000148_zpsfnrhdnwm.jpg

and an old mill that was powered by the water wheel...this was used to crush nuts and get the oil from them

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum053/20151015_002042_zpstz8abkgx.jpg

I am a ghost in the forest mum!!  ;)

Tomorrow we are heading back to the Uk.

Happily yours
Kalea.
fleursmum


Posted Jan 6, 2016, 12:01 am
Hi Mum,

Our last walk here before heading back to Australia. We went along the seafront and had a look at the boats and crab pots.

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum051/IMG_0553_zpsbfbbclzl.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum051/IMG_0554_zpsjbcw3pws.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum051/IMG_0560_zps6aahoepd.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum051/IMG_0559_zpsrp4bid0n.jpg

Happily yours
Kalea
fleursmum


Posted Jan 6, 2016, 12:16 am
Hi  Mum,

On our way to Canberra we stopped to have a look here at the Ettamogah Pub..originally it was a cartoon from a magazine..is an unusual building!!  :D

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum052/IMG_0710_zps67qqym11.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum052/IMG_0711_zpsdb0aelm9.jpg

You don't see a crashed plane in the back yard every day!!

Having fun

Yours
Kalea
fleursmum


Posted Jan 6, 2016, 12:26 am
Hi Mum,

We are in Canberra for the weekend...[url=http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum052/IMG_0711_zpsdb0aelm9.jpg]Canberra[/url] so first we have come to the War Museum as Sue wanted to see a special quilt that was made for the anniversary of ANZAC...she made one block that went into it!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum053/20151107_121805_zpsf3eydlwa.jpg

here I am outside the War Memorial ....behing me is ANZAC Avenue and you can see all the way to Parliament House and the huge flag on the top
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum053/20151107_121921_zpsfyr5vw2b.jpg

this is the war Memorial building

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum053/20151107_125831_zpsrxdqcodm.jpg

a nice Australia and New Zealand memorial made to look like the handle of a basket

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum053/20151107_122325_zpsizrynxmu.jpg

this is a new memorial to the dogs and their handlers who work to find land mines
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum053/20151107_133306_zpsowhvyky8.jpg

now I am at the edge of Lake Burley Griffin...looking over to Parliament house.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum053/20151107_142655_zpstf3ez2g1.jpg

I found a friend Mum!!  ;)

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum053/20151107_142308_zpsrn2asu7j.jpg

and a garden bed of Flanders poppies

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum053/20151107_142709_zpskyilkbro.jpg

more friends Mum

We have walked for hours so going back for a rest now.

happily yours
Kalea
fleursmum


Posted Jan 6, 2016, 12:35 am
Hi Mum,

Out for more walking this morning, but today we got the hop on, hop off bus and rode to the Parliament building first

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum053/20151108_100411_zpsfoiuaue6.jpg

a photo outside before we go in

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum053/20151108_101309_zpsc1g2pixr.jpg

an amazing huge tapestry in the main ball/reception room/grand hall

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum053/20151108_102224_zpsvlzvtovg.jpg

the Senate chamber

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum053/20151108_103213_zpsvtqzgu6b.jpg

up on the roof garden looking back to the War memorial museum

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum053/20151108_103921_zpsznxtftdm.jpg

the House of representatives chamber

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum053/20151108_121633_zpsvap6dfhs.jpg

we made music outside Questacon the science museum

and after for walking for what seemed like hours Mum, we headed back to the motel....and saw this statue of Galahs

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum053/20151108_160806_zps8cggvf7o.jpg

they made me feel very small!!!

Heading back to Victoria tomorrow.
Happily yours
Kalea

fleursmum


Posted Jan 6, 2016, 12:36 am
Hi Mum,

We stopped for a walk on the beach today after sewing group

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum054/SAM_8554_zpslubknrya.jpg

is a lovely day.

Hugs
Kalea.
cocoaby


Posted Jan 30, 2016, 12:50 pm
I have arrived in Japan!
It's getting late. See you soon.
:rolleyes:
cocoaby


Posted Feb 14, 2016, 12:00 am
Hello!
It's sunny day! We went to Tokyo. It takes about an hour from Yokosuka to Tokyo by train.
Tokyo is Japan's capital, It is also one of Japan's 47 prefectures.
The population of Tokyo Metropolitan is the largest in the nation and it's about 13,000,000 people.
We visit to Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. It's free observation decks.
You can see good panoramic views of Tokyo,It's height of 202 meters.
:D
cocoaby


Posted Feb 27, 2016, 6:01 am
Hi!
It is cloudy.
I went to the Miura to see early flowering cherry blossoms called "Kawazu zakura" and nanohana (rape blossoms), it takes 30 minute by train.
B)
cocoaby


Posted Mar 19, 2016, 5:42 am
Hi!
I went to the Jogashima Island park surrounded by the sea.
The sea were shining as if it welcome me.
You can see habitat of Japanese cormorant, and Jogashima lighthouse.
:D
cocoaby


Posted Apr 3, 2016, 1:01 am
Hi! It's cloudy and cold and little windy.
I visited to Kinugasa shrine in Kinugasa Yama park.
Cherry blossoms are now in full bloom here in Yokosuka.
:rolleyes:
cocoaby


Posted May 3, 2016, 10:31 am
Hi! I took a walk. It's a pleasant today.
:D
cocoaby


Posted May 22, 2016, 10:55 am
Hi!
Today is Constitution Day in Japan. It is  national holiday.
I went to Mikasa park.
cocoaby


Posted May 22, 2016, 11:35 am
Hello!
I went to Hokokuji temple in Kamakura. Kamakura is called historical town.
Hokokuji Temple is known for the beautiful small bamboo grove.
I like this garden, called Karesansui (dry landscape) which uses no water, but imitates water flow with stones, sand are also designed.
And It was so wonderful bamboo forest and drinking Matcha.
I had a great time!
:D
cocoaby


Posted Jul 10, 2016, 7:06 am
Hi! We had sushi for lunch. ;)
cocoaby


Posted Jul 24, 2016, 2:18 am
Hello!
I went to Nihonbashi in Tokyo.
Japan post originated here.
B)
cocoaby


Posted Aug 21, 2016, 4:17 am
Hi!
It's sunny day. I went to the Kannonzaki park. It takes about 10 minutes by car.
You can see Sunflowers (Himawari) .
See you!
:D
cocoaby


Posted Oct 10, 2016, 11:10 am
Hi!
We went to "Owakudani(The great boiling valley)" Fuji-Hakone-Izu National park.
But the walking and hiking trails around Owakudani are currently closed to tourists, because There are still volcanic gas of hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide being emitted.
Owakudani has good views of Mount Fuji on clear days. Today is cloudy and windy. we could not see Mount Fuji.
See you!
:(
cocoaby


Posted Oct 30, 2016, 1:13 am
Hello! It is beautiful day! I went to the "National museum of western art" in Tokyo. The building designed by Le Corbusier (1887 -1965). It's one of UNESCO World heritage site.
:rolleyes:
cocoaby


Posted Nov 23, 2016, 2:33 am
Hi! I went to my host's favorite place. It's the Johgashima park. You can relax at that place.
:D
cocoaby


Posted Nov 23, 2016, 2:34 am
Hello! I went to the Gotokuji temple.
This Gotokuji temple is famous for its Maneki-neko(lucky cat). I enjoyed beautiful autumn leaves.
:o
cocoaby


Posted Mar 4, 2017, 4:48 am
Hello! Today is lovely day. It is sunny, +6c degrees. I went to Kanda-Jimbocho.It is northeast of the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Kanda-Jimbocho has very interesting area. Ochanomizu musical instrument area, the Jimbocho book area, Kanda Myojin Shrine. Finaly, I went to see the Tokyo Skytree. The Tokyo Skytree is height of 634 meters.
:p
cocoaby


Posted Mar 4, 2017, 4:56 am
Hi!
It's sunny and cold. I went to "a Cruise of Yokosuka naval port". Yokosuka has US naval port. 20,000 American people lives in Yokosuka naval base. I saw submarine, battle ship, Aircraft Carrier "USS Ronald Reagan, CVN-76".
:o
cocoaby


Posted Mar 4, 2017, 4:58 am
Hi!
Today I have to say goodbye to everyone in Japan.
They gave me a big hug and wishing me a safe journey.
:(

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