Shasta Climb with Fil
Fil and I went to Shasta for the weekend. Drove up on Friday, got up early on Saturday to hike from the carpark to camp. Up at 2:00am on Sunday for our summit attempt. Check-out the photos to see if…
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Mendocino Weekend May 5-7
We left on Friday afternoon from Stephen’s work around 5pm and set off on the 101 towards Healdsburg where we stopped for dinner. After dinner we followed the 128 towards Mendocino. As it was dark by then we didn’t really…
Shasta Weekend Apr 28-30
We went to Shasta for the weekend; left on Friday afternoon and returned on Sunday afternoon. Guess who did all the driving!! Saturday morning I dropped Stephen of at the trailhead, where he set off for a day-hike (good training…
dEUS In San Francisco
Woohoo!!! It was electrifyingly swingingly incredible!!!! dEUS played in Cafe du Nord in SF on March 19th for not much more than 100 people … amazing to see those guys perform in such an intimate setting. And they went for…
Nan – 1918-2006
Sadly Stephen’s Nan passed away on January 2nd. We are flying to New Zealand today to be with Stephen’s mum and the family. We will be back around Jan 9-11.
South-East Asia: The Photos
I had a wonderful whirlwind trip! Without further ado, here are the photos: Beijing Bangkok Hong Kong Shanghai
Last breakfast in Shanghai
Well, my trip is almost over – flight home leaves shortly after noon. I had a wonderful time here in Shanghai with Elke (who has been a great guide showing me different parts of the city) and Danny. I’m just…
Greetings from Shanghai
Arrived at Shanghai airport yesterday where I was picked up by Elke and her driver. I am staying with Danny and Elke and it is great to catch up with them!!! Off to explore Shanghai a bit this afternoon. Trip…
Success on Mt Vinson
Just a quick note to let folks know that I just returned from Antartica where we were successful on Mt Vinson. About to board the plane back the US in the next hour or so. Will be a grueling 24…
Greetings from Hong Kong and Congrats to Stephen!!
Hello hello!!!!!!! I just read the update on the expedition site and it looks like my Sweetpea (and the whole team) was succesful in summitting Mt Vinson!!!!!!! Yihaa!!!!!!! Well Done!!! Pity that the company doesn’t update their site over the…
Sydney Dec 3rd
This is my last full day in Sydney – tomorrow ‘m off to Hong Kong (via an overnight in Bangkok). As said in my previous post I’m having a great time catching up with people! For those of you who’ve…
Sydney Dec 2nd
A very quick update from Sydney where I’m having a great time!!!! I’ve been busy catching up with lots of people, which has been and is fantastic!!! Have to run now!
Sydney Nov 30
Hi All! Made it to Sydney this morning! I am in the process of calling all my friends here; I’ve been in touch with some, with others I’ve left a message. I’m pretty jetlagged – didn’t get any sleep on…
Bangkok – Oriental City
I said goodbye to Beijing yesterday afternoon and hello to Bangkok last night. Fil was waiting for me at the airport – which was great as I arrived quite late – and we took a taxi to his place. Spent…
Thanksgiving in Beijing
Goodmorning everyone! All is going very well here in Beijing. I visited the Great Wall (Unesco World Heritage) yesterday which was one of ‘those things’ on my list of man-made structures to see. I was in a group with one…