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Where in the world...
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South Africa
This is our home country. We have been back here many
times as we still have family here. Plenty of pictures
from various parts of the country, as well as pictures
of the family. To be honest, I'm surprised the camera
still works!
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Maldives
This is where we went on our belated honeymoon in February 2003.
And what a fantastic place it was. There were only about 100
people on the island and you could walk around it in about
an hour. The best bit was the dinner for two on the deserted
island with our own chef and waiter. Brilliant!
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Egypt
We went on holiday here with the Mother-in-law in December 2004.
Nice enough place. At the time it wasn't too hot. Did some pretty
cool excursions. Saw the "Burning Bush" (check the Bible), had a
pretty rough trip on some camels. And watched as our desert tour
guide tried to commit suicide by throwing himself off his quad bike.
Also notable for me getting as sick as a dog. What a fun trip home
that was!
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Cyprus
This was our first venture out of the UK as a couple in June 2001.
Exceptionally hot. After a few days we looked like lobsters on a
bad day. Had a few good excursions. Went to Aphrodite's cave, which
was a long way for not a lot. Adonis' Hole, which is giant pool in
the mountains was really cool. And the ship breaking down in the
middle of another trip was exciting. I mean how often do you get
to experience a ship-to-ship transfer? Also managed to take in a
trip into the boonies and eat some locally prepared dishes and
saw the divided city of Nicosia. Did I mention it was hot?
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Spain
We went to Mallorca with our golf society in 2005. Quite a nice place
with some fantastic paella. Golf was shocking though. Really beautiful
places along the coast. Mrs has managed to take some really good
pictures here. It was a bit chilly in October, but I think we would
go back again some day.
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Italy
Mr was sent here as part of project back in 2002 and got to live here
for 3 months. So we did a little sight seeing, but in a Smart you
can't really go too far. Did take in some pretty places north along
the coast from Rome. Those Italian drivers. Only place we've ever seen
where a 4 lane highway has actually had 6 1/2 lanes of traffic.
Bastardo!!!
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France
The one place we keep going back to. It all started back in 2001 when
Mrs was working on a project in Paris. Mr would go out every weekend.
Then in 2002 we both managed to end up on the project and were sent
there for a whole year. Us and our friend Tannie, spent an awful amount
of time and money in Le Soubise, a brasserie in St Germain. Since then
we have been to Rheims, Dinnard-St Malo, Deauville-Honfleur, Etretat, the
Loire Valley and Arras (as well as a few places in between). We might
actually end up with a house here. Good food, good wine, good life.
Just a pity we don't actually speak French so bon!
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Switzerland
Mrs took her Mom here in 2007. Mr has only managed to wander through
Geneva airport. Not a lot to say on this really, it's Switzerland!
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Jamaica
Jamaica? No she went on her own. Ahh, the old ones are the best. We
went here in 2006 I think. What a disappointment. Even the weather
was rubbish. To be fair, we had high expectations, and to be honest
it was never going to be like the Maldives. We did get to see how
the Jamaicans "drive". Saw some really cool sights (the waterfall
springs to mind) and played some pretty good golf. Also heard an
awful amount of Bob Marley. Ya maan!
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Mexico
We came here in Feb 2007. In particular, to Mazatlan on the Pacific
coast. This was the closest thing to perfection we have found so far
as we very nearly bought a place here. Beautiful beaches, amazing golf
and SO relaxing. Plenty of excursions. The trip to the tequila farm
obviously being the highlight. Mrs saw dolphins just yards from the
beach. Mr saved a baby turtle. Ola Fred! One of the few places we
would happily go back to.
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US - Colorado
Visited this part of the US in August 2007. So far this has been the
best area of the States we have been to. Wide open spaces, with the
Rocky Mountains as a backdrop. Relaxed, calm, beautiful, serene. Did
a road trip which took in Denver, Fort Collins, Glenwood Springs,
Aspen, Buena Vista and Colorado Springs. Did white water rafting with
our guide Chris. Played two of the most amazing golf courses.
Arrowhead and Lakota Canyon. And nearly got frazzled by the biggest
bolt of lightning I've ever heard.
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US - Illinois
We went sent to Chicago for a project in 2006 which was supposed to
last a year and a bit. We ended up staying for only 3 months, but
wow. What an introduction to the US. Chicago is great a city, and
the surrounding suburbs are great too. Plenty of food (America knows
how to dish up). Great sights and plenty to do. Best of all (as this
was our first time), hailing a taxi just like in the movies. Sears
Tower and Hancock Center. Magnificent Mile. The fireworks display
over the river for something. Wrigley Field and the Cubs. Best hot
dog ever. No argument.
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US - Michigan
Mrs was sent here for a project in 2007. As nice as Chicago was, we
felt Detroit was bad. Would never want to live there or even go there
again. Sorry! We did drive from Detroit back to Chicago, and the trip
was a nice one. Some really good places on the way. St Joseph on the
shores of Lake Michigan was nice.
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US - South Carolina
This was meant to be a three week road trip in 2007 taking in a
number of States, but we cut this short for the company (aren't
we the best?). Arrived at Atlanta, Georgia (terrible airport)
and picked up my beloved Mustang (disappointing) and drove to
Myrtle Beach. Now if ever a town was created for one thing this
was it. If you didn't golf, you were s**t out of luck for
anything else to do. Nice courses though. We then drove to Charleston.
This was fantastic. Place right on the water, near town. Lots of
history and charm. Even got onto the aircraft carrier Yorktown and
saw a re-enactment of a Civil War battle. How cool is that??
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United Kingdom
Well, this what we call home now. Not the nicest place we've ever
been to. But it does pay for all the other fantastic holidays. Been
to a few places around the country, but as it is cheaper to go to
France, why holiday here? I did have my Mercedes SLK for a few months.
We got married here too. I became British. Can't wait to leave...