Category Archives: Trips

Are we there yet?

Posted on 06/20/2011 by Tanya

Most of the day was spent driving from Los Angeles to Big Sur. We left Phillip’s around 9:00 and picked up a bit of traffic getting through Los Angeles but being able to drive in the car pool lane helped … Continue reading →

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I will make you a star

Posted on 06/19/2011 by Tanya

For once it was me who woke up early and got the hairy eyeball and much whinging from the peanut gallery – payback is a wonderful thing. Sandra made seriously yummy omelettes for breakfast with tomatoes, mushrooms, cheese and green … Continue reading →

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a little bit of R&R

Posted on 06/18/2011 by Tanya

Once again I was subjected to early risers – all three of them this time, I was not a happy camper. The plan for the day was to go to Walmart, find breakfast and then go through to Phillip and … Continue reading →

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Brits (even pseudo ones) should not be allowed an opinion on whether to take the sun tan lotion or not*

Posted on 06/18/2011 by Tanya

(San Diego time – 18:28) Some bright eyed and bushy tailed twit woke me up at 6 this morning. After raiding the mini-mart (Tamsyn and Jessica couldn’t cope with the idea of starting out the day without breakfast) we headed … Continue reading →

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San Diego (we finally arrived)

Posted on 06/17/2011 by Tanya

Amsterdam – Minneapolis = 8 hours Charging at Minneapolis Minneapolis – San Diego = 4 hours (total time awake since Thursday morning = 48 hours) Mission Valley Resort

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Planes, trains and babies

Posted on 06/16/2011 by Tanya

CT – Schippol Airport = 11 hours Eating a snack at Schippol Airport (Just by the by the airport has a casino, not that I was allowed to go in) ‘k no actual trains but lots of planes and oh … Continue reading →

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And we’re on our way…..

Posted on 06/15/2011 by Tanya

Cape Town International Airport

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<— drained…

Posted on 04/12/2009 by Tanya

We’ve been on holiday for the past week and a bit and it has been quite a hectic time really. First off Wouter and I spent a couple of days in Garies with friends. Where I might add it was … Continue reading →

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Knysna – part two

Posted on 01/09/2009 by Tanya

My mother, much to the annoyance of my father (most of the time) has decided it is her duty to keep the entire bird population of the area they live in, in a life they probably weren’t accustomed to – … Continue reading →

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Synopsis of our trip to Knysna…

Posted on 01/08/2009 by Tanya

The kids and I decided to spend a few days with my folks in Knysna and rather than drive we opted to take the bus. Which surprisingly turned out a lot better than I thought it would. Due to the … Continue reading →

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