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Georgia Ohrdorf
Georgia Ohrdorf

Georgia Ohrdorf

Homebody who loves to explore new places to make them home. Baca lagi🇦🇺Wollongong City Council
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    Tour Day 3 - Prague

    11 Julai 2023, Republik Czech ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C

    Today we woke up and grabbed some breakfast before jumping on the bus and heading to the castle district of Prague. One of the more quiet guys on the tour asked a couple of us if we wanted to try 'holy water'. We were all very confused but watched as he pulled out a ziplock bag with a coles plastic water bottle full of a clear liquid. We offerred for people to smell it before offering us a sip out of the lid. Turns out 'holy water' is 52% alcohol made out of fermented grapes. So that really woke us up.
    We walked from the castle district down to the astronomical tower to watch the performance on the hour. Highlight is a skeleton ringing a bell. Then found a place for coffee on the water which had stunning views. We then joined our free castle walking tour. We caught the tram up to the castle and then explored the surrounding areas before arriving at a non-traditional yellow palace looking building. Our guide got us a great view of the changing of the guard, which was incredible. The precision around it was amazing. We then went into the cathedral which took 500 years to build and includes a stained glass window sponsored by an insurance company. We had another 90 mins walking around the grounds, we saw a statue that we called Pissing Man 2 (see yesterdays post) and back to the Charles bridge. It was a great tour.
    Next we headed to a pub for a light lunch and a beer, then to an hour river cruise with coffee and cake. The cheesecake was delicious and made me tolerate the cruise more.
    Then we went to the Pilsner Urquell immersive experience, which was a tour of how they make this czech pilsner. It was a tour with headphones and the headphones are triggered in each room by sensors. We ended by trying the beer. I tried the Mlíko which is 7/8 foam, 1/8 beer meant to give the beer a sweet taste. It was interesting to say the least.
    We headed back to the hotel and got ready for a traditional dinner with folk dancing. The dinner was great but the best part was the all you can drink beer. Paul, who has become our drinking dad kept telling the servers to give us more beer and everyone was enjoying the Aussie girls drinking a tonne of beer only 2L. The dancing and music was so entertaining. Such talented people! We got suckered by the photographer and bought the souvenir photo.
    It was a very busy, full on day but we had a great time.    Baca lagi

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    Tour Day 2 - Nuremberg & Prague

    10 Julai 2023, Republik Czech ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C

    Today we woke up nice and early for our first bus travel day. The breakfast area was absolutely hectic but we got to eat before leaving for Nuremberg. Our guide Kristzi talked us through everything we needed to know for the trip and we had to pick out meals and extras for the next few days. We then arrived in Nuremberg which was a gorgeous city with a castle and beautiful churches. We walked around the castle, churches then grabbed a kebab for lunch to break up the German food. We then grabbed a beer from an Irish pub, a stock standard in all the tourist spots.
    We then jumped back on the bus, we have such characters in our group including 4 women - 2 sisters, their friend and mum. Mum has been identified as the weak link by the other women and keeps getting called out by her travelling companions. They told our tour guide she'd be slow walking and mum was not impressed. Stay tuned for more mum stories.
    We drove a few hours and crossed over to Czechia, land of the cheap beer. First stop we bought some fried chicken chips and peanut puffs as an introduction to culture. Next stop there was a KFC and I tried a quritto which was a popcorn chicken quesadilla. Very delicious. We then got beers for $2.50 from the petrol station.
    Finally we got to Prague and went on a walking tour. Everywhere we looked the buildings were beautiful. They are bright and colourful, all from different time eras as well. The country has had a crazy history as well and preserved a lot of it. Highlight was a sculpture refered to as pissing man, two male statues looking like they are peeing in an outline of Czechia. Allegedly you used to be able to text a word and they would move their hips to spell it in the water.
    We finally got to the restaurant and had a traditional meal in a brewery. The beer and food were great. We then walked back to the bus past some more stunning buildings and headed back to our hotel, which is a repurposed communist bloc. It was massive and everyone was keen to check in, so Erin and I grabbed a drink before heading to bed.    Baca lagi

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    Tour Day 1 - Munich

    9 Julai 2023 ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C

    Today we woke up and had a buffet breakfast at the hotel which was delicious and had all the classics like meats, cheeses and bread rolls, a perfect German brekky. We then got ready and packed, walking to another hotel to start our tour. The hotel was packed with people all meeting and starting tours, 3 were starting today. Bags, humans, chaos everywhere. We found our guide and took our bags to a storage room. Next we all met in the breakfast room and had a chat about tour expectations. Everyone seemed very nice but very different walks of life.
    We then walked to the train station to head into Munich. It was incredible watching our guide try to teach people how to use public transport and then watch everyone scuttle to get on the trains. We finally made it to the city and it was gorgeous. Everywhere you turned there was more beautiful, old buildings. We had an orientation tour showing us mostly churches, then were taken to one of the most famous beer halls in the world. We sat down and a couple from the tour from America sat with us too. Erin and I had a few beers and some food, all were so good! The vibes were unmatched too, there was a live Oompa band playing and the building was beautiful.
    Next Erin guided us on a tour of the city. So many big, grand buildings, lovely outdoor spaces and a park with a river. A bunch of people had their feet in the river so we sat down and did the same. It was super refreshing. We then went into one of the churches which was gorgeous. It was then time to find a pub to watch the formula one in. We went to the Irish/Aussie pub and it was on all the screens. It was a great vibe and such an exciting race. Lots of beer later, we headed to dinner. We were running one minute late and somehow were the last to get there. So we have a slight reputation of being late, leading to much banter being thrown our way.
    Dinner was very nice, we sat with an Australian and Canadian couple who were lovely. The Australian couple have adopted the role of tour experts, so it will be interesting to watch that unfold. We caught the train back to the accommodation and got our rooms. Erin and I watched selling sunsets and then headed to sleep.    Baca lagi

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    One perfect Prizza and life is changed

    8 Julai 2023, Jerman ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C

    Today we woke up and walked to a cafe for breakfast. It was really cute and nice to start our day with some good food. We then packed up our apartment and walked to the shopping district. We first went to the fancy shops to window shop, but there is a lovely stretch of water and trees. We then hit the regular people shops and Erin stopped to grab a few things.
    We then jumped on the light rail and headed to a street known for its graffiti art. The light rail was packed and was a gazillion degrees. The street was beautiful and the art was varied. People are so talented, it blows my mind.
    Next we headed back and grabbed some lunch and a beer, watched some more basketball then headed to the main train station. In a moment of panic, I was unsure I'd booked the right train but we got on and all was good. The train was over 5 hours to Munich but it gave us some time to listen to Speak Now Taylor's version and catch up on some F1 races. I also had some puzzle book time. It was a squishy journey and the train was so packed. We arrived in Munich and jumped on another train to get to the hotel. After a walk we arrived!
    We headed to the restaurant in the hotel for dinner and I got a Brizza... Not knowing what it was. It turned out to be a pretzel based pizza. Honestly it felt like a spiritual moment, it was so delicious and different. I was truly happy. I don't know if I can ever try one again, as it was so perfect.
    It was a long travel day but with lots of fun moments in between!    Baca lagi

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    A Day in D'Dorf

    7 Julai 2023, Jerman ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    Today we got up and decided to head to Aldi to see what we could grab for breakfast. We found all my favourite foods and there was a massive range of pastries to choose from. We got 2 each and headed back to the apartment. We then headed to a river cruise along the Rhine. We got a nice seat on the top level, it was a beautiful day. The cruise was only an hour but we got to see some of the city and Erin got a beer.
    We then visited tourist information to see if there were any must see spots. We got some old school maps and headed back to make our own plan. We headed towards the art gallery K21. It was an interesting experience... There was potentially more security guards than art work and majority of the work was different. There were a few really good exhibits but some were very weird including animations of people crying, drawings that looked like they were done by 5 year olds and photos of mountains. Please see the video of my favourite art piece though. We also went into a paid exhibition accidentally which was the one we enjoyed most ironically.
    Next we walked to the parliament building and past these cool apartment buildings. We stopped for lunch and Erin had the worlds biggest schnitzel. We then walked along the Rhine promenade and saw where they were doing the pole vaulting. Back in the main town the 3x3 basketball tournament had started so we watched one of those games.
    We went back to the accommodation, got changed and headed back out. Erin took me on her own version of a free walking tour and we saw some lovely buildings. She even bought me a beer as you are allowed to open carry here. We found a nice seat overlooking the Rhine and had a beer. We then watched another basketball game while enjoying a beer. The quality of the competition was really good. The amount of people who had embraced the free merch from IMG was incredible, everyone in orange bucket hats or fedoras.
    Next stop was a bar we'd seen earlier which had 2 for 1 cocktails. We had a watermelon cocktail and then a pina colada. They were both very good. Then we had a 1€ shot because yolo.
    We grabbed another beer and sat down to watch a few more games before going for a late snack dinner as we were so full still.
    We had a pretzel and spinach bread dumplings which were delicious. We headed home after this, it was 30 degrees and had been a big walking day!    Baca lagi

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    Arriving on the continent

    6 Julai 2023, Jerman ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

    Today we woke up and got ready to go for breakfast. We took a walk down the royal mile as it had been reopened after the events yesterday. We walked down to Holyroodhouse, seeing the palace and also the Scottish Parliament house. We ended up grabbing breakfast next to our hostel and Erin grabbed a donut for the road. We walked to the tram stop and jumped on the airport tram. Once at the airport, it was so busy. People were everywhere. We eventually got to check our bags in, they even make you put it on the belt which is fun. We finally got through security and had one final Wetherspoons hoorah. Erin had her wine and I grabbed another coffee. The flight was pretty easy but a bit delayed. We ended up in Dusseldorf around 5pm. Ironically I said to Erin, they never really care about questioning people in Europe but the guy asked me my plans for staying in Germany. Luckily he was cute. Erin's bag came out quickly but mine took forever.
    We jumped in an uber and the poor guys GPS took him to a tunnel. He didn't know where to go and his English was bad but he was so lovely. We struggled to find the entrance but finally found it. After dragging the bags up stairs, we got to our massive apartment that has 5 beds. Erin and I literally have our own bedrooms which was unexpected. We quickly got ready and headed to our tour meeting point.
    We walked through the old town which is gorgeous. There was so many people out enjoying the evening. We stood awkwardly by the meeting fountain as there was noone else around but then our guide Theresa. She told us we were the only ones on the tour tonight and was scared because we were 'native' English speakers. We walked to the first brewery whilst chatting and getting to know Theresa, she was so lovely. We had Altbeer which is a Dusseldorf speciality, this place had been brewing since 1640. The waitstaff carried big trays with about 30 small glasses of beer just exchanging glasses. Theresa told us you have to put the coasters on top of the beer to tell them you're finished or they'll keep bringing you glasses of it. The beer was great and the vibes were very fun.
    We walked to the next place which was a more modern but the beer was very good. On the walk to the next place, Theresa told us about a traditional shot like Jager but more herby. Erin and I took a shot with varying success (please see attached footage). The final place was a good drop as well and we asked Theresa for her suggestions on Dusseldorf. She had loved our accents and learning our words for things. It was such a fun evening. Erin and I then went to a restaurant around the corner to grab a schnitzel and beer. Everyone was super lovely and helping us out as we speak no German. We then walked back to the apartment and headed off to sleep.    Baca lagi

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    Chasin' Charlie

    5 Julai 2023, Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

    Today we woke up and got ready to jump on the train to Edinburgh. We tried to grab an uber to the station but drivers kept cancelling, so we ran to get on the bus. The bus didn't stop quite near the station so we had a nice walk straight up a steep hill. We eventually got to the station and Erin grabbed us the world's biggest coffees from Costa. They were literally as big as our heads. On the train we were able to spread out and began research and booking things for our next stop.
    We weren't sure how our day was going to go as King Charles also decided to visit Edinburgh today. He was being given the royal jewels of Scotland so we knew it was going to be a crowded day. We arrived at the train station and started the trek up the hill to our hostel. The closer we got to the castle the crazier the crowds got. The main street of the old town, the Royal Mile had been blocked off and crowds were lining the streets. There was protesters yelling "not my king" and it was chaos. We eventually made our way down to the Grassmarket area and dropped our bags at the hostel. We had a few hiccups putting luggage in lockers and then headed to the National Museum of Scotland. We visited Dolly, saw some F1 cars, learnt all about Scotland, saw some traditions from Oceania and saw some natural science displays. We then walked back towards the Royal Mile to see what was happening. There was more people then before but nothing seemed to be going on. So we walked around to find a pub for lunch. Erin tried some whiskey... and had haggis in her mashed potato.
    We then walked back to try and see the king head to the cathedral. We saw some marching bands, horses and then some official looking black cars. So I'd say we saw Charlie, Camilla, Kate and Will just through a window. We then had a brief rest at the hostel after carrying out bags up to the second floor.
    Next was an afternoon walking tour with a spirited and passionate guide called Jen. Since the royal mile was blocked the tour was limited but she filled the 2 hours with extra stories. It was a gory and interesting history of Edinburgh. Added bonus there were only 5 of us on the tour so it was every personal.
    After that we headed towards the new town and saw lots of street performers. It was so busy everywhere! We headed to the world's fanciest Wetherspoons for a drink, then hit a Brewhouse for some interesting beers. We then walked back for an Italian dinner which was actually so good. The tour guide said the Italian food is generally on standard with Italy due to the immigrants.
    Finally we sat at a bar outside and listened to the Lumineers play as they were performing in the castle Ampitheatre (which they assemble every June and take down every September). It was so clear and loud which was fun. Erin got to try another whisky, so is now fully Scottish.
    We headed back to the hostel and then watched half an episode of selling sunsets. A busy busy day but we saw so much!    Baca lagi

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    Parks and Pubs

    4 Julai 2023, England ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

    Today we woke up, got ready and caught the bus to Heaton. We went to a little coffee shop and I had the best coffee so far on the trip. We then walked through Heaton Park to Pets corner in Jesmond Dene. Pets corner is a random assortment of animals, some have been given to them or rescued from the RSPCA. We saw goats, rabbits and every domesticated bird you could think of (except chickens cause bird flu). We then strolled through the park headed for the waterfall. The UK has done so well with parks and pathways, it's really easy to find green spaces close to the city. We found the waterfall and the old mill, had a look around then headed back to meet Rachael. She picked us up and we went to Jesmond. We ended up at Fat Hippo which was a burger place. The food was very tasty and it was nice to catch up with Rach again.
    She dropped Erin and I to a brewery in Byker and the place was so cute. The owner poured us our beers and gave us a small shot of imperial ale which was a 10% dark stout which was really quite sweet. Erin compared it to port. We walked back to the accommodation for a brief rest before heading back out on the bus. We were back to Heaton, first for a stop at Greggs for Erin to grab a coffee and donut. We loved every second of her Greggs experience. We then headed to Heaton Tap which is a small micropub with heaps of different brews from the North East. We tried a few different beers but the highlight was the cherry beer, so different to anything else we've had before.
    Next we went to Zoe's house for dinner with her and her friends. They made us dinner using ingredients from their allotment where they grow heaps of their own produce. It was such a fun night, Zoe and her friends are really informed about the environment and political movements within Britain, they also have cool jobs. Then we were shown the allotment where our meal had been grown.
    Erin and I headed back, got ready for bed and then realised that we aren't the only visitors to Edinburgh tomorrow...    Baca lagi

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    I've found Erin

    3 Julai 2023, England ⋅ 🌬 16 °C

    Today I woke up and walked to the train station and headed to the airport. I got in and Erin's flight had just landed. After a hold up on the luggage belt, Erin emerged looking fresh after a long flight. It was so great to see her and finally have her on the journey. We caught an uber back to the Airbnb where Kate and Brooklan were getting ready to head off. We ended up going with them to Grainger market which is a bunch of shops with food stalls, butchers, grocers and more. We grabbed a coffee and a delicious bagel then said goodbye to Kate and Brooklan. I'm glad that I got to catch up with them both, very happy they are moving their new life.
    Next I took Erin to the 5 swans to show her the favourite pub. We sat and caught up on everything from the last 6 weeks in the sun which was the best. I gave her a tour of the university grounds, the main street, the cathedral, the Lit and Phil library and the castle. We then walked down to the river to see the 7 bridges and visit the Wetherspoons by the quayside. After another few drinks, we headed to a pub with pies for an early dinner. Ed came and met us as well which was nice that Erin got to meet him! The pies were delicious and so filling.
    Erin slowly was fading so we walked home and said goodbye to Ed. We watched some Mamma Mia before Erin headed to sleep. I'm just chilling before the hectic Euro schedule really begins!    Baca lagi

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    Friend times = fun times

    2 Julai 2023, England ⋅ 🌬 16 °C

    Today I woke up and got ready to head into town. We were meeting Zoe and Ed in town to do a Newcastle walking tour. In town, there was a 10k running which had blocked off major sections of the streets. We literally waited at a crossing junction for 15 minutes as the security guard was letting noone through. He was also a 'twat' making sexist jokes. The walking tour group literally were watching us and waiting for us to get there which was very awkward. Eventually we got over there and we started the tour. It was 90 minutes and it was very interesting. Bless the tour guide, she was reading off little handwritten note cards and clearly has been a Geordie her whole life. We learnt about the monument to Earl Grey and how it's head was hit by lightning and fell off. We learnt about Charles Dickens walking from Sunderland to Newcastle (google it) and so many other facts.
    Zoe, Ed and I then headed to Magic Hat. It's a cafe Zoe volunteers at which utilises food waste to construct a menu. Then you pay what you feel for the food. It was a beautiful little cafe and Zoe actually helped contribute to its construction. She sponsored a toilet, which is now named in her honour. I had a delicious Iranian lime stew and the others had banana pancakes. I also took a piece of cake to go. We headed to a pub called the Old George which is the oldest pub in Newcastle to watch the formula one. It was a cosy little venue with massive screens. Ed and Zoe aren't fans so Kate was explaining the rules and all the drama. We then met a few more of Zoe's friends briefly which was nice.
    We then decided to head back and rest for a bit, then Ed, Kate, Brooklan and I headed to mini golf. It was like Holey Moley but a bit better, we had a cocktail and played some funny holes. We headed to the pub intending to have a Sunday roast, however the pub was closed. We headed home, got takeaway and watched Tallegeda Nights instead.
    It was a really busy, really fun day with lots of friends!    Baca lagi

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    Reunions in the Toon

    1 Julai 2023, England ⋅ 🌬 18 °C

    Today I woke up and got ready to head into Newcastle. THE SUN WAS OUT!!! I walked to Manors which is right near Northumbria University where I did my masters. I met up with Rach, Ori, Jess and Mollie at a coffee shop there. It was so nice to see all of them again. We caught up on everything and especially what had gone on in basketball world. I then hung out longer with Rach, we drove into town and walked around the high street looking for a pub that was playing the English women's football game. We found one but the game started later so we headed to 5 swans which was our drinking place for 2 years while I lived there. It hadn't changed and the beers are so cheap. We chatted and caught up about everything, then Kate and Brooklan arrived from their morning of shopping and visiting the coast.
    It was then time to go and watch the match, we met with Rachs girlfriend Beth and Mollie came back to watch the game too. The game was average but fun to be in the pub watching together.
    We then caught the train back and grabbed frozen pizzas for dinner. We got ready to go to Zoe's house party. We arrived and Zoe was so stoked to see me which was so lovely. We got a tour of her house which was massive and met her roommates and a few partygoers. There was also just dogs walking around and on couches which was the best. Then Ed arrived! He hadn't changed one bit. Kate, Brooklan, Ed and I sat inside and chatted all night, the sun literally hasn't been setting up here until like 10:30pm which is crazy too. We then caught the train back and ordered McDonald's before heading to bed. It was such a great day seeing everyone again and I really do like Newcastle more than I remembered!    Baca lagi

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    Driving to the Toon!

    30 Jun 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

    Today I woke up and went for a quick run while Kate and Brooklan went to the gym. We all packed up the car and started for Newcastle! Estimated time was just over a 5 hour drive but as we started the traffic was horrific. So much congestion, it seemed everyone was escaping London. It was a frustrating drive for both the drivers, I had the tough job of sitting in the back. We stopped for a break and something to eat and set back off. It ended up taking us 7 hours, the traffic around Newcastle was terrible! It was so nice being back though. We got takeaway Thai which Brooklan and I picked up. The restaurant was right in the neighbourhood I lived in my first year which was so fun to see. Nothing had changed. We then watched some TV before going to bed early after a big day.Baca lagi

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    Reading or Reading?

    29 Jun 2023, England ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    Today I woke up and got ready to head to Wetherspoons for a full English breakfast. As I entered, I was reminded of the British attitude. People already half way through a pint at 9:30 in the morning, what a life. The food was solid as always and I was happy that I had the spoons brekky experience. I then walked to the train station, but when I got there it had been roped off, there were 4 police cars and 2 fire trucks. Trains had been cancelled and someone had sadly been hit by a train. That ruled out the train so I jumped on the bus instead and headed to Reading.
    After an hour I got to Reading and walked to the Reading museum. It was a free museum and went through the history of the town, some of the animals from the town and there was a whole section on the biscuit factory including about 200 biscuit tins on display. There was a school group going around the same exhibits which was hilarious, the teacher was so worried about them disturbing me but I didn't care at all.
    After that I walked through the town looking for the Abbey ruins and the landmarks from the old parts of town. The sun was actually out which I appreciated. Unfortunately the ruins were closed as there was a play being performed. I was so annoyed that there was no public access. I instead did the next most British thing and grabbed scones and tea from a cute little coffee shop. I then headed back to Bracknell and the trains were running again! Classic me, I got a return ticket, so I left the return on the ticket station at Bracknell. I headed to the shops to buy things to cook dinner and cooked for Kate and Brooklan. We then went for a walk and watched Up.    Baca lagi

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    Georgia Ohrdorf and the busy day

    28 Jun 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

    Today I woke up and got ready so I could go to work with Kate. She was headed to facilitate some high school sessions in Windsor and I decided to be a tourist for the morning. I walked to Windsor Castle which was under repair unfortunately then I walked the long walk which is a path leading up to the castle. It was a classic dreary British morning but not too cold. The path was very busy and heaps of cars with tinted windows were driving past. I'm choosing to believe there were at least a few important people that drove past. I didn't find out what was going on unfortunately. I then walked down to the Thames and sat for a bit but then it started raining, so I went to the train station where I was meeting Kate to head into London.
    We jumped on the train and then met Brooklan at another station. The train trip was about an hour, so not bad at all. We then took the underground to the theatre district. We stopped at a Wetherspoons for a drink before we walked to the Palace Theatre. We went to see Harry Potter and the cursed child which was broken into 2 parts. We walked up what felt like 1000 stairs and over to our seats. We literally had to lean forward to completely see the stage as we were up so high and blocked by bars, the seats were also meant for much smaller humans than us 3. Once the play started however you forgot as it was so very good. The actors were amazing and the special effects were incredible, it really felt magical. The first part finished up and we headed into Chinatown for dinner.
    London was absolutely packed full of humans, so busy. We picked a place and it was good, I struggled with chopsticks which was fun.
    We found another Wetherspoons and had another drink before returning for part 2. On the way in the security guard heard our accents and was telling us about what was different in the Melbourne show and the UK show which was interesting. The second part was just as good as the first and I'd forgotten how good the story is. We were so glad we went, however it was already 9:30 and we still had a 1.5 hour journey home. The train was quiet and we got some snacks for the trip which made it go quicker. We got back around 11:30 and all headed off to bed exhausted. I felt so happy as I had seen and experienced so much today!    Baca lagi

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    Bracknell Day out

    27 Jun 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

    Today I woke up and said goodbye to Kate and Brooklan as they went to work. I decided to get moving and went for a run to the local park. Got lost multiple times as google maps gave very poor directions, definitely have some suggestions for that app. Anyway, got back and decided to walk to the shopping centre. I was nice to see all my favourite shops again especially Primark which has ridiculously cheap clothes. I resisted as I have no space in my bags but I really wanted to buy some stuff. I ended up having a Gregg's sausage roll for lunch which is a British staple. I then went and saw the Flash because Toni and Tony have not stopped talking about how good it is. It was a good movie, good plot and had a bit of everything.
    I walked back to Kate's awaiting her arrival and we then went to her favourite pub, where Brooklan also works from time to time. It was massive, with this great outdoor area too. We had a pint and a meal which was delicious. It was so nice to chat with her about life and everything. Ive missed our daily chats about anything and everything. We went to pick up Brooklan from the train station and then just chilled that evening. I set an alarm to try get Taylor Swift tickets but only stayed awake for 20 minutes before falling back to sleep.    Baca lagi

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    First day in the UK

    26 Jun 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

    My flight arrived on time and it was pretty smooth sailing through immigration. I had to help an American couple as they had never used an egate at the airport and were actually getting so angry at the machine... She had her passport the wrong way around... I grabbed my suitcase and went to the train station. Of course the train I wanted was cancelled so I had to change trains during London peak hour. That was slightly annoying with a big bag but finally I got to Kate! It was so good to see her and we chatted for a bit after she dropped me to her and Brooklans house but then she had to go to work. I did some washing, watched some TV then went for a walk to the local park. It was a beautiful lake area. I sat and read for a bit then decided to go to the pub to try and stay awake. I had a beer but ended up coming back for a quick 10 minute nap before realising I had to keep moving. So I walked to the grocery store for a browse. I got back and Kate and Brooklan were home, we went to watch Brooklan play futsal then came home for dinner.
    It is so nice being back with both of them, we chatted all night and finally it was bedtime!    Baca lagi

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    Bye bye, America

    25 Jun 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C

    Today we woke up and went to have breakfast at a biscuit restaurant. I had fried chicken, an egg, bacon and American gravy on a biscuit, which was actually a little ridiculous. It was yum though. We had one last catch up and hug then it was time for Jensen to go home sadly! Jamie and I walked around Disney Springs which is the restaurant and shop district of Disney. It was nice to see everything that they had on terms of decorations and literally see how much Disney merch they had. We headed back to the hotel after a walk through the boardwalk district. Then it was time for me to say goodbye and head to the airport. It was so hard saying bye to both the girls as we had such a fun weekend together. The uber driver I had was so nice and loves trying different food from around the world, so I suggested Tim tams and Vegemite.
    The airport check in was smooth and security was also easy so I had a bit of time to sit and chill. I grabbed a Cinnabon as my final American meal.
    I boarded the plane and lucky me, I had a seat next to myself. I watched everything, everywhere all at once and it was really good. I also got a few hours sleep which was nice. They had a special collaboration beer as well which was so tasty, the flight attendant was super nice and kept seeing if I wanted more. By the time I landed it was now Monday! So I'll save that for another post!    Baca lagi

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    Disney Day 4 - EPCOT

    24 Jun 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C

    Today we all woke up and got ready, jumped on the boat and headed to EPCOT. The boat was packed so we had to stand which was good so we could leave first. Epcot is cool as one of its drawcards is having different sections as different countries. We headed to grab coffee, I also grabbed a donut and we walked to the Frozen ride in Norway. The ride was super cute story ride with all the characters, the animatronics were awesome. Next we walked to Imagination Lab which was a ride about senses and imagination, it was cute and Jamie said it was an original ride which made sense.
    We then headed to finding Nemo which was a nice ride through the reef. You ended in the Disney marine conservation centre and we were all so excited to look at manatees. They were being fed lettuce for lunch. We walked through the shark and stingray exhibits as well which was fun. We headed to the food court next where we had our first drink of the day. The other thing with EPCOT is in the different countries they have different versions of alcoholic drinks so people "drink around the world". We went on soarin over the world which was a fun ride taking you over some of the world's wonders.
    Next we went to a ride inside the famous EPCOT ball which was the history through time and you got to make your own future. It was old school as well but very well done. Then we went on Test Track where you design your own car and ride a rollercoaster to "test" your car's capabilities. It was a fun coaster and absolutely hilarious watching our terrible looking car beat everyone else's. After that we went on a ride which Jamie was hesitant about, she was telling me that people complained because they get really sick after going on it. We entered the line and it split into "the intense ride" and the "less intense". The intense one spoke about how motion sick people get and how it spins... So we opted for the less intense. It also talked about confined dark spaces but I was thinking I'll be distracted during the ride so I'll be fine. It was exceptionally tight and confind which I was okay with temporarily. However, the ride was delayed, so we sat in the space for about 5 minutes. That's when the panic started for Jamie and I. I banged on the door but noone came, finally the ride started though and we were both fine. Definitely had a bit of exposure therapy for the old claustrophobia. The kids with us were laughing at how freaked out we were...

    Once we told Jensen of our tale, we walked to grab lunch. I had Poutine and Jamie and I had a honey wine as our second drink. We walked to the British pub as a homage to where we first met and all had a beer. We also took a picture and the worker who took it was from Newcastle in the UK which was a full circle moment! We enjoyed that, then headed to the Ratatouille ride in France. That was a cute ride through the kitchen. Then we headed for Guardians of the galaxy. We'd been lucky to get in the virtual queue but still had to wait a bit for the ride. It was an awesome rollercoaster that played music as you went through. I really enjoyed it, it was one of the top rides of the week. We then headed for Mexico as Jamie wanted us to try an avocado margarita. It was actually delicious and we had the best chips, queso and guacamole as well. We all bought cute little friendship bracelets and put them on as we sailed through a ride in Mexico. It had been the best day all together, we'd picked up where we left off and they are just awesome friends to have.
    We then had alcohol from china, I had a cherry blossom beer which I think was cherry syrup in a pilsner lol. Then we could hear a band playing music, turns out it was Simple Plan!! We were very confused but excited, that show was almost over but there was one later. So we grabbed another drink and had something to eat before hitting the next concert. It was so much fun, we didn't know many of the songs but the vibes were awesome. Next we grabbed some more food and drinks to watch the fireworks. The park closed but we kicked on.
    We went to the dance hall where they were playing various music videos and the dance floor was deadddd. We had another drink and hit the dance floor straight away. We had been drenched from the rain and I was in running shoes with a backpack on but we had the most fun. Slowly it got more full which was hilarious seeing all the different groups of humans on the dance floor. Then we went to karaoke, we didn't perform but sung along with some of the acts. Finally we walked back to the hotel, literally so happy.
    It was one of the best days, where I didn't stop smiling. We crammed so much into the day and had some fun surprises along the way. I'm so glad the girls came!!    Baca lagi

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    Disney Day 3 - Hollywood Studios

    23 Jun 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C

    Today I woke up and packed up my stuff as I was moving hotels to meet my two friends Jamie and Jensen! I grabbed an uber and he wasn't the best as he told me he was from the Tampa area. I ended up guiding him based on the map from my phone... I finally arrived and Jamie was waiting for me in the lobby. It was so so good to see her again! We went up to the room dropped my stuff off and headed to Hollywood Studios on the ferry.
    It was a quick 10 minute ride and we were there.
    First ride we headed to was tower of terror, which is a drop ride. It was very fun. Next we headed to the rock n rollercoaster which is a quick, thrilling rollercoaster with music from Aerosmith? Very random band but a very fun ride. We then went to Mickey and Minnies Runaway Train ride which was a fun story ride with some really fun animatronics.
    We headed to grab Jamie coffee and went to a frozen sing-along. This was literally just watching the movie with some cast members around in the background, I had expected singing and dancing...

    We then walked through star wars world, luckily Jamie nor I had any interest in stopping and doing the big rides, one of which had a wait time of 4 hours at one point. We ended up at Toy Story mania which was a really fun ride where you play arcade shooting games from your cart. We decided to get lunch and I told Jamie to find me the most ridiculous thing in the park. She picked out a hot dog with Mac and Cheese in it... We are quickly and headed to a beauty and the beast short play which actually had singing and dancing. It was very good! Then we headed to the slinky dog coaster which we knew would be a 90 minute wait. Unfortunately that turned into a 2 hour wait, buut it was nice to have a friend to wait with for once! The ride was fine, not worth the long wait.
    We were wrecked and it was so hot by this point, we headed to the Muppets 3D movie to sit and cold off. It was a bit of fun. Then we got drinks and sat and people watched for a bit. So interesting to see wild children and exhausted parents. Next we went on Star Tours, the only star wars ride of the day which was good.
    We went on the tower and rock n rollercoaster again, then decided on having brownies for dinner followed by watching fantasmic, a nighttime show with water, fire, acrobatics and heaps of the characters. We then headed back to the hotel to find Jensen, as she had arrived! It was so so nice catching up and chatting, it's just like old times.
    We have a big day tomorrow, I'm so excited!    Baca lagi

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    Down day from Disney

    22 Jun 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

    Today I slept in! Yay, slowly got ready and decided I'd head into downtown Orlando. I caught the bus which took me about 40 minutes and went past SeaWorld and along the freeway I saw Universal as well. I headed to Lake Eola which was a gorgeous space with heaps of people exercising and enjoying the day. There was an Ampitheatre and some nice art on my walk around the lake. I stopped at a brewery on one of the corners and it was very cute. The beer was very nice as well. I then walked to a small art gallery which had some amazing work. They have a section dedicated to young emerging artists and some of the pottery one person did was amazing. Next I had lunch at a Philly cheese steak place then I tried to visit two breweries but one was shut and the other had run out of beer...? Very random. So I jumped back on the bus and luckily I did as it started to storm. I made it back, stopping at 7/11 to grab some beers (we love murica for that) and some dinner as I felt like having a night in. I have been catching up on Netflix, relaxing and doing a puzzle that I originally bought in Denver. I'm enjoying a last night solo before the rest of my trip I'll be with other humans - yay for company!!Baca lagi

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    Disney Day 2 - Magic Kingdom

    21 Jun 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

    This morning I woke up, had to jump on the Disney app to join a 'virtual queue' for the new Tron ride, so there's no actual lines it's all done online now. I also bought Genie+ which allows you to fast pass lines throughout the day, it ended up helping me get on all the big rides I wanted to do very painlessly. I had brekky and good news, I took a spoon from Disney so I used that as both a utensil for eating and creating lunch. I got ready and hopped in an uber to head to Magic Kingdom. My uber driver was lovely and told me all about how her husband was on a ventilator during Covid and survived. I got out and had to catch the monorail to the park. They called my group for the Tron ride so I headed straight there. It was a really cool rollercoaster, where you are seated like you're riding a motorbike. It was super fast, but over super quick. I sat next to a 10 year old boy who was screaming "fuck this shit" at the beginning but ended the ride with a big grin on his face. Next I hit the speedway for a very tame drive around a railed track. I then watched the monsters inc show which was a comedy show using cameras to call out guests and crack jokes, it was actually hilarious. I then went on the carousel of progress which was from the 1960s state fair, it was pretty much talking displays of a family through the ages starting in the 1900s, a good time filler. Next was buzz lightyear ride, where you have to shoot targets and spin around. That was fun. I headed towards the pirates of the Caribbean ride but was blocked by the parade. It was a good chance to see my favourites, the tangled float arrived just as I was walking. I also saw the king and queen of Disney, Mickey and Minnie. I headed off and stopped in the enchanted tiki room which is Tony's favourite attraction. It's just a quick show with birds and other things singing. I then got a dole whip, pineapple and vanilla flavoured soft serve which was so delicious. Finally I headed to pirates of the Caribbean and today I realised there's a shuffle/ waddle that larger men over about 50 do, unsure if it's just a Disney specific shuffle but it was out in full force today. That entertained me while I waited for the ride. Pirates was good, the animatronics are excellent and the story was fun.
    I then walked through a treehouse and waited for my time on the Jungle cruise. That was a ride on a river past animals with a guide cracking a lot of jokes, I appreciated them but not sure everyone else did... I waited for my time on the big thunder mountain railroad however it started to storm so the ride was closed. I walked and rode the carousel instead and got given a bonus fast pass to use wherever. I lined up for the haunted mansion instead and got pelted with rain, it was hilarious watching everyone in their ponchos freak out and I was just standing with no protection. The haunted mansion was good with all the spooky parts then it was on to watch Mickey's symphony which was a 3D movie of different characters singing songs for their movies. I then decided to go and stand in the 145 minute line and wait for the mine train. The line actually ended up moving faster and I got in after about 90 minutes. A bit of a let down, it went for about 45 seconds and was kind of lame.
    Next I went to space mountain and rode the rollercoaster, which was definitely one of my highlights as it was long and thrilling. I caved and rode the "it's a small world" ride, despite my hate of the constant singing on the ride and finally did big thunder railroad which was another top ride for me. I finally got dinner and decided it was time to head to the hotel shuttle bus. Made my way there via monorail and then got to study the human condition some more when it came to getting on the bus. People are so rude and have no courtesy when it comes to that stuff. Finally I got back and went to sleep. Tomorrow is a rest day, thank god!
    .    Baca lagi

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    Disney Day 1 - Animal Kingdom

    20 Jun 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C

    Today I woke up and it was my first day of Disneyworld! I had a yoghurt for brekky with a spoon made of the yoghurt lid and I literally had to scoop peanut butter from the jar with a sandwich bag to make a sandwich as I had no knives 🤦‍♀️ I decided to uber to the park as it was quite a way. I arrived and it was very streamlined to get in. I of course chose the wrong line though and it was hilarious how impatient people already were at 8:30am of a Disney day. People, especially children already looked like they were done for the day which was hilarious. I headed to the safari tour attraction first, which was a car going through a safari park essentially. It was awesome to see so many African animals up close, they are doing a good job at promoting conversation. I even learnt that in some parts of Africa they are using bee fences to prevent elephants from destroying farmers crops. Next I walked around the African jungle trail which is just other animal exhibits. After that I went to the bird show and saw some gorgeous birds including a bald eagle #murica
    Next I lined up in the rapids river ride which was standard but nice way to cool down in the 30+ degree heat, then walked through the Asian animal section. Then I headed to the Avatar flight of passage ride, as promised the line did in fact take 100 minutes to get through. During this time I:
    1. Discovered TSwift is coming to Australia and freaked out.
    2. Read a book.
    3. Watched a small child vomit into a bag his mum was holding and continue to stand in line (yes you read that correctly).
    Honestly it went quickly and the ride was so worth it, no spoilers but you were strapped in to almost like a motorbike and taken around Pandora.
    Next I wandered around and saw Kangaroos and Lemurs, then headed to a 4D bugs life movie. Got to witness and hear a lot of scared kiddos, the movie was quite aggressive and scary unsure why that's a kid marketed movie.
    I then hit dinosaur world and rode on the dinosaur ride, which was really fun but a bit jarring. This was the moment I realised I'm infact old and can't bounce back as quickly from rides. Next was the Everest rollercoaster which was one of my favourites, it was super thrilling and unexpected. It was also awesome because it has a single rider line, so I got straight on without waiting.
    I then got a frozen banana and waited for the Lion King show. The show was incredible, it was acrobatics, singing, dancing. Think a less extravagant, shorter, more lively lion king musical. Finally, I went to the other Avatar ride which was a gentle trip around Pandora, a nice way to finish the day.
    I caught one of the buses back as close as I could to my hotel and walked to the IHOP just down the road from my hotel. It was a BIG day and I go again tomorrow!    Baca lagi

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  • Georgia OhrdorfBig Ol HolidayPengembara
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    Bye H town, Hello Orlando

    19 Jun 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C

    Today I woke up and got ready to leave. Hannah dropped me off at the airport and it was all very smooth. The plane was slightly delayed and we sat on the tarmac for a while but I used this time wisely to have a nap. The flight was about 2 hours, then we touched down in Orlando. I jumped in an uber and got to check into my hotel early. I sorted out my life and figured out the intricacies of Disney. There's so much to know and plan, it's not just a simple theme park visit anymore. I walked to get dinner at Chilli's, an American staple which was fun. It was more fun to observe people and how they spoke to the waitstaff. People can be obnoxious and so demanding, I feel since they have a tipping culture this is even more prominent. I walked to the grocery store to pick up some brekky and lunch foods then walked back to the hotel. I did some puzzle (brought from Denver) and watched the formula one race before having an early night.Baca lagi

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    Sunday Funday

    18 Jun 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 37 °C

    Today I woke up and headed to Frost Town with John. It was the day of the Frost Town Pride 5k run. It was already busy at the brewery and I helped set up the decoration station for the run. I had a few helpers decorate me with rainbows and other crayons. There was about 40 people who came and we all took a big group photo. I hung with Jess who I met on Wednesday at trivia, we ran for 2kms then stopped to take photos of the people running on the way back. It was so fun to cheer people on, especially since it was about 30 degrees already. We finally walked back and met Hannah who was happy with how the event had gone. Back at the brewery heaps of people were drinking and enjoying the vibes. I met and spoke with a couple of other people who worked or had worked at the brewery, they were all so lovely. I bought a shirt and said bye to Frost Town for the last time.
    We headed home for a shower and went to brunch called Cafe Brussels, a fun taster before I head there later in the trip. The food was delicious. Hannah and I then rode the bikes to Holler Brewery which was a cool vibe and delicious beers. We then went to Drunk Shakespeare which was a show where they perform a Shakespeare play but one cast member takes 4 shots at the beginning of the performance. It was very funny and crude, the best part was watching the crowds reactions to all the jokes and things. Definitely an interesting concept.
    We then went to a bar in the oldest constantly used commercial building in Houston. It was quirky and dark, with cheap beer!! We then headed to a bar that gives all the profit to charity which is such a wonderful initiative. I would spend a lot of money here! Then we headed for pizza at a place called homeslice which was massive.
    I packed my bags and got ready for the next stop on my journey!    Baca lagi

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    Space and Soccer

    17 Jun 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 36 °C

    Today I woke up and went with Hannah to the brewery early to open up for a fitness group. We waited until another staff member came and we went to get a coffee from a local spot. It was really good. Then we headed off the NASA!! It was about a 30 minute drive and immediately you knew you'd arrived as there was planes outside the entrance to the car park. We went in and jumped on a tram to go visit the Saturn 5 rocket which was used in the Apollo missions. We learnt heaps about how everything works and what the missions were used to uncover. We headed back to the main centre saw the new Space X rocket and played with some robots then grabbed some lunch. Then we looked around the exhibitions, there is heaps of information on the next planned mission Artemis and stuff about mars exploration. We watched a short film about the last Apollo mission to the moon, then looked at the aircraft which carried some of the shuttles. It was an incredibly hot and draining day outside too. Last we took a tram to the astronaut training facility, driving past other buildings used for preparation, research and training. It was interesting to see inside and all the different set ups they have to use. Everything feels very secretive. Finally we hit the gift shop and called it a day.
    We then came home for a bit before chucking the bikes in the car and heading to the brewery. We jumped on bikes and rode to the Houston Dash game. The Dash are the professional female soccer team and the atmosphere was very fun! The game was intense with the Dash having a player getting a red card mid way through the first half. The game ended up being a 0-0 draw but the Dash had some opportunities to win.
    We rode back to the brewery which was closed after a slow night and headed back after a busy day. Word of the day was "juicy" as we were constantly sweating.    Baca lagi

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    Wandering around Houston

    16 Jun 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 36 °C

    Today I woke up greeted by the cat and John made us breakfast which was so yum. Hannah and I then went to Walmart which was massive. We got a few things that they needed for the run on Sunday then headed back to the brewery. I then played my day of walking out. It was about 43 degrees and 90% humidity, but I wanted to see some sights of downtown Houston. I visited multiple parks, the old courthouse, a church, the tallest building in Texas, and finally Sam Houston Park which had historic houses from the 1800s. The best part of walking around downtown is the murals which are on some buildings, they are diverse and beautiful! I sat here for a bit and read my book before jumping on the light rail to start my trek to a few other breweries. I stopped by a park near the convention centre and then continued on to True Anomaly brewing and 8th Wonder. The beer selection was big and they weren't bad at all. The venues were just a bit average compared to Frost Town. I then headed back into town and had dinner at an underground food court which had a cool vibe.
    I walked back to Frost Town and spoke with some regulars who literally bought an apartment based on the brewery being built where it is. They were a lovely couple and really great to talk to. Then Hannah ran bingo which was really busy, good to see them doing well.
    After that, Hannah and John took me to an Australian owned brewery called Platypus, which has tried to play on Aussie culture a bit. It was average, the beer was different. We then headed to a local bar so Hannah could get food and met up with some of their friends for a chat and another beer.
    It was a full day of exploring, drinking and meeting some cool humans!    Baca lagi

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