2002-2005 (c) GetJealous.com, All rights reserved. http://www.getjealous.com/cm/rss.xml Hello! Thanks for looking at my blog, please don´t feel obliged to read it all or look at all the photos, just dip in every now and again. Enjoy. http://www.getjealous.com/cm http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=635136&go=cm After a prompt exit from school on Friday afternoon, 27 class 10 students, myself and Kevin hurried to the airport for our flight to Campinas and the start of our physics trip. Once in Campinas we checked into our hotel and I was most disappointed to find that my TV had only channel and that was in Portuguese!At 8pm we met in reception to get the bus to Dom Pedro Shopping Mall which is apprently t... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=635136&go=cm Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=628004&go=cm At 9am we met Juan who was to be our tour guide for our trop around the city. We spent about three hours walking around, admiring the buildings and learning about the history of São Luís. Basically, the French arrived and spent four years trying to build a fort, then the Portuguese came along and took over. The Dutch moved in for about three yeras but then the Portuguese took over on... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=628004&go=cm Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=627046&go=cm Tuesday morning we were met bright and early by our driver who drove us and two couples from São Paulo to Barreirinhas. The journey took just over three hours and went through some really poor communities. The people were living in really basic houses, trying to farm really poor land. Mostly it was sand, but lots of trees. The town of Barreirinhas is also very poor - most houses seemed to c... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=627046&go=cm Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=626117&go=cm After spending most of the day on aeroplanes, Angie and I finally arrived in São Luís. We met Luis Henrique at the airport and he drove us to our hotel, whilst providing lots of information about the area. This was all done in Portuguese so we got the main points but missed all the rest.After checking into our room, we went for a walk along the beach, heading for Cabanas do Sol for d... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=626117&go=cm Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=616215&go=cm After a mess up with our bus tickets, Angie and I finally left the Rio bus staion at 6pm. The journey was fine but long - there was a lot ofholiday weekend traffic and road works, and we finalyl arrived at Paraty bus station at 11.45! We grabbed a taxi, went to our pousada and went ot bed.On Saturday, after a fairly lazy start and a leisurely breakfast we went for a wander around thehistorical cen... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=616215&go=cm Sat, 5 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=606023&go=cm During my trip I had a few days in London, mostly spent making the most of the shops! I also caught up with friends which was great. I had dinner with Sal, Karen and Hanna where we caught up on news and organised some things for the upcoming Brazil trip. I hadn"t seen them since our Central America tour in January - though we had had the odd drunken Skype conversation! As I had a sunny day I ... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=606023&go=cm Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=606022&go=cm Nishi and I kept an eye on the weather forecast, crossed all fingers, then headed to Malmesbury and Charlton Park for the WOMAD festival. Amazingly, we arrived at almost the same time as Clare, Julia and Jess so could set out tents up together. We found a large space, set up the tents, then rearranged them to try to make them wind proof. Then we went into the main arena to check the programme for ... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=606022&go=cm Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=606021&go=cm From Bromley Cross station I got a taxi to Sarah"s, then we went up to Barocco"s for the big birthday surprise, unbeknownst to Roger and my mum who thought I was still in Brazil. Everyone had gone to the table when we walked in and the reactions were fantastic! Roger looked very shocked - for some time. There were lots of us for the meal and it was great - good to see everyone again and ... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=606021&go=cm Sun, 19 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=606018&go=cm I spent a few days in Clitheroe walking in the local area and sheltering from the rain. When I first arrived I took lots of photos in Dad"s abundant garden, then we headed to Downham for a walk. Mostly it was dry but the long grass was a tad wet and then it began to rain so I was grateful for my wellies and waterproof. The dogs were happy, running around and sniffing everything, I was happier... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=606018&go=cm Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=606011&go=cm I got the bus from the hostel to the train station, then the train down to Copenhagen. It was a five hour trip, but the train was great - huge, wide seats and a great view out of the window - apart from the first couple of hours when I was asleep. Once I arrived in Copenhagen, I checked into the Hotel, then walked up to Tivoli just in time for the rain! It seems to have followed me down. In Tivoli... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=606011&go=cm Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT