Holidays - Page 3

***RÃan*** · 05-10-2004, 05:49 PM

Well, they all laugh when I tease them about it .... hmmm.... *worried look*

AndÃºril · 05-11-2004, 11:43 AM

Parents went to Zambia for the weekend.

This is the edge of their hotel, on the Zambezi, a few hundred meters from Vic Falls. Dunno who that dude in the pic is though, so don't ask.

***RÃan*** · 05-11-2004, 11:54 AM

Wow! That's gorgeous!

AndÃºril · 05-11-2004, 12:05 PM

Here's what was on the other side.

And some Zebras walking around outside their (the parents') chalet.

Nerdanel · 05-11-2004, 12:16 PM

I'm very jealous right now!

That's beauty.

I'm going to Africa! I will! I hope.

The Gaffer · 05-11-2004, 01:35 PM

* falls off chair *

wow!

And the zebras have their own chalet??
How do they pay the rent?

AndÃºril · 05-11-2004, 01:47 PM

Quote:

And the zebras have their own chalet??
How do they pay the rent?

Ruinel · 05-11-2004, 01:56 PM

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Originally posted by The Gaffer
Aren't they great?

Yes, they are.

Quote:

here's a thread for saying where you're going, for how long and what it was like (after you've got back, of course, unless you have some sort of spooky power.)

I'm going to Europe with my roommate/friend for a bit over a month this summer (June 2nd - July 8th). I'll fly to London, UK from New York City, spending only 2 nights there... then off to Rome via a flight, we'll tool around Italy and take a ferry to Split, Croatia for the beaches there. Then back to Italy and a train ride to Nice, France (and anything else along the south side of France. Then a train trip to Madrid (where the men are as hot as the summer sun), where we'll stay with a friend of ours for about a week to 10 days. Then a night train to Paris, France... several days exploring that city and any surrounding places. Then onto Amsterdam, Netherlands via train... where we'll explore the various "coffee" shops, as well as visit some old towns nearby. Then another flight to London, UK... where we spend one night and fly back to New York City... and then home.

I hope we will be well received in Europe, despite the Europeans' dislike of Americans (or so it seems). I plan to bring some phrase books and i have a small translator that may help me also. I do not expect anyone to speak English... so, I'm trying to learn all the languages I need to (Spanish, Italian, French... and not sure about what they speak in the Netherlands, yet).

I just hope Bush hasn't completely turned the world against the American citizens. :-/

Insidious Rex · 05-11-2004, 02:05 PM

Just tell people yer Canadian eh.

***Earniel*** · 05-11-2004, 03:11 PM

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Originally posted by Ruinel
I'm going to Europe with my roommate/friend for a bit over a month this summer (June 2nd - July 8th).

A pity you don't make a stop between Paris and Amsterdam.

In the Netherlands they speak Dutch by the way but it would surprise me big time if most people can't help you in English, or French.

Nerdanel · 05-11-2004, 05:24 PM

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Originally posted by Ruinel
Yes, they are.

I'm going to Europe with my roommate/friend for a bit over a month this summer (June 2nd - July 8th). I'll fly to London, UK from New York City, spending only 2 nights there... then off to Rome via a flight, we'll tool around Italy and take a ferry to Split, Croatia for the beaches there. Then back to Italy and a train ride to Nice, France (and anything else along the south side of France. Then a train trip to Madrid (where the men are as hot as the summer sun), where we'll stay with a friend of ours for about a week to 10 days. Then a night train to Paris, France... several days exploring that city and any surrounding places. Then onto Amsterdam, Netherlands via train... where we'll explore the various "coffee" shops, as well as visit some old towns nearby. Then another flight to London, UK... where we spend one night and fly back to New York City... and then home.

I hope we will be well received in Europe, despite the Europeans' dislike of Americans (or so it seems). I plan to bring some phrase books and i have a small translator that may help me also. I do not expect anyone to speak English... so, I'm trying to learn all the languages I need to (Spanish, Italian, French... and not sure about what they speak in the Netherlands, yet).

I just hope Bush hasn't completely turned the world against the American citizens. :-/ [/B]

No time to stop by here in Finland?

Sounds like a wonderful trip! I'd like to do that too!

I believe you'll be well recieved.

Us Europeans aren't that bad.

Insidious Rex · 05-11-2004, 09:46 PM

You mean the whole head hunting canibal thing was just a myth?

The Gaffer · 05-12-2004, 05:16 AM

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Originally posted by Ruinel
I hope we will be well received in Europe, despite the Europeans' dislike of Americans (or so it seems).

Mostly we like Americans. We just don't like Bush.

Almost everyone in Holland speaks English, which is just as well coz Dutch is like Dwarvish: a real jaw-cracker. Paris has changed a lot recently, in that they seem to have stopped pretending not to understand any English at all. However, it's well worth making the effort to learn a few phrases.

Sounds like a fantastic trip; hope you have a great time.

***Earniel*** · 05-12-2004, 09:38 AM

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Originally posted by The Gaffer
Almost everyone in Holland speaks English, which is just as well coz Dutch is like Dwarvish: a real jaw-cracker.

Mwahaah! Baruk Holland ai-menu! The axes of the Dutch on you!

er... who mentioned the head-hunting?

Nerdanel · 05-12-2004, 11:37 AM

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Originally posted by Insidious Rex
You mean the whole head hunting canibal thing was just a myth?

No, did I say that?

I'm just trying to get some more americans to europe; we're starving!

***Valandil*** · 05-12-2004, 11:40 AM

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Originally posted by Nerdanel
No, did I say that?

I'm just trying to get some more americans to europe; we're starving!

Whuh-oh!

Maybe we should all take our vacations to Africa or the Middle-east... where it's SAFE!!

***RÃan*** · 05-14-2004, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by EÃ¤rniel
Mwahaah! Baruk Holland ai-menu! The axes of the Dutch on you!

Major LOL!!

I'm off for a women's retreat with my church for the weekend - going up with some v. close friends - the car trip should be a riot! Going to Lake Arrowhead - v. nice spot. Have a nice weekend, everyone! See ya next week

The Gaffer · 05-17-2004, 04:45 AM

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Originally posted by RÃ*an
Have a nice weekend, everyone!

Have a great time. Hope you get good weather.

Draken · 05-17-2004, 04:58 AM

Not exactly a holiday but took the kids to my parents for a break over the weekend. They have a huge garden with woodland etc so the kids love the place. On the Sunday we went to a medieval warfare demonstration at Bolsover Castle. Was good fun, though it did take some imagination to picture the Battle of Crecy re-enacted by 6 combatants!

Janny · 07-02-2004, 04:11 PM

I like hoplidays, but I don't like being away from friends and having to make email notices on many forums sites....

On that note, sun-star and I will be away for one week. Try to hold back your tears.

05-10-2004, 05:49 PM	#41
*RÃan* Half-Elven Princess of Rabbit Trails and Harp-Wielding Administrator (beware the Rubber Chicken of Doom!) Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Not where I want to be ... Posts: 15,254	Well, they all laugh when I tease them about it .... hmmm.... worried look __________________ . I should be doing the laundry, but this is MUCH more fun! Ã‘Ã¡ Ã«?* Ã³Ãº Ã©Ã¤ Ã¯Ã¶Ã¼ Ã–Ã± Ã‰ Ãž Ã° ÃŸ Â® Ã§ Ã¥ â„¢ Ã¦ ♪ ?* "How lovely are Thy dwelling places, O Lord of hosts! ... For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand outside." (from Psalm 84) * * * God rocks! Entmoot : Veni, vidi, velcro - I came, I saw, I got hooked! Ego numquam pronunciare mendacium, sed ego sum homo indomitus! Run the earth and watch the sky ... Auta i lÃ³mÃ«! AurÃ« entuluva!

05-11-2004, 11:54 AM	#43
*RÃan* Half-Elven Princess of Rabbit Trails and Harp-Wielding Administrator (beware the Rubber Chicken of Doom!) Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Not where I want to be ... Posts: 15,254	Wow! That's gorgeous! __________________ . I should be doing the laundry, but this is MUCH more fun! Ã‘Ã¡ Ã«?* Ã³Ãº Ã©Ã¤ Ã¯Ã¶Ã¼ Ã–Ã± Ã‰ Ãž Ã° ÃŸ Â® Ã§ Ã¥ â„¢ Ã¦ ♪ ?* "How lovely are Thy dwelling places, O Lord of hosts! ... For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand outside." (from Psalm 84) * * * God rocks! Entmoot : Veni, vidi, velcro - I came, I saw, I got hooked! Ego numquam pronunciare mendacium, sed ego sum homo indomitus! Run the earth and watch the sky ... Auta i lÃ³mÃ«! AurÃ« entuluva!

05-11-2004, 12:05 PM	#44
AndÃºril The Original Corruptor Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,881	Here's what was on the other side. And some Zebras walking around outside their (the parents') chalet. Last edited by AndÃºril : 05-11-2004 at 01:44 PM.

05-11-2004, 12:16 PM	#45
Nerdanel Spammer of the Happy Thread Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 3,512	I'm very jealous right now! That's beauty. I'm going to Africa! I will! I hope. __________________ "Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. " - C. Sagan My (photography) website My Flickr page

05-11-2004, 02:05 PM	#49
Insidious Rex Quasi Evil Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryland, US Posts: 4,634	Just tell people yer Canadian eh. __________________ "People's political beliefs don't stem from the factual information they've acquired. Far more the facts people choose to believe are the product of their political beliefs." "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

05-11-2004, 11:43 AM	#42
AndÃºril The Original Corruptor Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,881	Parents went to Zambia for the weekend. This is the edge of their hotel, on the Zambezi, a few hundred meters from Vic Falls. Dunno who that dude in the pic is though, so don't ask.

05-11-2004, 01:35 PM	#46
The Gaffer Elf Lord Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In me taters Posts: 3,288	* falls off chair * wow! And the zebras have their own chalet?? How do they pay the rent?

05-11-2004, 09:46 PM	#52
Insidious Rex Quasi Evil Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryland, US Posts: 4,634	You mean the whole head hunting canibal thing was just a myth? __________________ "People's political beliefs don't stem from the factual information they've acquired. Far more the facts people choose to believe are the product of their political beliefs." "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

05-17-2004, 04:58 AM	#59
Draken Elf Lord Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Durham, England Posts: 694	Not exactly a holiday but took the kids to my parents for a break over the weekend. They have a huge garden with woodland etc so the kids love the place. On the Sunday we went to a medieval warfare demonstration at Bolsover Castle. Was good fun, though it did take some imagination to picture the Battle of Crecy re-enacted by 6 combatants! __________________ I'm beset by self-doubt ....or am I?

07-02-2004, 04:11 PM	#60
Janny The Blobbit Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kent, England (Not Oxford! ... yet...) Posts: 1,596	I like hoplidays, but I don't like being away from friends and having to make email notices on many forums sites.... On that note, sun-star and I will be away for one week. Try to hold back your tears. __________________ Janny's Songs Janny's lyrics and random photographs Tradition means giving votes to the most obscure of all classes, our ancestors. It is the democracy of the dead. Tradition refuses to submit to the small and arrogant oligarchy of those who happen to be walking about. ~ Mercutio... erm, GK Chesterton.

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