Friday, April 21, 2006

Holiday Review

I am back in Oxford after a great 2.5 week holiday in Australia which despite a very hectic schedule of socialising mixed with some work on an important piece of course assessment, I found to be both enjoyable and refreshing.

It was great to see my girlfriend, family and friends and to catch up on the latest news while enjoying some warm and sunny autumn weather. If I missed you this time, please accept my apologies. I will catch you next time.

Photos are below and really say it all. But before glancing down at them you may be pleased to hear some news from last term. Not only did we won my final ever 15 man rugby game which was the College final ('Cuppers') on the last Friday in week 8, I am also reasonably confident that I passed my exams.

Exams were very tiring and I was glad to finally reach the end of them on the Thursday of week 10. Rather than crash out like I did at the end of Michaelmas term, on the Thursday night I ventured into London for a night out with two good mates Pierce and Chris. Plenty of imbibing was performed and some good laughs produced as I completely stacked it trying to hurdle a street barrier later in the evening. Johnny Knoxville would have been proud. I have footage of my attempt but don't know how to attach it to my blog. Will look into it.

As always, I hope you are all well. Look forward to updating you on this my final term in Oxford!

Cheers,
Doug.

Wednesday, April 19, 2006


Japanese BBQ with one of Jane's neighbours Posted by Picasa

Jane's former landlady and good friend Momoyo Posted by Picasa

Lunch with Takeda family and others Posted by Picasa

Japanese Temple Posted by Picasa

Gardens of Japanese Temple Posted by Picasa

My sister Jane under Cherry Tree Posted by Picasa

Cherry Blossom Posted by Picasa

Futon in spare bedroom in Jane & Claire's house in Akabane, Tokyo. Posted by Picasa

Living room of Jane and Claire's house in Akabane, Tokyo Posted by Picasa

My niece Eugenie with face painted heart Posted by Picasa

Private verandah at our Belongil Beach accomodation Posted by Picasa

Hibiscus flower in garden of Belongil Beach accomodation Posted by Picasa

Wategoes Beach at sunset Posted by Picasa

Tory on Wategoe's Beach at Sunset Posted by Picasa

Cape Byron from Tallows Beach Posted by Picasa

Farewell Dinner for Burkie at Vespa Pizza in New Farm - Frazer and Juni Posted by Picasa

Farewell Dinner for Burkie - Brooke & Andrew Posted by Picasa

Views from Tory's parents home in Montville Posted by Picasa

Stunning view from Tory's parents home in Montville Posted by Picasa

Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay Posted by Picasa

With my brother Richard at Rushcutters Bay Posted by Picasa

Lunching with Tory at Bondi Icebergs Posted by Picasa

Stuart and Richard at Kelly's in Bondi Junction overlooking Sydney Posted by Picasa

Mum & Dad with Sydney and Nicky before their maiden voyage in outer space. Posted by Picasa

Sunset over the Glasshouse Mountains Posted by Picasa