On her own two bare feet http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/jyai/ southeastasia-india-uk-europe-andbeyond en-us anoxia_fire_rites@hotmail.com Mon, 28 Aug 2006 02:49:18 +1000 Contrary to guidebook gospel http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/jyai/archives/017631.shtml Being the seasoned travellers that we are, we decided to arrive in Barcelona, in peak season, without accommodation arranged. This,... For the hundredth time - would. . . you. . . speak. . . FRENCH!!! http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/jyai/archives/017121.shtml Up at 06.30, last minute cutting and pasting for lessons, teaching, preparing for afternoon lessons, teaching, supervising activities, preparing for... Lost in Translocation http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/jyai/archives/016921.shtml The month of mai in France is plagued by long weekends. But rather than sit at home complaining about my... And so you're back . . . from outer space . . . I just walked in to find you here with that look upon your face http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/jyai/archives/016555.shtml And so began my Friday English class for the Parisian unemployed. Doing my best to make listening tasks a little... That's Santas' little saw, mon ami http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/jyai/archives/015817.shtml My month began with the CELTA course (certificate in english language teaching adults). I taught English to a group of... Venice - when it rains, it floods http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/jyai/archives/014893.shtml The beauty of Ryan Air is that we got a 1p ticket (-taxes) from London to Venice (Treviso). (Note information... Cobbled streets in ridiculous heels http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/jyai/archives/014663.shtml I was offered another trip to Paris just weeks after my return. This time a romantic weekend. A research secondment... Je voudrais two plates, a box of crayons, anti-inflammatories, and a plastic bag silvousplait http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/jyai/archives/014436.shtml And so we have the linguistically awkward situations I found myself in, in Paris. The city of verbal paranoia. Even... Taking photos one-handed http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/jyai/archives/014435.shtml Granada Synchroniously a friend of a friend of a friend - an english speaking german woman - was driving to... Hola! http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/jyai/archives/014161.shtml Plans, even the flimsiest ones, are bound to change. I arrived at Jerez airport to be met by my old... On holidays http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/jyai/archives/014149.shtml Just in case anybody notices my sudden and dramatic absence for msn messenger, I am officially on holidays on the... Don't make plans http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/jyai/archives/013977.shtml The reason that London appeals is that it's a place where you never need to make plans. In fact making... A Contiki tour with a difference http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/jyai/archives/013679.shtml In Malaysia for the Tsunami. In London for the 'terror attacks'. What's next on my itinerary you might ask.... More money than time honey http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/jyai/archives/013050.shtml This attitude affects how the majority behave here in London. People don't clean, they pay cleaners. People don't make coffee,... Glasgow certainly didn't tart herself up for my arrival http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/jyai/archives/012657.shtml Grey skies, 10 degree winds, and drizzling irritation provided the backdrop for a humourless, grumpy people to resentfully show me...