Not so Lonely Planet

Hello all, not blogged for ages partly because I am now on the computer at work all day so have to really drag myself on it when I get back home.

Patrick and I went to Antigua in September, thanks to a very nice staff deal through work. We stayed at Cocobay which was very nice, rustic, but really nice. Again, I was amazed by all the little birds that fly around, the huge catapillars and the glorious flowers that are everywhere!

Most of the week we just chilled, really needed a relax, and it was so nice to get away after the New York trip went tits up (the plane never took off and we were on the runway for 6 hours is the short version of that story!)
The beach at Cocobay was nice and the sea really lovely, taking a dip in the warm water in the late afternoon with the sunlight glinting of the water was magic!
Weatherwise we hit it lucky as it was officially hurricane season, but we only had a few rainy times, one afternoon it did't stop but that gave us a good reason to prop up the bar for alittle longer!

One day we did a cruise around the island on Wadicats which was great, the food and drink were aplenty, we got to go snorkelling and really just catch some sunshine as we sailed through Nelson's harbour and past Eric Clapton's house! We were pretty red though  - that sun is fierce!

Oh well that is it really from Antigua I have added afew photos.

Next week I am off to Japan, so I am hoping the MSN spaces plays nicely and I can actually keep you informed whilst I am out there! As usual will probably have to add my photos when I return.

Peace Out.
Katie XXXX

Hello there! Hope everyone had  a nice christmas and new year. We had a really nice one, eating drinking and being merry!

At the end of November I took the plunge and went on a little trip on my own - to Malta! I really needed a break! It was been a tough slog trying to get to grips with my new job so I needed some rest and relaxation.

 I flew with GB airways which was ok, and I stayed at St Jullians Le Meridien which was really really nice, and  a great deal as it was slightly out of season! Still it was quite warm and I got to use the spa, sample the Mediterrean cuisine and wine and of course do quite a bit of sight-seeing.

It is very easy to get around the island, as the have these amazing old Leyland and Bedford buses, which are very eye-catching and abit of a bone shaker but I
took a few buses around the island. To Mosta, to the silent city Mdina and the capital Valetta.

In Malta there is  very laid back attitude to life which is very infectious, and of course the churches and sandstone building are very beautiful.

I really enjoyed it. I recommend travelling on your own, it gives you time to think and also prove to yourself that you can do it!
Having said that it was nice to come home and see Patrick again!

Next stop St Lucia!

Lots of love from Katie XXXX