For some reason today, I am extra home sick. I don't know if it is just coz it's my birthday this week, or if I am just over working at this pub. I don't know. Everyone is hassling me this week with my accent and I can't seem to speak without having to repeat myself 10 times. Gets annoying.

I am extra looking forward to London on Wednesday. Just need to get out of here. And I am going to buy boots. Maybe go up on the London Eye, if it is good weather. Might even venture to Buckingham Palace. See how things go. And of course there is Dirty Dancing.

Miss you all... xxxxxxxxxx

Only one week until.....

I've had... the time of my life.... no I never felt this way before.... yes I swear.... It's the truth...... And I owe it all to you....

I actually cannot wait... I am sooooo excited.

OK Mother.... I got off my behind after talking to you this morning and took the very long, exhausting six minute walk to the Sulgrave Church.

It actually is very gorgeous. And such a lovely morning, sun shine and blue skies. One thing I have noticed in this country, all the churchs are surrounded by graves. Makes them extra special.

Here are the pics.....

Oh my goodness.... it is June already..time sure does fly.

Now to do what I must. I am sorry to say that from September 17th through to the 24th I am unfortunately going to have to sail around the Greek Islands. It is a real shame and I wish I could get out of it, but it seems I paid in full. Oops.

Ah ha.... that's right baby... it is 8 full days of sunshine and greekness for me. YAY.. I can't wait!!! Might even find me a handsome Guido Hatsis while I am over there.

So.. to make all of you lovely people in the freezing cold New Zealand jealous... here are some pictures of my future endeavours...

luv anna (p.s... 16 days until my quarter pounder!!!) xxxxxxxoo

Hello everybody..... Update from sulgrave!..... Nothing terribly exciting has happened this week. Except England bet NZ in the cricket... and the 14th teenager was murdered in England this year.... and The Star Inn had a Tequila and Karaoke party last night, I know, an odd pairing but it was a lot of fun. I was a good girl and stayed away form the tequila (grose!!) but I may have sung a little karaoke.. It was a great night and since it was a Bank Holiday today, everyone is able to recover without working, except for me!! Lunchtime today was rather busy and not fun with only a little sleep.

I am very excited that Me and Nat are going to see Dirty Dancing on stage at the Aldwych Theatre in London on my birthday. It is going to be so much fun. I know some people are going to be very jealous... hehe..

It's raining again today (surprise, surprise!!) but it is supposed to be summer even though it is seriously cold. I am having quiet days off this week, going to watch DVDs all day tomorrow and I might venture into Banbury on Wednesday to kill some time!!!

I caved to Facebook and joined too... so anyone who wants to add me.....

Love Anna.

This is me and Helen- one of my co-workers

These are some of the local girls... Joy (my boss), Phinella, Imogen, Helen and Louise.

I have just been to Stratford-upon-Avon for the day. Karrie came up from London and we went on the train for the day. We were planning to stay the night, but it turns out the hostel is an hours walk out of town! Pretty useless for a backpackers. Anyway we ended up just staying for the day and looking around. We went to Shakespeares Birthplace, Shakespeares Grave- which I was a little disappointed with.. the Holy Trinity Church which is where the grave is has kinda capitalised on the fact that Shakespeare is there... charging to get in and having a souvenir shop in the corner. Kinda Cheesy. But I am glad I went, was worth it. I have although developed a souvenir addiction. I am slightly obsessed!! Anyways.. I have brought a bus ticket for around Europe. I can pick up the bus whenever and wherever I want to and carry on around for 9 stops. So I think I am going to start in Prague and go through Vienna, Munich, Venice, Rome, Florence, Nice, Barcelona and finish in Madrid. I think I'll hang out in Spain for a little while longer and then maybe pop over to Morocco for awhile. Well that is the plan at the moment, whether or not I stick to the plan is another story!!! Here are some pics from Stratford. Top is of the Holy Trinity Church and the bottom two are of Shakespeares Birthplace.

Hey people...

I am typing this on my laptop. I finally connected!! I had the best time in Bath. It is the most gorgeous place ever. Went on a red bus tour and went into the Abbey. Also had a look around the Roman baths. Amazing. I meet a cool girl called Karrie at the backpackers there. She's an Aussie and doing the same as me, travelling alone. We went out in Bath on both nights and may have had one too many refreshments (oops!!) Anyways.. the next day I went out to Stonehenge. Also amazing. A bit of a reality check. Apparently the big people think they have been there for 5000 years. Thats 3000 BC!!! Am back at work now and then I am meeting Karrie in Stratford upon Avon on tuesday for a couple days. Should be fun. Here are some pics from my travels. One is from inside the baths, the other at Stonehenge and then me in front of the Christchurch Cathedral in Oxford. Much love. mwah.