An Aussie summer in Europe! The continent had no idea what it was in for, neither did I

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Hi,

I wrote this log to record all of the memories, experiences and stories that I experienced when I went to Europe at the end of 2006. I left Sydney with barely a second thought... and flew to London, where I started my adventure of a life time... a trip to the other side of the world... alone, well as alone as you can get on an "European Vista" Contiki tour. I know that after 'surviving' the trip I can conquer pretty much anything, and that the only real limitations in life are those you place on yourself. The time I spent there were some of the best weeks of my life, and I hope you enjoy reading about my adventures (almost as much as I enjoyed the experiences).

Any questions or comments please feel free to leave a comment.

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  Calling all passengers in rows 60 - 75   Sydney, Australia on Dec 27, 2006 3 pictures 0 comments
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  One step closer   Singapore, Singapore on Dec 28, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  London was calling... So I answered   London, United Kingdom on Dec 28, 2006 11 pictures 0 comments
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  Somethings only happen on holidays...   London, United Kingdom on Dec 29, 2006 14 pictures 0 comments
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  Shopping... what fun   London, United Kingdom on Dec 30, 2006 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Outdoor iceskating rinks...and other random things   London, United Kingdom on Dec 31, 2006 8 pictures 0 comments
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  6.30am start on New Year's Day? Um no thanks   Dover, United Kingdom on Jan 1, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  A new country for the new year   Paris, France on Jan 1, 2007 9 pictures 0 comments
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  A calm and fast crossing   Calais, France on Jan 1, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Je ne parle pas français, désolé.   Paris, France on Jan 2, 2007 22 pictures 0 comments
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  Fontainebleau   Fontainebleau, France on Jan 4, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Escargots et cuisses de la grenouille pour 11   Lyon, France on Jan 4, 2007 7 pictures 0 comments
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  Avignon - the walled and very windy city   Avignon, France on Jan 5, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  A warm and sunny 13 degrees, anyone for a swim?   Nice, France on Jan 5, 2007 11 pictures 0 comments
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  Lifestyles of the rich and famous? Count me in!   Monaco, Monaco on Jan 5, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Puts a whole new spin on nice sandy beaches...   Nice, France on Jan 6, 2007 6 pictures 0 comments
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  I just want to sleep... but what about Florence?   Florence, Italy on Jan 6, 2007 7 pictures 0 comments
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  This painting portrays the...   Florence, Italy on Jan 7, 2007 21 pictures 0 comments
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  Ever seen it rain in the Pantheon?   Rome, Italy on Jan 8, 2007 15 pictures 0 comments
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  Yes, you really are in the Vatican City   Vatican City, Italy on Jan 9, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  The Colosseum and uni enrollments... why not   Rome, Italy on Jan 9, 2007 23 pictures 0 comments
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  Oooh Lamborghini... yes please   Bologna, Italy on Jan 10, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Anyone for a game of cards?   Venice, Italy on Jan 10, 2007 6 pictures 0 comments
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  Maps? Who needs them in Venice   Venice, Italy on Jan 11, 2007 17 pictures 0 comments
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  The hills are alive? I don't think I am.   Vienna, Austria on Jan 12, 2007 6 pictures 0 comments
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  Sachre Torte - YUM   Vienna, Austria on Jan 13, 2007 11 pictures 0 comments
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  Mathausen... what an experience...   Mauthausen, Austria on Jan 14, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Hofbrauhaus here I come...   Munich, Germany on Jan 14, 2007 17 pictures 0 comments
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  No hand's in pockets? Um ok...   Munich, Germany on Jan 15, 2007 31 pictures 0 comments
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  We're in Liechtenstein baby!   Vaduz, Liechtenstein on Jan 16, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Bad taste? We've got it by the bucket load!   Lucerne, Switzerland on Jan 16, 2007 23 pictures 0 comments
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  A chocoholics heaven...   Lucerne, Switzerland on Jan 17, 2007 15 pictures 0 comments
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  Anyone got a pack of cards?   Lucerne, Switzerland on Jan 18, 2007 9 pictures 0 comments
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  Worst storm in history... yep that's about right.   Lucerne, Switzerland on Jan 19, 2007 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Beer Steins and Cookoo clocks? Of course   Saint Goar, Germany on Jan 20, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Amsterdam....finally.   Amsterdam, Netherlands on Jan 20, 2007 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Belgium Baby!   Belgium, Belgium on Jan 21, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  French customs.... no problems   Calais, France on Jan 21, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  The final boarding....   Dover, United Kingdom on Jan 21, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  A fond farewell...   London, United Kingdom on Jan 21, 2007 21 pictures 0 comments
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  One last leg...   Singapore, Singapore on Jan 22, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  It's not goodbye, it's I'll see you later   Sydney, Australia on Jan 24, 2007 3 pictures 0 comments