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It's in my soul to travel this world

Come to the edge, he said.
They said: 'We are afraid.'
Come to the edge, he said.
They came.
He pushed them...and they flew.
- Guillaume Apollinaire
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For M & S and H
'The soul is the same in all living creatures, although the body of each is different'
-Hippocrates
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A little bit about me-and
some of the things I appreciate:
(Don't bank on the order as it is likely to change depending on the mood!!!)

My partner in crime
People (mostly!)
Honesty & frankness
Sensitivity to others
Resourcefulness
All animals
Henrietta - my darling but very naughty black cat
Travelling,travelling, travelling
¡España Por Favor!
Bertolucci
Snorkelling
Chooks (Hens)
William Scott R.A.
Edward Hopper
Robyn Kahukiwa
Frida Kahlo
Ivan Godlevsky.
White narcissus
New Zealand tree ferns
Noisy Cicadas
Great, Great Britain
The smell of the Sea
The Middle East
Aksakov
Gogol
James K Baxter
Early spring in England
Jacques Brel
Sauvignon Blanc
Prokoviev
Chopins' nocturnes
Loud screaming hysterical laughter
David Grey -Babylon
The Kinks-Waterloo Sunset
Scissor Sisters - 'Take your Mama Out'
Scissor Sisters - 'I don't feel like dancing'
The Bothy Band
Thin Lizzy- Whiskey in the Jar
Palm trees
Big cats, small cats
Still Life at the Penguin Cafe
Tamarillos & Feijoas
The Marlborough Sounds
Alphonso Mangos
South Pacific Islands
Elephants
My wonderful sister
Turtles
The Royal Ballet
Living in London
Patio pants
Family barbecues
Blue Cod
Villa de las Palmas
Dreams & aspirations
Success

Things I don't appreciate:
Toadies and sycophants
Policitians who preach ' Do as I say but not as I do'
Animal hunters/killers
People who abuse children
Slack parents

Jet boating Aratiatia Rapids,Waikato River

Jet Boat right to the foot of the biggest Rapids in Australasia,"The Aratiatia Rapids". New Zealand’s only true White water Jet Boat ride! Quote - Rough Guide
Its brilliant!!! August 2004

London sunset

This beautiful view from my window was quite unusual for mid January 2003

London snow

My garden in the snow - end of January 2003

View of London- je l'adore!

A view of London on a beautiful calm November evening with the sun setting from the Penthouse of the New Zealand High Commission, The Haymarket SW1 -November 2003

Blackbird heralds Spring 2004

A Blackbird singing for Spring -view from my window

Spring Day in my Garden

Cat on walkabout

The end of my road in the Costa Blanca

I am now the proud owner of a beautiful villa on the Costa Blanca This is the view from the end of my road in winter - January 2004

  • Intro Updated Jul 27, 2011
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    hunterV Mar 1, 2012 at 9:10 AM Report Abuse

    Hello, Nada! ~~~ Happy spring to you! ~ We still have snow, but the temperature is not too low...

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    Kaikoura Jan 7, 2012 at 10:24 AM Report Abuse

    Belated happy birthday! Thanks for leaving a comment. I love NZ but you are right Europe is an awesome place. I hope to visit more castles in the near future.

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    Aitana Jan 2, 2012 at 5:14 AM Report Abuse

    Thank you! You were the very first this year!

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    Xemx Dec 22, 2011 at 9:01 AM Report Abuse

    Happy Christmas greetings from sunny Malta, Nada!xx

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    janetanne Dec 21, 2011 at 12:14 PM Report Abuse

    Thank you Nada for remembering me at the holiday season. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. Hugs, from Greece. Janet

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    deecat Dec 17, 2011 at 8:05 PM Report Abuse


    A joyful birthday wish for you...may your day be filled with much love.;

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    olja1234 Dec 17, 2011 at 11:33 AM Report Abuse

    My best Birthday wishes to you.

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    pieter_jan_v Dec 17, 2011 at 3:13 AM Report Abuse

    Happy Birthday. PJ

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    MalenaN Dec 16, 2011 at 10:10 PM Report Abuse

    Happy Birthday! I wish you a wonderful day!

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    kiwi Aug 24, 2011 at 12:44 AM Report Abuse

    Thanks for the visit. Whatawhata is an interesting place :-) I like the stone formations and terrain. Great for photos!!

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