nearly there…
Posted in mini trips, pia's photos December 24th, 2007 by piablog

Did you think I’d forgotten about you?! No way! I just had a little nap. We are now on our way to our final destination. I hope you’ve rugged up because it is rather chilly in the depths of this deep, misty and magical land…

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Christmas mini trips: part 4, Paris
Posted in mini trips, paris, stores December 22nd, 2007 by piablog

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Now don’t get too excited, we only have time for a quick stop over before we head on to our final destination. We have just enough time to sneak a peek at the windows of the very grand Galeries Lafayette

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One of the most majestic sights to see in Paris at Christmas time, both the Galeries Lafayette and Printemps department stores are lit up in strong competition with their sister la tour eiffel. (Click here to read more…)

Christmas mini trips: part 3
Posted in mini trips, pia's photos December 22nd, 2007 by piablog

now we are on the train from amsterdam to paris, TGV style: secure your hat, it’s gonna be a fast ride…

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The TGV train is the fastest electric train on classic tracks, in the world. It goes at 320km per hours with passengers inside. It’s record is 575km per hour without passengers.

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Phew, we are slowing down into Paris! Let’s check out the windows at the famous Galeries Lafayette department store before we head to Eastern France…

Christmas mini trips: part 2
Posted in amsterdam, mini trips, pia's photos December 22nd, 2007 by piablog

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This morning I woke up to the first snowfall of the year. I found the chestnuts tucked away cosily in their shells on the trees, dangling delicately like baubles.

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And in the garden I found this beautiful butterfly shape amongst the frost covered leaves.

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After a morning bagel I was off to the studio and on my way home this afternoon I came across these inspiring windows… (Click here to read more…)

Christmas mini trips: part 1
Posted in amsterdam, mini trips December 20th, 2007 by piablog

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You may have gathered from my last very australian related posts that I may be missing my birth home just a little bit at this time of year. But it is just a little bit, becuase I am absolutely loving my new home: Amsterdam. I have been dying to show you my favourite canal, all lit up. So last night after work I dashed out with my camera and tripod and snapped some shots for you. I am now nursing my frost-bitten finger tips but worth the effort, I just wish you were with me, I could have used a hand and someone to make me laugh while I froze!

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