Nsquared Adventures

Wrapping up the summer...

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:28:00 +0000

Ok so being home suddenly means less time to sit and chill, therefore, less time to update the Blog.

So this update will include pics from the last day or two at ten sleep, and some fun stuff in August.

Here is a picture of Nicola at the French Cattle Ranch on a day she was on fire and on-sighted or flashed 3 11d-12a routes! Rad!

Super solid blue and orange vertical limestone with edges and little pockets.

On what was to be our last climbing day in Ten Sleep we got rained out in a wicked storm. Luckily I had this harem of girls to keep me warm ;-)...

From left to right
Nicola, Gitta (from Chicago), Joyce (Wyoming,via Brazil), Alisa (Calgary) and Nori (Wyoming)

Nick barely on EKV 12c at the Slavery Wall. A cool area with pockets from mono's to pods mostly at a gently overhanging angle.

Nicola sent this one with ease despite the rather large whipper potential. One of the best routes of the grade for sure!!

Nicola crushing on the last day of climbing at Ten Sleep. One of her best climbing days ever with a 12a flash, a 12a on-sight, and two 12a redpoints including this one at the Rusty Cage wall. A wall littered with two finger pockets and sloping pods, creating technical and powerful climbing.

We enjoyed home for a week or two and the Okanagan summer...you know lakes, wine and heat... but decided it was time to make a short foray to the coast and Vancouver Island to visit family and do a bit of climbing.

Nick on Smooth Boar at Horne Lake. An absolutely brilliant 12 c/d up the left side of the cave!

After the awesome visit with my family Nicola and I went to Squamish to visit Jer and Mando. We spent a fun few days bouldering and Jer and I even did a short multi-pitch on the apron (I let him do all the leading).

Here I am slapping for those classic Squamish slopers...

Here is Jer actually sticking the classic Squamish slopers...

Here is Jer explaining the beta...

AND...

Here is what classic Squamish slopers feel like in 33 degrees!!

After a bit of fun in the boulders Nicola and I went to visit Heather and Grant and take their new addition for her first hike!

Heather, Nali and Grant...(Grant's on the right)

Tufa looking concerned...or hungry...I'm not sure which!

And back home to some beautiful alpine meadows and flowers on Brent Mountain near Apex Mountain.

Well it has been a great summer...

I think we are both looking forward to the excitement and challenges of a new school year!

I will endeavor to update the blog again during the fall and winter and even add a couple pictures of Skaha, because it seems we hardly ever take photos of our home base!!

Cheers,
The NICS

One more day to go in Ten Sleep!

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:25:00 +0000

One more climbing day.

This has been an awesome trip. I met some REALLY cool people and climbed some rad rock. Being on a trip where climbing is your main focus is an awesome way to detach from the reality of work and stress, to just appreciate the moment. As that moment comes to an end though the pressure of life sneaks back and for me at least the want/need to succeed on the rock becomes intense. Especially when you invest a couple of days on one route.

So that makes success that much sweeter!!! Woo Hoo!

It was a bit of an impromptu vid but I like it because while I didn't climb my best I wanted it and I succeeded...which is definitely one of the raddest feelings in rock climbing.

Now the question is how do I stop from getting the red point jitters and climb to my full potential?

Anyway, Nicola has a bunch of cool pics she has taken which we'll put in the next post...probably after we get home...looking forward to the rest of the summer and enjoying some chill out time at home!

cheers,
Nick

EKV

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Well...not too much to report on. I fell off above the crux of my project and Nicola has quietly been smashing everything she has tried. In fact she did one of the best 12c routes i've ever been on at Slavery wall called EKV. Amazing pockets and jugs to an exciting technical thin crux followed by forearm exploding crimps to the top. RAD...unfortunately no pics of that route but o well I hope you enjoy the rest.

Cheers,
Nick

Another picture of Nicola on Great White Behemoth 12b (Just because it's rad)

The Burden of Immortality 13a

Starting the hard stuff on Burden of Immortality

Leaving the two finger pockets and getting into the Crux of Burden of Immortality

Nicola and Nori finishing of on a Rad 11b just before sunset.

3 more climbing days

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:48:00 +0000

HOWDY

Three more climbing days....it all seems to go by so quick. I guess being sick for a week during a 3 week trip is a poor use of time. Anyway Nicola and I have been loving it here. The climbing, the area, the people...all great!

We have reached the point where we are now trying to finish off our favorite projects and not get overwhelmed by the life time of climbs still available. The climbing here has turned out to be incredibly varied. Yes it is on the vertical side...but there is a ton of different angles and unique holds. The angles are actually for the most part similar to Skaha: gently overhanging and small holds. Nicola and I are both really digging the variety of edges and pockets...in fact the pocket pulling is really cool and forcing me to learn to use a lot of back flags and technique I usually forgo for simple thuggery!

Life here is simple....sleep in, eat, read, talk about climbing, eat again, read, talk some more about climbing, go out side and sweat, read some more, go climbing about 1-2pm....sweat a lot on the hike up...climb until dark, eat, talk about the climbing day over beer, sleep and repeat.

Yep a great place to live in the moment! Anyway a bit of eye candy for you!!!

cheers,
Nick

Nicola on Great White Behemoth 12b

Joe on The Incredible Horsecock 13d

Yes that is a mono....

Tufa in her little sleeping pit!

Puzzles, Puking and Pulling

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:18:00 +0000

I know the alliteration is blowing you away...anyway sorry for the lapse between posts. I have been sleeping. Seriously for about 30 straight hours, after the puking stopped. Most of the guys in the house caught the flu and lost a good 5-10 pounds in 3 days. It has been about 5 days since the "Ten Sleep Plague", as we are now referring to it, and I still feel a bit funny. No not ha ha funny!

We went climbing at the Godfather boulder the other day and after an arduous (10 min) hike I promptly laid down in the dirt with Tufa and slept for an hour. Not my usual M.O. at the crag! Anyway hot springs and a full day of eating later I am feeling more human and plan on getting back on the rock today!

Nicola has been keeping herself busy doing yoga, walking Tufa and baking for everyone within a 1/2 mile. So just normal life for her.

The climbing is still proving to be rad. Every wall we go to has a different feel and unique holds. I think we will head back to the French Cattle Ranch this afternoon and do some vertical technical stuff with bad feet, weird holds and confusing foot work. Oh boy I'm gonna get worked again!!!

Well cheers and enjoy the photos...

Nick and Nicola
PS we've been enjoying the comments and emails...

Nicola on the grandfather boulder 12a....short but sweet!

Nicola on a 10a at the Grandfather boulder.

Nick doing Screaming Night Hog 12c at the Slavery Wall.

Afternoon at the Slavery Wall...

Nori on Jackabite 11c/dThe epic puzzle making sessions at Alli's house!! (Pre-plague).

Ten Sleep rodeo and pockets....

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:23:00 +0000

The hike to the crag...full of wild flowers!!
Nori, Nicola and I at the end of a great first day.
Seriously the elevation is the reason I'm so pumped!! (Killer Karma 11d)
Nicola in the Beer BONG...(Classic 10)
Wyoming tour guide!

Well we're here and it is RAD. We are staying with Alli in her house here in Ten Sleep, which as it turns out, is more like a hostel for climbers!! We have met a bunch of cool people from all over already, who all seem to crank super hard!! The first two nights were filled with cowboys, two-steppin and fireworks at the 64th annual Ten Sleep Rodeo and street dance! It's a bit like the Calgary Stampede...only with REAL cowboys!!

The climbing is awesome...and so far very tough. I feel like I am at climbing summer camp. As many of you know I occasionally forgo the foot work for power...this strategy has proven very ineffective on the vertical/slab that is a lot of the climbing in Ten Sleep. The movements are so intricate, delicate, technical and unique you can't help but loving the climbing. It also helps that the rock is awesome and filled with cool features and those kinds of holds you see in the gym and think "oh right as if that would ever happen!!"

Any who...Nicola of course is crushing with TWO 12a flashes yesterday!!! And as for me...well i am learning to whip on vertical rock! I have been trying something at the French Cattle Ranch that has already taught me a months worth of lessons!!

Ok enough babble...hope everyone is great and you enjoy the picks...Not too many of the climbing...(you can only look at so many ass shots)...

cheers,
Nick

Ten Sleep here we come....

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 02:38:00 +0000

Here are a couple of pics Howie took of Nicola and I in Skaha this spring.

I thought I would post something to get the summer started! Nicola and I are headed to Ten Sleep Canyon in a few days...16 hours away from long limestone pocketed routes. Should be awesome with lots of rest day hiking and even a room to stay in at Kevin and Alli's house in Ten Sleep.

Hopefully I'll have the time(and motivation) to post some pics and vids of ten sleep in the next few weeks!!

cheers

2010 !!!?

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:30:00 +0000

Well where did 2009 go? And 2008 for that matter...

Anyway settled in to Penticton with a house and a dog and a wife....wowsers.

Nicola and I will be slowly re-acquainting ourselves with the blog and updating some old stuff (like a couple Castle Hill Vids) and sharing some of our new adventures! Of course most of these will still be activity related but you never know what might pop up!!

So if there is anyone out there still following this blog and you have a question or want to know something leave us comment or send us and email...

I hope 2010 is a great year for YOU!!

cheers
Nic's

New Years 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:33:00 +0000

Happy New Years to everyone world wide!

We hope that 2008 brings new adventures and contentment...

As we contemplate coming home in January here is a brief update and photos of our new years..

We decided to venture into Arthur's Pass for a tramp, picking Goat Pass which has a small (cheap) hut and is a convenient turn around for one night. There were a few others there and we shared stories and met new people as we drank the mini champagne bottles and ate puddings for the special occasion. Though we didn't make it to new years, we still experienced 2008 before you guys at home due to being a day ahead!

The next morning we woke early and side tripped up a steep slope to Mavis Lake before getting back to the hut and walking out.

The scenery was amazing !!

Once back in our "home base" with Sheila and Marton, we have continued to enjoy great meals and company on these last few days!

Countdown...4 days

Can't wait to see everyone,

Love the NIcks

Birdlings Flat.....an incredibly powerful wave on the Banks Peninsula near Christchurch!

Stopping to smell some Alpine flowers.

A particularly breathtaking waterfall near goat pass!

Taking in the view at the very alpine lake Mavis.

A cairn showing the way back down the valley from the lake.

All the way up the valley for a unique New Year experience!

Rainbows and shadows in the early morning mists of the New Year.

Christmas Update!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 19:50:00 +0000

Well hello all, happy Christmas and new Years with best wishes for the next season!

Things are wrapping up as we have spent the holidays with the Sinclair's including the elusive Kate and Rich who arrived for their holiday/ filming venture.

After tramping the Kepler track, Nick and I were ready for some serious eating and watering and were blown away by the generosity and feeling of home provided by Sheila and Martin at such a "homesick-oriented" time....

Not that this surprises us at all after all we have been coming back to their place in Christchurch and Church bay repeatedly for nourishment and good company!

I can only hope that everyone's holidays were as relaxed and enjoyable as our break at Church Bay with the whole family. Which included a slew of relatives and friends to add to the homey atmosphere.

Take a peek at the pictures of Church Bay...though you may dislike us for showcasing the warm weather and notable lack of sweaters and pants. It has been rather odd having warm weather during the holiday season.

New Years is planned for a tramp in Arthur's Pass to stay in a hut and this time I won't forget the camera charge so we'll update soon! Castle Hill should make up the remaining days...of which there are only 10.....

Happy New Year, we are thinking of everyone and look forward to seeing you in 2008!!!

Love Nick and Nicola

The View from Church Bay!!

New Zealand Wood Pidgeon!!

100 year old Jetty!

Christmas Morning, presents!!!

Nick and Rich in new Duds!

A toast to Canadian smoked salmon that arrived shortly before Christmas!!

Can you see the face?

Nick and Rich messing around at Castle Hill.

One of Castle Hill's many Party Tricks!!!

The Kepler Track

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:11:00 +0000

Well a short trip to Fiordland and the about 70km's of hiking (rest day acticity for climbers, Nicola assures me) finds us back on the east coast in the very beautiful city of Dunedin.

I would like to download all the incredible ridgeline views, peaks, flora and fauna, however..... we didn't notice until about 5km's in on our first day that the camera battery was toast!!! C'est la vie I suppose....

We did manage to meet a few people along the way who have promised to send some of their photo's to us and here is one that has already come from a couple who were doing a day hike to the first hut.

You get the Idea alpine setting, and incredible weather (the first three days of sun in December in Fiordland) made for some fantastic views!!!

Happy almost christmas to everybody out there......

cheers,
N&N

The final Leg.....

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:36:00 +0000

Good Day all.....just a short note;

Well after a wonderful couple of weeks kayaking, climbing and generally enjoying Golden Bay, we made it back to Christchurch to rest up and sleep in beds, eat like royalty and of coarse drink too much wine at the Sinclair's. We also managed to fit in time to drop Ian off at the airport!

Nicola and I have since rented a car and headed back up to Wanaka to do a bit more climbing, visit Svenja and Bruce and do some hiking on the Keplar Track in Fiordland (4 nights and 60+ KM of pristine wilderness).

This pic was near the end of our last stay in Wanaka and signified the end of our rope;-)

cheers,

N&N

Paynes Ford and Golden Bay

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 21:16:00 +0000

Hello all,

Another few weeks have come and gone and the reality of a warm weather Christmas is coming closer and closer. Nicola and I are planning for our last month, and also looking forward to coming home and seeing friends and family! Life here in Golden Bay(Northern Tip of the South island) is slow and relaxed and consists either of climbing until our fingers are spent and forearms aching, or lying on the beach and soaking in the rays. Hopefully our tans will last through the bitter winter we are heading back to!!!!

Nick doing the classic Skiing off a Convex Slope...

Nicola crushing the Very steep Responsible Lunges...

A "Rest Day" kayak excursion. The wind was so strong we had to take and extra couple of days off to give our shoulders a break. Ha ha, it was beautiful though.

Cool flower....

Ian preparing dinner....

Ian getting through the first crux of Dancing on a Skewer....

Nick on the uber classic African head charge.....look close to see the African Head!!
We are winding our time up in Paynes and looking forward to Christmas in Christchurch with the Sinclair's.

We hope you are all healthy and happy out their in the different parts of the world....

cheers,
N&N

On the Mend

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:42:00 +0000

Hello everybody out there in far off lands.....

We pick up the Nic's Saga as we leave Wanaka and say goodbye to Swenja and Bruce and their many dogs.....

Pancake Rocks.......along the way and up the west coast one of the remarkable sights.....

Cole Creek Beach.....just us sand and waves......oh yeah and a billion sand flys ;-) darn norwester....

We think these are Banana pasionfruit flowers.....but cool either way....

Nick.....always teaching.....showing ian the prairie boy how to build a sand castle!!!!

Nick on Why Not Pohara....

Zana from New YOOORK......

Ian cruising at Pohara....

The cool down after a long day climbing.....Nick on the classic DWS...Acid Test...

Hope you are all well and enjoy the pictures.....I am doing well and Nick is taking good care of me!!! Thanks for all the get well emails I really needed them, i'm working on it!

Cheers,

Nicola

Nicola's Leg

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 19:16:00 +0000

Blog update November 15th,
well hello to everyone around the globe, its been and exciting time travelling through the South Island mostly due to good climbing, scenery and my ever dramatic performance!

We left Queenstown area for the beauty of Wanaka and the scenery is stunning. Mountains, lakes but warmer and a lot like Penticton at home but with a much more outdoor oriented lifestyle (Though the rock isn't quite so solid!)

After climbing in the idyllic spots, NIck and Ian have bagged a respectable number of 26's and a 27.well Nick almost!! They are inching up the grades with the help of some great locals we are lucky enough to be staying with.

I managed to have a dramatic accident where loose rock and shin scraping came together in cosmic force and sliced my leg from above the ankle to below my knee...never one to be conventional with injuries this was no normal scrape but a gaping hole that has 31 neat stitches keeping it together. The healing is so fast, I marvel at the human body and thank the gods or something I didn't get into bone, tendon or ligament!

Life here is sweet, its the best way to describe it, beautiful mountains all around, amazing food and great company has reminded us that this is a holiday and provided some much needed downtime considering how serious climbing and camping can somehow become on this length of trip.

Many thanks once again to Bruce and Swenja who have put up with the trio of us so well, fed us too well and for keeping me together when the drama went down!
Until next time,
Nicola signs out

WARNING THE FOLLOWING PHOTOS ARE GRAPHIC!

Finally a week later.......

Some less intense pics....

Nick and Ian goofing around on the rail towards mount Aspiring.The glacier on the way to Mount Aspiring.

More South Island

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 03:17:00 +0000

Hello everyone, here is an update from the South Island...

We took a break from Castle Hill to enjoy some much needed parental type luxury in Christchurch with Kate's parent's Sheila and Marton. Much good cooking, eating and lounging followed until we thought we had better get back on the road or ruin our climbing bum physiques.

We travelled south to a steep limestone bouldering spot in the heart of farm country and busted powerful long moves whilst marveling over the massive climbing development potential of huge walls in local valleys.

Next and latest, we find ourselves outside of Queenstown camped on a hill admiring the lake and contemplating a bit of a Rockiesesq hike- to shist rock routes.

We have been enjoying a bit of all seasons so far but hope for sunshine and warmth (nothing new!) before we head to Wanaka.

Hope all is well at homes in all respective corners of the world,

Peace out, Nicola

Over looking ChurchBay......just another beautiful place near Christchurch.

Britten Crag high above Christchurch.

Nicola Crankin' at Hulk Hogan.

Nick shortley after eating a lemon.

Ian heel hooking to glory at Hulk Hogan.

Rest Day at Wye Creek.

The pride of Madeira (Wye Creek).

Dragon Snaps (Wye Creek).

View from our high camp at sunset in Wye Creek.

Two weeks in New Zealand and Castle Hill!

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:41:00 +0000

Well here is another short update.......

We have arrived in New Zealand and after a long drive to the Northern Tip of the South Island (where we found very wet conditions) and back to Christchurch we settled in to some amazing bouldering at Castle Hill. We spent two weeks falling off everything we could find at Castle Hill and have relocated to the fantastic hospitality of the Sinclair Household. Where too much food and wine coupled with daily trips to the near by cliffs have become the routine.

Enjoy the pics....

cheers,
N&N
and of course Ian

Castle Hill Rock Formations.

Nick and Ian at Kaikora (the water is warm....really!?!)

Ian the Pheonix V7

Nicola Dominatrix V5

Nick Pheonix V7

Ian showing his spectacular mantling form on Small Balls V6

Nicola struggling to grasp Small Balls V6

Nick doing battle with Duel V6

Ian cruising the Remedy V6

Nicola finding her own sequence on the
Remedy V6

Nick trying to figure out how to use his feet on
Think Tank V4

Nick and Ian chilling out at the end of the day....

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:27:00 +0000

Sorry about the last one hopefully this one works this time.....

cheers,
nick

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Australia Wrap up slide show!!

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 18:48:00 +0000

Hey everybody......sorry for the huge lag time between posts......we have arrived in New Zealand and after some searching have found some dry rock at Castle Hill!! We are bouldering here everyday the weather allows and finding out several things:

1st. Every muscle in your body can hurt at the same time!!

2nd. Some times pushing is way more effective than pulling!

3rd. Slab hurts to fall off of!!!!

I will try to upload some short videos of some problems if we get the chance and the weather holds.....but for now enjoy a spattering of pics from Australia.

cheers,

N & N

Nicola's Blueys Update

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 03:06:00 +0000

Hello and long time no chat as I have been neglecting my blog duties!

After getting into the bluies, we have made sure to enjoy the climbing, mountain town atmosphere and good company of both locals and members of the Adelaide crew who have come to visit and crush.

We are camped in a quiet lush valley, which, though a bit chilly is beautiful and ensures a good night's sleep as the entertainment is nil from any time after dinner!

The climbing is great fun, though we battle long and hard to keep our skin and stay warm in the shade or windy conditions. I am getting back into shape after a long period off but true to form my endurance is quick to rebound and I am hopeful as my finger also feels great. I flashed my first 25 yesterday as it was totally my style and I am psyched this may be the dawn of a new day, when I am strong and gunnin' to go once again!

Hope all is well at home in respective parts of Canada and the wider world!
Ta for now, NIcola

A Lyre bird in the Blue Mountains (we think)!

Nick at Bowens Creek-26

Bill at Bowens Creek-26

Bill at Bowens Creek-26

Nick at Bowens Creek-26

The Great Ocean Road

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 06:59:00 +0000

The Great Ocean Road

Well we decided not to let a little thing like a broken van stand in our way of seeing the Great Ocean Road. We have about three and a half weeks left in Australia and it is definitely time to go to the Blue Mountains. However, first we need to rent a car....pull some sort of magic trick getting all our stuff into it, drive the Great Ocean Road and see a friend in Melbourne.

Enjoy these pics from the beaches and parks along the Great Ocean Rd.

Trying to figure out how we were going fit the gear back in the car!!!

It's all in there....seriously, good thing it's a hatchback!!

A quiet little section just off the Great Ocean Road....a wonderfull place for a morning run before a day of driving and sightseeing!

The famous 12 Apostles at sunset, pictures just don't do this justice!!!

Nothing but beaches, waves and blue sky at the Great Otway National Park.

The Great Ocean Road......hundreds of km's of coastline all the way to Melbourne and beyond!!

This is just one of the amazing veiws along the way.

Hope you're all well and can't wait to see what you're up to, no matter what part of the world you're doing it in....

cheers,
n & n

ps Sorry for the crappy format....my internet time was running out....haha

Boys weekend at Mount Arapiles!

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 06:50:00 +0000

Hey Everybody,

Sorry for the delay in getting this last post up.....I was not so motivated to do the editing required while cruising along the Great Ocean Road in our little Hyundai Getz (Pictures coming soon too!!!)

The movie is about 15min long.......so give it a while to download. It is a bit long in spots but the footage is cool so I could't face cutting anymore of it. Hope you all like it!!!!

cheers,
Nick

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Girls Weekend

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:14:00 +0000

Hello to all after a bit of a stressful period. So Millie is no longer....but oh well, maybe we can actually drive the speed limit when on the freeway after we get a rental car for the remainder of our time in OZ.

Thank goodness for JT and Claire who welcomed us back after only one day and are going to help up sort out the van repair and resale situation!!

Claire and I had a great "girls weekend" after the boys went to araps. We stayed super busy as Claire showed me the City, beach and wild Koalas in Belair Park. Isobel got tuckered out pretty quick and we had to keep waking her up to move onto the next adventure.

Here is to a hopeful last Month in OZ as we move into NSW and the Bluies...keeping fingers crossed for Millie's quick new home and my finger getting back into climbing!
Take care to everyone and keep in touch,
love , Nicola

Claire and Isobel at the zoo!

Species observing each other.

Cozy spot for a nap!

Pretty birdie!

Banana leaves displaying shades of green.

Palm House at the botanical gardens.

The End of Millie!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 01:39:00 +0000

The End of Millie......

After a wicked extended weekend stay in Adelaide Nicola and I decided to take the Great Ocean road detour before heading up to the blue mountains to finish our aussie time off.

However, as things were starting to look like we were going to have a smooth trip and a nice relaxing few days touring scenic ocean roads and white sand beaches our plans were derailed.

Driving through a particularly deserted looking stretch of road about two hours from Adelaide I said to Nicola "Wow, it would sure suck to break down here!". So of course not 5 minutes later a loud bang followed by a rattle and then instant deceleration. Millie Vanillie had enough!!!!

After getting towed to a local caravan park we crashed the local pub's snitzel night and drowned our sorrows in too much red wine.

So live and learn........luckily our good friends JT and Claire were willing to put up with us a little longer in Adelaide and JT is even helping us sort out the van issues and hopefully re-sell it when it is ready!!!

Millie getting towed to the the caravan park!!!

So after all this drama we still ended up getting a great weekend in, me with JT and BIll for a road trip to Arapiles(footage coming soon!). Nicola, Claire and Isobel had a great girls weekend on beaches and doing touristy stuff(photos coming soon!).

Hope everybody is well and keep sending those emails we love to hear from you!!!!

cheers,
nick

A bit of everything In Adelaide

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 06:07:00 +0000

Well after a bit of a drive in order to heal some injuries we decided to head to Adelaide to rest and have some chill out time in a house in the city.........

The central market, contemplating the Bum Burner Sausage......turns out a taste was enough to keep me sputtering all day.

The fountain.....seems like a touristy thing to take a picture of.....so we did!!

After a whole day's rest JT decided we had rested enough and he started taking us to a few local spots. One of these was the bachelor pad.....a great place to get strong with some very hard problems and projects.

JT explaining the proper foot work required!!!!

Nicola busting loose with JT spotting......

JT putting all the training to good use!

Nick-Claire-JT-Nicola
Madi(cousin) and little Isabell

cheers,
nics