So, after a month or so in Ireland, it was time to start heading home (home?) to New Zealand. Flew to Heathrow and there I’m lucky enough to have a lovely cousin of mums (my 1st cousin once removed) Liz, who we stayed with while in London.
That evening Mhairi and I met up with her parents, brother and his girlfriend – and we went out for a very nice meal.
The next day it was off to tour the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Science Museum before getting ready for the main object of the weekend which was to see Cirque du Soleil in the Royal Albert Hall
It really was incredible. The feats of strength, flexibility (disgusting at times), and gymnastics were unbelievable. So thanks to Heather and Ian for the show!
Next day met up with some of Mhairi’s cousins who live in Dublin, and then out to dinner (totally forgot to take a picture :( of my cousin Niki and her boyfriend Steve. Really good times – been far too long since I’ve seen her.
The day after it was more touring around the city – taking in some of the Earth From Above exhibition over by London bridge
Had a quick wander by Shakespeares old Globe Theatre, St. Pauls, and I had a wander through a wildlife photography exhibition in the natural History Museum that was amazingly amazing. Makes me want to buy a digital SLR instead of the compact camera that I am going to buy!.
That evening met up with my cousin Catherine and her friend Maeve, both of whom are doing useful African related developmenty aidy work(y). Cath’s project is currently funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation.
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And the following evening we met up with one of Mhairis’ good friends from home, Kirsty and her partner Richard.
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