Can anyone tell me where 2012 went?? Although I haven’t done quite as much travelling as I would have liked this year, it’s still been quite a year.
In addition to starting this blog, re-connecting with old friends and family, farewelling my Nana, having a column published in a national newspaper and helping finish a few bottles of champagne on occasion, I’ve been lucky to have had a few memorable trips this year : there was my 40th in Burgundy
A weekend at Tangalooma watching whales and generally having whale of a time,
A last minute business trip to London,
A holiday holiday in Fiji,
and enjoying my own backyard.
I’m hoping 2013 will be the year I cross at least 5 things off my Bucket List and I’m off to a pretty good start with Japan in a few weeks!
Thank you so much to those of you who’ve come along for the ride, whether actually with me on my travels, or reading about it here – you’ve all made a difference!
Wishing you all the Happiest of Christmases and may 2013 be your best year yet!
Olivia x
Where's Wiwi? 
I’ve never known you to need help finishing a bottle of champagne Pet.
Looking forward to seeing what your blog brings us in the New Year.
Merry Christmas!
Big J
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Ha, very true pet! see you in a minute x
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Merry Christmas to you and to your family. Jo 🙂
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Thank you Jo!
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Olivia, there you are – merry Christmas to you and your loved ones and may most of your dreams come true in 2013 – Ciao, Carina
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Thanks Carina, and the same for you! I’ve been unable to spend much time online lately so I apologise for my absence, I trust you’re well. Olivia
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No idea where it went, but if you find out can you let me know.
Merry Christmas, I hope you are having a great day.
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Thanks, I did have a lovely day albeit hot! Hopefully 2013 will slow down a bit!
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So lovely to see all your photo’s and read your blog. Hope you are having a wonderful Christmas day….. We are just waking up! Very exciting here!
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Thanks so much Tinky. We had a great day thanks although it would have been a bit more exciting and Christmas-ier with children. I trust you and the family had a lovely day! Olivia x
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I LOVVVVE your photo of Fiji! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Thanks! I LOVVVE Fiji! Have you been? If not it’s a wonderful place to chill out and forget the world.
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Most welcome! 🙂 Fiji must be so beautiful! I flew there many times for work… But unfortunately didn’t have enough time to spend on the island. Most of the time I was on turn-arounds… Otherwise I’m sure I would have stayed for much longer to enjoy this pretty island. I heard the beaches there are stunning! I would love to photograph fiji one day 🙂
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The outer islands are paradise and the Fijians are good fun – they love to have a laugh! I get too distracted by sublime beaches, great snorkelling and cold cocktails to do any serious photography!
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Belated Happy Christmas and I’m sure you’ll be ensuring it’s a very happy new year! Have a blast in Japan.
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Thanks Hayley! I’m looking forward to Japan although after all the ham and rumballs, I may not fit into my down jacket!!
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Merry Christmas. I hope you had a lovely day! Enjoy your trip to Japan…can’t wait to hear all about it xx
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Thanks Ali, I hope you enjoyed Xmas also. Looking forward to Japan, I just need to shut my mouth between now and then!
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It looks like you’ve had such a good year!
And I am so jealous of you and your travel opportunities! Hahha 😀 I really do hope that you have fun in Japan!
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For turning 40 it hasn’t been bad 😉 I live to travel so if I don’t have a trip in the planning I get edgy! I’m so looking forward to Japan – I haven’t been back since my first time when I was 17 so it’ll be interesting to see how much has changed – the biggest change will most likely be my perspective! Thanks so much for dropping by!
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I hope you had a great Christmas. Let’s hope next year moves along a bit more slowly.
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Thanks Debra, you too! Yes hopefully 2013 will be quick when I’m working and then slow when I’m travelling – what, can’t have my cake and eat it too???
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