Tram & Paul in the UK

On the 26th of December, 2004 the day the world will remember as the day of the Tsunami. Paul and I were heading to a Chateau in Bordeaux. The scene was set with 4 star hotel in the middle of a vineyard and a beautiful restaurant. We had a 6 course meal of the finest French cuisine and a nice bottle of Bordeaux Wine.

After the desert, I told Paul how much I loved him and asked him if he would marry me. Paul said ‘of course’ and I gave him the ring. We were both so happy and wanted to tell everyone and you all would have got a text message that night. I was one of the most memorable days of my life.

After the excitement of the proposal we headed for the ski fields of Cauterets. Paul was born to ski but not snowboard. He even managed to complete a few blue runs. Well I hope you enjoy the photos and we can’t wait to go home and have a huge engagement party!!!

Resturant at the Chateau Relais Margaux. This was before I proposed to Paul.

Paul's ring, which he wore proudly.

This is a door in the centre of Bordeaux, which is the entrance to their shopping strip.

A Cathedral in Bordeaux which looks like Notre Dame and it had a ice skating ring in front of it.

The hotel de ville, which is like our city hall. But really nicely lit up for Xmas.

The also have a beach close to Bordeaux which had huge waves. It was not a very nice day but it was still really cool to see the ocean again.

This is us with our family in Bordeaux on Christmas day. They open their presents the night before christmas instead of on Christmas morning.

We did a wine tasting tour. This chateau was run by a man who was obsessed in wine and horses so he had heaps of horse carriages as well. We learned a lot about wine and even bought a bottle.

This is one of the houses on the property. It looks really haunted.

This is the Chateau Marguax which is very famous for its wine.

The ski fields of cauterets which is in Le Pyrenees. Its on the border of France and Spain.

I found some French Policemen to take a photo with.

On the last day we had beautiful weather for skiing. Here is Paul sunbathing in the snow.

Paul showing off....

This is us on the slopes.

Tram pretending to be a good skier. Don't you just love my pink ski pants....

For New years we went to a disco on the ski field which played french music and had line dancing. It was very enjoyable. Here is paul getting covered with foam.

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One night at the pub quiz we met these two wonderful Spanish people who became our really good friends, Carlos and Irene. They kindly offered for us to come to Spain and accepted. Dave, Paul and I went for a long weekend to Carlos and Irene's town of Alcala, which is 1 hour away from Madrid. The town is famous for the birthplace of the Cervantes author of Don Quixote and also its storks even though we didn't get an opportunity to see any. Its a really nice town and everyone was lovely. I hope you enjoy the pictures and we just want to thank Carlos and Irene for showing us a great time.....

We are in the centre of Alcala. I was with Dave and Irene. There is a nice old square with a statue of the man himself, Cervantes.

This is all of us except Paul who was taking the photos about to enjoy our tapas. Its really cool in pub's in Alcala if you buy a drink they give you free dish. Its a great way to save money and eat heaps.

Tram with a fireman in Madrid....

This is the Palace in Madrid, which is still used by the King Juan Carlos and the princess. They have big functions at the Palace. This was the most beautiful palace and royal residence, which I have been too. All the rooms are extravagently decorated with paintings on the walls and chandelier.

This is Dave having a smoke in the smoking room

This is me with a street performer dressed as a bull fighter.

This is us at Real Madrid Football Ground. We did a tour of the whole place and got to sit in where the president would sit and also where the coaches and players sit. We got to go in the away teams changing rooms, it even had a spa.

The field was lovely and green. Its a HUGE stadium.

Paul and his new found soul mates after a big session of drinking beer and sangria. They were very funny and taught Paul some new words.

This is all of us having dinner at a mexican resturant on the last night.

Carlos' friends work in a pub which played a mix of English and Spanish alternative music. It was a really cool and trendy pub. They made us a really nice cocktail shots which tasted like lollies and was named Lolly in Spanish.

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