I hate Jet Lag

I know, hate is such a strong word and I don't like using it, but I just hate jet lag. Often I get asked how I over come jet lag. The fact is I don't! There are many different theories of how to minimize the affect of jet lag, and I believe it depends on the individual. Personally I haven't after all those years of being an International Kat found a cure - and trust me I tried it all. I can be as tired as a dog(?) and fall a sleep, only to wake up again three, four hours later - usually around 2 or 3 am. It takes about three nights until I get a good night sleep.
Well, I already feel much better now that I have vended my hate and the sun has come up. There you go and who knows, I might have a great night sleep tonight - fingers x.

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Day ?? - I lost count

Well it's time to say goodbye to Amsterdam. We had a great time and
were extremely lucky with weather. It rained for two days, which we
spend in the halls of the IBC conference anyways, the rest of the time
it was sunny.
The visit was most productive and we are coming home with lots of
fresh ideas and innovations - and lots of shopping too (watch this
space!)
We are both now on a train to Frankfurt. Mr.T will continue the train
ride to Zuerich, while I will get off and hopefully get a seat on the
next flight to OZ - all flights are full :(
Fairwell, Goodbye, Aufwiedersehen Amsterdam. See you next year.

The Winner is.... Malcolm Turnbull

Finally, the Liberal Party has found a true candidate to lead the Opposition.
Don't get me wrong, I'm a Rudd supporter, but I also believe that a
strong opposition will keep the bastards honest.
I mean look at NSW State Goverment - it's a joke, a really bad soap and there is no real opposition!
Therefore I say
Congratulations to Malcolm Turnbull and 'Keep the Bastards honest!'

Day 6 and loving Amsterdam

We arrived yesterday in Amsterdam after a relaxing train ride through
the beautiful country side of Germany and Holland.
The suprise was great when we opened the door to our favourite hotel
room 68 - where we stayed on our privious visits - it was completely
renovated. Not only that, but we loved the renovations too. Besides
a new color scheme, soft furnituring and brand new bathroom it also
features a flat screen TV, Wifi, downlights, a spectacular chandelier,
more cupboard space and air con - Gr8!!
None the less, we ventured out straight away to hire a couple of bikes
for the week, drink a few beers, sample some of the delicious food and cake and soak up the atmosphere.
It's gr8 to be back. Not only is AMS a beautiful city, its the people
and their way of live that make this city such a special place.
LeOpard very happy!

Day 4 - Mr.T and Mutti bonding

Mr.T and Mutti are looking through old pictures of when The Kat was a Kitten. Mutti is more than happy to share any anecdotes she remembers and Mr.T is a keen listener - there is a lot of 'Ah' and 'Oh' and laughter of course. I hope Mutti won't get out the album from the '80!!

Day 1 - Mr.T meets Papa

We finally made it. It tooks us 32 hours door to door from OZ to ze Vaterland - where is Scotty when you need him ??
Unfortunately we had to endure being in Coach all the way through and as you can imagine the Kat was not happy!! Fortunately enough the Cabin Crew felt for the Kat and Mr.T and spoiled us rotten - 'Would you care for some Champagne with that sleeping pill?'
All 30 odd hours were forgotten once we went through customs in FRA and saw Papas happy and excited face. It didn't take long for Mr.T and Papa to have a joke at the Kats expense - I know, I`m such an easy target. Meanwhile I`m writing this post, both of them are doing Yoga. What the...??
Needless to say once we got to Papas place we got fed with, yes you guess it right, Cake - did I mention it was 7.30am? Followed by a proper German breakfast - with different kind of bread rolls, meats, cheese and Leberkäse. And that was only the beginning of our Gourmet Tour of Deutschland.


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Going on a European Holiday!

The day has finally come. Mr.T and I are going on holidays - if you can call visiting the folks in Germany and going to a trade fair in Amsterdam a holiday.

My idea of a holiday is not having to see an aircraft from the inside let alone flying in it for 20 odd hours, hanging around airports and staying in hotels - sounds to much like work to me. I have tried contacting my friend Scotty to beam us over - how fabulous would that be, but to no avail.

So reluctantly I went to get the tickets today, 18 hours before we are about to leave. I still haven't packed, but even worse neither has Mr.T!! Mr.T is to busy at the moment with putting little stickers on things - don't ask!

We are heading tomorrow to Frankfurt via Singapore and Adelaide - Ade.. what? EXCACTLY! But with lots of luck we will be doing it in Business Class - Champagne here we come. We have a 5 hour transit in Singapore, which we will probably spend in The Qantas Club, thanks to Mr.T's life time membership - how handy :)

Once we arrive in ze Fatherland, folks and friends will treat us like Kings!
"Finally we are meeting ze boyfriend."
You can be guaranteed that we'll be fed until we explode. Fois Gras anyone?

After Mr.T has endured everything that comes with the Kat, we'll head to Amsterdam, by train, along the Rhine River - noice.

Room 68 of the Ambassade Hotel Amsterdam is were we reside - its a gorgeous Hotel and it will be our third time in that room ...

After a week in Amsterdam it's time for me to come back home. Mr.T's travels will continue to Geneva, London, New York and finally San Francisco - all in First Class of course thanks to an endless amount of freakenflyer points.

Meanwhile I'll be flying for work to San Fran as well to meet up with Mr.T - just in time for Folsom Street Fair :)

I know, life sucks!

Like I said, my idea of a holiday is not.....

Stay posted!



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