Coming Soon...

We have been too busy training for a half marathon together to blog. But in hindsight James' take on said half-marathon versus mine would be an interesting discussion. This post exists to help YOU keep US accountable to write about this experience!

In the meantime... check out my newest favourite SnareShot in the left hand column.

Giant Gelati

On Tuesday, James and I went out for dinner to Sofia's in Camberwell with some of his friends from uni.

After some delicious pizza - which in my opinion is much nicer than the pizza at La Porchetta, and ever since I discovered Sofia's over 2 years ago I haven't been back to La Porchetta - we perused the dessert menu.

Sofia's serving of Gelati must be the hugest in town:

The multiple spoons in James and my gelati demonstrate that this was probably supposed to be for more than two people to share. I think it could easily feed a family of four, and possibly even six!

Needless to say, long before we finished I had to stop eating, as did Sarah (pictured right with Chris). The serving was so huge that James and Chris might not have finished it off either, if it weren't for Chris' challenge to James to a race to the end.

Priced at only $5.50, this is beyond a bargain. And it didn't taste like low quality gelati... which leads me to wonder, how much of a profit margin are most ice-cream and gelati stores making out there?

Backyard Bliss

Ahh, this is the life!

Did anyone else out there enjoy today's sunshine and 23 degree weather?

James and I certainly did! We sat in our backyard facing the setting sun as we worked (or in my case played) on our computers.

For those of you who are trying this - a cap is not just a fashion statement or sun protection, it is essential! It blocks the sunlight so that you can actually see your computer screen.

The sun is setting behind the neighbour's house right now, so it's probably about time for me to get back inside before I get cold. At least I can take my cap and sunnies off now!

P.S. the more observant of you will notice that James is not completely missing from this photo - his shadow is ever present as he clicks the shutter on the camera.

Camping at Sealers Cove

The beautiful Sealers Cove, only accessible by foot or by boat.

Clever Claude and Lovely Lidiya organised a couples' camping trip at Sealers Cove, Wilson's Prom. I would highly recommend to anyone who has never been camping before - you gotta try it at least once! This weekend brought back some delicious memories of family camping trips during my childhood and also my high school days...

I could write all about about this wonderful experience, but pictures are worth thousands of words. Numbers can also tell a lot. So with that in mind,

Statistics and photos from our trip:
# photos taken by James and me: 173
# videos taken by James and me: 14
# people in our car: 4 -- thanks for the wonderful company, Kool K's!

total distance walked: 20km -- 1okm each way
estimated walking time: 3 hrs one way
actual walking time: 2.5 hrs one way -- yeah, we beat the sign by a 1/2 hour!



# competitive people who wanted to get to the campsite first: at least 4
-- go Snares & Staggers!

# tents pitched: 8



# snakes seen: 1
# snakes seen by me: 0



# bugs caught in my clothing: 1
# bugs that freaked me out and made me scream: 1
# crazy guys who went swimming in the freezing cold sea: 3
# crabs on the beach: too many to count

drink of the day: coffee & milk in a tube



charades player of the day: definitely Claude



# people who went climbing on the rocks: 7



# cuts on my feet: 2
# splinters in my feet: 1

# songs written at the campsite: 1
# songs written at the campsite that Claude absolutely loves: 1

# campers: 16

# campers who got a piggy back rides across a stream: at least 5



# campers who will be sore tomorrow: at least 14
# campers who are sore right now: I don't know, but James & I definitely are
# campers who will never forget this wonderful experience: 16
# campers who are running a marathon tomorrow: 1 -- I'm not kidding, promise!

P.S. if you want to see more photos click here.

Some blog love...

Sorry everyone! We have been so busy lately. James is currently studying for his assignments and exams and to top it off our internet hasn't been working at home.

Here's a little something I've been working on to share with you all:

From Fiona's Picasa Web Album

I know the collage is all about James and I, but granted, this is The Snarchives! :)

I have further extended my cyberworld to include a Picasa Web album! Now I am considering giving up my Multiply album which I have not updated in months!

Picasa Web album is fantastic, especially if you already use Picasa because it's very easy to upload photos direct from the program. Plus it is yet another of Google's wonderful products and therefore easily links back to my already existing google (and eventually blogger!) account.

Check out my album! It has photos from my 25th birthday and also my church's 5th birthday celebration, and little album that will tell you what I like to do with some of my free time.

If you use gmail, to sign up to Picasa Web album all you need is your gmail username and password. And don't forget to let me know so I can check out your photos too!

Every Nation Campus Ministries

We had our first Every Nation Campus Service on 16 July 2006.
I know that was over a month ago, but these are for the benefit of anyone who has not yet seen photos.


P.S. If you want any pics, I can email you, just ask!