European adventures
This is our 2016 European travel story board. It’s where we share our journey and our adventures, our ups and downs. We started the KamarudinS website in preparation for travelling in 2016. Plus writing and story writing is what I (Kim) love to do.
Over the years it’s become more than just a blog. It’s a collection of photos and words from our travels, something to look back on, something precious.
Looking back
For example, when we started downsizing and packing all of our remaining belongings into a storage unit. That was a challenging and time consuming process. You can read all about it here.
We headed off on our first journey in 2016. I managed to find time along the way to share the words to describe where we were and what we were doing – the good, the bad and the ugly really. Especially when Steve got sick in Berlin on a public holiday weekend nonetheless. Check out his goopy eye here.
Some truths
Firstly, our travels in 2016 included some awesome experiences like spending seven weeks travelling around Spain which was magical.
Secondly, it was challenging constantly living out of a suitcase and being in countries where English was not the native language. Of course we got by and made the most of it but we can’t say it was all fun.
Thirdly, and to be very honest when I got too close to home I got even more homesick. So, the plan to travel for six months to a year in 2016 turned into four months. The hugs and love when we surprised family and friends on our return made such a difference.
Back in Perth
When we got back to Perth in August 2016 it meant Steve could get his snoring checked out. What a saga that turned out to be – follow along here..
As well as all the usual fun and games we explored parts of WA and enjoyed camping and scuba diving in all sorts of places.
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Steve is back from snore-monster land!!!
A tale of throat surgery For the past couple of years Steve has been losing sleep. As our previous blogs have informed and entertained you, we didn’t know what the issue was initially despite the lack of sleep, rings under his eyes, short temper and honking while...
KamarudinS Camping Adventure 2 & 3
Busy campers We have been busy little campers, exploring the gorgeous coastline of Western Australia. After our adventure with my sister and family down south we have been venturing a few hours north of Perth to Jurien Bay. Our mission…to boldy, explore and traverse...
Yes, the not-Sleeping Saga continues
Steve this is serious The day has finally come and drastic measures have had to be taken. To what am I referring you ask? Well, husband dearest, love of my life is currently harbouring what sounds like a small snorting animal in the bed at night and IT IS KEEPING ME...
Food-filled long weekend KamarudinS
Letting it ALL hang out The Easter Long Weekend has been and gone and hubby dearest and I ‘let it all hang out’ for the long weekend. What I mean to say is, we ate and drank and ate and drank whatever we wanted over the long weekend. All those things we have been...
Pemberton camping adventure
Pemberton here we come Believe it or not my love, my darling, my Special Friend and I have never been camping together. Yup, it’s true, in the 10 years we have been together we have been caravanning with our girls. We have travelled to parts of our home state and...
The not-Sleeping Saga continues…
The dreaded CPAP So much has happened since I last shared about my beloved and his sleep-challenged nights. He underwent a gruelling CPAP trail. When I say gruelling, I mean challenging, frustrating, time consuming, time wasting, sleep depriving and marriage testing....
Losing sleep over losing sleep!
Well, after an eventful sleep clinic adventure (notice I didn’t say restful) my loving, caring, special friend turned in to a grouch monster. I’m telling you, cos I have to live with him. I’m sharing my pain. Plus, he’s such a good sport about me writing and sharing...
A Malaysian Engagement
The KamarudinS made a special trip to Malaysia to help celebrate an Engagement. Steve’s half-sister Irene was getting engaged to Azlan. Now, it wasn’t the usual gathering of family and friends, it was a traditional Malaysian Engagement. The word ‘party’ was not used...
Valencia
What is Valencia famous for? What springs to mind when you read the title? Valencia oranges perhaps? Fun fact, yes there are plenty of oranges in this city. In fact, there are orange trees in the street. However, the Valencia orange is not native to the region. What...
Carefree in Cartagena
Before our Segway tour of Cartagena Steve insisted we visit the Museo Nacional de Arqueologia Subacuatica. You can only imagine his excitement as we entered the museum and wandered around. He recognised different techniques for mapping an underwater archaeological...