As suspected the blog has been a little stagnant for too long.
We're going to try something a little different from now on. We'll give you more pictures, less text and more updates.
This is where James spends most of his days. Behind this beautiful espresso machine there is a lot of passion and the occasional tantrum when something doesn't do what it should.
This is the inside of Kaffeine. A great space when used for private functions as it was here for one of our crews last day before heading back to Tasmania.
East London street art at its satirical best. Provocative, on point and a fair bit of artistic depth make up so much of the art that now occupies many walls around the Brick Lane and Shoreditch area.
More great examples of London's thriving street art. The piece on the far left was actually created through a series of explosions placed to create this beautiful portrait.
A great piece painted on the side of a great gallery space. This Union Jack was actually painted by a French artist.
An example of some more 'urban' style art in the area. This photo was taken at one of our favourite spots, a car park.
Carnaby street is typically one of London's busiest shopping areas and on Christmas day the street was completely deserted. It was a really nice feeling having a place like this to ourselves, even if it was only for a minute.
The start of Chuck's birthday morning celebrations. This was well and truly before the gargantuan drinking session that ensued.
Just a half hour train ride out of London lies the peaceful and serene neighbourhood of Richmond. A great day with some sunshine really made this feel like we were in another country, not just a tube ride away from the organised chaos that is London.
The view towards one of Petersham Nurseries' converted conservatories. We were lucky enough to have a booking at the Michelin Star Restaurant in the same nursery for lunch.
On top of the mountain in Mayrhofen, Austria for Snowbombing 2012. Five days of boarding and partying really did take its toll, but James really got a handle on the basics and can't wait to go again in the near future.
Antoinette posing with her very 'feminine' board. Antoinette had a great couple of days on the mountain and made really good progress, broke one of her bindings and did a pretty good job of standing up while drinking booze at some serious altitude.
Looking down the barrel of his first run. Maybe a red run on his third day wasn't such a good idea.
How could we go into snow and not do this. Fun times indeed.
The street stage in the pouring rain with Krafty Kuts and Fatboy Slim. The music was ok, but it was a brilliant and unique experience getting soaked, having a few drinks and dancing the evening away.
A great sunny day on the top of the mountain. Austria really knows how to put on a show. More days like this would be greatly appreciated. We get the feeling we will be returning to Mayrhofen, but just for Snowboarding.
Antoinette thought it would be a good idea to pay an Austrian 100 euros to jump off the mountain and para-glide to the valley floor. She ended up a short walk from our accommodation and took some amazing shots of Mayrhofen that you can't get anywhere else.
The crew out the front of the oldest restaurant in the valley. Austrian food is hearty, meaty, cheesy and served in a very generous manner. Their beers are great and preservative free and their hospitality was always good.
This is just some of what we have been up to so far in 2012. Stay tuned for more.
Lots of love as always,
Antoinette and James.
