What does The Wombat do when he's stuck in an airport with ages to wait?
He has a beer.
And then he samples his companion's margarita...
Hopefully he wasn't too drunk to be allowed on to the flight!
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Sunday, 21 August 2011
Keeping The Wombat entertained
What does The Wombat do when he's stuck in an airport with ages to wait?
He has a beer.
And then he samples his companion's margarita...
Hopefully he wasn't too drunk to be allowed on to the flight!
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
Portland Bites (but so does The Wombat)
The Wombat had a great time at Bite of Oregon festival in Portland.
He got to listen to some blues music.
He got to try out some local cucumbers...
And later on, he went to a local bar wearing his festival wristband as a fancy head-dress. Best not to ask, probably.
He got to try out some local cucumbers...
And later on, he went to a local bar wearing his festival wristband as a fancy head-dress. Best not to ask, probably.
Wednesday, 3 August 2011
The Wombat does Seattle
The Wombat was supposed to be visiting the scenic parts of Seattle. However, all the caffeine he consumed at a genuine Seattle Starbucks addled his little brain a bit.
Which meant that the highlights of his visit included the Giant Shoe Museum at Pike Place Market...
He also found this interesting book at the market.
Eventually, the caffeine wore off, and he fell soundly asleep on this very tasteful bedspread in his hotel.
Which meant that the highlights of his visit included the Giant Shoe Museum at Pike Place Market...
He also found this interesting book at the market.
Eventually, the caffeine wore off, and he fell soundly asleep on this very tasteful bedspread in his hotel.
Friday, 19 November 2010
Wasted away in Margaritaville
The Wombat freely admits that he's not very familiar with Jimmy Buffett and his music. But one of his most famous songs is called 'Margaritaville', and that's led to a US-wide chain of bar-restaurants.
Even if it's a bit gimmicky... they do make damn fine margaritas!
This shot was taken after The Wombat had finished his margarita. He definitely needed to just lie down for a while.
Even if it's a bit gimmicky... they do make damn fine margaritas!
This shot was taken after The Wombat had finished his margarita. He definitely needed to just lie down for a while.
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Flavours of New Orleans
Food is such an important part of New Orleans culture, and The Wombat wanted to try everything! He gorged on jambalaya, shrimp etoufee, and especially gumbo... Here he is at the Gumbo Shop restaurant.
New Orleans is famous for its cocktails as well as its Cajun and Creole food. The Sazerac was invented in New Orleans, and another popular cocktail is the Hurricane, which was invented at Pat O'Brien's Irish pub. The Wombat liked Hurricanes.
One of the MUST-DO things for visitors to New Orleans is to have coffee and beignets at Café Du Monde. The coffee's made with chicory, and the beignets are fresh-made doughnuts covered in powdered sugar.
The Wombat really enjoyed his beignet.
New Orleans is famous for its cocktails as well as its Cajun and Creole food. The Sazerac was invented in New Orleans, and another popular cocktail is the Hurricane, which was invented at Pat O'Brien's Irish pub. The Wombat liked Hurricanes.
One of the MUST-DO things for visitors to New Orleans is to have coffee and beignets at Café Du Monde. The coffee's made with chicory, and the beignets are fresh-made doughnuts covered in powdered sugar.
The Wombat really enjoyed his beignet.
Monday, 14 December 2009
A Christmas market in Belfast
A bit closer to home, the Wombat also visited the Christmas market in Belfast. He had a look at the big shiny Christmas tree...
And he tried out some strawberry-flavoured beer in the German beer tent.
And he tried out some strawberry-flavoured beer in the German beer tent.
Friday, 7 August 2009
The Wombat sings
As seen from The Wombat's trip to Edinburgh, he's pretty partial to some high culture. Last weekend proved he's not averse to something a bit more low-brow though, when he attended a fancy-dress karaoke party...
Can you guess which famous English singer he's come to the party as?
Here he is, gazing at the cocktail fountain and clutching an empty glass...
And here he is, attempting to make a new friend after maybe having a few too many sips from the fountain.
Stories of The Wombat diving into the fountain and then later swinging from the chandeliers are entirely made-up. Maybe.
Can you guess which famous English singer he's come to the party as?
Here he is, gazing at the cocktail fountain and clutching an empty glass...
And here he is, attempting to make a new friend after maybe having a few too many sips from the fountain.
Stories of The Wombat diving into the fountain and then later swinging from the chandeliers are entirely made-up. Maybe.
Friday, 31 July 2009
The Wombat at Castle Fraser
The Wombat arrived in Scotland just in time for the weekend, and was treated to a behind-the-scenes tour of Castle Fraser. He was able to pose for a few photos at the front and in the Courtyard, but particularly enjoyed his time in the shop. Does The Wombat carry a wallet?
The Wombat also discovered the Whisky selection. Fortunately the day was saved after a reminder that he was not old enough to purchase it.
He did however, have enough charm to make some new friends.
The Wombat also discovered that he had developed a taste for Scottish castles...
The Wombat also discovered the Whisky selection. Fortunately the day was saved after a reminder that he was not old enough to purchase it.
He did however, have enough charm to make some new friends.
The Wombat also discovered that he had developed a taste for Scottish castles...
Monday, 29 June 2009
Drinking Guinness in Dublin
The Wombat's trip to Dublin started off in sober enough fashion, watching the ducks at St Stephen's Green - here he is, cooling off near a fountain (while being careful not to get his fur too wet).
However, a visit to the world-famous Guinness Storehouse led to some hard drinking, as the following photos show. In this one, he's innocently examining the original 9,000 year lease signed by Arthur Guinness, allowing him to build the Guinness brewery at St James's Gate.
But here's The Wombat about to tackle a pint of the black stuff...
And here he is, complete with a frothy moustache, and already eyeing up his second pint.
After consuming more Guinness than was good for him (never mind the slogans), The Wombat then managed to 'lose' himself. But His photographer searched high and low, and thankfully tracked down the errant marsupial before he could do any lasting damage to himself or anything else. Here's a photo of The Wombat in the middle of O'Connell Street, looking properly contrite after a good scolding.
The Wombat apparently suffered a bit of a hangover the next day. And he's no longer allowed to be quite so disapproving of those doped-up wallabies.
However, a visit to the world-famous Guinness Storehouse led to some hard drinking, as the following photos show. In this one, he's innocently examining the original 9,000 year lease signed by Arthur Guinness, allowing him to build the Guinness brewery at St James's Gate.
But here's The Wombat about to tackle a pint of the black stuff...
And here he is, complete with a frothy moustache, and already eyeing up his second pint.
After consuming more Guinness than was good for him (never mind the slogans), The Wombat then managed to 'lose' himself. But His photographer searched high and low, and thankfully tracked down the errant marsupial before he could do any lasting damage to himself or anything else. Here's a photo of The Wombat in the middle of O'Connell Street, looking properly contrite after a good scolding.
The Wombat apparently suffered a bit of a hangover the next day. And he's no longer allowed to be quite so disapproving of those doped-up wallabies.
Saturday, 27 June 2009
The Wombat in Northern Ireland #1
The Wombat is normally resident in Northern Ireland (for reasons best known to himself) and he's just as keen to visit the local sites as to go abroad. Recently, he took a trip up to the Causeway Coast.
He's still a bit unsure about the sea - too much water! - but he's happy to view it from a safe distance - this photo was taken in Portstewart.
Here he is, outside Dunluce Castle. Its kitchen slid into the sea one night (back in the 1600s), and The Wombat is glad that he lives somewhere a bit more stable (and land-bound).
Every visit to the Causeway Coast should include a trip to the Bushmills Distillery. The Wombat thinks he likes whiskey - he'll certainly give it a try, anyway!
And of course, The Wombat visited the main tourist attraction: the Giant's Causeway itself. Can you spot him in this picture?
He's a bit easier to find in this one....
He's still a bit unsure about the sea - too much water! - but he's happy to view it from a safe distance - this photo was taken in Portstewart.
Here he is, outside Dunluce Castle. Its kitchen slid into the sea one night (back in the 1600s), and The Wombat is glad that he lives somewhere a bit more stable (and land-bound).
Every visit to the Causeway Coast should include a trip to the Bushmills Distillery. The Wombat thinks he likes whiskey - he'll certainly give it a try, anyway!
And of course, The Wombat visited the main tourist attraction: the Giant's Causeway itself. Can you spot him in this picture?
He's a bit easier to find in this one....
Tuesday, 16 June 2009
The Wombat visits Italy
Between May 20th and 27th 2009, The Wombat was lucky enough to travel to Italy - specifically, to Rome and Sorrento (with a side-trip to the isle of Capri). He saw a lot of Roman ruins, got some sun, and was utterly shocked by the lewd paintings in the loo of an Indian restaurant.
See all his adventures...
Here we have The Wombat in the Colosseum. He doesn't think he would have been much good up against a tiger or two.
The Wombat likes his beer, and of course had to check out as many Irish pubs as possible in Rome. This was probably a pint of Becks though.
Here The Wombat takes a chance to catch some sun, on the terrace of his hotel in Sorrento.
The Wombat was most impressed by the ruins of Pompeii, although after the events of Rome, he was careful about which frescoes he looked at. Here he is surveying the forum with Vesuvius in the background.
The Wombat doesn't really like water that much (he's afraid of getting his fur wet), but a boat trip around the isle of Capri is very much the done thing.
See all his adventures...
Here we have The Wombat in the Colosseum. He doesn't think he would have been much good up against a tiger or two.
The Wombat likes his beer, and of course had to check out as many Irish pubs as possible in Rome. This was probably a pint of Becks though.
Here The Wombat takes a chance to catch some sun, on the terrace of his hotel in Sorrento.
The Wombat was most impressed by the ruins of Pompeii, although after the events of Rome, he was careful about which frescoes he looked at. Here he is surveying the forum with Vesuvius in the background.
The Wombat doesn't really like water that much (he's afraid of getting his fur wet), but a boat trip around the isle of Capri is very much the done thing.
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