christmas cheer...

some bunny to love 2...

When I started the first some bunny to love post I had picked out about forty photographs but decided against putting them all in the one post so thought I would do second small post with a few more pics of Bunster on his adventures. He really is very spoilt.

Bunster came to live in the office I worked in for a couple of weeks. Our landlord decided to sell the apartment we lived in and as Bunster was not on the lease he had to go while viewings were being held. He loved being in the office as he had so much attention. He just hopped about nudging everyone's feet under their desks until they gave him cuddles and kisses.

Here he is with Sazzle, just relaxing.

When he was tired of all the hopping around and socialising he would just chill out in the middle of the office.

I used to take him down in the lift at lunch times so we could sit on the grass in the sunshine. He hated the grass to start with and wouldn't leave the towel but got used to it after a while. He had quite a few fans from the office block.

Before he moved to the office I used to bring him in for visits in my bag. He loved poking his head out and taking in the scenery on the walk to work.

Here he is in Ireland before I brought him to Dublin to Sean. He loved sitting in the flower bed in the sun. He was safe here too because I knew he wouldn't jump down from the bed so I didn't have to worry about him running off.

Just enjoying the sunshine.

Rabbits are amazing pets but do your research if you think they might be right for you. Don't buy your bunny from a pet shop either. Go to a rescue home like I did and give a sad bunny a second chance.

some bunny to love...

This is my bunny rabbit, Bunster. I rescued Bunster (formerly known as Lucky) from a rescue home in Greenwich, London just in time for Easter in 2009. He is the world's greatest bunny, I maybe a little biased but to me he is the best. He's not a regular bunny either as this bunny is well travelled. He has lived in London, Cork and Dublin and has also holidayed in Donegal for Christmas. When I decided to go travelling I realised Bunster would not be able to come with me so I set out in finding him the perfect home. There was no way I was just going to leave him with anybody so I was delighted when my best friend from College, Sean said he wanted to have him. I'm not too sure if Sean knew what he was getting himself into but sure enough Bunster landed on his doorstep a few months later, after a road trip from London to Cork and a few months living with my parents.

This is a picture of Sean and Bunster the first day Bunster arrived in Dublin. As you can see they get on like a house on fire.

Sean spoils the little rogue and gives him all the attention he needs.

Here he is having a wash.

Stuffing his face. He absolutely loves carrot tops and gobbles them all down in the blink of an eye.

Here he is in his tent. He loves chilling in here.

I'm not too sure what was going on here but Sean joked he was measuring him up to post him to India so he could holiday with Sean there.

Here is chubby chops himself all dressed up in his Santa suit that his aunty Charlotte bought for him.

He loves carrots.

His little pout.

He can smell chocolate a mile off. Don't worry he sticks to a very strict healthy diet.

mmmm baby corn.

This is Bunster having one last snooze on my lap before I left to go travelling. I cried for almost the whole three hour drive from Dublin to Cork after I left him.

Sean is amazing and sends me many many updates and photographs of Bunster. We've even skyped too. Surely everybody needs some bunny to love? I'm just glad I have this bunny.

happy birthday to my mom...

Today is my mom's birthday and I want to wish her a very special Happy Birthday. I wish I could be there to celebrate with you but I am certain that you and the girls will have some big plans made to celebrate.

I love you so much and you really are the greatest Mom ever. You are always there for me when I need it, but you have always given me the space and time I need to grow too.

I can't wait to come home and share some stories and giggles and tears with you. You never fail to make me laugh until I cry.

Have an amazing day.

A super special Happy Birthday to my Aunty Helen today aswell. Cannot wait to come to New Zealand and spend Christmas with you. It is going to be one hell of an adventure.

Lots and lots of love
Elaine. Xxx

cambodia is calling...

Earlier this year I was fortunate enough to be able to live and teach English in Siem Reap in Cambodia for two months. This was one of the most amazing experiences of my entire life and I loved almost every minute of it. I didn't love the mosquito bites so much but I guess they come as part of the package. We met wonderful and inspiring people every day we were there. A lot of these people have nothing, the children have two sets of clothes, one being their school uniform, they go without shoes, they go without meals and they work, they work hard, at home, in the fields, helping parents and guardians and yet they used to come to school smiling and full of life and love for everything and everyone around them.

This was my last day at school with the kids. They love having their photograph taken and I was lucky enough that a few of the girls took my phone for me and filled it with over 100 photos of the day. Lots of amazing memories to look back on.

They also love showing the peace sign! As soon as a camera appears in Cambodia kids are flashing the peace sign in your direction.

A little downpour isn't going to dampen these guy's spirits. I'd told Reaksmey to stay in out of the rain but he couldn't help having a splash about in the puddles before coming back to show off the damage.

We went to see the Temples at Angkor Wat for sunset and sunrise and the sights were mind blowing. The heat was pretty mind blowing too. Good job we had packed plenty of water and sugary snacks to keep us going.

I could not get enough coconut water while I was in Cambodia. It cost a dollar at most and it was so refreshing and so good for you too. I stayed a few days with some families in their homes and they used just knock a coconut out of the tree and chop the top off for me. When we had drank all the water we cut the coconut up and ate the flesh. Yum.

If you ever have the chance to visit Cambodia do not miss out on all this amazing country has to offer. I'm hoping to tie in a trip back there on our way home from Australia. Would be a shame to be so close and to pass it by.