Crystals and Snakebits

This is apparently the largest cut crystal in the world...there was also a huge rough crystal in the Swarovski exibit that was 50 million (or was it billion) karats...it was as big as me...tried to steal it but it didn't really fit up my sleeve!
One of the branches of a tree made from crystals...it was like the most sparkly christmas tree ever! Loved it!
I really, really tried to steal this ring for my grandma because I know how much she loves and appreciates the spark, where else would my mom and I have inherrited our love of shinny objects? But the ring was a part of an exhibition called the 'Traveling Giant' and the ring could have fit around my waist...tried to put it on and wear it out like it was my belt, but some kids started to cry and scream that the giant would come get me, so I put it back...sorry grandma...no luck.
These are the views of the mountains around Innsbruck. I am actually out of town at the Crystal worlds, but this is what it is like everywhere...Love it.

This is the centrepiece of the Crystal Worlds. Some head made out of dirt and grass, barfing water...I don't get the tie to crystals. But the water is crystal clear, so maybe that's the relation...who knows?!
Shhhh...this is Dad's Christmas present...sorry boys, even from far away I can still pick em! A crystal-encrusted lawn mower for all that land they are going to have up in TBay (or as I like to call it, Danger Bay!)
I bought this outfit because it is clearly made for me. It didn't cost much and I will totally get tones of wear out of it. I have actually taken to wearing the Tiara (which is on the red pillow) everywhere I go...you can't imagine the amount of respect and quality of service I have been getting!
The view from my hostel in Innsbruck...yes, those are mountains...you are jealous...I know...its ok...most everyone else reading this is jealous too!
When I was in Vienna for one day (going back after London) Mandy and I went out for dinner at an Asian restaurant. This is one of the Spring rolls we got. Really good, but HUGE! For a second I thought I was back in North America...but no...still in Austria!
Me and Susan at the BusAbout reunion in London. It was on Halloween so that is why I am wearing the head band...Apparently the day isn't too big in the UK or Australia, so my costume was NOT up to my typical standards.
I was drinking a 'Snakebite' which is beer, cider, and red currant stuff mixed in a glass...apparently very Australian, and since it's mostly Aussies that do BusAbout, and the reunion was held at the 'Walkabout', an Aussie bar, I felt the presure to drink one...not bad...really sweet...but it does turn your tongue red which is pretty fun...and they were cheap...£1.50....amazing!
Racheal and I toasting our 2nd or 3rd Snakebites...we are clearly having a great time.
'Look, my tongue is red!' Racheal, Venessa, and Justine having a good time
Greek Explorer Possee! Venessa, Justine, Racheal, Claire, and Fay. I forget the guy in the back...Claire and Fay met him in Croatia...really nice guy though.
The only downfall (if you can call it that) is that the bar was PACKED and as a result, many Snakebits were spilled. Never one to waste free alcohol, I thought I'd just lick myself clean after one suck tragedy.
I made it till around 10:30pm (12:30am for me who was still on Austrian time) and since I had been up since 6am, Justine took pity on me and took me home. This is the two of us with our fabulous halloween head gear, waiting for the bus back to her place. An absolutely fabulous night!!!