A Lot Has Happened

Hello all!

I am sorry I haven't been around.  I know the previous message says I am missing but I came back!  I did have a few travels while I was away and am still waiting for those pictures to get in from people who took them.  It is hard traveling when you don't have someone to take pictures of you in front of amazing things.  But I will share the ones of my return... well more like my trip to France.  Below you will see me playing DDR (dance dance revolution) with Iron Man, me with a castle in Fontainbleau, Almost getting eaten by a Lion, with Meghan's French family, and last but not least.. Point Zero in Paris- the center of the French Universe and standing there means I will come back again someday.  I hope you all enjoy.  I have a couple pictures from the beach but someone else has those as well.  I'll be back again! ciao!

MISSING

MISSING

BEARINGTON

BEAR

-4.5 inches tall

-Brown hair, black eyes

-Last seen wearing a yellow coat and hat.

Roman Holiday and an American Weekend in Spain

I accompanied Meghan and some of her friends to Rome for the last weekend in March.  It was a wonderful two days; beautiful weather and of course wonderful places to see.  We started the journey by getting a tour bus to take us around the city.  I know it is a tourist thing to do but I am very much ok with being a tourist sometimes.  At least this way it was somewhat in style.  You can see me sitting and enjoying the view from the top of the bus.  I’m in the yellow coat.  There is also a wonderful picture of me in front of an old building.  I wish I knew what it was and if it was important, but I am sure it is important to someone and that person knows what it is.  The next photo is of me hanging out in Vatican City.  We were actually asked by some policemen in a golf cart to not sit in the piazza so after a quick picture we moved along.

The next weekend I had a very crazy journey to Madrid.  It took several types of transportation to finally get to the hotel where I was staying.  Sunday for lunch I was taken to TGIFriday’s, it isn’t my favorite place but it is good to have American food every once and a while... I suppose.  After that we went to a park by the palace in Madrid.  You’ll see a picture of me with Donna (one of Meghan’s sisters best friends.).  

---I (Meghan) will be finishing this post from Bearington since soon after the picture with Donna he decided to head off on his own journey for a while.  I have a missing poster made for him since he hasn’t given me any information on when he will be back or where he went.  

If anyone has seen this little guy I would love to know where he is and what he is up to.  I also hope he will be coming back to Florence soon.  Please any information would be helpful.  As soon as I have information I will have him post so you can be updated.  Maybe he is taking pictures while he is on his trip.  Until next time.. Ciao!

Things Bigger than Me

I accompanied Meghan to Milano for her birthday.  It was a pretty exciting weekend.  I hung out on the Metro quite a bit, had a snack with Erin in front of the Duomo, peopled watched and watched a rugby game on a giant screen.  Now for me giant is usually a chair for a grown up person but this was giant for a grown up person.  We are talking really big.  It was fun to see so many people get excited in a piazza over a game.

The following weekend I went to Bologna for Pasqua (Easter) as some would call it.  I ate part of Meghan’s chocolate egg.  Thanks Meghan for being gracious enough to share!  I also got to go to a modern art museum--Mambo.  I went with some mates from back home (England), they are living in Rome and were visiting for Easter as well.  Honestly, I don’t care too much for modern art but sometimes I will find a piece or two that I like.  As it turned out I didn’t even need to pay to go to the museum because on my way back to the hotel I found this piece of ‘modern art’!  Isn’t it fascinating! In Italy you aren’t to take any photos in museums.. I’m not sure why.. but since this was outside I posed with it.  It was an exciting weekend.

Florence Filled with Fun!

So I haven't been out too much, but the other day I did venture out and ride a carousel (Meghan isactually not talking to me b/c of jealousy), sat and people watched, got bit by a lion, and hungaround in a hoop for a bit. Then that evening I kicked back and had a few drinks. Life is toughhere in Florence. Yes, I did actually make it to Florence I've just not had the internet to update. My apologies.

Pictures will posted later or you can visit 'what I do' and go to the flickr page from there

Finally An Update

This first picture is of me anxiously waiting for the plane to arrive in Little Rock so that my journey through Europe can begin.

Here I am getting back to my roots and having a meat pie in London at the airport while I waited to recheck my bags.





This one is a little embarassing.. there was a 'shop' next to my hotel and someone thought it would be funny get capture a picture of me with the title.



And here I am with wonderful tasty food in Spain. Barcelona to be exact and near the market too. Wonderful city!


















My favorite photo is this one of me with the Sangria... I really didn't drink all of it myself that would have been quite a lot for a small bear like me. But it does seem to have the essence of Barcelona all in one picture.

Hi from NYC

Sorry for not letting you know sooner, but I needed to get back in travel mode before Italy. Since you'll most likely be preoccupied with an un-named nutbag, I'll probably be on my own.

Yes - I stowed away to the Big Apple.

First you can see me plotting my escape from Little Rock. Next a morning excursion to the show in the south end of Times Square. Then after a busy day at the Jacob Javits Center. Then returning to Times Square (north end).

I even had to hijack your father's phone, cause I couldn't get access to the internet to use my own e-mail.

See you Wednesday,
Bearington

An Introduction

Ciao Tutti! Mi chiamo Bearington Bear. Haha, just brushing up on my Italian. I still have a lot to learn before setting off on my big journey to Italy. For those of you who don't know who I am I will share a little about myself. As I mentioned I am Bearington Bear, I am originally from Great Britain, but I have grown up in the United States. I am a little on the small side... 4 1/2 inches to the top of my ear, however, it won't stop me from traveling the world, or at least Western Europe. I will be leaving for Barcelona on 31 Jan. 2008 and staying for a couple of days then heading to Florence, Italy to spend the next 24 weeks (6 months).
While I am traveling I will be posting pictures of myself at places you all must go someday if you get the chance, and will be sharing what I have learned about each place. I am so excited about sharing my experience with all of you that I can hardly contain it. Until next time...Ciao for now!