Tory Island
6. Oktober 2024 in Irland ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Caught ferry to Tory Island at 11. Not a big ferry! Luckily the seas were smooth for the hour trip. We went to Tory Island because Jacko's grandmother was a Doohan and this is where they originatedWeiterlesen
Loch Altan - Belfast
7. Oktober 2024 in Nordirland ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
A couple of flu-filled souls with not much sleep made for a pleasant morning - not! On the road at 9. Planned to stop for a wander in Londonderry, but a wrong turn and traffic queues changed thatWeiterlesen
Belfast - Glasgow
8. Oktober 2024 in Nordirland ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
After rain all night the day started gloomy but dry. The ferry trip from Belfast was quite calm, and we arrived in Cairnryan on time. We got the bus to Glasgow, riding through the lovely city centre.Weiterlesen
Glasgow - Kenmore
9. Oktober 2024 in Schottland ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Left at 8.30 for 30 minutes walk to pick up car. Finally organised and drove out of Glasgow at about 9.45. We enjoyed our time there. First stop was the Falkirk Wheel. We watched it go round-Weiterlesen
Kenmore- York
10. Oktober 2024 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 1 °C
We left just before 8 this morning and it was quite chilly- around -2°! We drove along the very picturesque Loch Tay. We arrived in Edinburgh and went straight to the Castle. It is a very imposingWeiterlesen
York- Cambridge
11. Oktober 2024 in England ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Started the day at the Jorvick Viking Museum. Very well done and 'interactive '. After that we walked around 'The Shambles'. Walked through museum gardens. Totally loved it. York is a really beautifulWeiterlesen
Cambridge - London
12. Oktober 2024 in England ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Wet night, but clearing by the time we got organised. Caught the train to Whittlesford (my grandfather grew up here [Mum's dad]). We went over the road from train station to the Red Lion hotel. TheyWeiterlesen
London
13. Oktober 2024 in England ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
We had a lovely, lazy morning before heading into town. Luckily, the rain cleared. We walked lots and saw lots. In Trafalgar Square, we came across a 3 piece band busking - they nailed Deep Purple'sWeiterlesen
London
14. Oktober 2024 in England ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
We woke to a grey wet day, but that didn't matter. Got various trains into town again. Found Abbey Road and saw the famous cross walk. Then onto Lord's Cricket Ground for our tour. Very interestingWeiterlesen
London - Helsinki
15. Oktober 2024 in Finnland ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
We were up early on order to get us and bags on train before the crush set in. And a crush it is. We got to Heathrow ar about 7.30 and it was pretty constant to wait in line and get processed. BrekkyWeiterlesen
Liljendal
16. Oktober 2024 in Finnland ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
This morning we picked up our hire car and drove up the lovely motorway to Liljendal. My great grandfather (ggf) came from this area. It was only 70km away so didn't take long. Such a beautiful littleWeiterlesen
Helsinki
17. Oktober 2024 in Finnland ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
Off at 9 to catch ferry to Soumenlinna Fort, just off Helsinki coast. An old fortress from the late 1700s. Some amazing buildings and architecture. Cannons and wild coastline. We got back to theWeiterlesen
Prague
17. Oktober 2024 in Schweden ⋅ 🌬 14 °C
Our flight was nearly 2 hours late, and we were worried that we would miss our connection. All good - same airline, so they held it for all connecting passengers. Our 2 hour stopover in CopenhagenWeiterlesen
Prague
19. Oktober 2024 in Tschechien ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
We took a boat cruise on the river this morning. Nice, gentle way to end our time here.
Now waiting at the airport.
We did a survey this morning
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ReisenderFreezing just looking at the pics!!
ReisenderNot too bad actually- and we did lots of walking around
ReisenderGrandson miles Brett 7lb 6