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September - October 2024
  • Anne Guazzelli
A 35-day adventure by Anne Read more
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  • Anne GuazzelliTravelerGuazzelli Europe & UK 2024
    A bit crooked! York
    2More crookedness1York MinsterYork Minster1The Shambles, YorkAbbey ruins, YorkAbbey ruins, YorkAbbey ruins, York1The grave of William Tate Cuthbertson, my 'almost uncle', CottesmoreA very peaceful place of rest. A far cry from LeonoraThe ceiling of a bar we went to, Cambridge

    York- Cambridge

    October 11, 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 beautiful place. Traffic in the centre is very ordinary, so we chose to bypass it. Off down the highway to Cottesmore, Rutland.
    We went there to place a poppy on the grave of W. T. Curhbetson (my 'almost uncle'). That poppy was the last thing Mum knitted, knowing where it was going to go. Another emotional experience for various reasons. From there we ventured to Cambridge via the A14. However, on the way, we encountered a huge traffic jam due to an accident. It took us an hour to travel 4 miles. We were late for car drop off, but the chap was happy with everything, so all good. After finding accommodation, we walked around to find a good place for tea and then to bed    Read more

  • Anne GuazzelliTravelerGuazzelli Europe & UK 2024
    1The Red Lion, Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire
    The Red Lion, Whittlesford, CambridgeshireMonks carved these beams in the Red LionThe Red LionThe monks cooking fireplaceDuxford Chapel, WhittlesfordDuxford Chapel, WhittlesfordThe Red Lion (I really fell in love with this pub)Duxford Air MuseumDuxfordDuxford

    Cambridge - London

    October 12, 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. They agreed to hold our bags while we went off. The pub began life as a monastery in the 1300s. Beautiful carved beams and revealed wood wall frames. A most gorgeous pub. We got a taxi to the Duxford Air Museum and spent 2 of the most amazing hours of our lives. Bi-planes and others were taking off and landing (joy flights).
    The collection and display was so awesome!
    We got a taxi back to the pub, planning to have lunch, only finding that the chef became ill and had to be taken to hospital! So we got on the train to London. We got there and finally sorted the right train to be on. Got to our accommodation just after 5. Not a flash area but accommodation is good. Out to find tea then back by 9pm.    Read more

  • Anne GuazzelliTravelerGuazzelli Europe & UK 2024
    Tower Bridge
    Tower of LondonThe boys on the HMS BelfastPainted tiles in the Shipwrights Arms. Sadly our worst lunch on the tripTower BridgeNear Cannon Street UndergroundSt Paul's CathedralSt Paul's CathedralBig BenPretty gardensApproach to Buckingham PalaceBuckingham PalaceBuckingham PalaceEntrance to the gardensMain gate to Buckingham PalaceNelson's ColumnThe Sphinx at Cleopatra's NeedleAll about itCleopatra's NeedleLondon at twighlight

    London

    October 13, 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's Highway Star.
    London has it all.
    Even though I have lived here (long time ago), it was amazing to see it all again.    Read more

  • Anne GuazzelliTravelerGuazzelli Europe & UK 2024
    Abbey Road crosstalk. Very busy traffic
    The real AshesThe Long RoomThe Long RoomW.G. Grace in the Long Room. They change paintings every 5 yearsThe Committee RoomThe ground from the Visitor's changing room balconyThe Lord's PavillionOld Man TimeAt ground levelAbout Lord's Tavern1Marylbone Train Station. I thought it was very handsomeBig Ben again1Standing on the Visitor's balcony

    London

    October 14, 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 interesting and lovely place. It was awesome to walk in the same corridors and rooms as the legends. We had a very delicious lunch at Lord's Tavern. Well worth the effort. Following that we got on another train to see Churchill's War Rooms. A long line but we got in quite easily. Another very interesting place. Along with the Churchill's Museum were the underground War Rooms, Map Room, accommodation, kitchen. It would have been quite intense at the time.
    From there we had tea in a pub at Liverpool St, then caught the train home. We were held up for a bit because of a trespasser on the track further up. We eventually got to our stop, but not after being thoroughly entertained by the train driver's announcement about 'the bloke should be arrested soon, but in the meantime, only busses further up.'    Read more

  • Anne GuazzelliTravelerGuazzelli Europe & UK 2024
    Denmark
    DenmarkSwedenSwedenFinland2Says it all!

    London - Helsinki

    October 15, 2024 in Finland ⋅ ☁️ 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. Brekky at 8.30 and then to gate for a short wait to boarding. A good flight (3 hours). A very very long walk to baggage collection. Got train into city. Very impressed by all we saw on the way. Traffic congestion does not appear to be a thing in peak hour! Checked in to hotel then spent a few hours wandering around this lovely city. Will see more tomorrow arvo.Read more

  • Anne GuazzelliTravelerGuazzelli Europe & UK 2024
    I'm eating a Liljendahl apple straight off the tree
    A farm on the edge of Liljendal1Liljendal churchLiljendal churchBridge over the KvarnforsenSame bridge, LiljendahlKvarnforsenShovel & forks at the little museum in GarpomThe little museum in Garpom (1890)Weather vane from Haddas Farm (1772)Original Haddas Farm homestead (don't know how old it is, but it has some age)Helsinki is built on rockEarly Helsinki architectureUpenski CathedralHelsinki CathedralMarinaFarm at Garpom

    Liljendal

    October 16, 2024 in Finland ⋅ ⛅ 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 little town. We went into the Municipal Office and spoke to some people. The lady, Carolina, took us to Garpom (where ggf grew up). An area made up of small farms. We had a look through their tiny museum which was a house dating from 1890 and was set up as such. Really cool. We then went on to Haddas Farm, where ggf was from. They have a weather vane with the date 1792- year farm was established. Not sure how old the house is, but possibly in ggf's time. I was very happy and at home the whole time we were there. Very kind and generous people. We got back to Helsinki around 3. Nicolo and I walked to and around the marina/port area. Very scenic. Tea at about 8. We walked back to hotel. The fellas have gone off for a couple more drinks. I am done for the day.Read more

  • Anne GuazzelliTravelerGuazzelli Europe & UK 2024
    Following photos from Suomenlinna Fortress
    1A real drawbridge!1There was not much room between the islands!Ferry to Stockholm

    Helsinki

    October 17, 2024 in Finland ⋅ 🌬 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 the mainland, picked up our luggage and after lunch at an Aussie bar we found, caught the train to the airport. Our flight is delayed for an hour. Helsinki is a wonderful place. So open and not a huge amount of people. It was refreshing to come here after the crush of London. The people are very friendly. The weather has been chilly. Even for the locals as they are rugged up as well!Read more

  • Anne GuazzelliTravelerGuazzelli Europe & UK 2024
    Just after leaving Copenhagen
    PraguePrague- as are all the rest1This window dates to the 14th centuryThe museum1The museum from our rooftopThe boys found this tiny lane way

    Prague

    October 17, 2024 in Sweden ⋅ 🌬 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 Copenhagen turned into 15 minutes! We arrived in Prague only half an hour late.
    After brekky, we went off to find a laundromat and do a bit of exploring. The boys went off the other way. Gorgeous architecture everywhere. We met up for lunch at one of the many Irish pubs. Then we went our separate ways again. We did the bridge & admired more architecture. By 4, we were done. Back to our room for a rest. Met up with the boys again at 6. KFC for tea on our last night! But the bonus is we ate it on the rooftop area of our hotel. Early night.    Read more

  • Anne GuazzelliTravelerGuazzelli Europe & UK 2024
    1All Prague
    James Dean DinerJames Dean DinerOne happy family!!

    Prague

    October 19, 2024 in Czech Republic ⋅ ☁️ 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
    1. Favourite city
    2. Favourite tour/exhibition
    3. Favourite area
    Jacko - 1. Liverpool, 2. Beatles Tour, 3. Tory Island
    Anne - 1. Helsinki, 2. Bayeux Tapestry, 3. Alps/Liljendal
    Filip - 1. Helsinki, 2. Pompeii, 3. Alps
    Nicolo- 1. Helsinki, 2. Lord's/Rome busrides, 3. Alps
    We all agreed Ireland had the best vibe.
    All in all, we have had a wonderful but very busy time. We have seen & experienced so much.
    We are ready to go home. The next 24 hours will be tiring.
    See you all back in Oz!!    Read more

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