Dinner in the Tuscan Hills
August 27, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Another one of the delights on the tour. About a 15 minute drive into the Tuscan Hills to a winery called ‘i tre pini’ where we had dinner.
On arrival we were given some blue champagne which wasRead more
Lucerne Switzerland
August 28, 2024 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Rather a long drive today of 6 hours but it does go relatively quickly as there’s always interesting views. Like today the flatness of Italy and then driving through the mountain ranges ofRead more
High up in Lucerne
August 29, 2024 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
First activity of the day a short 10 min drive on the coach to the foot of Mt Pilatus. Mt Pilatus is just over 7000 ft high and we went up it in a very modern cog train at a pitch angle of between 41Read more
Be my Guest - Swiss Alps Farm
August 29, 2024 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Went for a 30 min drive up into the Swiss Alps to a little town called Engleberg. It’s well known for being a ski resort in winter. One of the nicest places we’ve been to.
We visited a smallRead more
Swizterland and their Grass Mowing
August 29, 2024 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
One thing the Swiss do is mow the grass on all their hills, looks amazing. What’s more amazing is when you see the slopes of the fields they mow. A lot is done by hand. They collect the mown grassRead more
Lucerne we Love You
August 29, 2024 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
We have been so impressed with Switzerland and Lucerne, our favourite city so far in Europe. So clean, fresh and not busy. Nice people.
If you want to buy a Swiss watch or Swiss army knife, this isRead more
Paris by Night
August 31, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Long drive from Lucerne to Paris. It’s the last weekend of the French school holidays and with the Paralympics on, traffic was expected to be heavy. Rudy, our driver, took some back roads into ParisRead more
Paris by Day
August 31, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Bonjour. Brushing up on our French, have mercy!
Drove back to the Arc du Triomphe and walked around the Latin Quarter of Paris with a local guide. Enjoyed one of the best coffees of the trip at aRead more
Palace of Versailles - The Gardens
August 31, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
We visited the Palace of Versailles, built by Louis 14th. First was a walk around the gardens. Absolutely massive. Included fountains, manicured gardens, maze, lake and a whole orchard of orangeRead more
Palace of Versailles - The Palace
August 31, 2024 in France ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
Oh the opulence! No wonder there was the French Revolution and uprising of the people, when the country was in poverty but the royalty was living it up.
Just grand room after grand room.
Dinner and Cabaret
September 1, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Well that was an interesting and entertaining night! And in the words of Forest Gump ‘That’s all I have to say about that’.
Thank You Trafalgar
September 1, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
What an awesome experience and tour. We thoroughly enjoyed it. It was called the ‘European Whirl Tour’ and lived up to its name. Some early mornings and a few long drives, but when we reflect onRead more
Paris Final Day Walk About
September 1, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Our tour officially ended. We went for a huge walk in preparation of our long flights ahead. 20,000 steps!
🇫🇷 Walked through a Sunday Market, and Lyn bought a hand bag.
🇫🇷 Down to theRead more
Paris to Singapore
September 2, 2024 in Finland ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
We flew Finnair from Paris to Helsinki and then Helsinki to Singapore. First flight was only 3 hours but Helsinki to Singapore was over 13 hours, but we were so stuffed from our huge walk that weRead more
Singapore Walk About
September 3, 2024 in Singapore ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Went for a walk about down to the Marina Bay, only about 15 minutes from our hotel.
There was a thunderstorm in the morning so we walked around the giant mall Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. A lot ofRead more
What do you do in a Thunder Storm?
September 4, 2024 in Singapore ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
You go to the shopping Mecca of Singapore … Orchard Rd. Took a taxi because it was so wet.
Nothing can prepare you for Orchard Rd. About a dozen large shopping malls on the street, but then most ofRead more
Gardens by the Bay - Flower Dome
September 4, 2024 in Singapore ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
We understand why Trip Advisor has this as one of the world’s top attractions.
Amazing outdoor gardens, and then two large indoor plant houses.
🌼 First was the ‘Flower Dome’ with anRead more
Gardens by the Bay - Cloud Forrest
September 4, 2024 in Singapore ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Gardens by the Bay - Light Show
September 4, 2024 in Singapore ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
The Gardens have a light show that comes on at 7:45 pm so we decided to grab a bite to eat at the Gardens while we waited to watch it.
It did not disappoint.
Singapore to Auckland via ‘The Jewel’
September 5, 2024 in Singapore ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
Final day of our amazing trip. We headed home arriving at the Changi Airport 6 hours before our flight was due to leave. We understand why Singapore’s airport has been voted best in theRead more
































































































































































































