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Europe to Bali 2025

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  • Trip start
    August 12, 2025
    Cheryl MoodyEurope to Bali 2025Traveler

    Goodbye Wingham

    Aug 12–13, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

    The adventure had began.
    No train so a coach ride to Sydney.
    Time for a wander before dinner in Chinatown.

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    Sulman winnerArchibald winner1Packing room winnerBotanical Gardens

    Sydney

    August 13, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    Managed to easily fill in the day before flying out tonight
    A few hours at the art gallery seeing the Archibald prize, where there were some amazing art works including very talented young Archies.
    Then onto a relaxing wander through the botanical gardens before heading to the airport    Read more

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    View from our room
    18.30pm

    Copenhagen

    Aug 14–19, 2025 in Denmark ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C

    Finally arrived after a long flight to lovely warm weather.
    Then got a good gym workout carrying our suitcases up the train station stairs as the escalator wasn't working 💪 .
    Our first Danish meal... indian. 😅Read more

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    The town hall
    Guardins of the townhall1Inside the town hall1The exclusive shopping street1

    Hannah's tour part 1

    August 15, 2025 in Denmark ⋅ 🌙 20 °C

    So good to finally see Hannah after so long.
    We were in tour guide Hannah's hands. It's the Pride festival, so there are rainbows everywhere.
    First stop, the town hall where the first gay
    marriage took place. (The guard said its so everyone can be miserable not just heterosexual couples).
    We then wandered down past the exclusive shops to Nyhaven where the canal is lined with the colourful houses/shops. Originally painted colourful so seafarers could find their house    Read more

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    4Mary's home (on right)The yellow housesThe CitadelMarble Church 1749 -1894

    Hannah's tour part 2

    August 15, 2025 in Denmark ⋅ 🌙 20 °C

    Off to see the Little Mermaid via the Royal Palace. Unfortunately Mary wasn't in so no vegemite sandwiches for us. Instead we saw the changing of the guards.
    Checked out the famous Nyboder houses(small house) , also known as yellow houses, commissioned by King Christian lV for naval personal
    In 1631. Painted yellow because it was cheap to mix ochre with lime.
    Finally arrived quickly walk through the Citadel before a delicious Cambodian dinner.    Read more

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    The bakery sign
    Morning tea2Botanical garden2At le Petite Wine Bar

    Seeing Wildlife

    August 16, 2025 in Denmark ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    The only way to start today was to go to HUG, a totally gluten free bakery. It was a hard choice ad everything looked delicious. After our stomachs were filled it was off to the museum of natural history to see the wildlife photographer of the year exhibition. Such talent, stunning photos and quite a few Aussie photographers..
    Off to the markets to buy food for our picnic in the Botanical Garden, where we saw a few red squirrels, so cute. Then time for a drink at Le Petite Wine Bar 🍷    Read more

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    Rosenborg CastleFrom the rose gardenThe rose gardenThe crownsEmerald Set 1840 (top) Pearl Set (below)The Brilliant set 1840The Royal Order of Chivalry

    Day of culture

    August 17, 2025 in Denmark ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

    Off to see Rosenborg Castle, built by King Christian lV in the 1600s.
    The Danish crown jewels and royal regalia reside here and can only be worn in Denmark by the sitting queen.
    The Brilliant Set is the most valuable
    The rose garden and parkland was established in 1606.    Read more

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    2Traditional dessert
    ObservatoryChritianborg Palace ChapelView of CopenhagenChristianborg Palace

    Cultural day continues

    August 17, 2025 in Denmark ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

    After this morning effort, it was time to indulge in a traditional sweet, marzipan topped with a whipped flavoured filling coated in chocolate. So delicious 😋 .
    Then onto Christianborg Palace Chapel,1738, where royal marriages, christening and funerals take place. Up the Christianborg Palace Tower to see the view.
    The day ended at VillaVino wine bar .
    Fun fact : The Danes are obsessed with these rubber ducks    Read more

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    Kronborg Castle
    Organ pipes from the 1500sView from the topHelsingorLimoncello spritz

    Hamlet

    August 18, 2025 in Denmark ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

    Today we trained it to Helsingor to see Kronborg Castle.
    Built between 1574 and 1585 by King Frederick ll for his wife Sophie.
    William Shakespeare was inspired by the castle and used it for the setting of Hamlet. Actors perform scenes from Hamlet in spots around the castle, which was fun to watch.
    We had another gym workout climbing to the top of the Cannon Tower but well worth the view.
    Also went down to the casement under the castle. Its whete the armaments and food were stored. Luck for tthe torch on my mibile, it was so dark you could hardly see. Glad I didn't work there.
    After a stroll through the old town it was time for a beverage.    Read more

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    Lund Cathedral

    Goodbye Denmark

    August 19, 2025 in Sweden ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    Before we said farewell to Denmark, we spent a few hours at the National Museum seeing the most amazing Viking exhibition. It was the best exhibition we'd seen. Very interactive , lots of Norse myths plus so many artefacts.
    Less than 1hr on the train and we were in Lund Sweden where Hannah was waiting.    Read more

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    Passing a field of sunflowers
    Red cloverBaby acorns2Lenoteket Wine Bar

    A walk in nature

    August 20, 2025 in Sweden ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C

    Off to get out in nature today .
    Bussed it to Dalby Söderskog national Park, Europe's smallest national Park. While we didn't see any wildlife, we could hear the woodpeckers. So different to home, full of oak trees, birch trees, wild blackberries and.red currants (I think).
    Back in Lund we found a lovely little wine bar to have a drink in    Read more

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    Pasta
    Strange ball exhibit.Once King Frederick ll's house, now part of the UniAt L wine bar

    Lund

    August 21, 2025 in Sweden ⋅ 🌙 14 °C

    No sightseeing see today as we
    helped Hannah clean up of her room while waiting for the removalist.
    To celebrate her last day in Lund we went back to Lenoteket wine bar.

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    111The uni libraryOldest shop

    Goodbye Lund

    August 22, 2025 in Sweden ⋅ 🌧 11 °C

    Final morning in Lund before training it ti Stockholm.
    A short walk to see Newton's Apple tree. This a dirctect descendant from the original tree he used for his theroy of gravity.
    Then past the beautiful University library, which has a copy of everything printed in Sweden since 1698.
    Unfortunately the smallest and oldest shop in Sweden was closed.    Read more

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    Waiting for the local train
    1Swedish meatballsNarrowest streetAccepting his Nobel prize for being an exampleView from our room

    Hello Stockholm

    Aug 23–27, 2025 in Sweden ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

    Welcome to rainy and cold Stockholm. That was last night. Today was much better, no rain.
    Once we managed to navigate the confusing metro warren we felt elated.
    Headed straight to old town which is full of beautiful buildings. Walked down, Märten Trotzigs Gränd, Sweden's narrowest street.
    The Jewish museum and Nobel museum were so interesting
    Of course no trip to Sweden is complete without eating Swedish meatballs. Delicious and not like Ikea's.
    Loving that its light until 9pm.    Read more

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    Parliament HouseThe rune stoneChanging of the guards2Ceiling in the Royal ChapelThe Royal Chapel 1754The Silver Throne 1650

    The Royal Palace

    August 24, 2025 in Sweden ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

    Today we braved the cold and icy wind to do a walking tour of old town. The Rune stone was carved in the 11th century . The cannon supposedly protects the house. Then onto lunch to warm up.
    The afternoon was spent at the Royal Palace which is huge and very regal. We arrived just in time for changing of the guards. Originally, it was built out of timber and stone in the 1200 but burnt down in 1697. It was rebuilt over 57 years.
    Needed to warm up again, so we had fika.
    It's the traditional practice of coffee and cake ...who am I to argue.    Read more

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    The ferry12Delicious red deerThe Citadel2Traditional hazelnut ball

    Vikings

    August 25, 2025 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

    Today was another balmy 14° ,so much for summer.i
    Took a ferry ride to Djurgarden to the Viking museum. Absolutely brilliant. Very interactive and informative.
    Fun facts: 1. no horns on a viking helmet..ever
    2. Viking is the act of travelling but Norsemen are the people
    3. Normandy in France comes from the Norseman men that lived there.
    Then off for fika again.    Read more

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    St. Olof Church 1200
    mural in St Mary's Church 1300sPainted in 1400sSt Lars Church 1100sBelfry 16083Looking for runestonesSt Peter's Church 1100Drakegarden House 1700sA viking runestone1

    Sigtuna

    August 26, 2025 in Sweden ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C

    Today was our last day in Sweden.
    We decided to get out of Stockholm and take a train ride to Sigtuna.
    It's the oldest town in Sweden and former capital and was established by Eric the Victorious in AD970 . Sweden's first coins were minted there around 995.
    Due to being a viking town it still has
    many runestones    Read more

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    Morning cloud
    Goodbye SwedenScotland1st glimpse of Edinburgh1Martha and Gilbert. Made from recycled car and motorbike parts

    Edinburgh

    August 27, 2025 in Sweden ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C

    Goodbye Stockholm.
    Getting to the airport was a nightmare. After trying to get on 3 trains, they were so packed, it was time to get an uber. Peak hour traffic is like Sydney's..aahhh. We made it just in time to board.
    Note to self; Never leave for an airport during peak hour.
    Welcome to sunny Scotland 😂 Of course, as soon as we started walking the heavens opened up. We gave us after a while and headed back to our accommodation. Celebrate our arrival with a pint. 🍺    Read more

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    Nelson's Monument
    Robert Burns monumentOld Calton CemeteryThe Royal MileSt Giles Cathederal3

    Edinburgh

    August 28, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 18 °C

    Today was a walking day and of course ir rained on us.
    First it was up to Calton Hill to look out over Edinburgh, see the Nelson and Burns monuments
    A quick look in Old Calton Cemetery,. Opened in 1718 , it is where notable Scots are buried.
    Fun fact : a lady buried her amputated leg there 32yrs before she died.
    Over Northbridge to the Royal Mile. Not quite what I expected, so many tourist shops.
    Stopped to go inside St Giles Cathederal, a UNESCO site, where they had an exhibition about the archaeological dig they've done. They've found graves inside the Cathederal dating back to about 1150.
    On the way home stopped at Mark and Spence foos hall to get something for dinner. Nobody must cook here, There're so many ready to heat up dinners.
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    Loch Lomond
    Inveray Castle2InverayInverayKilchurn Castle2St Conan's KirkRobert the BruceFamily crestFamily creatOban

    Oban

    August 29, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

    Today started with high hopes. Woke up to sunshine, but as we headed to the highlands and west on our Rabbies tour, the weather had other plans.
    There's only 10 of us, 1 English couple and 3 American couples.
    Ross our tour guide is so knowledgeable. We've learnt about Robert the Bruce, Stirling Castle, William Wallace, the Campbell Clan ( Gordon's rels) life in the highlands and lowlands and Edinburgh.
    Kilchurn Castle was the the original Campbell castle ( Gordon's related to these Campbell's ) before Inveray castle was built.
    St Conan's Kirk, built Walter Campbell for his grandmother because she didn't want to travel by horse and carriage to the next town, is also part of his heritage .
    Tonight we're in Oban, the stepping stone to Mull and Iona    Read more

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    Split rock
    The nunneryThe nunneryThe monastery1The burial Chapel if the Campbell Clan1IonaPurple bell heather

    Iona

    August 30, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 14 °C

    Up early for a beautiful ferry crossing to the Isle of Mull. Sun was trying to shine, warm and the sea very calm. Even saw dolphins.
    Once on Mull we drove straight down the island to catch the ferry to Iona.
    Iona was settled in by St Columba in 563 and is said to be the birthplace of Celtic Christianity. Our trip to Iona was out short as the ferry master was concerned about the afternoon weather and the ferry could be cancelled . We did have time to see the ruins of the abbey and nunnery but not do any walks.    Read more

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    Mull
    Mull1Highland cow1In jailLismore lighthouse built by Robert Lewis Stevenson's grandfather

    Mull

    August 30, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 14 °C

    Due to coming back to Mull early. We had time to wander through a herd of highland coos before an impromptu visit to Durat Castle, home to the Maclean Clan. We arrived in time to watch a pipe band before the rain came.
    The weather closed in so much it was touch and go whether we'd get off Mull as our ferry was cancelled so we drove to the little ferry but the queue was hours long. Alternative accommodation was organised. In the meantime we drove back to the other ferry and luckily the weather abated after 90mins so they decided to run the ferry ans wr could get back to Oban. 😅    Read more

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    Castle Stalker
    The 3 sisters18th century thatched cottageTowards Ben Nevis21Eileen Donan CastleLooking towards Skye

    Glencoe

    August 31, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ 🌬 16 °C

    Today the weather was kind, no rain.
    We headed north towards Skye.
    Stopped to see Castle Stalker then on to Glencoe. Glencoe is known for the MacDonald massacre in 1694 on the Kingston order.
    The area has stunning scenery
    At Fort William we just happened to be in time to see the Jacobite train also known as Hogwarts train.
    Tonight we have a beautiful view of Skye from our room.
    Fun fact parts of Harry Potter and Brave Heart were film around Glencoe.    Read more

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