Leaving Wingham
30 agosto 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Trained from Wingham to Sydney . Stayed overnight before flying to Barcelona
Barcelona
1–4 set 2023, Spagna ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Gothic Quarter Barcelona
2 settembre 2023, Spagna ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Loved the Gothic Quarter. Lots of tiny streets to get lost in
Montserrat
3 settembre 2023, Spagna ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Took a day trip to see where the Benedictine Monks live. Caught the funicular to the top, San Joan Nature Park and walked down.
Sevile
4–7 set 2023, Spagna ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Seville is full of life. Very relaxed. Found a great local place for dinner, Dos d Mayo.
Walked around the old town.
Cordoba
5 settembre 2023, Spagna ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Up early for another day trip.
We had the funniest guide ,
Ishmael, who made the day so much fun but he knew so much.
It's such a fascinating place to visit
Granada
6–8 set 2023, Spagna ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Came here to see the Alhambra. Certainly not disappointed. The history is fascinating, the gardens stunning and the architecture beautiful. Nassir's place is stunning.
Did a walking tour of GranadaLeggi altro
Tossa de Mar
11–23 set 2023, Spagna ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Great fun staying with Karen and Ian. Met their friends 😄.
Lunched at the beach bar, dinner at their fav. spots, drank lots of Sangria and wine.
Did a lovely walk into town with recovery drinksLeggi altro
Provance
12–14 set 2023, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
A little side into France with Karen and Ian.
On the way to Caromb we stopped in Mornas. The walk to castle is a very steep 137m up but worth it. Afterwards we needed to stop by Vignoble Art Mass toLeggi altro
Provence
13 settembre 2023, Francia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Next it was off to Gordes, a french resistance town and L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue for the day.
Found a great truffle shop with the best truffle chips in Gordes and Karen got her crepes inLeggi altro
Cadaques
14 settembre 2023, Spagna ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Heading back to Tossa via a brief stop in Carpentras. We were all a little under whelmed even though the street was good.
So on to Cadaques, where Salvador Dali used to visit .Absolutely stunningLeggi altro
Besalu
19 settembre 2023, Spagna ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Before leaving Tossa de Mar we had our last day trip to visit Besalu. Another lovely old town from the middle ages. It was the capital of the county of La Garrotxa, 10th century .There was a largeLeggi altro
Genoa
21–23 set 2023, Italia ⋅ 🌧 21 °C
Stayed in a lovely apartment nearly at the top of a hill.
Found a great bakery with everything gf...hard to make a choice. Of course we had coffee and icecream while sightseeing. Got lost in theLeggi altro
Cinque Terra
23–27 set 2023, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Caught the train from Genoa. 1st class was great but then we changed trains and it was 2nd class madness. Vernazza is beautiful.
Saturday here is crazy so many people, Monday not much better . WeLeggi altro
Florence
27–28 set 2023, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Trained from Vernazza to Florence. It was a bit confusing...we didn't realise the train was late so it was redirected meaning we didn't have to change trains ..bonus. Florence station was like CentralLeggi altro
Sienna
29 settembre 2023, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Day trip to Sienna by train. Walked around the town. The main reason for visiting was to see the Sienna Cathedral. - not disappointed. We did the stairway to heaven climb, where we could look down onLeggi altro
Venice
2–7 ott 2023, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Arrived in style, 1st class on the fast train. What scene greeted us...the Grand Canal. Got the water bus to our stop, Rialto Mercato. There's a little Piazza where we go for drinks and deliciousLeggi altro
The islands
4 ottobre 2023, Italia ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Today we took a break from the hectic pace of Venice and did a day tour of Murano, Burano and Torcello.
We cruised for 30 mins to Murano, famous for glass blowing. After watching a demo we some timeLeggi altro
Doge's Palace
5 ottobre 2023, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Today a did a bucket list item....... gondola ride. Enjoyed every minute. Everything thing looks different from the canals.
Afterwards it was off to the Doges Palace.. This was the residence of theLeggi altro
ViaggiatorePics look great 💕 trip looks amazing. You've done a great job putting it all together ❤
Verona
7–9 ott 2023, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Romeo oh Romeo where art thou Romeo.. ... Verona the home of Juliet and Romeo. Of course you have to see Juliet's balcony.
Verona's arena, built in 30AD predates the Colosseum .
Walked the famousLeggi altro
Lake Como
9–14 ott 2023, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Arrived in Lake Como after a short delay the train was late so we missed our connection.
Such a beautiful town. Met Karen and Ian. .. time for a drink. Found a great place for dinner then a walk alongLeggi altro
Boating
10 ottobre 2023, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Another bucket list ✔️.
To celebrate all our birthdays we hired a speed boat to take us around Lake Como for 3hrs. Perfect weather and so much fun. Saw George Clooney's house, Versace house, theLeggi altro
Balagio
11 ottobre 2023, Italia ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
Today we drove around the lake to get a different view. Still stunning but much mister than yesterday. First stop Menaggio for a gelato and walk before catching the car ferry to Bellagio. AfterLeggi altro
Brunate
12 ottobre 2023, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Up up on the furnicula to Brunate.
It's a steep 30 min walk up to Volta's lighthouse but definitely worth the view.
Celebrated our 40yr anniversary with Karen and Ian plus our last night together.Leggi altro
Milano
14–17 ott 2023, Italia ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
Our last destination before we head back to the land down under.
We've walked the old town on a historic walking tour which we loved. Walked around the Duomo, Sforzesco Castle, Naviglio Grande theLeggi altro
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