AustraliaWestern AustraliaBelmontPerth Airport31°56’27” S 115°58’23” E
April 22 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
The journey starts.
Picked up at 7.30pm by Hughes and dropped right at the departure gate. Check in was easy, and an option to upgrade to first class for a very reasonable value. We declined. Kim hasRead more
United Arab EmiratesDubaiDubai Healthcare CityDubai Creek SPB25°15’3” N 55°20’47” E
April 23 in the United Arab Emirates ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
After 3 attempts to land, our A380 finally hit terra firma. Apparently it’s windy out there.
We’ve had to weave our way through more security checks, many escalators and then the Lounge check in,Read more
ItalyLatiumRomeCelio41°53’16” N 12°30’4” E
April 23 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
We’ve made it.
Our first ever Airbnb experience. Didn’t go smoothly.
Flight from Dubia was great. Being daytime, we stayed awake. Food was great. Little bit of a drama with and older customer.Read more
ItalyLatiumRomeCentro StoricoMonument to Vittorio Emanuele II41°53’40” N 12°29’2” E
April 24 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Today we joined a tour of the Colosseum, the Forum and other old stuff. Our guide, Eduardo, was very entertaining.
So many people!
We learnt a bit, saw a lot and generally had a good time.
It rainedRead more
ItalyLatiumRomeParionePiazza Navona41°53’56” N 12°28’25” E
April 25 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
A brisk walk this morning, passed the closed roads due to a public holiday, Republic Day.
First stop, a few fountains representing 4 rivers.
And we stopped for a coffee.
We were here in an eveningRead more
ItalyLatiumRomeColonnaSpanish Steps41°54’22” N 12°28’59” E
April 25 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Although they are called the Spanish Steps, they were funded by a Frenchman, built to connect the Spanish Embassy and an Italian church.
And again, so many people!
ItalyLatiumRomeSant' EustachioPantheon41°53’56” N 12°28’38” E
April 25 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
There are so many tour groups out today. So many lines to get in to see anything. The atmosphere is great.
ItalyCampaniaSomma VesuvianaCollegiataVesuvio National Park40°49’44” N 14°25’42” E
April 26 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
A 3 hour bus ride from our pick up point in Roma.
A very narrow road leads up the mountain to our check in point, then walkies.
Our second ‘active’ volcano we have walked up.
Unfortunately itRead more
ItalyCampaniaPompeiPompei Scavi40°44’48” N 14°29’10” E
April 26 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Not sure what I think about Pompeii. It’s a very big excavation, so much to see.
Our guide was very good but limited in what she could show because of limited time. And again, so many people. OurRead more
ItalyCampaniaPompeiPompei Scavi40°44’48” N 14°29’10” E
April 26 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Took more photos than we thought.
