Sun and sandy dunes for days
26. August 2019 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
14hrs and two weary travellers later we landed in Dubai. First stop the Dubai Mall to see what everyone was talking and wow, definately not disappointed. Home to the largest suspended aquarium it hadWeiterlesen
Red dunes bashing
27. August 2019 in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten ⋅ ⛅ 44 °C
A bit of adrenaline for the day brought to us by the red dunes and camel safari tour which finished with a lovely bbq dinner and sunset at Al Khayma camp.
Cooling off
27. August 2019 in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten ⋅ ☀️ 38 °C
A wander in the morning found us at La Mer Beach, a shoreline on the Arabian golf, with street art and a harmonious blend of contemporary and minimalist design. We returned at night to see it all litWeiterlesen
Hop on hop off bus tour
28. August 2019 in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten ⋅ ☀️ 39 °C
An early start had us touring around Dubai on the big red bus which thankfully had air conditioning! We visited the spice and gold souks, the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai museum, Dubai frame and aquarium justWeiterlesen
Dubai to Paris
29. August 2019 in Frankreich ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
A little more exploring of the Dubai mall, and visiting the aquarium again, filled the last bit of the morning before we flew out to Paris. 7hrs later we landed and were driven crazily through theWeiterlesen
Paris
30. August 2019 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
What a breathtakingly, magical place the city of Paris is. We spent the day on the hop on hop off bus checking out the sites of the city. Some of the highlights were Arc de Triomphe, Sacrè CoeurWeiterlesen
Art and gardens
31. August 2019 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
A day of meandering through Jardin des Tuileries Gardens, discovering the beautiful works of Monet and Picasso at the Musèe de l'Orangerie and playing find and seek with the Mona Lisa at the LouvreWeiterlesen
From bones to breasts..
1. September 2019 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
A later start to the morning had us enjoying some freshly baked pastry while our laundry was running. We wandered through Musèe Grevin the Paris wax museum and then enjoyed some chocolate at theWeiterlesen
Eurostar adventures
2. September 2019 in England ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Feeling a bit like a packhorse we made our way on the metro to the Eurostar where we caught the train to London. A quick taxi ride had us arrive at our hotel St Giles in the afternoon. We walkedWeiterlesen
Steps galore...
3. September 2019 in England ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
We set out early in the morning and visited St Paul's Cathedral where we climbed the 528 steps to the Golden Gallery and were rewarded with beautiful views of the city. A wander through the TowerWeiterlesen
Living like royals
4. September 2019 in England ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
We spent the morning checking out the Florence Nightingale Museum and marveling in the origins of nursing and then off to the Beefeater Gin distillery to learn about its beginnings. A quick cheekyWeiterlesen
The best til last
5. September 2019 in England ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
What a great day we had on our last day in London. We went to Madam Tussaud's where we had photos with some famous faces. Then a leisurely stroll to the London zoo and a ride along the back canals ofWeiterlesen
London to Dublin
6. September 2019 in Nordirland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
We had an early start to catch the plane to Dublin which was a nice short 1hour flight time. We picked up or car and set out for Carrickfergus where the Milne's hosted us. We went out and saw ourWeiterlesen
Exploring Belfast and Carrickfergus
7. September 2019 in Nordirland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
We tried some Northern Ireland delicacies Veda and Tayto's and then we spent the day exploring Belfast. We went to the Titanic museum and the GOT exhibition where we saw the costumes and props usedWeiterlesen
Lazy day sunday
8. September 2019 in Nordirland ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
We had a lovely breakfast with the Milnes and met Ruth, Phillip and their boys, Owen and Ethan. Then off we set along the coastal causeway route. We admired The Dark Hedges and drove some very narrowWeiterlesen
Castles and bridges
9. September 2019 in Nordirland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
We did a bit of backtracking to see Dunluce Castle and walk the 60ft rope bridge at Carrick de Rede in the windy conditions. Before making our way to our accommodation at Finn Lough resort we stoppedWeiterlesen
Wet and rainy
10. September 2019 in Irland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
A short drive to Enniskillen Castle had us learning about the infantry on the town throughout history. We found a Game of Thrones door in one of the oldest pubs, Blakes of the Hollow and then drove onWeiterlesen
Home of Guinness
11. September 2019 in Irland ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
A morning drive had us in Dublin by midday where we spent the afternoon at the Guinness Factory, even Amy gave Guinness a try. Navigating the tight streets we found our hotel in Temple Bar and walkedWeiterlesen
Glasgow
12. September 2019 in Schottland ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
A smaller plane for this trip had Amy feeling a little nervous but it was a smooth flight into Edinburgh. We picked up our rental car and drove into Glasgow. Cade quickly found a brewery which servedWeiterlesen
Henderson's hangouts
13. September 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Waking around the streets of Glasgow we wandered around the Henderson's old stomping grounds. We visited their apartment then did some shopping in Merchant City before having a pub lunch. We thenWeiterlesen
Out and about in glasgow
14. September 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
After enjoying a Saturday sleepin and attending to washing we set off to Cathedral Quarter and walked the amazing Glasgow Cathedral and Necropolis. We went to the Auchentoshan Distillery and CadeWeiterlesen
Leaving on an airplane
15. September 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
A lovely day for flying into Barra where our twin otter plane landed on the sandy beach of Barra. We managed to bring some sun with us and explored Kisimul Castle which the MacNeil clan own. A lazyWeiterlesen
Plane, car, ferry
16. September 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
A walk along the beaches of Barra and watching one of the planes land was a nice way to spend our last few hours before catching the plane back to Glasgow. We jumped in the car and drove through toWeiterlesen
Let the whisky begin
17. September 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
What a magnificent day with the sun shining and the wind low we walked to the Machrie Moor Standing Stones and then for a short hike in the forest to the King's Cave. Lunch was at the Arran DistilleryWeiterlesen
Ferryhopping
18. September 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Early morning start had us seeing a seal on a rock with the beautiful sunrise then catching the ferry from Arran to Claonaig where we drove around the coast to Campbeltown. Cade had a wander ofWeiterlesen