Sun and sandy dunes for days
26 Ağustos 2019, Avustralya ⋅ ☁️ 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 hadOkumaya devam et
Red dunes bashing
27 Ağustos 2019, Birleşik Arap Emirlikleri ⋅ ⛅ 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 Ağustos 2019, Birleşik Arap Emirlikleri ⋅ ☀️ 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 litOkumaya devam et
Hop on hop off bus tour
28 Ağustos 2019, Birleşik Arap Emirlikleri ⋅ ☀️ 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 justOkumaya devam et
Dubai to Paris
29 Ağustos 2019, Fransa ⋅ ☁️ 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 theOkumaya devam et
Paris
30 Ağustos 2019, Fransa ⋅ ⛅ 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 CoeurOkumaya devam et
Art and gardens
31 Ağustos 2019, Fransa ⋅ ⛅ 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 LouvreOkumaya devam et
From bones to breasts..
1 Eylül 2019, Fransa ⋅ ⛅ 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 theOkumaya devam et
Eurostar adventures
2 Eylül 2019, İngiltere ⋅ ⛅ 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 walkedOkumaya devam et
Steps galore...
3 Eylül 2019, İngiltere ⋅ ⛅ 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 TowerOkumaya devam et
Living like royals
4 Eylül 2019, İngiltere ⋅ ⛅ 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 cheekyOkumaya devam et
The best til last
5 Eylül 2019, İngiltere ⋅ ⛅ 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 ofOkumaya devam et
London to Dublin
6 Eylül 2019, Kuzey Irlanda ⋅ ⛅ 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 ourOkumaya devam et
Exploring Belfast and Carrickfergus
7 Eylül 2019, Kuzey Irlanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 usedOkumaya devam et
Lazy day sunday
8 Eylül 2019, Kuzey Irlanda ⋅ ⛅ 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 narrowOkumaya devam et
Castles and bridges
9 Eylül 2019, Kuzey Irlanda ⋅ ⛅ 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 stoppedOkumaya devam et
Wet and rainy
10 Eylül 2019, İrlanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 onOkumaya devam et
Home of Guinness
11 Eylül 2019, İrlanda ⋅ ⛅ 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 walkedOkumaya devam et
Glasgow
12 Eylül 2019, İskoçya ⋅ 🌧 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 servedOkumaya devam et
Henderson's hangouts
13 Eylül 2019, İskoçya ⋅ ⛅ 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 thenOkumaya devam et
Out and about in glasgow
14 Eylül 2019, İskoçya ⋅ ☁️ 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 CadeOkumaya devam et
Leaving on an airplane
15 Eylül 2019, İskoçya ⋅ ☁️ 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 lazyOkumaya devam et
Plane, car, ferry
16 Eylül 2019, İskoçya ⋅ ⛅ 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 toOkumaya devam et
Let the whisky begin
17 Eylül 2019, İskoçya ⋅ ⛅ 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 DistilleryOkumaya devam et
Ferryhopping
18 Eylül 2019, İskoçya ⋅ ⛅ 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 ofOkumaya devam et