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  • Het begin van de reis
    5 september 2023
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    First day in Paris

    6 september 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C

    I arrived to 32 degrees & very muggy. It took 45 mins in taxi to get to apartment, it's so cute & off a courtyard so really quiet. The area we staying in is really cool, heaps of cafes, quaint shops & easy to walk everywhere. I had my first beer people watching well I waited for Sian to arrive. Everyone bikes everywhere & you have to watch you don't get run over my cyclists!Meer informatie

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    Breakfast in Paris at our "local"
    View from Promenade PlanteeEiffel Tower view from the BatobusFan zone in Place de la ConcordeLouvre Museum from Jardin Des Tuileries1

    Paris day 2

    7 september 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ 🌙 25 °C

    Another hot one today, heading up the Seine River on a hop on hop off bus we had a great view of some iconic sights. Had a guided tour through the Louvre which was pretty amazing . Also checked out the rugby world cup fan zone & supporters shop, excited for heading back there tomorrow night to watch the gameMeer informatie

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    Pinch me moments from Paris

    8 september 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C

    My pinch me moments from Paris were -
    Seeing the amazing architecture - it's everywhere
    Going to the Louvre
    Cycling from the Arc de Triomphe down the Champs-élysées
    Croissant making
    Travelling on the Seine & been surrounded by the history - quite mind-blowing.Meer informatie

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    Croissant making

    8 september 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C

    Today we did a croissant making class, was so much fun & the tutor was great, he used to live in NZ. Then we walked up to a steep the Sacre-coeur - a chapel which was not far from where we did the class. Great view of the city from here. Quite an effort in 32 degree heat though so a beer on the way down was much appreciated. Heading out to rugby soon ...Meer informatie

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    Research for the following dayHotel de ville - The Town Hall in ToursAnother refreshment stopIn Place Plumereau - Old Town Tours1Train sights😍

    Bye bye Paris, hello Loire Valley

    10 september 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C

    We left Paris on the fast train to Tours which took an hour. The whole trip was flat cropping land for miles. Our Air bnb is much bigger than Paris & really nice but lots of traffic noise, don't think we'll be leaving any windows open tonight! Had a wander around today, visited the tourist office & bike shop to plan our next two days. Very chilled & now watching Wales v FijiMeer informatie

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    On way to Chateau17 hectares of gardens, 1 hectare which is the vegetables11French platter - no veges here!

    Chateau Villandry

    11 september 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C

    We hit the bikes again today & cycled 20km to the Chateau & it's amazing gardens (it was the vege gardens we came to see mostly 🙂). It was originally built in the 1189. The photos don't really do it justice, this was a must see on our bucket list & one of the main reasons we came to this region. Was so worth it. Topped off amazing day with a very french platter. P.S sorry about all the garden photos!Meer informatie

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    My mushroom/egg entree - was stunningMarket fish risotto with tomatoHow do you choose?How do you choose?1Our patisserie selection

    TOURS -Day 8

    12 september 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ 🌧 20 °C

    Today we had a leisurely morning packing up to leave Tours, stored our bags & then went to our first Michelin star restaurant for lunch, was amazing & good value with 2 courses for 22 euro, then did a touch of shopping, tried some mini patisseries & caught the fast train back to Paris. Bit of a downgrade in the accom tonight, a tiny box up 4 flights of stairs! Baguette with leftovers for dinner & off for a beer as it's a sauna in here.Meer informatie

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    Bologna colourful architectureVERY GOOD coffee - and cheap!The Bologna food market - Mercato delle ErbeTigelle with mortadella - yumBest ravioli ever

    Day 9 - Bologna Italy

    13 september 2023, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C

    We arrived in Bologna this morning & checked into our Air bnb, lovely & spacious, 10 min bus ride to centre of city. Had our first taste of homemade pasta for lunch & then did a food market tour tonight tasting local foods which was awesome. Great start to Italy😍.Meer informatie

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    Balsamic vinegar tastingThe one we bought😍Our lunch selection from market1Stairs in Bologna that a horse can ride downFirst apretizo with snacks2Library in Bologna

    Modena - Balsamic & Markets

    14 september 2023, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C

    Yesterday we caught the train to Modena the town famous for Balsamic vinegar. We did a taste testing of the different aged varieties from 8-25+ years & heard how it was traditionally made & still is - was really interesting. Then we went to ANOTHER amazing food market for lunch & checked out my first cathedral in Italy. After catching train back to Bologna we did a 2 hour evening walking tour, which was also great to find out some of the history. Interesting facts - The steps in the photo were made that way so the Pope could ride his horse up & down them as he was never meant to touch the ground. Bologna has the old university in the world starting in 1100's. Finished off the day with an apretizo - typical pre-dinner drink in Italy & you get the snacks included in the price of the drink. Then dinner at a real traditional family owned Italian restaurant we fluked finding in the locals part of town. Was yumm. We did 18k steps for the day!Meer informatie

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    Modena Cathedral
    Tomb of St GeminianusThe Gothic statue of Mohammed in Hell

    Churches - Modena & Bologna

    14 september 2023, Kroatië ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

    The first church I visited in Italy was the Modena Cathedral & I couldn't believe the beautiful interior with all the marble, gold & trimmings along with the stunning art. I've obviously seen heaps of churches since the first & they all have the same extravagance but I wanted to do a couple of posts on them to help me remember them later. The Bologna Cathedral had security guards as it contains a statue some Muslims find offensive & the church has had bomb threats in the past . First 10 photos Modena, rest were Bologna Cathedral.Meer informatie

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    Catching bus to leave Bologna
    Typical Italian streetFirst glimpse of the Duomo1Ponte VecchioView standing on Ponte VecchioLining up to see DavidDuomo - FlorenceLining up to do Duomo tower walkSide view of Duomo (Florence Cathedral)Leather marketFlorence Cathedral

    Florence - Art/History

    15 september 2023, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

    We arrived in Florence after an interesting train experience where we missed the train & jumped on another (different coy) but didn't have tickets for it. Wasn't a very relaxing trip wondering if we'd get kicked off or have to pay twice but we made it. Florence was mind-blowing & beautiful with all the history, Sian took me to the Ponte Vecchio (bridge with the houses on it) & we wandered through the city. We went to see the David statue this morning & then walked up the Duomo which is gives an amazing view . Over 450 steps but well worth it. It's way busier than Bologna & there is leather shops/markets EVERYWHERE.Meer informatie

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    Pizza menu
    Our marguerite pizzaItalian aperitz - everyone drinks these hereLabel window shoppingMore window shoppingA quieter square in FlorenceLunchInside Osteria for our dinnerOur caprice saladJewellery everywhere

    Florence - food

    15 september 2023, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

    On our first day in Florence we went to the market & had pizza, it's the best pizza I've ever eaten, we saw them make it & cooked in wood fire oven. Then we had dinner at a Osterio ( Italian eating place) you can't get in there without booking, & you have to ring no online bookings. So we got the Italian lady we stayed with to book it. Best meal yet & a great way to celebrate Sian's birthday. For those interested I had a Caprice salad, pasta with a tomato sauce & cheese called burrato, (sounds basic but can't explain how good it was) then tiramisu (of course) Some other random photos here tooMeer informatie

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    Exploring our local villageChilling in Tuscany

    Tuscany - Day 13

    17 september 2023, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C

    Had a very chilled day today not venturing far from our Agriturismo (like a farm stay). Did some washing in a little town near by then checked out a Polenta festival that was happening in the local village over the weekend. Spent the rest of the afternoon by the pool - was bliss! Added some photos of roads & footpaths in Italy. They are shit & they make our roads at home look really good.Meer informatie

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    Kitchen at cooking class
    Rolling our pastaPasta dish we madeSan Gimignano narrow streetsThe gelato line!Italian lady smoking cigar!View from San GimignanoPart of the stone wallTypical Italian deli windowPiazza Del Campo, Sienna - where horse race is heldPeople watchingCathedral SiennaBeautiful gelato from here todayView over Siena

    Tuscany - Day 14

    18 september 2023, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C

    Today we headed off for a cooking class & lunch in the Tuscany hills. We got stuck in traffic due to accident on motorway so we're an hour late but still got there for most of it. Then we went to San Gimignano a little hilltop village everyone raves about. It was lovely but super packed & very touristy so was good to leave there & head to Siena which was beautiful & so worth the trip. We got there late afternoon, it wasn't too hot & not too many people. In the main square (Piazza Del Campo) they do horse racing twice a year which would be amazing to see as it's not that big! Part of Siena is surrounded by a massive stone wall that was used as a fortress to defend it against conflicts with Florence in the 1500's. Had my first drive on right hand side of road tonight & we lived to tell the story so that was a bonus😍Meer informatie

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    On the way to truffle hunt
    Our truffle guide AntonioInside Arezzo Cathedral - the organ!The AlterThe alterView from stone wall in old part of ArezzoLooking down alleyway into town squareClock in town square from 1500'sView from clock towerView of square from clock towerLunchCeiling on San Francesco BasilicaPaintings inside Basilica from 1300'sOur AgriturismoOur apartment

    Tuscany - Day 15

    19 september 2023, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

    We started our day with a truffle hunt. The owner of our accommodation took us out to search for black truffles with his truffle dog. It was getting a bit late in the season but we found at least 8 so that was pretty cool. The dog was very clever! Then after a coffee at local village cafe (cheapest coffee yet at 1.50 euro) we headed to Arezzo, local city. Had a look around the old part of town, did museum & a couple of cathedrals & of course daily gelato. Pizza for lunch today. Tried to find Prada outlet shop but unfortunately wrong town! Then we headed back for late afternoon swim & siesta by the pool.Meer informatie

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    Bride & GroomChurch in PerugiaMarble columns insideLunch menuVery good lunch hereBack street in PerugiaBread sticks, dips & wineStunning panna cotta2Beer to end the day at our 'local', nibbles part of the packageBest Panna Cotta everTobacco crop

    Umbria - Day 16

    20 september 2023, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C

    Today we planned to go to Cortona the town where 'Under the Tuscan Sun' movie was set. We got there early but still no parks & couldn't face another crowded town so headed to Perugia instead which is the capital of Umbria (neighbouring state to Tuscany) . Great decision, browsed around the main part of town, very chilled, not too many people & had lunch at a little street food place - great find. Then headed to a wine & olive oil tasting which was in a lovely valley off the beaten track. Great way to finish the day, especially the dessert we decided to add on to the tasting😀. Packing tonight ready to head to Rome tomorrow.Meer informatie

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    Train trip from Rome airport to city
    Thank god we travel light!First glimpse of Rome from trainFirst view of colosseumSecurity & queue to get inUnderneath the colosseumView from ColosseumView towards Roman forumOn Palatine HillSunset on Colosseum

    Colosseum

    22 september 2023, Vaticaanstad ⋅ 🌧 23 °C

    Rome was a lifetime experience that I'm so pleased I have done. It was a crazy 24hrs but so worth it. The photos don't really do justice for what it was like to experience it for real. I'll do 2 or 3 posts to cover this as so many photos & videos.Meer informatie

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    This photo & next are massive tapestries completed by Raphael in 1500's, there were 12 in total. (Ga2Gallery of Maps on way to Sistene ChapelCeilings in the Pope's apartmentsInside Vatican museumCoat of ArmsVan Gogh 'Pieta'Heading down towards St PetersWaiting to go into St PetersVatican squareCeiling in St PetersMichelangelo "La Pieta" in St PetersMosaic inside St PetersBronze Statue of St PeterInside St Peters

    St Peters Basilica & Sistene Chapel

    22 september 2023, Vaticaanstad ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C

    We signed up for an early morning tour lasting 3.5 hrs starting at 7.15, was meant to beat the crowds but it didn't feel like it. Most of the first two hours was a history lesson & going through the museum's in the Vatican City. Was good as I learnt a lot. You were only allowed 15 mins in Sistene chapel & no cameras but it was unreal to see it. ST Peters was huge & the marble & opulence of the interior is mind-blowing. Was quite surreal to see where the Pope addresses the people every Wed in front of the Basilica.Meer informatie

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    Our cabin window view😍Pucisca, Island of BracPucisca, Island of BracSwimming spotMussels for dinnerPriest feeding his pigeonsWalk of shame Game of Thrones

    Croatia cruise - Day 19-21

    25 september 2023, Kroatië ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

    After flying from Rome to Split on Friday we overnighted in Split then boarded our yacht at the Port on Saturday, weather has been a bit damp over the weekend so been lots of R & R which is just what we needed. 40 people on board & to be fair we are feeling quite young😀. The weather has affected some of our stops but we have called into some pretty nice ports. Today landed in Dubrovnik & visited a war photo museum which covered the Yugoslavia civil war here in 1990's along with Ukraine war as well. Was pretty sobering but pleased we went. Then had a walking tour through the old town, hope to walk the city walls tomorrow as was a bit wet & windy today.Meer informatie

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    Start of wall walk
    View from hole in wallRandom menu in old townThey love blue & white in this seaside townVege garden in old townBoat I likedOur boat moored at SipanIsland life😍Dining room set for captain's dinner1

    Croatia cruise - Day 22

    26 september 2023, Kroatië ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

    Sun in now back out - yay. We had a half day in Dubrovnik so we walked the city walls of the old town. Very popular but we got in early before it was too crowded. It's quite expensive here, paid 5 euro for a coffee & 9.5 euro for a wine, the most we have paid the whole time we've been away. We left Dubrovnik at lunchtime & had a swim spot part way to our next stop Sipan, a very small island. Lovely sunset here & we had the 'captains dinner' on board - a 4 course meal which included some interesting items like octopus.Meer informatie

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