FLIGHT
28 août, Emirats Arabes Unis ⋅ 🌙 37 °C
Well here I am sitting in the comfort of an Emirates A380 business class seat. And it's pretty special I have to say. We've just been given pj's, a toilet bag, slippers and eye mask. It's so niceEn savoir plus
DUBAI
30–31 août, Emirats Arabes Unis ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Been an interesting day, but both of us looking forward to our bed now. Nice hotel room with small water view. Group didn't meet till 2pm so after settling into our room we had breakfast then it wasEn savoir plus
EXTRA
30–31 août, Emirats Arabes Unis ⋅ ⛅ 39 °C
Forgot to include these photos yesturday. It's a very cool structure. You actually go inside and there is a lift to the top level. It's a futuristic museum. There really is the weird and wonderful inEn savoir plus
Im back.
2 septembre, Espagne ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
You'll have missed my updates the last couple of days due to my being rather unwell. I missed out on the tour of Madrid yesturday and today they're doing a full day trip to Toledo without me. . LastEn savoir plus
MADRID
2 septembre, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
I think Leah might have upgraded our room. It's on the 12 floor (top) and is huge. We also had a lovely welcome gift from Leah. 2nd photo. And a gift from the hotel. Very nice. Could have done withEn savoir plus
TOLEDO
2 septembre, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Roger said I would have loved Toledo . It's a walled city with cobbled streets and narrow lanes. Its the main centre of the catholic church in Spain so there is a large cathedral I must point out thatEn savoir plus
MADRID
4 septembre, Espagne ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
Yesturday we took a drive north to the 14th century St Lawrence monastery. My favourite room in the whole place was the library where they have thousand of ancient books. I have given you Roger'sEn savoir plus
Frescos
5 septembre, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
As promised some stunning artwork for you. I'm having trouble keeping up with my blog sorry but this afternoon and evening we are free so I promise more information.
Library
5 septembre, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Unfortunately after several tries have given up on video. It's a shame cause the room is spectacular
A couple of photos won't do it justice but will have to suffice.
BIRTHDAY
5–6 sept., Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Bubbles and Cheesecake gift from Hotel. Gave the bubbles to the group as not drinking at present. There were 3 birthdays yesturday and when we met before going to dinner we were given these gorgeousEn savoir plus
Madrid to San Sebastian
5 septembre, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
What an unexpected start to our travel plans yesterday. As we were about to get into the lift with our luggage we discovered one of our ladies traveling on her own was flat on her back in her room .En savoir plus
San Seb x 2
6 septembre, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
We are enjoying very comfortable warm weather in the mid 20s and its so nice to see clear blue skies after the Dubai haze. Yesturday we did a city tour with a local guide who spoke excellent EnglishEn savoir plus
Standa to Oviedo
7 septembre, Espagne ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Today we have driven to the capital.city of this region Oviedo. It is a very modern small city
We drove through a pretty national park where alot of outdoor activities. We stopped in a lovley alpineEn savoir plus
Tuesday 9 Sep
9–12 sept., Espagne ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Yesturday we arrived in Santiago. I learned why we have duplicate city names in the America. Santiago, San Francisco and Los Angeles. It's because missionary monks went from Spain and named thoseEn savoir plus
Santiago.
9 septembre, Espagne ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
We are staying in the old town. And there are lots of fascinating historic building. Last night we had dinner all together at a very nice restaurant and on the way home came across the commotion whichEn savoir plus
Off to Porto
10 septembre, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
I did tell you about the hotel but I want to tell you more cause it's soo very cool the staff are all gentlemen and very kind and helpful and even speak a bit of English. They are dressed in black weEn savoir plus
Cruising.
12 septembre, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Sorry missed messaging yesterday. Quiet afternoon on the water today will give me a chance to catch up with everyone. X
A day of adventure
12 septembre, Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
What a huge day it's been today. I woke feeling quite breathless and fed up so decided since it was A quiet cruising day it was time to seek some medical help. The ship people were wonderfully helpfulEn savoir plus
A day to enjoy the boat.
13 septembre, Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Didn't move far today. Some folk got off to do day tours and were picked up further along the river. We stayed on board. Moving on tomorrow. There are several locks along the river which areEn savoir plus
Gem missed
13–17 sept., Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Man's work never done 🤔
Another restful day.
15 septembre, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Not much time report today as we stayed on board in dock owing to poor old Rog having developed a cold. 🤧 He's certainly not the first in our group and on board there are lots of coughs andEn savoir plus
On the road again
18 septembre, Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Had a fabulous day yesturday driving from Porto to Lisbon, Portugal capital. We had 3 very interesting stops. Fist at Kosta Nova the lighthouse, the tallest in Portugal then to walk a little bit forEn savoir plus
Lisbon to Seville
19 septembre, Espagne ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Nothing much to report today as it was spent in the bus. Did have a 30min.tour of a tile factory though which was interesting so that's where all my photos are from today. These tiles are all made toEn savoir plus
Cathedral etc
20 septembre, Espagne ⋅ 🌩️ 20 °C
We checked out the park and then had a break to get lunch before heading to the Cathedral where we had a booking. Both the palace and the cathedral have strick security. We had to show passports andEn savoir plus
Seville to Grenada
21 septembre, Espagne ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
2 stops today. First at a family run organic olive farm. We had a 1 hour tour and olive oil tasting. Did you know an olive oil tasting is the same as a wine tasting. Close your eyes and smell the oilEn savoir plus



























































































































































































































VoyageurOh my, that seating arrangement is amazing, and the items for you are pretty special. Love it. Enjoy everymoment. Sharon
VoyageurOh what a treat! Love the Bulgari products too, such luxury. Hope you enjoyed the flight, and were both able to properly sleep xx
VoyageurNot sure anyone really enjoys long international flights but the wonderful treatment certainly helped make it a bit pleasant.
Voyageurnot even when you're flying business class?? :)
VoyageurNot sure we'll be able to manage economy on any future long haul travel. 🤔