May – Jun 2024

European Holiday

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May 1, 2024
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- Day 1
- Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 8:42 AM
- ☁️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
- Australia Alexandra Canal -33.936775, 151.16854433°56’12” S 151°10’7” E
In Transit
May 1, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
7hr lay over for transfer to Singapore
TravelerMe too
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Travelercan’t figure out how to use this app. If you guys can access grapevine, that’s what I will use. It looks like anyone following can read comments.
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TravelerI can’t even find the first message I sent and I can’t figure out what your “me too” is reaponding to. Obviously im a polar bear, not a penguin. in fact im probably a panda hunting for bamboo in the wrong place. 🙄🙄
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TravelerI had to sign up and Elvin 1st footstep was Sydney… I said me too
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TravelerSafe travels. Have an awesome trip xx
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- Day 1–3
- May 1, 2024 at 9:00 PM - May 3, 2024
- 2 nights
- ☁️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 53 m
- Singapore Singapore Island Golf Course 1.357107, 103.8194991°21’26” N 103°49’10” E
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Singapore
May 1–3, 2024 in Singapore ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Beautiful country tho damn hot n muggy. Visited Santosa Island where Universal Studio, The Aquarium are located as well as a Water Park and numerous swimming beaches
Also Merilon Park and Marina Bay Sans
Sweated off a good 5 litres of fluid LOL but replaced it with yummy Street food
An absolute abundance of multi level shopping malls tooRead more
Traveler Sentosa Island - Universal Studio, Aquarium, Water Park, Nature Walks, Beaches
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Traveler Oil Tankers, Petrol Tankers awaiting their turn
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Traveler This was a free tram that travelled the 10kms of swimming beach accesd along Sentosa Island
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- Day 3–7
- May 3, 2024 at 8:01 PM - May 7, 2024
- 4 nights
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Altitude: 34 m
- France Eglise Saint-Christophe-en-la-Cité 48.853495, 2.34839148°51’13” N 2°20’54” E
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Paris
May 3–7, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Hop On Hop Off Big Bus Tour
Traveler Sooo amazing
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This is a lovely shot. Is the black fulla behind you about to try to get you to buy a plastic Eiffel Tower? Hope you told him you could pick one up at home from the $2 shop. [Tania Davis]
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- Day 6
- Monday, May 6, 2024 at 9:00 AM
- ☁️ 11 °C
- Altitude: 47 m
- France Grand Nesle 48.854045, 2.33840948°51’15” N 2°20’18” E
Moulin Rouge
May 6, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Dinner and Show was absolutely brilliant If visiting Paris this definitely has to be on your bucket list
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- Day 7
- Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 4:00 PM
- ☁️ 13 °C
- Altitude: 445 m
- Switzerland Kloster Luzern (Jesuiten)47.050545, 8.30546847°3’2” N 8°18’20” E
Lucerne, SWITZERLAND
May 7, 2024 in Switzerland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Overnight stay - Quaint little town, our old historic hotel was very enjoyable
Visited the stone carved Lion that was in memory of the 660 Swiss Guards killed defending the French King Louis XVI during the French Revolution I 1796
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TravelerThat Lion is beautiful. Whatever you do, do not dare mention Swiss neutrality to Glenn!! Seriously, don’t. 😬
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- Day 8
- Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:30 AM
- ☁️ 9 °C
- Altitude: 448 m
- Switzerland Luzern station 47.05012, 8.30769647°3’0” N 8°18’28” E
Swiss Landscape
May 8, 2024 in Switzerland ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Travelling from Lucerne, Switzerland today across the border to Italy and our destination Venice
Multiple tunnels on our journey with one tunnel 17kms long
Because Switzerland remained neutral during the war and are literally surrounded by Germany, France and Italy, many of the tunnels have been rigged for demolition in the event of an invasion to prevent accessRead more
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- Day 8–9
- May 8, 2024 at 3:00 PM - May 9, 2024
- 1 night
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 10 m
- Italy Rio del Lovo 45.437191, 12.3345945°26’14” N 12°20’5” E
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Venice
May 8–9, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Today and tomorrow we explore the amazing city on water, Venice
Built by the Venetians after the fall of the Roman Empire to protect themselves from the Barbarian hordes intent on taking back land seized during the time of the Roman EmpireRead more
Traveler Cuties
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TravelerTrip looks awesome Dad
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TravelerIncredible history and historic architecture that beggars belief as to the engineering feats to accomplish
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Traveler Love the gondolas
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- Day 9–10
- May 9, 2024 at 3:30 PM - May 10, 2024
- 1 night
- ☁️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 66 m
- Italy Fontana del Nettuno 43.769871, 11.25557643°46’12” N 11°15’20” E
Florence
May 9–10, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
We spend the morning in Venice visiting the Island of Burano with it's colourful homes, past the Island of Murano, the home of Venetian Glass Blowing
Driving from Venice to Florence (Firenze) a short 3hr drive to our hotel for the night Hotel Neroli
After a refreshing dip in the swimming pool, we slowly wind our way up the Tuscon Valley to our family run dinner destination tonight - Le Time
Then we stop at the bronze statue of David by Michelangelo above the cityRead more
TravelerWow, I’ve not heard of Burano Island. It’s gooooorgeous.
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TravelerEurope is neat eh. So much history, beautiful craftsmanship & talented artists. It’s stunning.
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TravelerOh and the food is bloody yum too.
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TravelerMind blowing alright Tania
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- Day 9
- Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:15 PM
- ☁️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 73 m
- Italy Aurelio 41.887934, 12.40235141°53’17” N 12°24’8” E
Vatican City
May 9, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Visit to Vatican City, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica
TravelerMind blowing eh!
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- Day 10–14
- May 10, 2024 at 3:30 PM - May 14, 2024
- 4 nights
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Altitude: 73 m
- Italy Aurelio 41.887923, 12.40240341°53’17” N 12°24’9” E
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Florence to Rome
May 10–14, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Today, we leave Florence after visiting the Piazza Di Santa Croce, and the Basilica di Santa Croce the final resting place of Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci and Galileo among others and Piazza del Duomo and Senoria Square and the Cathedral of FlorenceRead more
Traveler What an awesome pic
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TravelerThe larger the front door was on your house, the more important or wealthier you were
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TravelerAre aluminium ranch sliders considered a big door? If so then it’s confirmed. I’m very very important and super wealthy.
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TravelerYour sister is having a giggling fit...lol
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Traveler An amazing city !!❤️
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- Day 10–17
- May 10, 2024 at 5:45 PM - May 17, 2024
- 7 nights
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 73 m
- Italy Aurelio 41.887962, 12.40241741°53’17” N 12°24’9” E
Sisten Chapel
May 10–17, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
An incredible journey into the history and founding of Christianity
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- Day 11
- Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 7:15 AM
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 73 m
- Italy Aurelio 41.887936, 12.40242841°53’17” N 12°24’9” E
St Peter's Basilica
May 11, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
The final part of the Trilogy, is St Peter's Basilica
Roman Emperor Constantine The Great decided to build the Basilica upon where the Apostle had been buried, regarded as the chief of Jesus's apostles and first Bishop of Rome (Pope)
Regarded as one of the holiest Catholic shrines and as one of the greatest churches of ChristendomRead more
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- Day 11
- Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:15 AM
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 73 m
- Italy Aurelio 41.88795, 12.40245241°53’17” N 12°24’9” E
Fontana di Trevi
May 11, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
TREVI FOUNTAIN - Located in the Quirinale District, features Neptune on a shell shaped chariot
One of the oldest water sources in Rome dating back to ancient times since construction of the Aqua Virgo Aqueduct in 19BC
Named in honour of a young Roman girl who led thirsty soldiers to the source of the spring to drink
With your back to the fountain you hold a coin in your right hand and throw it into the fountain over your left shoulder making your wish to the GodsRead more
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- Day 12
- Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 7:36 PM
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 73 m
- Italy Aurelio 41.887939, 12.40244941°53’17” N 12°24’9” E
Colosseum VIP Arena Access
May 12, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Today's visit to the Colosseum took in the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and access to the Gladiator Arena
The Colosseum name is a recent term as it was originally known as Flavian Amphitheater after Emperor Vespasianus Flavius who built it.
It took 8-10 years to build and seated between 50-60,000 peopleRead more
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- Day 13
- Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Altitude: 70 m
- Italy Aurelio 41.887894, 12.40265941°53’16” N 12°24’10” E
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Hop On Hop Off Roma
May 13, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Last day in Rome and we had planned to spend the day relaxing by the large swimming pool, but to our surprise there are 'seasonal times' from May - July when pools must close, even at fricken hotels.....STREWTH....it's been over 24 degrees everyday we've been here!
So....Hop On Hop Off bus tour around the central city it is.....Read more
Traveler And did you buy anything there? I guess Harley Davidson in Italian is Harley Davidson. 🤣
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Traveler Yep tshirt but their prices are the same as NZ, but in Euro's
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- Day 14
- Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 2:20 PM
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 27 m
- Italy Duomo di Salerno 40.68036, 14.75945440°40’49” N 14°45’34” E
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Salerno Day 1
May 14, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Departed Rome via train, which was easier than expected.
Arrived here to 22 degrees, and a very different vibe to Rome
Beautiful boutique hotel which was a family estate and run by the family.
Pluses are absolutely stunning views and adorable rooms, with a bathroom almost the same size as our bedroom
Downers are the swimming pool has been out of action for past 11 months, no restaurant onsite, though complimentary breakfast is included
Took a walk into town down three levels of steps of about 100. Thankfully, there's an escalator that goes from the town road halfway up only due to top part of it, under repair.Read more
TravelerYes we going to be fit going up those stairs… The views from our balcony are outstanding. the tiny streets that we wondered through just made our adventure down the hill
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Traveler You really look like mum in this photo. It’s not just cos of the long shorts either.
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TravelerThere was a weird feeling happening at that time. Then a warmth in the wind and doors really warm.
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- Day 16
- Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 12:00 AM
- ☁️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 91 m
- Italy Salerno Ferry Port 40.680229, 14.74946940°40’49” N 14°44’58” E
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Positano
May 16, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
An Oasis for intellectuals and artists who favoured it for vacations.
Famed for it's brightly coloured gypsy-styled summer clothes, which are found just about everywhere in the shops of the city.
A typical fishing village, with it's most important source of income, coming from tourism, due to it's picturesque position, and it's climate.Read more
Traveler That was the first thing I noticed. AND half naked. 🤭
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Traveler So the walking is taking a toll on your knee? Trust the physio to think to pack her tape. Probably took needles and her sharps container too.
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TravelerHahahahaha and also stuff for massage
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- Day 16
- Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 91 m
- Italy Salerno Ferry Port 40.680229, 14.74947740°40’49” N 14°44’58” E
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Amalfi & 'The Divine Coast'
May 16, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
The most evocative of the "Riviera" towns, from Ravello to Amalfi, an extraordinary wealth of precious artistic treasures preserved and augmented thanks to religious faith and local traditions.
Stretching over 140kms of coastline, with over 100 black sand and stony beaches, with 80% only accessible by boat.
Raised by UNESCO in 1997 to the status of World Heritage SiteRead more
TravelerWas a really special day and we had a wonderful crew. The boat captain was the only female in the Salerno gulf. Really recommend this as small group of 8 passengers.
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Traveler Took me a while to see them!
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- Day 17
- Friday, May 17, 2024 at 9:00 AM
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 91 m
- Italy Salerno Ferry Port 40.680234, 14.74947240°40’49” N 14°44’58” E
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Salerno Panoramic Trip
May 17, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Panoramic scenic views from The Rock of the Lady & Amechi Castle, built 300 metres above sea level, overlooking the City of Salerno.
Then we visit Cathedral of Santa Maria degli Angeli, San Matteo and San Gregorio VII, the main Catholic place of worship in Salerno.
A minor basilica built between 1080 - 1085 after the conquest of the City.
Then, a visit to Chiesa di San Giorgio - a great example of early Baroque architecture.
Built in the 16th century, an ex monastery converted into barracks for Carabinieri a d the Guardia di FinanzaRead more
Traveler Was this a tour with just you two and the guide? They’re the best.
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Traveler Wow, plenty of time to get your bows, arrows and catapults sorted before the warships land let alone trek to the castle!
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Traveler Is it warm or cold in there? How do they heat them? (Assuming they do).
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- Day 18
- Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM
- ☁️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 91 m
- Italy Salerno Ferry Port 40.680233, 14.74947540°40’49” N 14°44’58” E
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Paestum
May 18, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
The site of three of the best preserved Greek Temples in the world dating back from 550 to 450BC,
Neptune, Hera (known as Basilica) and Athena
Conqured by Roman's in 275BC the city was built on the ruins of the original street grid and renamed Paestum from the then known name of PoseideniaRead more
Traveler Awesome day we had a wait awhile to get a photo without people…
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- Day 18
- Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:30 PM
- ☁️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 91 m
- Italy Salerno Ferry Port 40.680176, 14.74941440°40’49” N 14°44’58” E
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Paestum Museum
May 18, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Thankfully, during the Second World War, American troops building roads uncovered ancient ruins and halted all works. During the excavation conducted by an archeological expert, artifacts were uncovered and are on display today in the Paestum Museum.
Many of the other larger artifacts on display were removed from the Temples to protect them from looters and souvenir hunters!Read more
Traveler The whole church was full of fresh flowers as well along the banisters leading down into church. Really spectacular with professional photographer and cinematic person.
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- Day 20
- Monday, May 20, 2024 at 9:00 AM
- ☁️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 91 m
- Italy Salerno Ferry Port 40.680168, 14.74939640°40’49” N 14°44’58” E
Vietri sur Mare
May 20, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Visited the first town that is the start of the Amalfi Coast- Vietri sur Mare.
World famous for it's incredible array of ceramic art.
Sat down in a little communal area, next to an elderly Italian gentleman, who would have been in his late 80's, early 90's.
He suddenly started conversing with us and began to show us a photo's from an album, that he took out of his rucksack.
We began to utilise Google translate but soon abandoned it, as we realised he didn't care if we spoke or understood Italian, he was going to tell us his life story.
So we sat there for nearly an hour, as he showed pictures of his family (in fine wood inlay frames) and his wood craftsmanship, in particular inlay work for church lecterns.
We laughed with him as he told us funny stories, which must have been funny as he laughed as he talked all in Italian....Read more
TravelerI love the colours.
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TravelerThat’s gorgeous. an old German man (well I think he was german cos he spoke no English) sang passionately to me as we trained into Italy. I was in a cabin thing. He was seated there. He talked non stop. Your experience sounds much more entertaining and great than mine.
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TravelerTania, it all started with Maarama smiling at two young children around the boys ages, playing in the courtyard, and the old gentleman thinking Maarama was smiling at him....
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TravelerOh poor old man. Gorgeous eh.
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TravelerĀe that’s why we decided to stay and listen and then he brought out his photos then some of his treasures..
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- Day 21
- Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:30 PM
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 67 m
- Croatia Banje Beach 42.642033, 18.11968842°38’31” N 18°7’11” E
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Bon Voyage Italy
May 21, 2024 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Train back to Rome from Salerno for an overnight stay prior to flight across to Croatia 🇭🇷
Then, a 50-minute flight to Dubrovnik to start our 14 days here in the Baltic state
Traveler This was a place which surprised us both so close to airport and ole school beach style.
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TravelerBloody hell. I’ve just discovered I missed a pile of pictures🙄
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TravelerActually it was just this lot. 😅
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- Day 22–25
- May 22, 2024 at 8:05 AM - May 25, 2024
- 3 nights
- ☁️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 19 m
- Croatia Uvala Danče 42.649103, 18.0939542°38’57” N 18°5’38” E
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Dubrovnik - CROATIA
May 22–25, 2024 in Croatia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Three nights here at our Air BnB accommodation, met by our host Ivana.
Spectacular views from here across to the "Old Town," the site of filming for the epic TV Series, Game of Thrones!

Quick hello and show around, then drop our bags, and off for an easy 10-15 min stroll, to check out Old Town, as well as tour the City Wall, which is a must do!Read more
Traveler I finally got one of the places I wanted to see since in my 20’s … again people here incredibly polite and helpful even when I must make their language sound awful.
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TravelerHeading out early is so great , then the crowds start arriving. Summer must be yuk!
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Traveler Mermaid on the anchor? Looks more like some wacky super hero.
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TravelerYes my “pink” super cap !!! 🤣
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- Day 23
- Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9:00 AM
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 67 m
- Croatia Banje Beach 42.642037, 18.11968242°38’31” N 18°7’11” E
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Elafiti Islands Cruise
May 23, 2024 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Today's excursion out to Lopud, Sudarad and Kolocep that make up some of the main islands of the Elafiti Archipelago in the Adriatic Sea.
TravelerBeautiful. I assume all those flash boats don’t belong to locals. 🥲
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TravelerThe locals probably wish, but alas no!
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Traveler How warm was the water?
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