Rome
23. elokuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
We hit the ground running today! With a Rick Steves audio guide download we headed out into a hot day in Rome! Ticked off a lot in 12kms and then headed back to our hotel for a siesta before dinner.
Colosseum and Vatican
24. elokuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We were up early for an 8:30am Colosseum and Palatine Hill tour to beat the heat!! An archeologist for a guide gave lots of history and fun facts! A lunch in the Travestre area and then off to aLue lisää
Via Appia Antica
25. elokuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
We joined a bike tour today along the Appian Way - the ancient road into Rome. First stop was the ancient walls and then on to the catacombs. We cycled over ancient cobblestones before stopping forLue lisää
Tuscany!
26. elokuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
We left Rome and headed out into the countryside. We have a wonderful bnb and the Sarahs have joined us 😊
Siena
27. elokuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
We checked out Siena this morning - lovely old city and then meandered through the Chianti wine region 😊
Chianti region
28. elokuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
We meandered through the countryside this morning to Petriolo hot springs - not super refreshing on a hot day! Then back to our bnb for a cooking class with the owner Patrizia. We made spinach andLue lisää
Beach day
29. elokuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
We travelled to the coast in search of some beaches. They were sadly nowhere near as good as ours but water nonetheless! Many beaches are private with a sea of umbrellas and sun lounges. We swam atLue lisää
La Senese
30. elokuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
A home day today! We walked up the hill above our bnb for wonderful views of the countryside.
And Bocca Garage for pizza dinner 😋
Lake Como
31. elokuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
We sadly left the girls this morning and headed to pick up Michael and Rose from Como. So many others were heading in the same direction!! We tracked them down and headed halfway up the lake to ourLue lisää
Lenno
1. syyskuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
A day discovering the beautiful Lake Como! We visited Villa Balbianello and then caught the ferry across to Bellagio and another villa and garden there. Another hot day so it was great to get back toLue lisää
Lugano
2. syyskuuta 2019, Sveitsi ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
We took a 35 minute drive and were in Switzerland! It seemed the drivers followed the road rules a little more and the city so clean and tidy! A stunning day reflected the lake colour and we had anLue lisää
Lake Garda
3. syyskuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We travelled to Lake Garda, about 3hrs away. The bottom of the lake is wide and Riva Del Garda where we were headed is at the top which narrows right down. Along the way we stopped for lunch andLue lisää
Limone
4. syyskuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
After an early morning hike to the midway point up a mountain (some of the party wanted to go all the way 🙄!?) we hopped on the ferry to Limone which used to be a huge lemon growing area. As it’sLue lisää
Verona
5. syyskuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We headed to Venice and stopped in at Verona on the way - known for the balcony of Juliette!
Another warm day and dinner on the waters edge of Venice finished the day perfectly 😊
Venice
6. syyskuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
I was feeling a bit seedy so missed the tour of Doges palace and met the others at Cafe Florian, the oldest cafe in Europe! The rain set in for the afternoon so we stayed in and relaxed.
Venice
7. syyskuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
As we wandered the streets we came across some great shops! Philip bought some great linen and then we continued on to the Jewish Ghetto - a small island all the Jews were contained on during the war.Lue lisää
Dubrovnik
8. syyskuuta 2019, Kroatia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
We docked after lunch in Dubrovnik and left the boat to explore. The old town is all made of beautiful light stone and is set around a harbour. We walked part of the city walls and then explored theLue lisää
Rhapsody of the Seas
9. syyskuuta 2019, Kreikka ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
It was a sailing day today so sleep in!! I then did a sushi making class and made some sushi that I had never seen before!! We then read, swam and ate - a good day!!
Kotor, Montenegro
9. syyskuuta 2019, Montenegro ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
We sailed into the port very early this morning so were able to leave the ship from 7am. It is a lovely old city also and as it was so early it was lovely and quiet. We headed up to the climb the cityLue lisää
Santorini
10. syyskuuta 2019, Kreikka ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
We were tendered in to Santorini early in the morning as we had a tour booked. We were met by Dimitri and as we drove to Oia he gave us a geological lesson on Santorini and surrounding islands whichLue lisää
Katakolo
12. syyskuuta 2019, Kreikka ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
We thought about jumping ship and staying here..... highlight so far! We ditched the tour groups and hired a scooter - found some beautiful beaches, swam and had a delicious lunch overlooking theLue lisää
Venice
14. syyskuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Back on land! We dropped our bags and headed off for Murano and Burano. Burano was an absolute highlight - less busy than Venice with brightly coloured houses! In the square some fresh seafood wasLue lisää





































































































































































Matkaaja
Did you throw a coin in the fountain?
Matkaaja
Are these your digs?
Matkaaja
No sadly!
Matkaaja
Beautiful 😘