Dubai, Sydney, Coffs Harbour, Nambucca

Heathrow to Dubai

Oxted to Heathrow and beyond

Zambian Mafia, Oxted

Green Bottom to Oxted

Blwch to Green Bottom

Today, we traveled to Barbara and Simons place at Littledean near the Royal Forest of Dean.
On the way we detoured a couple of times, firstly to get a photo of a very narrow bridge that we had toBaca lagi
Llanthony Priory and England border

We met Barbara and Simon at Llanthony Priory, built by the Cistersions in the 1200s. We left their car at the priory and drove to the start of our walk. The walk was steep uphill for the first6-800Baca lagi
Betws-y-Coed to Bwlch

We moved today to Bwlch in the Brecon Beacons area.
As we left Betws-y-Coed we got instructions on how to find a bridge built by the Romans about 2000 years ago from Michael the Airbnb owner. FoundBaca lagi
Conwy and Betws-y-Coed

The decision we had to make today was whether we were too tired to drive to Conwy to see the best of the Edward I castles. It is renowned for being the best preserved Middle Ages castle and alsoBaca lagi
Caernarfon, Beddgelert and Llandudno

Had a two hour session in Caernarfon the morning learning how to weave. Very interesting and very easy.
On our way out of Caernafon, we had a look at the ruins of a Roman fort. The fort was manned byBaca lagi
Anglesey

Another great day of discovery. We started the day by finding a great coffee shop in a trashy town. We went there because of the Roman ruins but they hardly existed and were almost completely nonBaca lagi
Mount Snowden

Up early and a 40-minute drive to Llanberis to catch the train to the summit of Mount Snowden. Didn't see much on the way up because of the fog and rain. Arrived at the top around 10am after an hoursBaca lagi
Chester to Betws-y-coed

Reykjavik to Chester UK

Stykkisholmur to Reykjavik

Only 2 activities today and a fair bit of driving to get back to Reykjavik.
Stopped off at a waterfall first and spent an hour there wandering along the river. OK waterfall but not as good as we haveBaca lagi
Snaefelsness Peninsula

Selfoss to Snaefellsnes

First up after breakfast, we drove to Thingvellir National Park. This is on the line through Iceland where the Eurasian and Nort American tectonic plates meet. The plates are pulling slowly apart,Baca lagi
Selfoss, Geyser, Tomato lunch, Gullfoss

Sigridur Tomasdottir (1874 -1957) was born in Brattholt farm near Gullfoss and had no formal education. However she learned to read and draw beautiful pictures of wildlife. She and her sisters guidedBaca lagi
Glaciers Waterfalls and Beaches

Jokulsarlon Vatnajokull Svartifoss

The black ice shows the volcanic activity and layers of ash in previous decades/centuries. There are 30 active volcanoes in Iceland.
Reykjavik - Hali

Big breakfast at the hotel before jumping on the tour bus and heading east.
First stop was a geyser fielding a town about half an hour from Reykjavik. Cooked some eggs in the water and watched theBaca lagi
Reykjavik Day 2

We only had time for one museum so it was the National Museum which is about life in Iceland from 800, when it was first settled to current day. It was excellent. Then it was of to the waterfront. ABaca lagi
Reykjavik

Another late get up. Feels like a wasted day just traveling with no time to be a tourist.
Had a free sauna at the accommodation (super hot- the guy in the sauna with Geoff kept throwing water on theBaca lagi
Finland Finland Finland

Last day in Tallin. Had a late get up and took our time to pack up. Went for a coffee to Rocket Bean (small and cold just like Melbourne). The bean was called Pussy Magic so that made up for it a bit.Baca lagi
Tallin Day 2

PengembaraSee you soon