Countdown Commences
May 13, 2018 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Last night at home? Bags are packed. Awaiting confirmation of flight departure times from Singapore airlines.
Dogs is into it!
May 14, 2018 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
It's time!
Stopover in Singapore
May 14, 2018 in Singapore ⋅ 🌙 28 °C
After a smooth 8 hour flight from Brisbane Stuart and I found ourselves to be fairly well hydrated but after2 hours in the Kris Flyer Lounge sampling some snacks and more fluids we were met by RobertRead more
Time for a Ale in Koblenz
May 15, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
A small beir at the Konigsbacher
A Day in Bad Ems
May 16, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Took a short stroll and ferry ride into Koblenz and hired 4 bikes and casually rode in sunshine and the odd light shower to Bad Ems stopping twice to support the local bier garten owners. Nice lunchRead more
Vulcan Express
May 17, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Vulcan Express .. 300 metre incline by steam train over 10klm then 55klm cycle mostly downhill back to our flat. If we don't get lost that is.
Graduation Day
May 17, 2018 in Germany ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
After coffee and cheese cake on disembarking from the Vulcan Express we set of on the cycle route Mr Google suggested would see us arrive in Hazensport on the Moselle River after 55klm. Some 80klmRead more
Koblenzer Brewery
May 18, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
This morning was very cool only 8 degrees Celsius. After several warm cups tea at Starbucks we took short cycle to Koblenzer Brewery where we enjoyed the beer garden in the midday sun.
Friday Evening Sunset
May 18, 2018 in Germany ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
The sun has set. We were home at the penthouse by 8pm after dinner at the Eistvoid Restaurant ( one of Lisa's favorites). A few tight leg muscles emerged on Stuart's and Roberts bodies today .. noRead more
Easy Saturday
May 19, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Done the markets and some historical sites now of to the Ebartsen Fort by gondola.
Sunny Monday
May 21, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Stuart (Dogs) Rob (Tickets) Dennis (Maximus) and Geoff left the Patria and quietly cycled up the southern bank of Moselle River. Several stops to sight see and consume coffee and apple strudel then aRead more
Riding with Klaus
May 23, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Awoke to the site of rain drops on the river but my friend Klaus arrived to join us on the days ride so of we rode. Klaus showed the boys a few local historical sites during the ride and joined us forRead more
Thursday in Trier
May 24, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
A non stop 35klm cycle to Trier followed by a coffee and cake in the town square. Booked a town walking tour with English speaking guide but the guide never turned up!! The rain which had beenRead more
Friday Trier to Wassinbillig
May 25, 2018 in Luxembourg ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
The rain has gone but it's taken too noon for the sun to emerge. We took a tour around the sites of Trier first up before heading to Luxembourg. But in less than 20klm we had two falls.. Geoff and MrRead more
Wassinbllig to Saarburg, Germany
May 25, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
After coffee and cake and first aid to the injured we cycled on to Saarburg via the Said River cycle path.
We stopped and ate our 🍞 beside the river and debated the best route to take to ourRead more
Journey to the Black Forest
May 26, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
We farewelled our fellow travelers onboard the Patria after breakfast and strolled to Saarburg Station where we took a train to Saarbruken. A further short stroll had us at the Europcar rental placeRead more
A Free Train Ride
May 27, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Our accommodation price includes a free transport pass in 80klm radius. So onto first train to arrive at station we climb and here we end up .. in Freudenstaft.
Tourist Route
May 28, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
View from breakfast.
Cuckoo Clocks
May 28, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Time....
Waterfall in Triberg
May 28, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Got a discount on entry fee .. a whole 50 euro cents.
Lunch with a View
May 28, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Breathtaking all round spot.
Looking for Heidi
May 28, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
In Switzerland
Autobahn
May 28, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Quick trip back to our home courtesy of our nominated driver Stuart "Dogs" Percival.
Visit to Alpirsbach Monastery
May 29, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
We took time out to visit the Benedicti ne Monastery today ... to our surprise (well not really) the main activity these days is a working brewery. The guided tour was excellentand i cluded someRead more
Dining with Alpirsbach Locals
May 29, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We stopped and chatted to a man and his wife (Hilda?) on our walk home from town on Sunday and they asked us to join them for dinner (breads) on Tuesday. So we did and whilst their english was limitedRead more
TravelerAll good just final countdown now see you in Singapore