The Iceman Cometh

Onwards to Bolzano: home of Otzi the Iceman and gateway to the Dolomites. The feel is decidedly German, particularly with the Christmas Markets still open.
Hold the Ice

We had ignored all of Lara's pleas to go ice skating in places like Garda because we had a plan to skate near Bolzano... on a real lake in the mountains.
Unfortunately, today was a balmy 11 degrees! Czytaj więcej
Aussie Sledging

Snow at last! Even better we have entered a "bubble" under the care of Manuela: travel agent, resort owner and wife of a previous Italian national 4 course ski champion. We were provided with coffee, Czytaj więcej
Ski Safari Day 1

This was the whole reason for coming to Italy, but we (the adults) were full of nerves. The concept is to do the Dolomites with a guide who would take us from mountain hut to mountain hut a bit like Czytaj więcej
Ski Safari Day 2

Our step learning curve continued today. It seems like two steps forward, one step back - especially when the visibility dropped off in the afternoon. At least the afternoon gloominess brought fresh Czytaj więcej
Ski Safari Day 3

There was plenty of powder today but also pretty bumpy runs. Our accommodation was a step down to a dorm style set up with shared toilet and shower etc. Outside, however was the "set" of For Your Eyes Czytaj więcej
Ski Safari Day 4

Today we completed the big loop around the Dolomites and returned to Alta Badia. A bit more detail: "The Lagazuoi circuit leads across canyons for 7.8km along the Armentarola slope". It was also our Czytaj więcej
Freestyling

A final day on the slopes... We were back at base today so skiing was optional. It was now survival of the fittest: Elliot, Lara and yours truly.
At the peak of our powers before we forget half of Czytaj więcej
Go West

36 hours of transit, washing, airport hotel, transit. Plenty of time to study Genie plus stacking strategies!
Park hopper plus PLUS

We had in our minds a leisurely few days of strolling around the parks, but a few things happened:
1. FOMO: that ugly beast again
2. Genie plus: another ugly beast. We don't like the concept of paying Czytaj więcej
Epcot and Magic Kingdom

This was our big day! All the big ticket items across the two parks with the exception of 7DMT. First stop: Test track - "sorry folks it's down"! Quick to Frozen Ever After! Heather's step counter Czytaj więcej
Perfect Disney Day

Having hit the must dos it was now time to slow the pace... "just after this next genie plus hit, I promise!" Today we went to my favourite park, Animal Kingdom, and after the big three ticket items Czytaj więcej
Galactic Starcruiser

Galactic Starcruiser was better than expected... And my expectations were very high. The theming and the food were excellent, but the whole vibe created by the staff was fantastic. It wasn't a show or Czytaj więcej
Heatwave

Today we checked out of the Starcruiser. It was 28 degrees so there was only one logical option: Blizzard Beach! We were given the VIP treatment coming off the Starcruiser so were allowed to check in Czytaj więcej
California Drivin'

We flew from MCO to LAX today. The new Clear Reserve system worked really well to get us through a disorganised airport full of people who know their rights and live to express them. We hired a car Czytaj więcej
Bump n Grind

Today we decided to tackle the Bump n Grind hiking trail in Palm Desert. We did more bumping than grinding and soon came to the group conclusion that the view at the top was not going to be worth the Czytaj więcej
Bouldering

Our last full day of the trip and we went out with a bang. We went on a guided bouldering adventure back in Joshua Tree National Park. It was near zero cold initially but warmed up so we went from Czytaj więcej
Any cricket left?

Well, we're back. It's always mixed emotions to be back home.. lots of cobwebs (both literal and metaphorical) will need to be brushed off, the dog will need to be collected (thanks Hugo!) and Czytaj więcej
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enchanting
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love those !
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OMG wall envy
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love that hat !