London
May 1, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Gail outside our flat. We’re in the Maida Vale area of London. 1930's Era lift "out of service" - what a surpise! A block to basic shopping, a pub, couple of restaurants, deli, etc. have mainlyRead more
Ring of Kerry
May 6, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Bus tour around the Ring of Kerry. Had lovely weather. Bus was small with about 16 passengers. We went on roads that were very narrow. When the driver pointed at a road ww were going to take, iRead more
Dingle Peninsula
May 7, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
Another bus tour. Weather wasn't as good. Still beautiful, but was pretty socked in for half the day. Definitely saw some of the colors that earn Ireland the nicknam the emerald isle.
Some equallyRead more
Gap of Dunloe
May 8, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
We set off on another day trip adventure. This time to the lakes of Killarney and the Gap of Dunloe. We starting out in a 1930’s (?) era bus headed to Ross castle. Then to the boat for a rideRead more
London Interlude
May 9, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌧 64 °F
On returning from Ireland, we both came down with bad colds. Have been pretty much out of it since. Gail’s sister arrived on Friday and we haven’t seen her yet. Got COVID tests to be sure -Read more
Leeds Castle
May 24, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
Toby and Kirsten drove us to Kent to see Leeds Castle as a day trip. Nice little fairly modernized castle even though it had been originally built in the 1100’s. Surrounded by a moat. BeautifulRead more
British Museum
May 26, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
While Kirsten and Gail went off to tea, I went to the British Museum for a couple of hours. It is overwhelming. Such a display of, at the risk of offending my British friends, looted, confiscated,Read more
York
May 29, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Dena arrived from Portland. We met her at Paddington, zipped over to King’s Cross and caught a 2 hour train to York. On arriving, we were surprised that the boarding passengers gave us almost noRead more
York - Howard Castle
May 30, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
A bit more of York. We travelled 30 minutes outside of town to see Howard Castle. Nicely kept up castle. Very large. At one time the only private home in the UK with it‘s own dome - - yes, like aRead more
York Minster
May 30, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Back to York to see York Minster, the large cathedral in town. We didn't have a ton of time, and had some difficulty with the ticketing system. So Gail and Dena took a quick look around the mainRead more
Edinburgh
June 1, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
Arrived in Edinburgh from York. Spent an hour or two wandering around. Had dinner and retired for the night.
Tour start - Kelpies and the Highlands
June 2, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Pick up our tour at the Edinburgh bus station. Sixteen passenger bus, but only 14 on this tour. Gail and I got the back seat which had its pros and cons. Was wider than the other seats and we had anRead more
Isle of Skye - We actually get there
June 3, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
After the Harry Potter train, we head off for a ferry to take us to the actual Isle of Skye.
We stop at a beach along the way to explore tidepools. They're not much compared to the Oregon coasts.
Isle of Skye - Hogwart’s
June 3, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Off we go to see the famous Harry Potter train viaduct for the trip to Hogwart’s.
Lots of people up on the hill waiting for the train to come by.
There had been a brush fire recently caused byRead more
Isle of Skye - Fairy Pools
June 4, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
Drove to the fairy pools. A smallish stream coming down out of the mountains that has carved out lots of little pools, rapids and waterfalls. Bit of a hike to get to, so only Roger did it. Gail andRead more
Isle of Skye - Dino tracks and Hills
June 4, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
After the fairy pools, we went up into the hills and then down to beach where there are fossilized dinosaur tracks. Never would have found them had Adam not pointed out a couple. Then back up into theRead more
Isle of Skye - last day
June 5, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ 🌩️ 59 °F
Left the Isle for the drive back to Edinburgh. Stopped at the Eileen Donan castle. Interesting that it was only restored to it's present state about 100 years ago. Supposedly still used by the clan asRead more
Last Night in Scotland
June 6, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Spent our last night in Edinburgh before Dena headed back to Portland and we went on to Ljubljana. Was stressed for time at the airport as we only allowed about an hour and 20. You really need 2Read more
First night in Ljubljana
June 6, 2023 in Slovenia ⋅ 🌧 68 °F
Made it to Ljubljana ok, private transfer to our flat, which is lovely with just the quirk that you have to step down a large step onto a hallway (and then back up) to move from living area or bedroomRead more
Boat ride on the Ljubljanica river
June 7, 2023 in Slovenia ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Took a 45 minute tourist boat trip on the river. Gail hit up the hawker on the bridge who was trying to get people to take the boat trip for some weed. He said "it's illegal" Gail said she didn'tRead more
Evening stroll
June 8, 2023 in Slovenia ⋅ 🌙 61 °F
Ljubljana Castle
June 8, 2023 in Slovenia ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Went up to the castle that stands over the old town. Took the funicular rather than a very steep and long hike. Castle is an interesting mix of the old with a lot of modern touches, e.g, restaurants,Read more
Postojna cave and Predjana castle
June 12, 2023 in Slovenia ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Picked up our rental car, a nice brand new Audi, and off we go to Posojna cave and Predjana castle.
Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj
June 13, 2023 in Slovenia ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Off to the northwest of Ljubljana to Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj. About an hour's drive to Bled. Continue further to Bohinj where the road eventually dead ends at the far end of the lake. Drove throughRead more



































































































































































































































































































































































































