London
1 de maio de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 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 mainlyLeia mais
Ring of Kerry
6 de maio de 2023, Irlanda ⋅ ⛅ 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, iLeia mais
Dingle Peninsula
7 de maio de 2023, Irlanda ⋅ 🌧 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 equallyLeia mais
Gap of Dunloe
8 de maio de 2023, Irlanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 rideLeia mais
London Interlude
9 de maio de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ 🌧 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 -Leia mais
Leeds Castle
24 de maio de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 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. BeautifulLeia mais
British Museum
26 de maio de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 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,Leia mais
York
29 de maio de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 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 noLeia mais
York - Howard Castle
30 de maio de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 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 aLeia mais
York Minster
30 de maio de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 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 mainLeia mais
Edinburgh
1 de junho de 2023, Escócia ⋅ ⛅ 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
2 de junho de 2023, Escócia ⋅ ☀️ 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 anLeia mais
Isle of Skye - We actually get there
3 de junho de 2023, Escócia ⋅ ☀️ 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
3 de junho de 2023, Escócia ⋅ ⛅ 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 byLeia mais
Isle of Skye - Fairy Pools
4 de junho de 2023, Escócia ⋅ ☀️ 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 andLeia mais
Isle of Skye - Dino tracks and Hills
4 de junho de 2023, Escócia ⋅ ☀️ 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 theLeia mais
Isle of Skye - last day
5 de junho de 2023, Escócia ⋅ 🌩️ 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 asLeia mais
Last Night in Scotland
6 de junho de 2023, Escócia ⋅ ☀️ 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 2Leia mais
First night in Ljubljana
6 de junho de 2023, Eslovênia ⋅ 🌧 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 bedroomLeia mais
Boat ride on the Ljubljanica river
7 de junho de 2023, Eslovênia ⋅ ⛅ 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'tLeia mais
Evening stroll
8 de junho de 2023, Eslovênia ⋅ 🌙 61 °F
Ljubljana Castle
8 de junho de 2023, Eslovênia ⋅ ⛅ 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,Leia mais
Postojna cave and Predjana castle
12 de junho de 2023, Eslovênia ⋅ ⛅ 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
13 de junho de 2023, Eslovênia ⋅ ☀️ 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 throughLeia mais
Mountains
14 de junho de 2023, Eslovênia ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
We started out on our last day of the car rental to head off to Vintgar gorge and Vrsic pass. After a very challenging navigation, we found Vintgar only to learn that it was closed for maintenance.Leia mais



































































































































































































































































































































































































