Bath & Stonehenge
June 8 in England ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
Visited the aptly named city of Bath, and took in the Roman baths. Later travelled to Stonehenge. Not as big as we thought it would be.
Cardiff
June 7 in Wales ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
A quick visit to the welsh capitol of Cardiff. Visited Cardiff Castle
Ireland
Jun 4–7 in Ireland ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
After travelling down the Ayrshire coast to Cairnryan. We caught the ferry across to Belfast. A quick tour of Belfast with stops at the Titanic centre and the peace wall and it was onto Dublin. WhileRead more
Edinburgh
June 3 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
From the Lake District went on to Gretna Green, several marriages happening there. Next onto Glasgow, Visited Bannockburn site of the famous battle where the Scots under Robert the Bruce wereRead more
Lake Windemere
June 2 in England ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Pleasant cruise on Lake Windemere England's largest Lake.
Yorkshire
June 1 in England ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
Travelled from London to Stratford-Upon Avon to view Shakespeare's birth place. Then onto the city of York. Continued onto to Harrogate, where we spent the night. Next morning was across the YorkshireRead more
London
May 29–Jun 1 in England ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Saw all the must see sights via a hop on / hop off bus. Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, Ben Ben, Tower of London Cleopatra's Needle. Also included a Thames Cruise under Tower Bridge, LondonRead more
Paris
May 27–29 in England ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Very warm in Paris during our stay, over 30 degrees Celsius each day. Arc de Triomphe, Champ Elysees. the Eiffel Tower. Evening river cruise on the Seine past the Louvre, Notre Dame. Thousands ofRead more
Nice
May 24 in France ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
From Pisa travelled through 162 tunnels to reach France. Unfortunately trapped in one tunnel, behind a livestock transport truck for over two hours due an accident up ahead. Quick diversion to MonacoRead more
Pisa
May 24 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Early morning drive to Pisa, took photos of tower etc then left. Did not buy the T shirt 🤣
Florence
May 22–24 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Two night stay in Florence. Situated on the river Arno in Tuscany. Took a walk to Piazza di Santa Croce. On the piazza is the Basilica Santa Croce, Galileo Galilei & Michaelangelo are interred withinRead more
Pompeii
May 22 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Interesting walk through the ruins of Pompeii. Hard to believe it was buried under 60 feet of ash. Then 2000 years later walking the streets the Romans walked going about their daily life
TravelerBy the looks of it, it seems still to be in good nick, considering the age of it all!
Sorrento & Positano
May 21 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
After half hour ferry trip from the Isle of Capri across to Sorrento. A Mini bus ride from the Port of Sorrento to Positano and back. Lovely sunset over the Bay of Naples. Must say the ItalianRead more
Capri
May 21 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Ferry boat ride to the Island of Capri. Very picturesque coast line. Trip on the Finicular railway which is a type counter balance train. Takes you from the marina upto Umberto Square.
Had a niceRead more
Rome
May 19–21 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Rome is an amazing city to visit. The history and the buildings are spectacular. St Peter's Basilica, St Peter's Square where the Pope gave an audience. The Pantheon , Trevi Fountain, The SpanishRead more
Venice
May 17–19 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
A couple of busy days in Venice. Water taxis through the Grand Canal & travelled by gondola around other canals.Stayed in a quaint little hotel on the Island of Lido, Visited the Murano Glass factoryRead more
Innsbruck
May 16 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Travelled from Lucerne across the Swiss Alps through the Arlberg Tunnel into Austria. The Arlberg Tunnel is 14klm long. Had a farm house lunch before going down to the city. Walk around town before aRead more
Lucerne
May 15 in Switzerland ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Lucerne is a wonderful city. With its medieval old town , Lake Lucerne and snow capped mountains. Took the cable car up to the top of Mt Pilatus, Unfortunately the cog train was not running because ofRead more
Colmar
May 14 in France ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Very pleasant drive through the French Alsace wine region. Due to major traffick disruption on the main motor ways the coach diverted through several very small, but pretty towns. Before arriving inRead more
Heidelberg
May 14 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Just a quick stop to take photos of Heidelberg Castle & Streets
The Rhineland
May 13 in Germany ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
An early start with a visit to Cathedral of Cologne. Germany's most visited landmark it is known for its 157 metre high twin spies and as the shrine of the three magi. Containing relics of tthe threeRead more
Amsterdam
May 12 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Very nice day in Amsterdam. Visited the Royal Palace Amsterdam. Central train station. An evening dinner cruise on the canals. Met our fellow tour members, seems like a fun group. A mix ofRead more
Paleis Het Loo
May 10 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Paleis Het Loo was the residence of the Dutch Royal family from the late 17th century until 1975. During the 2nd World War, with the Netherlands occupied by Germany and Queen Wilhelmina in exile itRead more
Kinderdijk
May 9 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Well you can't visit the Netherlands and not see some windmills. A very interesting walk along the canal with a typical Dutch landscape to view. The windmills we built about 1740 to drain land forRead more
'S-Hertogenbosch
May 8 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Visited the city of 'S-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch). St John's Cathedral is the largest Cathedral in the Netherlands. The city was also the home of the 15th century artist Heironymous Bosch. Famed forRead more
Traveler
Nobody in the water? Was it too cold?
TravelerNo the bigger one is in Avebury. Typically English weather, though…
TravelerYes wet. 🤣