Bath & Stonehenge
8 Jun, 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
7 Jun, Wales ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
A quick visit to the welsh capitol of Cardiff. Visited Cardiff Castle
Ireland
4–7 Jun, 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. WhileBaca lagi
PengembaraHave you been in the Titanic building. We have been there to. Very nice to see.
PengembaraNo, unfortunately we didn't have time to go & see the display. Just a quick look and souvenir shop
Edinburgh
3 Jun, 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 wereBaca lagi
Lake Windemere
2 Jun, England ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Pleasant cruise on Lake Windemere England's largest Lake.
Yorkshire
1 Jun, 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 YorkshireBaca lagi
London
29 Mei–1 Jun, 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, LondonBaca lagi
Paris
27–29 Mei, 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 ofBaca lagi
Nice
24 Mei, Perancis ⋅ ☀️ 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 MonacoBaca lagi
PengembaraYes wasn't much fun, but where the accident happened couldn't divert traffic around because of via ducts etc
Pisa
24 Mei, Itali ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Early morning drive to Pisa, took photos of tower etc then left. Did not buy the T shirt 🤣
Florence
22–24 Mei, Itali ⋅ ⛅ 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 withinBaca lagi
Pompeii
22 Mei, Itali ⋅ ☀️ 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
PengembaraBy the looks of it, it seems still to be in good nick, considering the age of it all!
PengembaraYes, it is amazing. Apparently they found a couple more bodies in the last couple of days. Not flesh or hair of course but pockets the bodies made in the ash. They then take plaster casts , very detailed though
Sorrento & Positano
21 Mei, Itali ⋅ ☀️ 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 ItalianBaca lagi
Capri
21 Mei, Itali ⋅ ☀️ 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 niceBaca lagi
Rome
19–21 Mei, Itali ⋅ ⛅ 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 SpanishBaca lagi
Venice
17–19 Mei, Itali ⋅ ☀️ 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 factoryBaca lagi
PengembaraWell, we have been there for one day once, but you have seen much more of the city than we ever did. Nice foto’s! And your weather has changed for the better…
Innsbruck
16 Mei, 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 aBaca lagi
Lucerne
15 Mei, 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 ofBaca lagi
Colmar
14 Mei, Perancis ⋅ ☁️ 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 inBaca lagi
Heidelberg
14 Mei, Jerman ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Just a quick stop to take photos of Heidelberg Castle & Streets
The Rhineland
13 Mei, Jerman ⋅ 🌧 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 threeBaca lagi
Amsterdam
12 Mei, Belanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 ofBaca lagi
Paleis Het Loo
10 Mei, Belanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 itBaca lagi
Kinderdijk
9 Mei, Belanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 forBaca lagi
'S-Hertogenbosch
8 Mei, Belanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 forBaca lagi
Pengembara
Nobody in the water? Was it too cold?
PengembaraNo the bigger one is in Avebury. Typically English weather, though…
PengembaraYes wet. 🤣