So it begins
27 апреля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Luggage checked in and we are on our way 1st stop Auckland
Hurry up and wait!
27 апреля 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Looks like fun and nice meal enjoy!! Love Francie and John! [John van Petegem]
Vancouver Day 1
27–29 апр. 2024, Канада ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Arrived in Vancouver. Did a little walk around hotel block where Brian played tourist at the fire station, Fire Engine was way bigger than those at home. Had dinner at Original Joes's which is next toЧитать далее
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Loving the fire engines Brian??? Did you get to wear the hat and have a ride??
ПутешественникNo... they were actually on a training day when we were there so no rides! Although, since our hotel is across the road, we hear the sirens all hours of the night!
Vancouver Day 2
28 апреля 2024 г., Канада ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
Played Tourist in the rain (rain coats we bought for Ireland were put to use today). We went to Gastown and checked out the souvenir shops and the steam clock. Checked out the war memorial and theЧитать далее
Fly out day from Vancouver
29 апреля 2024 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Vancouver day 3.
The day we are slated to leave for the U.K., and the sun comes out!
London Day 1
30 апр.–3 мая 2024, Англия ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Made it to London. Flight from Canada was delayed and then stuffed like sardines in a tin can for 9 hours. No sleep on plane 😪 3 trains and a wee walk (haven't received our U.K sim yet so no googleЧитать далее
ПутешественникWelcome to Europe! You guys are gonna love all the historical shit here, a story around each corner. The time difference between us is practically non existent now too so we can call at more convenient hours lol
ПутешественникNo mental gymnastics needed to figure out what f*cking time it us!
London Day 2 - Part 1
1 мая 2024 г., Англия ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Glad we came to London and seen some of the famous landmarks, but as we are both not city people, it was very draining on the brain, especially navigated around people at Buckingham Palace. We did,Читать далее
ПутешественникPublic transport dramas can provide lots of great memories!! So pleased you’re having fun!
London Day 2 - Part 2
1 мая 2024 г., Англия ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
There are too many photos for just one footprint for today. These are more from the River Cruise and our well-deserved drinks 🍸
Southhampton
2–3 мая 2024, Англия ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Took the train from London to Southampton today. It took around 1.5 hours and was lovely to see some of the countryside. Hotel is above our expectations and is gorgeous. Porter collected our bags fromЧитать далее
ПутешественникIt looks amazing!! I’m so happy you are having a great time!
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THE PINK FLORADORA Beefeater Pink Strawberry Gin, Funkin Rhubarb Syrup, Franklin and Sons Ginger Beer, Lime Juice, Fresh Raspberries, Mint Spring
Cruise Day 1 - Embarkation
3–15 мая 2024, English Channel ⋅ 🌬 11 °C
First day of cruising. The ship is huge, so many restaurants & bars. We are on deck 11 with a balacony, and we have Kevin! Kevin is our personal go to person for anything we need. We just have to pushЧитать далее
ПутешественникThey may have to roll me off the vessel and use a forklift to get me back on land!
Cruise Day 2 - At Sea
4 мая 2024 г., Celtic Sea ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
Today was our day at sea. I had a full body massage, and it was absolutely amazing. I believe this was the first time Brian and I have been apart since we started our epic trip. We looked around theЧитать далее
That is what a cruise is about ,A great restful holliday!! [Frances van Petegem]
Cruise Day 3 - Cobh, Ireland
5 мая 2024 г., Ирландия ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Arrived in Cobh, Ireland to a beautiful sunrise. I went for a walk around township with camera while Brian went on a shore excursion to Spike Island, he said it was pretty cool.
Our first time trulyЧитать далее
Cruise Day 4 - Dun Laoghaire, Ireland
6 мая 2024 г., Ирландия ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Today we started Brian's birthday off with cappuccinos delivered to our stateroom to be consumed in bed, then another lovely breakfast (where Brian found European Marmite does not taste the same asЧитать далее
Cruise Day 5 - Belfast, Ireland
7 мая 2024 г., Северная Ирландия ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Today we went into downtown Belfast and looked through the Titanic Museum. City Hall building interior was absolutely amazing, beautiful stain glass windows. Brian absolutely loved the taxi drivers,Читать далее
Cruise Day 6 - Glasgow, Scotland
8 мая 2024 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Today, we arrived in Greenock port of Glasgow, Scotland. Our shore excursion was visiting some of the lochs in Scotland, including Loch Lomond. Was amazing traveling up to the highlands and seeing allЧитать далее
Highlands of Scotland
8 мая 2024 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Even in the highlands of Scotland, I still find a nice wee tarmac hill climb! Who knew!
Cruise Day 7 - Relaxing at Sea
9 мая 2024 г., Inner Seas off the West Coast of Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Today has been a relaxing day on a very foggy morning. After a late breakfast, Brian watched an enrichment show while I watched the officers vs guests bean bag toss challenge, and then we both watchedЧитать далее
Cruise Day 8 - Lerwick, Scotland
10 мая 2024 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Today we woke in the Shetland Islands, Lewick. It's been a foggy, cold day. I actually wore my beanie on our walk around the wee town. Once again we traveled by tender (life boat) into shore and wereЧитать далее
Cruise Day 9 - Invergordon, Scotland
11 мая 2024 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Arrived into Invergordon this morning to a very nice spring day. We left for our shore excursion at around 8am to go visit Loch Ness and ruins of Castle Urquhart. Was definitely the highlight for usЧитать далее
Cruise Day 10 - Edinburgh, Scotland
12 мая 2024 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
We arrived in South Queensferry, Scotland. Our shore excursion was for 8am, we traveled to shore in a boat rather than tender today. Boarded a coach and traveled to Edinburgh, Capital of Scotland. OurЧитать далее
ПутешественникLooks amazing! And another gorgeous looking day for you to explore x
Cruise Day 11 - At sea
13 мая 2024 г., North Sea ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Sleep in day today.... then the children ring from NZ 🤣 didn't make it to breakfast, so we had an early lunch. Decided best to get the laundry done today (only chore I do on cruise) so we can packЧитать далее
ПутешественникHappy birthday gorgeous lady! Hope the cocktails don’t kick back to hard 🤣
Cruise Day 12 - Paris
14 мая 2024 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Arrived in Le Havre this morning, we went to Paris but due to bus leaving late and the congestion we didn't have as much time as we had planned which was disappointing. Meet up with Brie and went andЧитать далее
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Hope you had a great birthday 🎁 🎂 🎈 love 🥰 ❤️ 🧡 Teena & Dad xxx
ПутешественникHappy Birthday for yesterday Angela I did think of you yesterday. 😘
ПутешественникNo frogs or snails!! lunch was a chicken burger with champagne and then dinner was Italian with Kahlua
Travel day from Southhampton to Ireland
15 мая 2024 г., Ирландия ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Today was traveling and waiting day. We left the cruise and it was a bit sad, I am going to miss Kevin cleaning my room and making my bed. We traveled for 2 hours by bus to get to airport and flightЧитать далее
Dublin Adventures
16 мая 2024 г., Ирландия ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Woke up in Dublin, and we are now both sick, so unfortunately, we weren't in full tourist mode. We did have breakfast out, full cooked breakfast for €6.95 each, which included coffee/tea. We didЧитать далее
Ireland Road Trip
17 мая 2024 г., Ирландия ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Picked up the rental car and traveled to Labbacallee Wedge Tomb, which is the largest Irish wedge tomb and dates from roughly 2300 BC. Drove through Fermoy, we didn't stop as we are both still sick,Читать далее
So exciting!!! Look forward to following your trip xx
ПутешественникExciting!! Look forward to following your adventures!
ПутешественникExciting, have an amazing trip and so look forward to your daily updates 🛫🌎🥂