Vatican City
16 luglio 2024, Città del Vaticano ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
We walked around the Vatican City, the world's smallest country.
Castel Sant'Angelo and the Pantheon
16 luglio 2024, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 35 °C
We were wandering through Rome and we saw this incredible castle across the river, so we decided to check it out and it was incredible! It was a Renaissance castle built on top of an old Roman ruin.Leggi altro
ViaggiatoreFantastic, I love Rome so much 💗 Did you lie on the floor and gaze at the sky in the Pantheon?? 🏛️
ViaggiatoreUnfortunately not, they fine you for sitting or lying down in public so didn't want to risk it
Emperors and Gladiators
16 luglio 2024, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 36 °C
We did a walking tour through the Roman Forum and the Colosseum!! Anch's childhood dream of visiting the Colosseum came true. It was incredible to see the ruins of the Forum including Caesar's TempleLeggi altro
ViaggiatoreBut it's so hot and my df shirts are dry fit so they're the best to wear
Florence!
17 luglio 2024, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
We walked around Florence for a while and saw the sights. Lots of gorgeous palazzos and of course, cathedrals. We didn't see the real David but we saw lots of other statues.
Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore
17 luglio 2024, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
We climbed Giotto's Bell Tower (414 steps) and Brunelleschi's Dome (463 steps) for a total of 877 steps. The views from the top were breathtaking and absolutely worth the climb. The paintings insideLeggi altro
Switzerland
18–19 lug 2024, Svizzera ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
We visited the Jungfrau mountain in the Swiss Alps! We saw snow in the middle of European summer and finally were at a reasonable temperature. At the top of the mountain, we saw some cool iceLeggi altro
Geneva
20 luglio 2024, Svizzera ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
A stop in Geneva on our way to France, we had lunch and a walk around. It was so pretty with lots of nice statues and fountains and flowers, plus we saw some cool birds. Jack also got a chocolateLeggi altro
Chateau de Cruix
20 luglio 2024, Francia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Our first taste of France!! We went for a swim in the amazing pool, did a wine tasting and had a 3 course meal for dinner! Baked camembert for the first course, chicken and roast vegetables for theLeggi altro
Paris!
21 luglio 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
We arrived this evening in the City of Love! We went for a stroll through a lovely park near our accommodation where we saw lots of dogs and geese. It was a beautiful little spot to hang out withLeggi altro
Eiffel Tower!
22 luglio 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
We went all the way up to the tippy top of the Eiffel Tower! A dizzying height of 280meters above the ground on the top floor! The view of Paris was incredible, we could see everything including allLeggi altro
Arc de Triomphe
22 luglio 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
We also went up L'arc de Triomphe! It was incredible seeing all the statues and inscriptions in person, as well as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier & Eternal Flame. Seeing such an important symbol ofLeggi altro
Leaving the EU
23 luglio 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
We are heading back to London now, taking the ferry from Calais, France. Europe has been incredible and we are so glad we came.
Dover
23 luglio 2024, Inghilterra ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
We sailed past the white cliffs of Dover on the ferry. Our trip manager told us that they get repainted white every week and a lot of people believed her 😂
British Museum
24 luglio 2024, Inghilterra ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
We went to the British Museum today! We saw heaps of incredible statues and carvings, including the Rosetta Stone and the Nereid Monument.
Historical Trinkets
24 luglio 2024, Inghilterra ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
A collection of historical bits and bobs we found fascinating, including a bronze rat playing a trumpet from Ancient Greece, several intricate plates/dishes from various places and a Viking figureheadLeggi altro
Birds of the British Museum
24 luglio 2024, Inghilterra ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
A collection of taxidermy birds and bird themed artifacts we saw at the museum. Birds were quite common in paintings, decorative utensils and tiles
Ancient Egypt
24 luglio 2024, Inghilterra ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
We saw lots of mummies and artifacts from Ancient Egypt, some of the human remains were over 5500 years old! It was very cool to see how the Egyptians preserved their dead.
Artworks from the British Museum
24 luglio 2024, Inghilterra ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
We saw lots of paintings, prints and mosaics from many different times in history. From Ancient Egyptian beaded mosaics to Japanese paintings to Peter Rabbit prints.
Ancient Jewellery
24 luglio 2024, Inghilterra ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
The museum had a vast collection of jewelery from many ancient civilizations. Jewelery was used to show social status, as currency and often buried with the dead to aid them in the afterlife.
London
25 luglio 2024, Inghilterra ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
We went for a walk around some of the famous landmarks of London. We saw Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the Camden Markets which were all very cool. It was a nice way to finish our time on holiday.
Departing London 😢
25 luglio 2024, Inghilterra ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Farewell London, we absolutely loved our trip and we are sad that it's coming to an end, but at the same time we miss the comforts of home and it will be nice to return. See you soon New Zealand!
8h Layover in Dubai
26 luglio 2024, Emirati Arabi Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Feeling very sleepy already!
ViaggiatoreAhh, the joys of long haul travel :-) At least you’ve got all those awesome sights and experiences to reflect on while in the air. Looking forward to seeing you both soon 👍
ViaggiatoreOh the joys of flying sorry you are so tired but you both have such wonderful memories have a good flight love to you both ❤❤
Homeward Bound
27 luglio 2024, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
We are waiting in Melbourne now for our last flight of the trip! We're excited to be back in NZ and have a hot shower and a long sleep 😴
Home Sweet Home
27 luglio 2024, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
We are home at last - minus our luggage! An uneventful trip right up until the last flight where the airline leaves half the plane's luggage sitting on the tarmac in Melbourne! We hopefully should beLeggi altro
ViaggiatoreNice to see you home again thank you once again for all the beautiful photos you sent we wish you both all the best ❤❤❤❤❤❤
ViaggiatoreLove all your photos ❤️
ViaggiatoreThank you both so much for sharing your trip with us love all your photos ❤❤❤❤