Новая ЗеландияWellingtonWellington CityRongotaiWellington International Airport41°19’41” S 174°48’38” E 26 марта 2017 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
The day is finally here. My bags are packed and I'm all checked in for the first flight Wellington to Melbourne. Nervously excited about the adventures ahead and happy it's finally starting. I lookЧитать далее
Объединенные Арабские ЭмиратыDubai24°57’17” N 55°6’30” E 27 марта 2017 г., Объединенные Арабские Эмираты ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
After nearly 18 hours of flying (with about 7 of sleep) I arrived in Dubai. I was impressed by the sheer size and luxury of the buildings, even the airport. My hotel is on the other hand nice andЧитать далее
Объединенные Арабские ЭмиратыDubaiJaddāf25°13’16” N 55°19’13” E 27 марта 2017 г., Объединенные Арабские Эмираты ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
The Dubai Mall lived up to its reputation for being more than a shopping destination with an aquarium, an ice skating rink, a beautiful waterfall and a great fountain. It had a very American, LasЧитать далее
Mary Margaret Schuck It's interesting how so many of the things in Dubai are extravagant of water -- that is the luxury currency there, I guess.
Объединенные Арабские ЭмиратыDubaiJaddāf25°13’16” N 55°19’13” E 28 марта 2017 г., Объединенные Арабские Эмираты ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
I got picked up for my desert safari by Ahmed driving a plain 4 wheel drive and the adventure began from that moment! As we collected more people and drove to our destination in the desert he droveЧитать далее
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Letting some air out for better grip. There was definitely some nervous tension at this point!
Объединенные Арабские ЭмиратыDubaiAr Riqqah Sharq25°15’56” N 55°19’12” E
28 марта 2017 г., Объединенные Арабские Эмираты ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
This morning I went on a historical and cultural walking tour of the older part of Dubai. While I waited for the tour to start I went into this lovely tea shop and had a "blooming" tea. The waitressЧитать далее
Объединенные Арабские ЭмиратыDubaiAr Riqqah Sharq25°15’56” N 55°19’12” E 28 марта 2017 г., Объединенные Арабские Эмираты ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
This afternoon I went up the tallest building in the world. The lift ride was smooth and ear popping fast. I went up at 5:00pm so that I could see the view in daylight, catch the sunset and then enjoyЧитать далее
Объединенные Арабские ЭмиратыDubaiAr Riqqah Sharq25°15’56” N 55°19’12” E 28 марта 2017 г., Объединенные Арабские Эмираты ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
After my trip up the Burj I managed to catch the fountains music display in the lake by the Dubai Mall.I had seen them from the top looking down but it was much more rewarding at ground level. Set toЧитать далее
АнглияGreater LondonPimlico51°29’18” N 0°8’23” W 30 марта 2017 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Time to leave Dubai and head for London. I went for a walk around the hotel area early in the morning before it got too hot. It was nice to visit some of the local businesses and see the lessЧитать далее
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Waterfalls and fountains at the airport too. I guess in a desert culture it is a sign of prosperity.
АнглияWandsworthNine Elms51°29’0” N 0°7’52” W
31 марта 2017 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
I was up early on my first day in London (time keeps shifting around!) so I decided to walk to my first booked activity. I had read about the free Sky Garden and had luckily seen it early enough toЧитать далее
АнглияCity of LondonPennsylvania Coffee House51°30’40” N 0°5’2” W 31 марта 2017 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
This was a hidden gem that I only read about a couple of weeks before I left for this trip. Free entry but you reserved a time slot in advance. An impressive building with amazing views from theЧитать далее
Janice Husband
Never been there...Looks 👀 great! Will add it on to my 'to do' list. 😜
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Hello Melbourne!
Monica T Yay....how exciting. Have a wonderful trip B.....u deserve it. Looking forward to your updates.....
Monica T Oh and btw u look fantastic.....