Blenheim Palace

We toured the splendid Blenheim Palace. A National monument and home of the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough. Unfortunately they were setting up for a concert, but it was still a site to behold.Baca lagi
Blenheim Palace cont

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Chatsworth House (aka Pemberly)

Today we visited Chatsworth House, the home of the Duke of Devonshire. You may recognise it as the home of Mr Darcy (aka Pemberly) in Pride and Prejudice. Another beautiful stately home with anBaca lagi
York Day 1

Day one in York. Step out our front door into a rambling medieval street lined with cute shops. The kids had a one-on-one session with an archaeologist and had fun digging for their own artefacts.Baca lagi
York Minster Abbey

We explored the magnificent York Minster Abbey. Fact, an Abbey is thus called because it's attached to a Monastery. The kids had a quest, with clues to discover throughout the Abbey. They have alsoBaca lagi
York Day 2

It is raining today, but that didn't stop us. Everyone put on their raincoat and stepped out into the 🌧.
First stop was the JORVIK Viking centre which is a museum that taught us about the VikingBaca lagi
Barley Hall

This afternoon we paid a visit to Barley Hall, a medieval townhouse that has been rediscovered and restored in recent years. In addition to being able to learn about the hall, they also had aBaca lagi
York Day 3

Today, we visited the York Castle Museum. Housed in the old jail, the museum included a Victorian street, rooms set up to reassemble different periods, an exhibition about WWI, and an exhibitionBaca lagi
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National Rail Museum

This afternoon we went to the National Rail Museum. It came highly recommended by Kaija and John who were here just a few weeks ago, however I'm not sure Danielle was quite as enthusiastic as they hadBaca lagi
On the road again 🎶

Today we left York behind and made our way to Newcastle. However, before we left Dani prepared a picnic and on the way we stopped at Gibside, an old Georgian era estate that is now effectively aBaca lagi
Royal Station Hotel, Newcastle

Our hotel in Newcastle is an old Victorian era building with some lovely original features (and some not so lovely features, such as no air conditioning in the rooms). It also has a fitness centreBaca lagi
The Famous Five go on an Adventure

Today the famous five ( Thomas as Julian, Annabelle as Georgina, Simon as Dick, Danielle as Anne and of course Junior P as Timmy the dog) went on a grand adventure to the English seaside that EnidBaca lagi
Hadrian's Wall

Today we have ventured north, to the Scottish city of Edinburgh. But on the way we stopped to have a look at the excavated ruins of Chester's Fort, built by the Romans as part of Hadrian's Wall toBaca lagi
Crossing the border into Scotland

The scenery on our drive from Newcastle to Scotland was amazing. I tried to snap a few pictures from the car that captures the scenery.... but sure it will do it justice.
Sunday Fun Day

Today was all about the kids.
This morning we went to visit the Edinburgh camera obscura and the associated World of Illusions museum. The camera obscura offers a 360 degree view of Edinburgh fromBaca lagi
Arthur's Seat

Today I got up early, left Dani and the kids in bed and went for stroll up Arthur's Seat.
The weather has cleared up since yesterday and I had clear blue skies. It was a bit windy at the top, butBaca lagi
Edinburgh Castle

Today we visited Edinburgh Castle. Set on a rocky outcrop in the middle of the City, you can see why the Scots chose build a castle there. From the outside the castle bore a strong resemblance toBaca lagi
On the train to London

We have just boarded our train from Edinburgh to London. London here we come!
A rest day

We are staying in London with Sam and Stef, and after 5 nights in hotels without laundry facilities today has been a good chance to clean our clothes and have a general reset. Tomorrow we are off toBaca lagi
Eiffel Tower

It was an early start today. We headed to Kings Cross Station and caught the Eurostar to Paris in preparation for our trip to Disneyland.
The first thing we decided to do was visit the Eiffel Tower.Baca lagi
Sardines in a tin can

In addition to traipsing through Paris and climbing the Eiffel tower yesterday, we experienced the highs and lows of travelling in public transport. Memomorable indeed!
Disneyland Day 1

Finally the day had arrived. We were going to Disneyland. As we lined up in the pristine forecourt with musical fountains and a Disney worthy soundtrack serenading us the excitement was palpable.Baca lagi
Lines lines lines

Disneyland is great, but you spend a lot more time in lines than actually on rides (ie 45-60 mins per 1-2 min ride)
Disneyland Day 2

Today we went to Walt Disney Studios, which is the second themepark in the Disneyland complex. It was another day of fun and frivolity.
Our day started a little later than yesterday with everyoneBaca lagi
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The palace is incredible and so full of history. You are very fortunate to be able to experience the beauty. Your holiday photographs are fabulous. 💕