Mannheim Xmas Markets
27. November 2024 in Deutschland ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
There are three Xmas markets close to us, and we made sure we visited each one. Had the Lachs (salmon) and a few Gluwein’s along the way.
Worms
28. November 2024 in Deutschland ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Today we take the 40min train ride to Worms. A very old city that even pre dates the Romans. Religiously important for the Jewish faith as one of 3 x Shum cities in Germany. It is also the city whereWeiterlesen
Frankfurt
29. November 2024 in Deutschland ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
We are back in Frankfurt for 2 nights for Lynne’s Visa run to London and back. We take advantage of visiting again the Xmas markets here. (We were here several years ago with our girls). A lotWeiterlesen
Weilburg
2. Dezember 2024 in Deutschland ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
Well. Our last stay in mainland Europe finds us in the lovely town of Weilburg, on the Lahn river. We are staying for 2 weeks in a lovely apartment right on the Marktplatz, which adjoins the SchloßWeiterlesen
Weilburg at night
3. Dezember 2024 in Deutschland ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
Some nice Xmas decorations around the centre of town. Xmas markets here are only on 2 x weekends starting next week. Not like the cities where they are on every day for nearly a month.
Weilburg weather
5.–15. Dez. 2024 in Deutschland ⋅ 🌧 2 °C
We are getting all sorts of weather here. From sunny to cloudy to rain and snow. We also are next to the Schloß church. Built in the 17 hundreds, it’s a simple, beautiful style.
Trim-Ireland
18.–20. Dez. 2024 in Irland ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Well. Our first stop on our journey home. A few days catching up with old friends. The town is Trim, about an hour outside of Dublin. Lovely town, and unbeknownst to us, was where Braveheart wasWeiterlesen
Goodbye Ireland
20. Dezember 2024 in Irland ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Stayed only a few days here. But glad we did. Caught up with old friends, long night out drinking Guinness and listening to traditional Irish folk songs. They even performed 2 Australian ballads forWeiterlesen
San Francisco
25. Dezember 2024 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Well. Here to catch up with Lynne’s brother’s family. They are in Sonoma, wine country, about an hours drive north of the city. It was great to see in person the Golden Gate Bridge that I haveWeiterlesen
Goodbye USA
30. Dezember 2024 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
It was great to see family and friends. Alas, need to get back home. But first, a stop in Fiji. 😬 PS. The Johnny Cash mural was in downtown Sacramento. Folsom State Prison is not too far away. TheWeiterlesen
Fiji
1. Januar in Fidschi ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
We take Fiji Airlines leaving LAX at 10.30pm. A 10.5 hour flight arriving at Fiji on the 1/1/25. Yes, we completely miss the 31/12 and celebrate the New Year on the plane. 🥳. Must say. FijiWeiterlesen
