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Day 32
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 4:38 PM
☁️ 27 °C
Altitude: 340 m
Italy Stadio Comunale "Artemio Franchi"43.3215, 11.328643°19’17” N 11°19’43” E
Wine and beautiful towns
September 13, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Today was long and busy and I wish I had added these towns to my stay here rather than squashing then into a day trip. Leaning tower of Pisa, lunch in a vineyard in Chiant, San Gimignano and Sienna. I Loved both of these towns, and would love the time to have to wander all the streets and discover ask the hidden bits. To probably wooldnt be staying in the 1000 euro a night hotel! Ate work famous gelato in San Gimignano- apparently the best in the world- they won awards!!Read more
TravelerLoving the photos!
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TravelerLooks absolutely stunning!!
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Day 33
Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 6:35 PM
☁️ 24 °C
Altitude: 254 m
Italy Azienda Agricola Biologica Stella di Lemmen 44.087635, 9.76274444°5’15” N 9°45’46” E
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On the road again!
September 14, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Managing to balance my inner and outer peace this morning with the morning photo of Poibt Vecchio bridge.
Visited the Ufizzi gallery , the building itself is worth visiting let alone everything in it. Could have used a whole day there tho!
Have moved to Cinque Terre- what I've seen so far is stunning. Hard to get here but worth it. Will have trouble leaving my accommodation to go hiking tomorrow!Read more
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Traveler Wow! This needs to be a canvas!
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Day 34
Friday, September 15, 2023 at 4:56 PM
☀️ 25 °C
Altitude: 263 m
Italy Azienda Agricola Biologica Stella di Lemmen 44.087692, 9.76287144°5’16” N 9°45’46” E
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So Grateful
September 15, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
It has been another day of "I never thought I would get to do this". To hike along UNESCO trails in Cinque Terre in Italy, wander through tiny, steep villages, swim in the Mediterranean Ocean, eat lunch under the shade of olives trees while looking at the ocean. Just when I think it can't get better .....
And I get to do it all again tomorrow 💕💕Read more
Traveler Wow nice hat
9/15/23Reply
Traveler It's the Wain sisterhood of the travelling hat 😘
9/15/23Reply
TravelerCinque Terre?it all looks so beautiful.
9/15/23Reply
TravelerYep sorry should have put that in my blurb.
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Day 34
Friday, September 15, 2023 at 5:19 PM
☀️ 25 °C
Altitude: 263 m
Italy Azienda Agricola Biologica Stella di Lemmen 44.087706, 9.76284844°5’16” N 9°45’46” E
And to end my day!
September 15, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
TravelerLoving this picture for so many reasons xxx
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TravelerThat looks like a spot that you could sit for a lifetime.
9/15/23Reply
TravelerYes but I do need to come home !
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TravelerSerenity 😍
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Day 35
Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 5:25 PM
☁️ 24 °C
Altitude: 263 m
Italy Azienda Agricola Biologica Stella di Lemmen 44.087675, 9.76289144°5’16” N 9°45’46” E
Beautiful one day...
September 16, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
But of a cloudy, gloomy start this morning but Italy did not disjoint!Hiked from Corniglia to Vernazza.
When you arrive in Corniglia you have a 200 step climb to the town from the train station - or a bus- today I took the bus!
The town is actually lovely if you dont mind stairs everywhere with the ocean from unexpected view pints.Read more
TravelerLooks so beautiful 😍
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Day 35
Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 5:29 PM
☁️ 24 °C
Altitude: 263 m
Italy Azienda Agricola Biologica Stella di Lemmen 44.087688, 9.76287244°5’16” N 9°45’46” E
The actual hike
September 16, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
The hike was amazing- not quite as hair raising as yesterday but the scenery was amazing. There was a bar with a terrace half way through the hike- got to love 🇮🇹.
Also an option to go and buy some fried fish- I know when I'm hot and sweat the first thing I felt like doing was eating some fried fish 🤣😂Read more
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Day 35
Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 5:40 PM
☁️ 24 °C
Altitude: 263 m
Italy Azienda Agricola Biologica Stella di Lemmen 44.087686, 9.7628744°5’16” N 9°45’46” E
Vernazza
September 16, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Very pretty town I hiked to, sorry so many lovely photos today!
At the restaurant as you walked into town the waiter was setting the tables with no shirt on - he was sweaty - don't eat there 🤣😂
Also hiking into the town there was a couple with their 3ish yo son called Noah. Noah was kicking off like no bodies business and NO ONE could move in either direction. All for including your children but hikes with sheer drops??? No photos of that- he was ruining the serenity 🤣😂Read more
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Day 35
Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 5:44 PM
☁️ 24 °C
Altitude: 263 m
Italy Azienda Agricola Biologica Stella di Lemmen 44.087683, 9.76286544°5’16” N 9°45’46” E
Manarola & Riomaggiore
September 16, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Will have to sit on it to choose a favourite- wish I could spend days here- just beautiful!!
TravelerOh wow ,now they are all amazing photos.What a region.
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TravelerThis is where we are staying next year! 👏👏👏
9/20/23Reply
TravelerWhich town Bec?
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TravelerManarola
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Day 37
Monday, September 18, 2023 at 11:25 PM
☁️ 12 °C
Altitude: 121 m
England Great Bedwyn 51.391074, -1.58354851°23’28” N 1°35’1” W
Stonehenge
September 18, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Staying in Little Bedwyn with Em (namesake not the daughter 😉). After a much delayed flight yesterday and a yummy roast dinner, today we visited Stonehenge. Another "I can't believe Im seeing this" moment.
It is amazing that this structure was built over 5000 years ago, that the people here could move these mammoth stones from Wales, carve them into square shapes and lift them onto the top of each other is unfathomable.Read more
TravelerI almost got to see Stonehenge!!
9/18/23Reply
TravelerYes nearly bought you tiny replica- cos I know how you love knick knacks 😜
9/19/23Reply
TravelerNow we’ve seen it 👏👏👏
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TravelerNot the same 🤣😅
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Day 39
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 10:07 AM
🌧 17 °C
Altitude: 121 m
England Great Bedwyn 51.39101, -1.58371551°23’28” N 1°35’1” W
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Oxford
September 20, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Wonderful day wandering through Oxford- beautiful old town with lovely buildings. Ride a double decker bus, had a drink at the varsity bar with an amazing view over oxford. No punting done tho, weather not the best.Read more
TravelerOnly gamble what you are prepared to lose ( is that a dad joke or clever?).Think punting.
9/20/23Reply
TravelerYou should add it to your comedy routine🤣😂
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TravelerThen my whole routine would be very English.
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Day 39
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 10:13 AM
🌧 17 °C
Altitude: 121 m
England Great Bedwyn 51.39101, -1.58374151°23’28” N 1°35’1” W
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Botanical gardens - Oxford
September 20, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Lovely time spent in the oldest botanical garden in the country- established in the 1650s
Saw giant lily pads, plants that will eat you. And wild flower borders.
Traveler How beautiful Bren so green
9/20/23Reply
TravelerEvery time I log on here you’re in another beautiful country ❤️❤️❤️ love it!!! ❤️
9/22/23Reply
TravelerBeautiful one day... perfect the next💞
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Day 39
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 10:21 AM
🌧 17 °C
Altitude: 121 m
England Great Bedwyn 51.390994, -1.58367951°23’28” N 1°35’1” W
Morning walk in Little Bedwyn
September 20, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
TravelerWhat memories for you to bring home love xxx
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Day 41
Friday, September 22, 2023 at 7:51 AM
⛅ 11 °C
Altitude: 20 m
England London Victoria 51.494108, -0.14375951°29’39” N 0°8’38” W
LONDON BABY!
September 22, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Caught the train to London today. Had an action packed day and night- champagne at The Shard - tallest building in London, for a cool 40 million I could live there! The views were amazing.
Spent a couple of hours at the Tower of London, saw the Crown Jewels, and rounded off the day with a musical - Hamilton. Absolutely first class!!Read more
TravelerWhat a day.
9/22/23Reply
TravelerI love London as well, Bren, an amazing, historical city.
9/22/23Reply
TravelerIt's been amazing Rach!
9/22/23Reply
TravelerI'm sure it has, I still get excited and amazed at my lsl journey. Can't wait to hear more stories. Take care, enjoy the rest of your travels.
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Day 42
Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 8:06 AM
☀️ 8 °C
Altitude: 121 m
England Great Bedwyn 51.391058, -1.58353251°23’28” N 1°35’1” W
LONDON Day 2
September 23, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
London looked after us today after agetting drenched yesterday- blue skies for most of the day.
Went to Buckingham palace and saw the Changing of the Guards, wandered through Green Park and Wellington arch and caught the double decker bus to Notting Hill for the markets. Have never seen markets so big! Did not find Hugh Grant tho!
Finished the day in Chelsea for lunch at Ottolenghi's restaurant in this really cute restaurant area that just appeared as we walked round the corner of these back streets.Read more
TravelerWhat a great day.
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Day 42
Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 3:41 PM
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 122 m
England Shalbourne 51.3787, -1.544251°22’43” N 1°32’39” W
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Hiking with Em
September 23, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
So yesterday we had a quietish day after London, pub lunch with Ems parents and Aunt and Uncle. Then Em took me on a hike home from the pub. Only took us nearly twice as long as it should have😂😂, there was a distinct lack of a path, and at one point we were surrounded by shoulder high stinging nettle and thistles. It was easier following scallop shells in the dark 🤔
So much fun and laughter. Such a beautiful walk. 💞💕Read more
Traveler Looks like so much fun Bren xxx
9/24/23Reply
TravelerBeautiful countryside. Stay away from those stingey things.
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Day 47
Thursday, September 28, 2023
⛅ 27 °C
Altitude: 130 m
Italy Verzi 44.189065, 8.35114544°11’21” N 8°21’4” E
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"Finale" to my trip
September 28, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Today we left Switzerland for Finale Ligure on the coast of Northern Italy. Very early start with a stop at an amazing waterfall, bit too early and cold for swimming, plus there was danger signs all around. A fancy lunch on the way, we probably didn't look that fancy changing at the truck stop but by the time we got to the restaurant who knew 🤣😂.
Staying in an amazing house up on the hill.
Had time for a swim and dinner.
Am so lucky to have this time with my family 💞💕Read more
Traveler Instructional model?
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TravelerFinding my Zen and peace on the beach, but obviously my inspiration 😉
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Traveler Beautiful.
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Day 48
Friday, September 29, 2023 at 7:46 PM
🌙 22 °C
Altitude: 124 m
Italy Verzi 44.189467, 8.35129144°11’22” N 8°21’5” E
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Lazy beach day
September 29, 2023 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
Lovely slow day today, the villa is more beautiful the next morning. Hike with the girls ( they may not ever come out again with me!)
Then we spent the afternoon at a beach club, umbrellas, lunch, sea- what more do you need. Evening drinks in the backyard. 💓💞Read more
Traveler So pretty
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Traveler It all looks so relaxing
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Day 49
Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 12:19 PM
⛅ 24 °C
Altitude: 253 m
Italy Italian Riviera 44.1684, 8.314944°10’6” N 8°18’54” E
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Magic day
September 30, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Beautiful start with coffee at the beach, (a swim for some 🥶)
Lunch at the top off a another hill outside 2 chapels, looking over the ocean - magic!
And a quiet night of Mamma Mia and Grease performances 💞💕Read more
TravelerLooks like a lot of fun.
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Traveler Omg Kiara you are beautiful xxx
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Traveler My little sweetheart xxx
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Day 52
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 2:18 PM
⛅ 23 °C
Altitude: 133 m
Italy Verzi 44.189522, 8.35121444°11’22” N 8°21’4” E
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Farewelling Finale
October 3, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Went on a lovely hike today behind our cottage. It moves through the forest on a narrow path with moss covered rocks and trees. There are random stone walls built along the path, with the remains of ruins built into the rock walls. I sat on a rock in the forrest in Italy and was grateful for my time here with Gav Fabienne, Kiara and Ella. Then I heard voices and thought it may be the pig hunters so decided to move in case they confused me as prey! Started my favourite playlist and headed towards home. Such a lovely time.Read more
Traveler Wow,how many centuries would this have been used for?
10/3/23Reply
TravelerPig hunters!!!!! Of all the things I worried about while you were hiking alone pig hunters wasn’t one of them !!!’n
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Day 54
Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 3:02 PM
☁️ 19 °C
Altitude: 426 m
Switzerland Zurich airport 47.452323, 8.56052147°27’8” N 8°33’38” E
Heading Home
October 5, 2023 in Switzerland ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
As I sit here in Zurich at the airport I reflect on all the amazing adventures I have had over the last 2 months.
The lessons I have learnt about myself, about others and about how to travel.
I am, to use a word I have used again and again, so grateful for the time I have gotten to spend with my beautiful niece's, Gav and Fabienne. My time with Em, which in all honesty probably broke me 😘
The people I met along the way and the most amazing scenery, buildings, art, performances that I have had the privilege to experience through Spain, France Switzerland, Italy and the UK.
And the lessons I have learnt about myself- I am strong, I am brave, I can do this life by myself and the most important of all- never get off your bus, train, plane to pee!!
Thank you all for your support, your love, advice, phone calls, messages and mad travel agent skills. XxxRead more
TravelerThis last flight from Doha is the longest flight in history. can’t wait to hug you xx
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Trip end
October 5, 2023