Dunedin, New Zealand
5 Eylül 2017, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 7 °C
And so the journey begins with our absurdly small bags (7kg and 15kg) for a 3 and a half month trip. Sad to say goodbye to these lovely faces, who kindly stuck around to wave us off!
Auckland: Onam at the Airport
5 Eylül 2017, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
In celebration of Onam (a Keralan Holiday), Sree has brought us a mini feast for our lunch. Couldn't have asked for a better way to wile away the time. Good food. Check. Good company. Check. Check in.Okumaya devam et
Beijing: 10000 steps by 9AM
6 Eylül 2017, Çin ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Touched down safe and sound at 4.10AM after a 13 hour flight. Breezed through customs and baggage claim thanks to a near empty airport. Came to the realisation that the lounge and subway didn't openOkumaya devam et
The "Foodie" tour
7 Eylül 2017, Çin ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
After a bit of mall wandering (ranging from the conventional to kooky), we figured out the metro (super easy and cheap - 50c a trip ish) and made our way to Guloudajie station. Strolled along theOkumaya devam et
The HouHai Lakes
7 Eylül 2017, Çin ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
So walked along the lake side with the glow of lights and bustle of people. Lively but safe. Had overpriced drinks and some pistachio nuts and sunflower seeds (in shell) at the Nuts bar. Then ambledOkumaya devam et
Unplanned Pearl Market Trip
8 Eylül 2017, Çin ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Had a lazy day today but needed to vacate the room for housekeeping so popped outside and decided spur of the moment to pop to the famous pearl market. A short subway ride away, it has 3 levels ofOkumaya devam et
Temple of Heaven: Aging Gracefully
9 Eylül 2017, Çin ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
An early start to do an almost full day tour with Intrepid Urban Adventures. Our tour group included us, an older well-travelled Aussie couple, and two lovely older men (one from Netherlands and theOkumaya devam et
Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City
9 Eylül 2017, Çin ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Went to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City and Jianshan Gardens.
The square is huge. Lots of people. Some security. Apparently a million people can stand in the square. Big picture of ChairmanOkumaya devam et
Wangfujing Night Market
10 Eylül 2017, Çin ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Relaxed day. Walked along the shopping street (Wangfujing street) and around malls with insanely expensive luxury items. Did not buy any (no surprises there)! Found an English bookstore.
Went to theOkumaya devam et
The Great Wall (at Mutianyu)
11 Eylül 2017, Çin ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Up at 5.30am to see the Great Wall (with Intrepid Urban Adventures). Our tour group was made up of people our age this time (a couple from Miami, a Malaysian couple from Australia, and a guy fromOkumaya devam et
National Museum of China
12 Eylül 2017, Çin ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Late start and we were off to Tiananmen Square to see the National Museum of China. Huge building and free if you bring your passport. Some English writing and quite interesting exhibits.
Checked outOkumaya devam et
Parting with Peking Duck
13 Eylül 2017, Çin ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Our final full day in Beijing, spent mostly being lazy and getting ourselves sorted for Frankfurt. Changed some money over at a bank. An interesting process involving passport and about 40min - but noOkumaya devam et
Frankfurt
14 Eylül 2017, Almanya ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
An early (but not early enough) start meant we were a tad late to the airport and almost missed our flight. Made it on time thanks to a lot of running and the kindness of strangers letting us cutOkumaya devam et
Markets, Brezels and Meandering
15 Eylül 2017, Almanya ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Walked around Frankfurt today and it was lovely. Ate good food, looked at shops, stumbled through German conversations, and generally had fun.
Had lots of brezel. Delicious. Really wishing we couldOkumaya devam et
Merry Frankfurt
17 Eylül 2017, Almanya ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Had brunch at Oosten, overlooking the river. Was nice, if a bit chilly. Then sauntered through town. Almost everything closed in the morning with few people around. But then come lunchtime, a goodOkumaya devam et
Römerberg
17 Eylül 2017, Almanya ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Walked around and saw the beautiful Römerberg and Rathaus. The Rathaus was stunning, we're not exactly experts on architecture, but you didn't need to be to appreciate how beautiful it was. The moreOkumaya devam et
Edinburgh
18 Eylül 2017, İskoçya ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
It was time to say auf wiedersehen to Frankfurt. Arrived at the airport early, tried out the Luxx lounge. Was good. No meals but enough snacks including good bread and frankfurters (of course).
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Stumbling upon Diagon Alley
18 Eylül 2017, İskoçya ⋅ 🌙 9 °C
Wandered around for a bit. Had a nice meal and a good and cheap half pint (NZD $4). Strolled through Edinburgh old and new towns. Beautiful buildings. All so similar, looks great.
Was very confusedOkumaya devam et
Arthur's Seat
19 Eylül 2017, İskoçya ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Headed up to Arthur's Seat today. Walked through cute little lanes, and a beautiful park to reach the base.
Arthur's Seat is an extinct volcano that's basically been left untouched (which is veryOkumaya devam et
Edinburgh Castle
20 Eylül 2017, İskoçya ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Went to the castle today. It was cool. Got audioguides, they were nice but a bit slow. Managed to serendipitously get our timing right and got to see an actress portray Colonel Anne Macintosh (whichOkumaya devam et
Perusals in Old Town
21 Eylül 2017, İskoçya ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Wandered around a bit more. Had a nice and affordable 3 course Italian lunch. Delicious.
Then found a market on the Royal Mile (and a Warhammer shop). Market was nice. Almost bought wool slippers,Okumaya devam et
Bye for noo Edinburgh!
22 Eylül 2017, İskoçya ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Left the apartment and went walking. Left luggage at bus station (cheap ish) and looked at shops. Radi bought a green cardigan. Found Rose street which was cool. Had cheap lunch at a cosy cafe. HaggisOkumaya devam et
The Howe
23 Eylül 2017, İskoçya ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Woke up late. Breakfast using the Aga to toast (freshly baked) bread. There's definitely an art to it.
Then went on to the Howe, the Z's getaway place in the countryside. Spotted many pheasants andOkumaya devam et
Seaside Strolls and Seafood
24 Eylül 2017, İskoçya ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Went for a walk along Cove, had a nice harbour. Had cliffs which recently had rocks fall away to reveal caves. The scenery kind of reminded us of tunnel beach! Climbed some rocks, was fun, if madeOkumaya devam et
Culminating in Culmington
25 Eylül 2017, İngiltere ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Had the first of our longer train journeys. Train from Dunbar to Shrewsbury (with a quick change in Birmingham). Managed to figure it out and even managed to arrive a few minutes early. Enjoyed theOkumaya devam et











































































































































