Lift off for our adventure
28 марта, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
The bags are packed, we're ready to hit the road to Auckland Airport
Dubai airport, a small town
29 марта, Объединенные Арабские Эмираты ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
17 hours of travel doesn’t look like much when you write it down. Very pleased to be able to walk around, and walk around we did. It must have taken 10 or 15 minutes of walking to get to the firstЧитать далее
London calling 🎶🎵
29 марта, Англия ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
After a looong two flights, landing at London Gatwick and stretching the legs was great. Even better with no customs checks, so straight through to navigate the London train system. After a few clunkyЧитать далее
Strolling around Notting Hill
30 марта, Англия ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
A lovely day walking around Notting Hill today. But first a nice breakfast for Mothers Day (Rosanne got two this year), then on the underground across to Notting Hill. We spent time browsingЧитать далее
Morning walk beside the Thames
31 марта, Англия ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Today was a visit to the Churchill War Rooms, but got into central London early enough for a walk beside the Thames.
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Sombre. That’s approximately one twentieth of the entire NZ population. 🖤
Churchill War Rooms
31 марта, Англия ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
A visit to the British government cabinet war rooms, secretly set up underground in WW2 to run the government and the war effort. Churchill plus many other government and war officials worked, ate andЧитать далее
Browsing in London
31 марта, Англия ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Between the Churchill Rooms and visiting the Victoria & Albert Museum we had a chance to stroll around. It was lunch time so had a scotch egg at the original store, Fortnum & Mason. The BurlingtonЧитать далее
V & A Museum
31 марта, Англия ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Rosanne had wanted to visit the Victoria & Albert Museum forever, I was more ambivalent. It was amazing however, exceeding expectations. We spent a few hours and walked probably a few km in all, butЧитать далее
The free museums are great! Looks you are getting some reasonable weather too [Elliot C]
Abbey Road and Regents Canal
1 апреля, Англия ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Another crisp spring morning, walking through Primrose Hill park, the very expensive neighbourhood of St John’s Wood, stopping at the famous Abbey Road zebra crossing, then a peak through the gatesЧитать далее
Camden town and market
1 апреля, Англия ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
The middle of the day was spent at the vibrant Cambridge Lock Market, heaving with people and a great atmosphere. Vintage fashion, handmade jewelry, unusual gifts and eye-catching accessories. HadЧитать далее
Kenwood House
1 апреля, Англия ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Caught the train and then bus from Camden up to Hampstead Heath, a very pretty and very posh village, and to Kenwood House. It was a 17th century country mansion with a collection of furniture andЧитать далее
Kew Gardens
2 апреля, Англия ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
A long standing wish for Rosanne to visit Kew Gardens came true today. Perfect spring weather, blue skies, and the buds of spring in bloom just for us.
🎼 Oliver!
2 апреля, Англия ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
When in London… a trip to the theatre district is a must. We saw Oliver!, which was a fantastic visual and musical experience, the performances from all the actors was top notch, especially so forЧитать далее
Burnings, Butchery & Black Death
3 апреля, Англия ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
An insightful walking tour with Christy and Declan to discover London's Bloody Past in the Smithfield area. Our guide pointed out sites of human and animal slaughter, Black Death burial sites,Читать далее
Market Day - Borough and Camden
3 апреля, Англия ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
A very pleasant walk around the Borough Market for lunch. At last, fish & chips with mushy peas.
Also visited Camden Gardens and the various markets in the area.
The moment of the day - theЧитать далее
Old friends
4 апреля, Англия ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
The day started with a walk from Primrose Hill to Coal Drops Yard along the Grand Union Canal on another picture perfect day, and our highest temps so far.
An amazing day having lunch with CarolineЧитать далее
ПутешественникMan, I’m getting seriously envious seeing all these stunning pics. Definitely need some London time!!
ПутешественникSeeing you both after all this time was very special to me.
Highgate
5 апреля, Англия ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
A train trip up to Highgate to enjoy the Parkland Walk, then on to the Highgate Cemetery. The sky was blue, the birds were in song, and the e sun was warm - another stunning spring day in London.
TheЧитать далее
Farewell London
6 апреля, Англия ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
A yummy breakfast of homemade pain au chocolait from Raewyn, then a walk into Camden Town for a casual shopping day with Christy. The vibrancy and energy is fantastic. But overall a bitter sweet dayЧитать далее
London highlights
6 апреля, Англия ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Spending time with Christy.
So exciting for Christy and Declan on their big adventure, and the start of wedding plans for 2027. A special treat exploring London and the street markets together.
OldЧитать далее
Casablanca 🎬
7 апреля, Марокко ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
A big breakfast at the hotel then collected by Hassan our tour guide and Abdul our chauffeur. Stop 1 was the King Hassan II mosque, the largest in Morocco and 3rd largest in the world. What aЧитать далее
King Hassan II Mosque
7 апреля, Марокко ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
My 3 favourite religious buildings are St Peters in Rome, St Marks in Venice, and Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. The King Hassan II mosque was actually breathtaking and is added to that list. TheЧитать далее
Marrakesh!
8 апреля, Марокко ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We visited the Palais Bahia in Marrakesh, initially residence to the viziers in the 19th century, then the Royal family, and now the most popular national tourist destination. Bahia was the name ofЧитать далее
Wandering around Marrakesh
8 апреля, Марокко ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
How to describe Marrakesh in a few words? Chaotic, vibrant, friendly.
Marjorelle Gardens & Yves Saint Laurent
8 апреля, Марокко ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
The French painter Jacques Majorelle established the gardens in the 1920s, a peaceful escape in the bustling city with winding paths, plantings and water features. Majorelle blue was everywhere,Читать далее
Marrakesh evening food tour
8 апреля, Марокко ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Jemma el-Fnaa square comes alive at night on w the temperature drops. Our food tour was expertly guided by Fatima from Chef Tarik Orty through the market and then into the souks for tasting and thenЧитать далее