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    checking out of our chalet
    the kidsit was so coldfarewell Hildebrand familya waffle is not awfuldinner is served

    Pilanesberg departure and pizza!

    August 13, 2018 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    The final day of our South African safari. We check out of our chalet and spend some time with the Hildebrand’s. Playing cards and even some freezing cold pool time before we pack up for our drive home. We had some tough farewells (and promises to not wait another 18 years to visit) and thank yous with Louise and the kids, thank you all for helping make our visit to South Africa amazing and memorable. Sean drove us to rendezvous with Verity. We enjoy a waffle treat before returning to Johannesburg. Tonight Isaac offered to make dinner!Read more

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    adventure time
    going on the trainHamley's Hot Wheels VRNelson Mandela SquareHard Rockin' in Joburgour last dinner at Verity's house

    Let’s go on the train!

    August 14, 2018 in South Africa ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    Today’s adventure had us ride the Gautrain to Sandton. Did some shopping, tried some virtual reality racing in Hamley’s Toy Store, walked through Nelson Mandela Square and enjoyed lunch at Hard Rock Café. Another day of seeing Johannesburg.Read more

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    Cheers Brew Hogs
    Cheers Papachinosout for lunchall good things...all aboardready for fly time

    Another farewell

    August 15, 2018 in South Africa ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    Enjoying our last day in South Africa. Today’s outing took us to Brew Hogs Brewery for tastings and a tour, to Papachinos for some lunch and finally to the airport. Another amazing day in South Africa. Verity saw us right to security where we had to bid another farewell. Thank you Verity for sharing your life, home and South Africa with us, you made Johannesburg feel like home-away-from-home. We continued waving good bye until we couldn’t wave anymore. We boarded our plane and got settled for the next flight.Read more

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    Welcome to Germany
    here we areready to deplanethanks for the lift South African AirwaysMunich airport

    Touchdown #14, Munich, Germany

    August 16, 2018 in Germany ⋅ 🌧 13 °C

    And welcome to Franz Josef Strauss International Airport in Munich Germany!

    What brought us here?
    Conor or beer, maybe not in that order but definitely that combination. Arriving in Munich gives us the chance to reunite with more international friends. In 1999 Conor and Andrea traveled from their home in the UK to Taiwan which was where our paths first crossed. Since that time we have visited each other’s homes, had some weddings, had some babies, had some travels and kept in touch. On this trip we have chosen to forego a visit to Chez Toal in Manchester England for this rendezvous Part 1 in Munich. Looking forward to catching up, drinking up and laughing it up.

    DYK: The oldest building in Munich is a bathroom. Archaeological excavations at Marienhof revealed a latrine from 1260.    Read more

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    train from airport to Munich
    Munich hotel groupieelevator groupiegetting comfygetting iceall good in Munich

    Destination #7, Munich

    August 16, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C

    Vi Vadi Hotel, downtown Munich

    Following some incorrect directions from the airport info staff, and a mis-leading train going a different way, we found our hotel. Perhaps with a little luck of the Irish (we are meeting them here later) our room was one of the few available and we were able to check in early. After settling in, a rest and a snack we await our next reunion.Read more

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    Bound for Berchtesgaden
    quite the viewThe Eagle's Nestamazing view from the Eagle's NestHofbrauhaus Berchtesgadenenjoying some ice cream

    Train, Hitler, and beer

    August 18, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

    Long day of adventure. Took 2 hour train trip east to visit the town of Berchtesgaden and Kehlsteinhaus (the ‘Eagles Nest’), Hitlers private mountain retreat. Enjoyed dinner at Hofbrauhaus Berchtesgaden biergarten and ice cream enroute back to the train station.Read more

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    heading out
    I hear they have beer herefound beer and foodsnuck a look at the Alterkeller (basement)pee break in basementjust a little snack

    One last beer

    August 21, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

    One last outing to the Augustiner Keller biergarten for dinner, beer and play. Even snuck a visit to the Alter Lagerkeller.

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    Welcome to Ireland
    waiting for luggage in Dublin

    Touchdown #15, Dublin, Ireland

    August 22, 2018 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

    Between destinations, stopovers, side trips and airports, it is getting hard to keep things straight. Here we are arriving in Dublin, Ireland at Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath. Once again we get to meet up with Conor, Andrea and Ellen. After we pick up our rental car we will be off on our Irish road trip. First stop…. a pub?

    What brought us here?
    A chance to tour Ireland with authentic Irish folk, can’t turn that offer down. We were so lucky that the Toals are game to do some sightseeing in Ireland while taking us along for the ride (or is it the other way around). Either way we are here to explore the places, the people and the pubs while continuing our rendezvous Part 2 with our favourite Irish-through-Taiwan family.

    DYK: There are six steps and 119.5 seconds to a perfectly poured Guinness. At the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin the pros can teach you how to pour your perfect pint!    Read more

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    Cheers in Newry
    drinks at the Bagnall's Bar

    Authentic Irish Folk

    August 22, 2018 in Northern Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

    For our first night in Ireland we are invited to stay at the home of Andrea’s mom and dad, Jim and Josie, in Newry. Such an amazing welcome and visit... Cheers!

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