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Dag 26
onsdag 28. juni 2023 12:32
☁️ 29 °C
Høyde: 10 m
Trinidad og Tobago Fort Milford 11.154689, -60.84114211°9’17” N 60°50’28” W
Beaches and Sunset
28. juni 2023, Trinidad og Tobago ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
As soon as we dropped our bags in our room we headed down to the amazing beach next to the hotel. The water was crystal clear and about 29 degrees, I could see schools of small bait fish swimming around my legs, and the sand was super soft. After a couple of hours in the sea we swapped the sea for the pool where we relaxed the afternoon away.
At the end of the day we were treated to a beautiful sunset - best one of the holiday:Les mer
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Dag 27
torsdag 29. juni 2023 10:56
⛅ 29 °C
Høyde: 18 m
Trinidad og Tobago Store Bay 11.152645, -60.84032811°9’10” N 60°50’25” W
Tobago to 🇹🇹 Trinidad
29. juni 2023, Trinidad og Tobago ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
After a breakfast at the hotel we enjoyed the beautiful weather and headed back to the beach for a swim.
After two hours we headed back to the hotel, checked out and then checked in for our flight back to Trinidad.
Schedule didn’t matter as we were all on board early and left 25 minutes early - landing before we were due to leave!
Gladys headed out for Paige’s graduation and we got take away Pizza and did some Dens work.Les mer
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Dag 28
fredag 30. juni 2023 11:00
☁️ 31 °C
Høyde: 6 m
Trinidad og Tobago Allys Creek 10.257008, -61.48206710°15’25” N 61°28’55” W
Bel Air La Romain - home
30. juni 2023, Trinidad og Tobago ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Today we took an hour’s drive South of San Fernando to where I grew up from birth to 5 years old. It took us a while to find the house as it had been knocked down and a new one had been built- Gladys rang our old neighbour Jean Stampfli for directions! His old house up the hill had been knocked down. But we found my old place ❤️😊Les mer
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Dag 28
fredag 30. juni 2023 11:50
⛅ 31 °C
Høyde: 7 m
Trinidad og Tobago Guaracara Park 10.303053, -61.44965810°18’11” N 61°26’59” W
And then there were doubles
30. juni 2023, Trinidad og Tobago ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
We couldn’t come to TT and not have Doubles.
These cost about $1.50AUD
The outside wrap is made from chick peas and water.
Then the inside is curried chickpeas and split peas.
You can choose between no pepper, little pepper or big pepper- Ernest and I went for little pepper, Jasin and Gladys had no pepper.
BUT I think the chef got distracted and mine and Ernest’s was super hot!!!
They cook it fresh in the early hours and sell it on the side of the road.Les mer
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Dag 28
fredag 30. juni 2023 14:02
⛅ 32 °C
Høyde: 12 m
Trinidad og Tobago Jackson Square 10.667258, -61.51913510°40’2” N 61°31’9” W
Lunch & Dad & Gran Barbara
30. juni 2023, Trinidad og Tobago ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
After visiting where I grew up we headed back to POS and had an amazing large lunch at Trotters! But not before I had a double expresso. I’m in a food coma now.
Then we headed to see where Dad’s small ashes had been buried with his mother and her parents. It was sad to see all the surrounding graves severely overgrown - and a few homeless people begging in there.Les mer
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Dag 28
fredag 30. juni 2023 18:41
☁️ 28 °C
Høyde: 76 m
Trinidad og Tobago Macaque Hill 10.701033, -61.55930810°42’4” N 61°33’34” W
Maracus Beach - Shark & Bake
30. juni 2023, Trinidad og Tobago ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
After a quiet start we packed up the car and headed off to Chateau Pinard - via Maracus Beach to buy some Shark and Bake. The bake is a kind of bread they hand make then fill it with Shark 🦈 which Jasin had, I had cheese. Then you add your salad and dressings! Skipper aka Skippy the Moodle / Maltipoo came along for the ride too.
The beach was how I remembered it as a child with the coconut trees.Les mer
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Dag 29
lørdag 1. juli 2023 10:57
☁️ 30 °C
Høyde: 13 m
Trinidad og Tobago Yarra River 10.80527, -61.34291310°48’19” N 61°20’34” W
Chateau Pinard Blanchisseuse
1. juli 2023, Trinidad og Tobago ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
After a windy hours drive we arrived at Chateau Pinard - which is owned by Ernest’s Nephew. Almost the whole Pinard family were there. Paul and Giselle, and two of their girls, Frank and Kerry and three girls, Jacinta and Mike, plus Emma who turned 8 and Mia. The only couple missing was Christie and Christian.
Paul cooked some amazing BBQ burgers and Mahi Mahi, and we swam in the sea down 50 steps and then lazed in the pool chatting to the girls - such a lovely family. They really made me feel welcome.Les mer
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Dag 30
søndag 2. juli 2023 09:38
⛅ 30 °C
Høyde: 76 m
Trinidad og Tobago Macaque Hill 10.701083, -61.55940310°42’4” N 61°33’34” W
From Trinidad to New York
2. juli 2023, Trinidad og Tobago ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Our last day in Trinidad was spent packing and resting. We went to Bruce’s place and had a lovely Chinese takeaway with his daughter Aileen and her girls.
Then at 8:30pm we said a sad farewell to Gladys and Ernest and headed to the Caribbean Airways lounge to wait for our 12:10am flight to JFK NYC. We finally got to hear a lone steel band playing which was amazing.
The lunge was very modern - but not many food options. However we were able to get work done before boarding the flight at 11:30. Jasin had an X on his boarding pass so he got stopped on every security check - including as he boarded the plane.
What was great was the we got upgraded to business which I bid for - and were in row 4.
The flight was comfy but bumpy and it was hard to sleep - but we made it - arriving at 5am.Les mer
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Dag 31
mandag 3. juli 2023 07:35
⛅ 23 °C
Høyde: 18 m
Forente stater Pennsylvania Station 40.734238, -74.16479540°44’3” N 74°9’53” W
Trains & Time Square
3. juli 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
We dropped our bags at the hotel at 8:30am and headed straight out back on the train to NYC. The whole subway / Train system is so confusing - we bought an expensive ticket that turned out to be for the subway only - so we had to buy a $5,25 ticket to the city (again)
We were hanging out for a diner breakfast like at Sanfran. We found one and went straight in. I had waffles and eggs and bacon plus a coffee, Jasin had a salmon bagel - and the whole bill came to well over $100 AUD wow crazy expensive.
Times Square was my favourite- hectic but I loved the vibe and all the huge screens everywhere.
Next stop was the Empire State Building - we headed up to the 86th floor and the views were amazing. Once again you had to battle your way through the crowds.
Our final stop was the Chelsea Markets which were interesting. Again packed!!
We then jumped on the subway to Penn Station on 33rd and bought tickets for the train.
After waiting 30 minutes we were advised of a signal failure and no trains were going anywhere. Exhausted we ended up taking a taxi back to the hotel which cost us $200AUD - needless to say this was a very expensive day!Les mer
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Dag 32
tirsdag 4. juli 2023 12:13
☁️ 25 °C
Høyde: 9 m
Forente stater WYNY-FM (Lake Success)40.710892, -74.01279440°42’39” N 74°0’46” W
World Trade Centre & Surronds
4. juli 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
The rain stopped and we went out and saw the memorial for the World Trade Centre. All the names of people
Who lost their lives was etched into the metal surrounds. Each on has its own US Flag.
The waterfall was lovely and looked to be really deep.Les mer
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Dag 32
tirsdag 4. juli 2023 18:41
⛅ 26 °C
Høyde: Sjønivå
Forente stater Upper New York Bay 40.664105, -74.04711140°39’51” N 74°2’50” W
Path subway & Westfield
4. juli 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Breakfast at the hotel was good and relatively inexpensive at $20 each.
We finally worked out the PATH subway and managed to get ourselves to the world trade centre. It was raining when we got there so we spent time looking through the shops at the amazing Westfield there.Les mer
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Dag 33
onsdag 5. juli 2023 17:42
☀️ 31 °C
Høyde: 32 m
Forente stater San Juan Hill 40.768883, -73.98170540°46’8” N 73°58’54” W
Subway and Central Park
5. juli 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
After a less than average breakfast with a waiter who couldn’t give a damn - we booked our last accommodation in Asia and some flights then headed out to take the Path subway. We made it all the way to 33rd street then jumped on the wrong train heading south instead of North to Central Park - but we made it! And damn it was hit. 32 degrees with a real feel for 40 🥵- so after 30 minutes we headed back to the air conditioned train! So many strange people here in NY!Les mer
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Dag 33
onsdag 5. juli 2023 18:00
☀️ 32 °C
Høyde: 18 m
Forente stater Newark Liberty International Airport 40.6981, -74.17872540°41’53” N 74°10’43” W
United Airways to UK
5. juli 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
United premier was interesting. We got our own checking and security- but so did everyone else and there were lots of people flying premier!
The plane was late in and so late leaving because of cleaning and catering. We had a drunk noisy American standing behind us in the queue so struggled to hear the announcements - luckily he was up the back so we didn’t hear him once we were on the plane.
Jasin got a great seat next to a window with a view - I was in the middle - no window view anywhere but the pod was great and the screen was huge. The service by cabin crew was great too. I slept for about 3 hours and woke just in time for a quick breakfast and landing!Les mer
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Dag 34
torsdag 6. juli 2023 10:12
⛅ 18 °C
Høyde: 12 m
England Heathrow Terminal 2 51.469988, -0.4473551°28’12” N 0°26’50” W
Watlington Arrival
6. juli 2023, England ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Arrived in the uk and apart from a bit of a queue it was the quickest customs we went through. Mark and Maria were waiting for us as soon as we came out which was fantastic! After a stop via Starbucks we headed home to WatlingtonLes mer
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Dag 35
fredag 7. juli 2023 18:55
☀️ 26 °C
Høyde: 86 m
England Howle Hill 51.881108, -2.58711251°52’52” N 2°35’14” W
Wythall Air BNB
7. juli 2023, England ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Day 2 in the UK and we are off for an adventure with Mark & Maria, and Spirit 🐶 . Staying in this beautiful AirBNB near Ross-On-Wye. The weather was beautiful and we went for a walk along the Wye Valley Trail. The house is built in the 1500s.Les mer
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Dag 36
lørdag 8. juli 2023 10:57
☁️ 19 °C
Høyde: 128 m
England Symond's Yat Rapids 51.840775, -2.63449751°50’27” N 2°38’4” W
Simonds Yat Walk
8. juli 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
This morning we managed to skip the rain and walked around 8kms in some beautiful countryside. Maria made sandwiches and we stopped just before the rain started.
In the evening we went out for dinner at the local recommended pub. The staff were having a bad day and we were served by a very grumpy lady. Then it took 30
Minutes for the bill to come - but we were happy chatting 😊Les mer
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Dag 37
søndag 9. juli 2023 11:51
☁️ 18 °C
Høyde: 138 m
England Edge End 51.8079, -2.55924251°48’28” N 2°33’33” W
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Forest of Dean & Witney
9. juli 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Another walk, this time in the Forest of Dean - more rain! Got to love the UK.
A stop for coffee was welcome (plus a chocolate brownie not pictured!)
Then we returned to Witney after coming up with an idea for a new business!!
Another walk this time to the town centre and a Nero’s coffee ☕️Les mer
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Dag 38
mandag 10. juli 2023 09:44
☁️ 19 °C
Høyde: 245 m
England Christmas Common 51.636438, -0.9760751°38’11” N 0°58’34” W
Watlington Hill
10. juli 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
This morning James dropped us off up Watlington Hill and we walked back across the hillside.
We ended up at The Granary cafe - for another coffee!!
When we returned home we FaceTimed the girls with MumLes mer
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Dag 41
torsdag 13. juli 2023 11:16
☁️ 19 °C
Høyde: 86 m
England Pilton 51.169072, -2.58955551°10’9” N 2°35’22” W
Memories- Pilton
13. juli 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Today we took Yvonne’s beast and drove to Somerset. First stop was 6 Orchard Lane, which was very overgrown out the front. Then we headed to Pilton. Straight to Totterdown Farm - It was hard to see so many weeds and so overgrown- but I guess it’s a working farm now, and the garden wasn’t a priority.
We then took our life in our hands and took the back roads to Wells. We went straight to Costa coffee ☕️ and I had my expresso and Bakewell tart! Then we headed to Cheryl’s Shop and I surprised her with a visit ❤️.
She shut up shop and we went for another coffee.
We talked about Andy and his death, and about her lovely partner Colin.Les mer
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Dag 41
torsdag 13. juli 2023 13:14
☁️ 19 °C
Høyde: 51 m
England Wells 51.2094, -2.64529551°12’34” N 2°38’43” W
Wells Cathedral
13. juli 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Next stop in an attempt to dodge the drizzle was Wells Cathedral.
Jasin was blown away about how old it was. When we arrive we saw a paid of swans and their 5 signets. They were born in April.
We spent around an hour in there and at the end saw an artist putting together an unusual black ropey sculpture. She told Jasin that it had taken her 2 days to build.Les mer
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torsdag 13. juli 2023 17:01
☁️ 20 °C
Høyde: 148 m
England Glastonbury Tor 51.144572, -2.69847551°8’40” N 2°41’55” W
Glastonbury Tor
13. juli 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
After visiting a rainy Wells we drove across to Glastonbury. We found a pub for lunch which was cheap but very average!! Frozen fish for Jasin and Homebrand lasagne for me!
We then headed to the Tor. It took us ages to find the parking, and ended up in a residential area.
We parked well away from the path up the Tor and so we ended up going through 1000s of stinging nettles and thistles and almost vertical in places… I pushed through and we made it! And it was definitely worth it, the view was amazing!Les mer
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Dag 46
tirsdag 18. juli 2023 09:20
☁️ 16 °C
Høyde: 98 m
England Swindon 51.541683, -1.79088751°32’30” N 1°47’27” W
Friends and Food
18. juli 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
This week has been all about catching up with old friends, visiting familiar places, eating Fish & Chips, Curry and English Chocolate 😊 and trying to keep warm - welcome to the British summer!
We had a blast catching up with Diane (aka Nannie), Fiona & Guy, Matt & Nina and Clare & Mark. Everyone had wonderful stories to share of lives lived and future plans.
I showed Jasin Royal Wootton Basset, where I used to live. We saw Zoe’s infant school, and many old cafes and shops which were almost the same as when I left for Aus 18 years ago.Les mer
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tirsdag 18. juli 2023 13:20
☁️ 20 °C
Høyde: 143 m
England Avebury Stones 51.42777, -1.853951°25’40” N 1°51’14” W
Avebury
18. juli 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Day trip to Avebury -
Back to the stones just 15 minutes from old home. But it’s strange I don’t think I ever bought the girls here. We had a meal at the extremely busy Red Lion pub - lucky we ordered when we did because once we had our meals the line was out the door. Jasin loves seeing the stones and enjoyed a DIY fresh milk in a glass bottle that he poured himself!Les mer
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tirsdag 18. juli 2023 14:20
☁️ 20 °C
Høyde: 143 m
England Avebury Stones 51.42777, -1.853951°25’40” N 1°51’14” W
Avebury
18. juli 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
This afternoon we went for lunch at the Lion Pub in Avebury, so we could get free parking. It took a long time for food to come out and mine was cold, but Jasin liked his scampi. We then visited the stones, and Jasin got to drink some fresh milk from the dairy!Les mer
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onsdag 19. juli 2023 09:54
⛅ 18 °C
Høyde: 87 m
England Purton Stoke 51.596638, -1.87428851°35’48” N 1°52’27” W
Oxford with Yvonne and Gary
19. juli 2023, England ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Day trip to Oxford - Yvonne and Gary had the day off today and after we visited a metal fabrication for Gary’s steps we drove to the park and ride on the outskirts of Oxford.
We took the double decker bus - much to Jasin’s huge enjoyment to the city centre.
We walked round the university buildings which was fantastic and found Dads Brasenose College.
After a trip to the post office to post some chocolate to my girls we went to Westfield Shopping Centre for some retail therapy and a delicious Vietnamese Lunch. One dress and one top later we headed back to the car for round two of shopping at Bicester Outlet. Yvonne got some shoes, but the rest of the shops were far too posh for us. I felt like we were the only Europeans there!Les mer
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