Sep 2016 – Jul 2017

Ireland

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September 4, 2016
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- Day 1
- Sunday, September 4, 2016 at 9:00 AM
- ☁️ 13 °C
- Altitude: 348 m
- Canada Naramata Creek 49.597105, -119.59805749°35’50” N 119°35’53” W
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23 more sleeps!
September 4, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Only 25 more days until I depart for my next big adventure. Guinness, and sheep shearing!
TravelerDoesnt look like Guinness to me. :o)
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Judy Sylvester cool looking place...
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- Day 13
- Friday, September 16, 2016 at 9:07 PM
- ⛅ 12 °C
- Altitude: 14 m
- Ireland IFSC 53.352048, -6.25784553°21’7” N 6°15’28” W
13 days and counting
September 16, 2016 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Flight and hotel are booked. Staying until the 3rd of October for the first leg and then heading out on the 3rd to meet Christy in Venice for two days...Sooo excited!
TravelerThat's so awesome! Only 10 more days😎🙌
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Lila JensenYahoo! Looking forward to vicariously following u around the globe! Have way too much fun and travel safely.
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- Day 25
- Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 1:27 PM
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 391 m
- Canada Four Mile Point 49.550874, -119.57339349°33’3” N 119°34’24” W
25 hours to go
September 28, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
and counting...just booked two tours in Dublin! Oct 1 - Guinness Storehouse, Oct 2 - Wicklow Mountains and Lakes - visiting a weaver's guild and Fitzgeralds Pub (known for great whisky). Standby for some fab fotos! Getting my pack together and some last minute shopping.Read more
TravelerSo you're probably boarding your plane in Calgary about now... so happy flight. Can't wait to hear from you when you've landed on Irish soil!!!!
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OntheroadagainCannot wait to hear of your travels! Miss you already!!! Have a shot of that whisky for me!!!
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- Day 27
- Friday, September 30, 2016 at 5:17 PM
- ⛅ 12 °C
- Altitude: 16 m
- Ireland IFSC 53.352993, -6.26010353°21’11” N 6°15’36” W
Made it!
September 30, 2016 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
What an exciting city, I feel the energy already. Going for the pint and some fish and chips
TravelerI'll have one too😆
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- Day 27
- Friday, September 30, 2016 at 5:34 PM
- ⛅ 12 °C
- Altitude: 18 m
- Ireland IFSC 53.35244, -6.25992553°21’9” N 6°15’36” W
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Dinner and a bevy
September 30, 2016 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
It just started to rain do I'm having Irish potato and lemongrass soup with soda bread and of course a Guinness
OntheroadagainIrish potato and lemongrass soup! How lucky can you get on a rainy day!!! Looks yummy.
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Judy Sylvester Beautiful !!
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E PetkovHow did it taste?
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youonlylivetwiceThe soup was great and so was the beer.
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- Day 28
- Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 6:31 PM
- ⛅ 11 °C
- Altitude: 17 m
- Ireland IFSC 53.352711, -6.26007253°21’10” N 6°15’36” W
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Todays tour
October 1, 2016 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
After getting lost for a hour I found the Guinness storehouse. What an amazing place! Learned how to pour a pint the right way and now I'm certified. The city is on fire with energy as there is a final football match on tonight. I have never seen so many men in one place in all my life. They're everywhere. Where are all the women? Check out the "bin the poo" picture, means pick up your dog crap and has a toxic sign on the back. Enjoy the photosRead more
TravelerAwesome. Love the poo sign.
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youonlylivetwiceThe eyes are swirls of dog pop, very hilarious
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Roselyn McDonaldWonderful, so happy you made it there and are enjoying yourself! Have one for us!
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- Day 29
- Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 4:00 PM
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 25 m
- Ireland Avoca 52.85722, -6.21271252°51’26” N 6°12’46” W
Wicklow mountains and national park tour
October 2, 2016 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
What a stellar day! Beautiful sunshine and spectacular views. Went through the the mountains where Excalibur, Saving private Ryan, Braveheart, The Vikings and PS I love you were all filmed. Magnificent! Also saw a private cabin owned the guiness' nephews where only stars go for private relaxation. What a lesson in history! Love the signs here! Check out the new dog sign. They don't Jess around. Stayed tuned for more-just having a pub lunch of fish and chips.Read more
TravelerPretty. Where's the sheep?
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OntheroadagainLooks beautiful and green!!
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Dawn WozneyYou look like you are thoroughly enjoying yourself! So glad you are and the photos are great.
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- Day 30
- Monday, October 3, 2016 at 3:28 PM
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 16 m
- Ireland IFSC 53.350006, -6.25807553°21’0” N 6°15’29” W
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New home for 2 days then off to Slovenia
October 3, 2016 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Checked into the Spire hostel today and am rooming with 7 other females. Not sure how much sleep I will get. Out and about Dublin today and found the shopping district. Was enticed by the inexpensive bra and panty sets at only 5 euros. Will wait until I get to Slovenia for that. Booked my flight for the 5th and am meeting Christy there. A couple of shots from yesterday's tour attached and also today's walkabout.Read more
Lila JensenHave a great day out and about!
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Ontheroadagain This is so cool. Love the loom shot!!
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Ontheroadagain Super cool. Have always wanted to learn to do that.
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- Day 30
- Monday, October 3, 2016 at 5:18 PM
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 16 m
- Ireland IFSC 53.350004, -6.2580853°21’0” N 6°15’29” W
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Part deux
October 3, 2016 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Check out the pirate ship called Jeanie Johnson, and the architecture. It's pretty warm here today. Put on another 20 km today and already need a new pair of shoes. Waiting to get to Slovenia where they are cheaper.Read more
TravelerLove the weaving mill shots.
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Ontheroadagain This is beautiful. Are these buildings and malecon (walkway) looking out over water?
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- Day 31
- Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 4:57 PM
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 16 m
- Ireland IFSC 53.349875, -6.2579453°20’60” N 6°15’29” W
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Last day in dublin
October 4, 2016 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Spent the day on a 5 hr trek. Found where Oscar Wilde lived and a statue of him across the street. See the shots. Went the museum of natural history today and saw some very interesting species. Irish deer which no longer exist had the rack span of 8ft across. They put our moose to shame. Couldn't take many photos because I ran out of space on my phone. Had to dump a couple of apps and clean up the mail. Having my last Ginny as I take off tomorrow at 6 am to catch my flight to Ljubljana, Slovenia. So excited because there will be some good wine there and it will be cheaper. Ireland in general is expensive.
Irish facts: I have only seen two ginger here the whole time; everyone smokes and looks twice their age; Irish people yell all the time; the streets are littered with garbage; there are a lot of homeless on the street (mainly looking for $ for beer; the fashion is adidas track pants (yes even the women)! The Irish people are incredibly helpful, happy and can't wait to tell you their life story. They have incredibly good manners and a hilarious sense if humour. I have laughed a ton!Read more
TravelerNice summary.. thanks for that. Enjoy the family☺
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youonlylivetwiceNot going to see the family. Family is in Slovakia not in Slovenia. A few countries south. Going to wine country.
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OntheroadagainNo cute Irishmen??? Enjoy Slovenia and and the wines! !! Looking forward to your next blog!!
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- Day 32
- Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 6:05 PM
- ⛅ 12 °C
- Altitude: 295 m
- Slovenia Ljubljana 46.055668, 14.5078446°3’20” N 14°30’28” E
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Franky's bar-ljuljana
October 5, 2016 in Slovenia ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Well I made it and am just waiting for Christy to show up in the next five minutes. What a magnificent city so far. You could eat off the pavement here it's so clean . 360 degree difference from Dublin . Check out the view I had when I walked the door from the airport. Stay tunedRead more
Ontheroadagain Wow!
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Ontheroadagain Yummmm!
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youonlylivetwiceFound out this beautiful mountain range is the Julian Alps.
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- Day 33
- Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 11:40 PM
- 🌙 6 °C
- Altitude: 289 m
- Slovenia Ljubljana 46.053644, 14.51505646°3’13” N 14°30’54” E
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What an adventure today!
October 6, 2016 in Slovenia ⋅ 🌙 6 °C
So much action today. Started the morning within a one hour walk in the city while Christy slept in. It was cool but the sun was shining and I found the centre and market with a short 7 minute walk. Found St. Nicholas church with the most beautiful brass door I have ever seen. It is so incredibly clean and beautiful here. I give this city a five star rating; right up there with Kraków. Went back to the hotel and had a fabulous breakfast. Then we headed back out to the city for the day. We took a boat trip up the fisherman's wharf river and stopped at the foot of the national park.

It was beautiful. We had lunch by the riversbend then went back to the hotel for a glass of wine. Went back to town and had a tasting with Andreas a Spanish wine maker and agent. He gave us a bottle of cold pressed olive oil as a gift from his olive grove and offered me a job. I'm thinking about it! He gave us a name of a great restaurant to eat at called Chompas. They squeezed us in for a 7 pm dinner. It was incredible. We had a film maker send us an appetizer and then the guy next to me sent us fresh grilled bread. Then the chef sent us Croatian sausages. We had so much fun with the locals and laughed our butts off. Then the owner told the guy next to me to.....have to edit this part ha ha ha......use your imagination! I love this city! Today's beautiful shots.Read more
TravelerDefinitely sounds like you are having a blast and in your element! Love the brass door.
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youonlylivetwice Brass door to St. Nicholas cathedral-c.1752
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youonlylivetwice Locks protest in lovers love in bridge 2
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- Day 34
- Friday, October 7, 2016 at 11:06 PM
- ⛅ 8 °C
- Altitude: 281 m
- Slovenia Vič 46.033923, 14.49158246°2’2” N 14°29’30” E
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World smile day!
October 7, 2016 in Slovenia ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Been smiling since we got here! It was world smile day today and we had yet another great day. Toured the castle, food festival in the square, found a wine bar referred to us by Blair winemaker from ruby blues and checked into our Airbnb. Walked about 10 k today and there is no lack of things to do here. Had a great pizza for dinner tonight and Christy saw her first jezo tonight! That's hedgehog in Slovak. Check the little gaffer out. Two locals thought I was Russian today. Been doing lots of translating. Dropped in on our restauranteur & his wife tonight and they gave us a glass of local wine and cheese and spent the night talking to us. They were so happy we had dinner at their restaurant last night. Check out the funny giggling picks of us in the mirror. FYI on the menu was local delicacy- raw young horse meat. I was at a loss for words .Read more
Dawn WozneyWorld Smile Day! I learned something new, cool. Glad to see you are smiling and enjoying all the sights (and food and drink).
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Ontheroadagain Looks like you are having way to much fun!!! Happy THanksgiving!!
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Ontheroadagain Who's your friend!!!
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- Day 35
- Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 9:53 PM
- ☁️ 9 °C
- Altitude: 281 m
- Slovenia Vič 46.033912, 14.49169746°2’2” N 14°29’30” E
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Up next- vineyard tours in Goriska Brda
October 8, 2016 in Slovenia ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Walked into town from our Airbnb today and the artisan market was on. Checked out a few sights and tried some fabulous food. One of the restaurants we had dinner at and the second restaurant we had dessert. Booked our double private room at a hostel at the mouth of the national park for tomorrow. Last day in Ljubljana tomorrow and then we go to the Postojna caves and wine region. We are getting a private tour with a local girl we met (Neza) who is taking us to a few vineyards on the west coast. We are going to spend a night in Piran and then head up to Budapest for 4 night.Read more
youonlylivetwice Apple strudel with creme fresche and cinnamon ice cream.
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Judy Sylvester ohhhhhh Mmmmmmm
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- Day 37
- Monday, October 10, 2016 at 9:11 PM
- ⛅ 5 °C
- Altitude: 540 m
- Slovenia Postojna 45.774144, 14.2068845°46’27” N 14°12’25” E
Incredible wine tour today!
October 10, 2016 in Slovenia ⋅ ⛅ 5 °C
I didn't write yesterday but here's a brief summary. Got a lift into town with our Airbnb host Irena had breakfast and toured around. Checked into our hostel and had a traditional Slovenia dinner (sauerkraut and bean soup with deep fried sheep cheese) a couple of drinks and hit the sheets early to prepare for our wine tour day on Monday.Read more
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- Day 37
- Monday, October 10, 2016 at 9:41 PM
- ⛅ 5 °C
- Altitude: 540 m
- Slovenia Postojna 45.774263, 14.20681245°46’27” N 14°12’25” E
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Goriska Brda, Medana, Jakoncic
October 10, 2016 in Slovenia ⋅ ⛅ 5 °C
Neza(the student we met at the wine store two days ago) picked us up at 9am from our hostel. We drove out about 140 km to the west and started our first wine tasting at Medana. The Kristancic family has been making wine for four generations. We tried 5 different wines and I bought a bottle of chardonnay the was oaked for two years. Incredible. We went to the local castle but it was closed. The landscape was unbelievable. Everything is planted on a slope & the first harvest isn't until the fourth year. We then went to the Jakoncic vineyard where the family has been producing for 5 generations. We tried 7 different wines and mama brought a beautiful charcuterie platter. We had crossed Italy and s
Slovenia in a matter of 30 seconds. Mitya the winemaker was wonderful and full of knowledge and the whole wine production area was so clean. Very forward thinking in the use of barrels. Check out the old concrete (50 yrs ago) barrels (blue) and the new egg shaped barrels he is using now made from Slovanian oak. The most beautiful tasting room I have ever seen. We had dinner later at a local family restaurant which was wonderful and the Neza drove us to our hostel in Postjana where we will explore the grotto and caves tomorrow. Can't wait. Right now there are a bunch of teenage boys dancing to polka music above us. Peculiar!Read more
youonlylivetwice Mitya the winemaker at Jakoncic
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youonlylivetwice The egg oak barrels at Jakoncic
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youonlylivetwice 50 year old concrete vats at Jakoncic-made in Italy
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- Day 38
- Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 8:26 PM
- ⛅ 5 °C
- Altitude: 540 m
- Slovenia Postojna 45.774161, 14.20681345°46’27” N 14°12’25” E
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Postojna and Predjamska Jama Castle
October 11, 2016 in Slovenia ⋅ ⛅ 5 °C
What s phenomenal day today. Started the day with walking to the Grotto Caves called Postojna. We took a small train into the caves about 1 km down. We then meandered through the caves for two kms. We went down below the ground 140 metres and couldn't believe the amazing rock formations. Huge stalogmite columns. Felt like I was in a star wars movie. At one point the lights went out and it was sheer silence. After the cave tour we headed 9km up the road to Predjamska Jama where the castle was built into a rock cavern for protection purposes. It was amazing and had underground escape tunnels for its occupants to flee if war was about to break or if they were threatened. The stairs were so steep that a midget would never have made it up them. Tomorrow we head to Piran, the west coast and then to Trieste making our way to Budapest Hungary.Read more
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- Day 40
- Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 12:37 PM
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Altitude: 78 m
- Slovenia Slovenia Ferry Port 45.522594, 13.57122745°31’21” N 13°34’16” E
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Piran-Breathtaking
October 13, 2016 in Slovenia ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Didn't write last night because we had too much fun and got into our room really late. We got into Piran which is in the farthest west coast point of Slovenia. Absolutely stunning. Climbed the bell tower,146 steps to the top, and took some great photos. Walked the promenade and had a great lunch. Drank some wine in our room and then met a couple of guys for drinks later. Had a ton of fun laughing and joking with them. One was from Bosnia and the other was local. The weather was warm sunny and 17 degrees.
We were supposed to get a ride to Trieste Italy but had to grab a cab instead. We got into Trieste at 11 am. Christy crashed and I headed into town to explore.Read more
youonlylivetwice Tartini square-Piran
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youonlylivetwice Piran from the top of the bell tower
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youonlylivetwice Tartini square from the bell tower
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- Day 40
- Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 9:54 PM
- ⛅ 11 °C
- Altitude: 8 m
- Italy Canale Grande 45.653099, 13.77272145°39’11” N 13°46’22” E
Trieste and Hungary bound
October 13, 2016 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Leisure day today scouting around the piazzas. Dinner at an Italian restaurant in the square and the cost of food is twice as much. Luckily breakfast is included in our hotel. Hitching a ride with Matteo tomorrow and meeting him at the train station. Will be nice to drive through the mountains. Will take a couple of photos tomorrow to post.Read more
Lila JensenIt is getting chilly arnd here - time to vacate. Looks much better where u are - enjoy.
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youonlylivetwiceOlli said it was -1 the other day and I was basking in the sun at 17. Hope you can follow me while you are in Panama.
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Judy SylvesterJana, you are following the route we took with Tyler to Budapest....Loved every minute of that journey!!!! So happy for you!!
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- Day 41
- Friday, October 14, 2016 at 10:37 PM
- ⛅ 9 °C
- Altitude: 115 m
- Hungary Erzsébetváros 47.499271, 19.07060147°29’57” N 19°4’14” E
Beautiful big Budapest
October 14, 2016 in Hungary ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Well we met up with our bla bla car ride Matteo, who happened to be a policeman in terrorist investigations and cruised at 160km/h into Budapest. It was a five hour drive and he dropped us off at our Airbnb. We got in around 7 so quickly did some grocery shopping and then went to the most beautiful cafe called the New York cafe which was totally renovated by the Italians. Had my first bowl of Hungarian goulash which is just how my staramama made. Scrumptious. Big day of touring tomorrow.Read more
Lila JensenGorgeous! You are in one of my favorite cities in Europe - so incredibly beautiful and CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN. I am envious - have a fabulous time ladies!
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- Day 43
- Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 9:57 AM
- ⛅ 13 °C
- Altitude: 115 m
- Hungary Erzsébetváros 47.499218, 19.07065647°29’57” N 19°4’14” E
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Yesterday's Tour
October 16, 2016 in Hungary ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
We did the big bus city tour yesterday which was 90 minutes. There is so much to see here and the sites are huge. We went to the Jewish sector and found a great restaurant called Mazel Tov and I had the shawarma, which was spiced grilled chicken leg on pita with beetroot salad. Fabulous! We then went to the national museum where we were rushed through the exhibits by two crabby old women who wanted to go home. Disappointing. Walked to the Danube River and caught our night river cruise so we had a chance to see the city by night-great! Drank lots of beer and walked home in a rain storm.Read more
Ontheroadagain Breathtaking!
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Ontheroadagain Looks and sounds yummy! !
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Judy Sylvester We walked here from our airbnb - would love to return one day.
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- Day 44
- Monday, October 17, 2016 at 1:45 PM
- ☁️ 10 °C
- Altitude: 115 m
- Hungary Erzsébetváros 47.498734, 19.07009547°29’55” N 19°4’12” E
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Royal Palace, Ruin pub, Fisherman bastio
October 17, 2016 in Hungary ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Spent the day at the Royal Palace and covered four floors of the art and history gallery. From the top you could see the panorama of the city. We walked over to the St. Mattys church and Fishernans Bastion. This is where the guardians of the palace lived . We then caught the big bus to the Jewish district and went to Ruin pubs which is a highly rated party pub. We had dinner and lots of drinks with 5 guys from York,England who I am going to meet up with in my pet sitting gig in December. Danced all night and made it home by 230. So much fun! Didn't have my phone with me so I couldn't take photos yesterday but will get some of Christys shots. Christy rolled in at 10 am...Read more
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- Day 44
- Monday, October 17, 2016 at 10:28 PM
- ⛅ 10 °C
- Altitude: 116 m
- Hungary Erzsébetváros 47.499188, 19.07082247°29’57” N 19°4’15” E
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St. Stephens Cathedral, Litsz museum
October 17, 2016 in Hungary ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
I spent the afternoon on foot touring around and getting a holistic feel of Budapest. I walked for 2.5 hours and found the St. Stephens Cathedral (not the most ornate church I have seen) and also saw the right hand of St. Stephen which was found in the early 1400's. Kind of creepy to have it on display but the hungys worship it. Saw the beautiful Opera house and the Franz Litsz museum. Lots of musical culture here. I must have put on about 10 k today walking but it was great to feel like a local. Couldn't see the sinagogue as it is closed today and tomorrow. I did see the stainless steel tree of life which had the names of the persecuted inscribed on each leaf. Tomorrow I hope to make it to the spa for a day of mineral baths and relaxation treatments.Read more
youonlylivetwice Franz Litsz museum
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Lila JensenWhich spa are going to?
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OntheroadagainSounds like a plan, enjoy!
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- Day 46
- Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 10:48 PM
- 🌧 8 °C
- Altitude: 163 m
- Slovakia Bratislava 48.155414, 17.10706148°9’19” N 17°6’25” E
Bratislava, Slovakia-home again
October 19, 2016 in Slovakia ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
Didn't write yesterday because not a lot happened and honestly it was time to move on. Hungarian facts-everybody smokes,a lot, and it's killing me. When hungies say they speak English 'a little bit'-they don't! They are full of baloney. They never smile and don't recycle. The streets smell like urine and they drink by 9 am-must be noon somewhere. They always close the door on you and make you feel like your imposing on them. They make good goulash and they have donair shops every block. They have beautiful architecture, but their personal skills stink.Read more
Port CoquitlamThey always smoked as chimneys,streets were always a bit dirty........How was the spa? did you go?
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youonlylivetwiceDidn't make it to the spa but will go when I come back to Bratislava on second trip back
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- Day 46
- Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 10:59 PM
- 🌧 8 °C
- Altitude: 161 m
- Slovakia Bratislava 48.155104, 17.10689448°9’18” N 17°6’25” E
Bratislava. Sk
October 19, 2016 in Slovakia ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
Made it here in two hours by train and the ride was great. Christys first train ride and we had a couple of beers on route. Our hostel was 7 minutes from the train station. Checked in and found a great place to have real Slovak food. Toured around for a few hours and then found a fabulous craft beer bar where we hung around for a couple of hours. They had over 220 wines on their list. The manager was schmoozing me and getting the goods about Canada and our wines. Tons of fun!Read more
Port CoquitlamIn Bratislava this early?Where is your hostel?What was the Slovak food?
10/19/16Reply
youonlylivetwiceShowing Christy around my home town for two days and the hostel is 5 minutes from the main train station in Sancova. I had good old halusky and she had kapustnica.
10/20/16Reply
Port CoquitlamWhere next?
10/20/16Reply
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