Now that our 2015 trip is over, (sob!) we thought a quick focus on our ‘Mediterranean Odyssey’ cruise would be useful for people contemplating an ocean cruise. This all began way back in 2013 when we took a Viking river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest, and we met some wonderful travel companions from the USAContinue reading “Cruising on the Viking Star”
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Barcelona!
Our previous blog focused on the amazing Sagrada Familia as it just overwhelmed our senses, so now we can focus on other interesting spots in Barcelona. Just that name conjures up a certain waiter from Fawlty Towers, but fortunately we met many funny and competent waiters bearing no resemblanceContinue reading “Barcelona!”
Monaco & Toulon
As we glided into Monaco, our waiter said “Now you will start to smell the money!” What an accurate description of this principality where the cost per square METRE averages 60 000 Euros, and each letter on the Yacht “Lady Moura” docked beside us is printed in 24 carat gold! We assumed that Monaco andContinue reading “Monaco & Toulon”
More Wonderful Florence
Please enjoy some of the amazing pieces of art to be found in the huge Uffizi Gallery in Florence. It has been open to the public since 1765 so really is one of the first modern museums. This is mostly the legacy of the famous Medici family who regularly collected and commissioned works of art.Continue reading “More Wonderful Florence”
Tuscany
We woke up very early on the morning that we were leaving Rome, so decided to wander around the local streets. There seemed to be a busy buzz on one corner… And we had stumbled on the amazing Mercato Trionfale, the largest fresh market in Rome busy stocking up for the day’s trade. We wereContinue reading “Tuscany”
Italy…
We have been planning (and saving for!) our Mediterranean holiday for 18 months. First off we spend 9 days exploring some of Italy, then we cruise around the Mediterranean from Venice, finishing with several days in Barcelona. Enjoying every moment of our time in Italy so far. We won’t bore you with travel details fromContinue reading “Italy…”
Wildflowers & Scenery East of Geraldton
Leaving Wooramel Station on our trek home, we stopped at Northampton, a small but lovely historic town 50 kms north of Geraldton. Returned for another meal [bangers and mash for me and pepper steak for Ginny] at the ‘bottom’ pub. Yes, there are 3 pubs, and although they all have proper names they are locally knownContinue reading “Wildflowers & Scenery East of Geraldton”
Back on the road…briefly
After 6 months of city dwelling, it was definitely time to get out bush for a few days – but where to go? We opened our West Australian atlas (old-fashioned but the geography doesn’t change much around here!) with the challenge of finding a place that: • neither of us had visited before – quiteContinue reading “Back on the road…briefly”
Beautiful Ieper and the Menin Gate – Belgium
Ieper – or Ypres back in 1918 – was immediately christened as ‘Wipers‘ by Allied soldiers, with even a ‘Wipers Times’ newspaper being written by the British! During the Middle Ages, Ypres was a prosperous Flemish city renown for its textile industry – they were trading linen with England way back in the 14th century. It is located in Belgium north of the SommeContinue reading “Beautiful Ieper and the Menin Gate – Belgium”
In a pickle?!
After 8 plus months away on our big caravan trip, lots of people predicted we would get itchy feet. Hmmm. Maybe a little bit, especially when there is no choice but to do the mundane things of life like filing, vacuuming and home maintenance! Mostly though it has been fun to get ‘back into theContinue reading “In a pickle?!”
2020 Travels 