Trip: The BIG Trip
There are [199] stories from my trip: The BIG Trip
NETHERLANDS | Tuesday, 4 Oct 2011 | Views [657]
This morning
we were up bright and early and had the privilege of helping get Dino ready for
kura – fun times! He is such a cool kid and Jeanine is a fantastic mum – good
job girl!!
Some
breakfast for us after that along with ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Monday, 3 Oct 2011 | Views [577]
Another slow
start with loads of washing – seems to be the trend! After a morning munch we
set out to explore Brouwershaven a little.
Wearing our
jackets for the first time in AGES we set out into the wind. Turned out to be
warm ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Sunday, 2 Oct 2011 | Views [533]
The Warriors! That was our goal this morning - both of us up before 0800 to try and get a live stream working on the computer in order to watch the NRL Grand Final. A few technical issues but Bray got it sorted and we were able to watch the game. First ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Saturday, 1 Oct 2011 | Views [534]
Another fine day in Brouwerhaven! Awesome. We got up a bit later today - house to ourselves as Jeanine stayed in Goes last night. Weird to have our own space but fun. After brekkie we got on the bikes and follwed Jeanine's map (with some detours of ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Friday, 30 Sep 2011 | Views [487]
A slow start this morning after another post-midnight bedtime. Jeanine is technically still on holiday but is leading a course on Monday so had to go in and do prep this morning. A couple of loads of washing through in her absence then ready to go ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Thursday, 29 Sep 2011 | Views [581]
The breakfast this B&B supplied was amazing. Fresh bread, cheese and a selection of cold meat, boiled eggs, toast (with pineapple jam – like Thailand!), coffee, tea, fresh orange juice, yoghurt and snelle jelle (these fruit bread/muesli bar type ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Wednesday, 28 Sep 2011 | Views [680]
Today was another slower start – up, brekkie, made sandwiches for lunch and packed some fruit and bits then we had to pack our overnight bags before heading North. Jeanine had booked us into a B&B in Edam for tonight so we could spend all of tomorrow ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Tuesday, 27 Sep 2011 | Views [476]
An earlier start today as we all piled into the car to take Dino to school. We got to see his classroom, teacher and classmates before heading home. It was relaxing time then as we had a late breakfast, watched a DVD and eventually got ready before ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Monday, 26 Sep 2011 | Views [569]
Dino had a day off school today (teacher stuff) so we got to play! Tasty Dutch bakery treats for breakfast with real coffee...delicious. Then we headed out to the storm surge barrier...a local attraction and a life saving one in case of storms and ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Sunday, 25 Sep 2011 | Views [1031]
What a day. SO glad we had an early night last night as today was stressful and long in so many ways! Started out well with both of us showered and in the car for breakfast by 0530, last things packed into bags (tent & fly included) and ... Read more >
FRANCE | Saturday, 24 Sep 2011 | Views [598]
Up, showered and into Paris on the train before 9am. Bray was okay with this kind of timeline too! Reason being the All Black’s game vs France, kick off at 1030 Paris time today. We caught the train to our usual St Michel stop and headed for an ... Read more >
FRANCE | Friday, 23 Sep 2011 | Views [426]
Roni got up early to a welcome email from STA travel Becks. We showered and headed out (after one false start leaving camera batteries behind!) Train to Paris Austerliz then found our way back to Gare de Lyon. The helpfulness of our ticket seller today ... Read more >
FRANCE | Thursday, 22 Sep 2011 | Views [612]
This morning we enjoyed not being in a rush. Got up a wee bit later, caught up on some internet stuff and did a big load of washing (much required by this point!). Grabbed an apple for breakfast then headed off in search of the train station. A ... Read more >
FRANCE | Wednesday, 21 Sep 2011 | Views [477]
We were out of bread so Roni got up early and went on a baguette mish this morning. Success! Fresh peaches also purchased and an ATM located. The baguette was still warm – yum! Home to make brekkie then Roni went to use the net until Bray emerged. ... Read more >
FRANCE | Tuesday, 20 Sep 2011 | Views [512]
Roni was up with the birds and mist this morning – excited to see our location as we had arrived well after dark last night. The mountains towered above us, green fields all around and plenty of snow visible. After hot showers we struck camp quickly ... Read more >
FRANCE | Monday, 19 Sep 2011 | Views [946]
We packed out in the early morning hoping to hit the road and get moving. Had a coffee at our campsite while we awaited the office staff in order to settle up and set out. Headed to the beach at Sestri Levante to get some sun and coastline with our ... Read more >
ITALY | Sunday, 18 Sep 2011 | Views [446]
We sadly departed our picturesque campsite at Parco del Largo, Anguillara to head north. Our original intention had been to return to Rome today and see the Sistine Chapel, Colloseum and Roman Forum as we ran out of time yesterday BUT the chapel is ... Read more >
ITALY | Saturday, 17 Sep 2011 | Views [1220]
Roni was up first and out of the tent to the BEAUTIFUL sight of the lake - Largo di Bracciano – in the morning sun. Awesome. Then she toddled off to the camp cafe to charge some batteries up for our day in Roma. We are definitely in Italy – ... Read more >
ITALY | Friday, 16 Sep 2011 | Views [572]
We got up and broke camp in the sun this morning – it was over 20 degrees by 8am so our tent and fly dried out well for a change. On the hunt for parking which we found (gratis!) at Piazza Michelangelo. Enjoyed the fantastic view of the city from there ... Read more >
ITALY | Thursday, 15 Sep 2011 | Views [398]
We were on the road early as Roni woke up and just got into it, Bray dozing in his seat. After a few hours we paused in the misty hills to consume some breakfast and get freshened up and into clean clothes. Continued on and on through the windy roads, ... Read more >
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