JAPAN | Monday, 4 Nov 2019 | Views [131]
With a 930am flight to Tokyo our Sunday morning began bright and early. A different experience flying during the day for us. We both enjoyed the inflight service and 2 or 3 movies saw the day pass uneventfully. Our approach to Narita airport was pretty ... Read more >
JAPAN | Saturday, 2 Nov 2019 | Views [132]
We're so grateful to be fit and well enough to continue seeing the world. This adventure is super special as we get to celebrate another 60th birthday with our besties. We fly in the morning afer a peaceful few hours with Sarah in Brisbane and, hopefully ... Read more >
UNITED STATES OUTLYING ISLANDS | Wednesday, 18 Apr 2018 | Views [449]
Monday 16 April (again)
We've arrived in Hawaii!! And Chris's birthday celebrations and adventure begins.
We're super excited to be sharing this overseas break with our beautiful daughter and her man and with our wonderful besties.
After clearing ... Read more >
UNITED STATES OUTLYING ISLANDS | Sunday, 15 Apr 2018 | Views [402]
The Hawaiian Hiatus is all about celebration of Chris's big SIX ZERO. One more sleep and we're away for Waikiki sunsets, thirst quenching mai tais and good times with good friends.
No big adventure this time but some rest, relaxation and a bit of ... Read more >
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | Tuesday, 14 Feb 2017 | Views [405]
The little fishing town of Fiumicino was very quiet when we wandered out for dinner after a restful afternoon in our very comfy and spacious room at Hotel Seccy. Eventually we came across a restaurant that was open and serving dinner at what we consider ... Read more >
ITALY | Monday, 13 Feb 2017 | Photo Gallery
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ITALY | Monday, 13 Feb 2017 | Views [427]
For a week we've cruised from port to port around the Mediterranean. We've rocked and rolled across the seas. We've walked our legs around new places with new sights to see. We've enjoyed LOTS of different food and the odd cocktail. Monday 13 February ... Read more >
ITALY | Sunday, 12 Feb 2017 | Photo Gallery
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ITALY | Sunday, 12 Feb 2017 | Views [375]
Our final port of call before our cruise finished was on the north western coast of Italy, near the Italian Riviera. Genoa is Italy's largest and busiest port and sits in the shadow of snowy mountain peaks. And, on this day, might I suggest the wind ... Read more >
FRANCE | Saturday, 11 Feb 2017 | Photo Gallery
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FRANCE | Saturday, 11 Feb 2017 | Views [332]
We sailed from Barcelona under the full moon on time. After a couple of hours at sea the announcement was made that we would be returning to port for a medical emergency. We must have been met by an emergency vessel at sea. It was odd to feel no forward ... Read more >
SPAIN | Friday, 10 Feb 2017 | Photo Gallery
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SPAIN | Friday, 10 Feb 2017 | Views [430]
With significant relief we felt the easing of the waves in the early morning as we approached Barcelona. With bus tickets collected we jumped on the shuttle to central Barcelona, grabbed a cab straight to La Sagrada Familia. This remarkable basilica ... Read more >
MALTA | Thursday, 9 Feb 2017 | Views [396]
And so the last part of our European Exravaganza begins. It's been our ideal for such a long time to end a big holiday with a chance to completely relax. What better way to do just that than with an all inclusive cruise!
We left our comfy apartment ... Read more >
MALTA | Wednesday, 8 Feb 2017 | Photo Gallery
Rome to Palermo to Valletta
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ITALY | Monday, 6 Feb 2017 | Views [419]
Wow! Our last full day in Roma. As we headed toward the Vaticano we were among huge crowds. Discovered that at 12 the Pope would be offering his Sunday blessing. We stayed for a short while but, sadly, couldn't understand a word he said. Our original ... Read more >
ITALY | Saturday, 4 Feb 2017 | Views [387]
Friday: We knew we would be having (for us) a late night, so we had a very slow morning, cooked ourselves some eggs for brekky to have with some of the bread & cheese we had left in the fridge.
Out of our apartment and we made our way to ... Read more >
ITALY | Saturday, 4 Feb 2017 | Photo Gallery
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ITALY | Thursday, 2 Feb 2017 | Views [377]
Another day in Roma.
A gentle 20 minute walk took us close to the hop on/off bus stop. In a side street nearby we were able to grab a quick bite. Chris was pretty happy to have found somewhere that advertised an "English Breakfast", so in we went.... Read more >
ITALY | Wednesday, 1 Feb 2017 | Views [349]
After another slow start we found a pasticceria not far from our apartment for a delicious brekky and a good coffee. It was a good place to sit for a while and watch the world go by. We continued through the streets and across the Tiber to find ourselves ... Read more >
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