Europe - The Second Time Around
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Europe Trip. Take 2
So I consider myself quite fortunate to not only be able to visit Europe once, but I've been given the opportunity to visit there again the second time round. I fell in love with Europe during my travels 2007. Come 2008, when my bonus for work was an overseas trip, I instantly choose Europe as my destination. So with a few queries and chats with the travel agents, I'm booked and ready to head off in April-May 2008. This time round with my wonderful sister. I know we are going to have a blast. Read up on our experience as they happen. I hope I don't bore you to much
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Sticky Rice
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Good Bye Sydney!
The day arrived but I was faced with unpredictable mishaps. My luggage that I had already packed decided to give way just 1 hr before we had to l... Continue reading »
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Hello Oslo !!
We arrived at Oslo central station by express train flytoget. 170 kr (aud$36) The trip took 20min & Oslo central station was the second stop.... Continue reading »
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Quick Stop over in Amsterdam
Welcome to chaos... that is how it was turning up to Amsterdam. It took 30 mins for our luggage to come through. To make matters worst o... Continue reading »
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Frognerparken- Vigeland Sculpture Park.
7am- Early morning start. We pack our bags for changing of room. Same hotel, different room with our own bathroom.
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Good-Bye Norway
We wake up very early in the morning and head to the Royal Palace. We stop over at the Parliament for quick last minute photos and well as t... Continue reading »
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Brussels , Belgium
So the wait for the flight to Brussels took forever, because we decided to arrive here earlier then usual since... Continue reading »
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Royal Palace
We walk towards the Royal Palace, which was a short distance from Mannekin Pis. As thought it was quite grand. We take a stroll through the parks... Continue reading »
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Grand Palace
Today we set off with our map and all the sights circled.
We head and first stop is 'Grand Palace. This place is beautiful. Surrounded... Continue reading »
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Paris we have arrived!!
Today we say farewell to Brussels. Farewell to all the great bars and pubs on offer and the many tight alleyways filled with glorious stores and... Continue reading »
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Colonne De Congres
We head towards the 'Colonne De Congres' early in the morning, which is a short distance from our hotel. It is the war memorial and qu... Continue reading »
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Walking through the streets of Paris
The day starts off with a nice breakfast at the hotel before we headed out for a day in Paris, the city of love!
Our first stop was Place... Continue reading »
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Sight seeing - Montmartre
This morning we head to Rue de Steinkerque a laneway with all the souvenir stores and on the way to Montmartre where Sacre Coeu... Continue reading »
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Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe
Morning started with a walk to town. We were to stop at Franprix to get some breakfast only to find they are not yet open. Instead we join the qu... Continue reading »
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Cosmos Tour Commences
MOVING ON TO NEW HOTEL. Today we wake up and head to the supermarkets to grab snacks. It's packed with early morning shoppers grabbing their groc... Continue reading »
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Day in Paris with Cosmos Tour
SIGHTS OF PARIS WITH THE TOUR GROUP – The wake up call was at 6.45am. We head down to breakfast not long after that and we are delighted to know... Continue reading »
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A very short stop in the town of Blois
EARLY MORNING START, the wake up call is at 6.45am. Cosmos tour has a luggage order where you leave your luggage at the front of your room and by... Continue reading »
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Lunch break in Tours
Our next stop is a town called Tours. Strange name for a town but we stopped here for lunch. It was very busy with people buzzing around. There w... Continue reading »
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Bordeaux
We arrive at the Mercure Hotel in Bourdeaux at 6.30pm giving us 1 hr before dinner is served. Lyn and I go for a stroll into town.... Continue reading »
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Barcelona
We all board the bus and head forwards to Barcelona. The trip was long indeed so when we arrive at the borders we were happy to know we... Continue reading »
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A visit to Carcassone
ALARM RINGS AT 6AM. I have to get up extra early as I had to re-pack since I went on a frenzy the night before which resulted in my clothes being... Continue reading »
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Monseraat
The city tour of Barcelona ended and those not continuing on to the next trip were dropped off in the city. The next part of the tour was to visi... Continue reading »
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2nd day in Barcelona
SO IT DOESN'T RAIN IN SPAIN? ARE WE SURE? . This morning we woke up for breakfast and much to our delight we were served a full hot buff... Continue reading »
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Time for stroll in Avignon
The normal routine of breakfast then the luggage outside our rooms for the porter to pick up then load up and we board the coach ready for our ro... Continue reading »
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Eze in France
After the excitement of last night, everyone woke up in a good mood, as we all joined up at the breakfast room. We are back on board the bus by 7... Continue reading »
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Tuscany Signa
We leave Pisa and head for a small town Signa where we will be staying overnight.
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Monaco - Monte Carlo
We head onwards arrive at Monte Carlo casino and once embarking the coach everyone is in complete awe of this place. It is where the rich come to... Continue reading »
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Pisa - Italy
We leave Eze and head onwards to our next stop. Pisa. Here where the infamous leaning tower of Pisa stands.
We arrive in the town of P... Continue reading »
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French Riviera
After spending some time at Avignon and buying gifts for ourselves we head back onto the coach for a drive towards Nice. We arrived to o... Continue reading »
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Florence
Today we depart from our hotel in Signa early in the morning and make our way through the Italian countryside.
I kept it quiet t... Continue reading »
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29th Bday in Rome
We arrive in Rome at 4.30pm to our Hotel named 'Hotel Princess Roma' is situated about a 30 mins ride from the city.
We had 20 mi... Continue reading »
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Rome Day 2
We get a wake up call at 5.45am as we all struggle to get out of bed and head for our day trip in Rome. We get breakfast and then onto t... Continue reading »
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Pompeii
This morning we departed our hotel at 8am. We leave the beautiful city of Rome on route towards Pompeii. The famous city that has existe... Continue reading »
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The Island of Capri
Two words to explain this place is beautiful and chaotic. We have the day in Capri today and it kicks starts with a bus ride to a bus depot. Agai... Continue reading »
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Bari
This morning we get to sleep in. Then it was back on the coach and on our final drive through Sorrento. We get 2 hrs free time in Sorrento so Pom... Continue reading »
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Sorrento
Departing Pompeii we head onwards for another 1.5 hr drive towards Sorrento where we are staying overnight. The coast of Sorrento is ama... Continue reading »
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Olympia
We depart from the cruise ship at 12 noon. The ship docks and we leave and head back on the coach on our way to Olympia.
The drive... Continue reading »
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Athens
We arrive in Athens late afternoon and the drive was a very forgettable one as I was fast asleep through it all. We stopped at a resting... Continue reading »
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Greek Islands
Early start as we drive 15 mins from our hotel to the port to board the Anna Maru for our cruise to 3 Greek Islands.
The cruise was nice a... Continue reading »
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Ancona
We head towards the Patras port and the 4 hours drive went by quickly as I slept all the way. We stop by at the Corinthian Canal again.&... Continue reading »
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Pomposa
Breakfast is served and after breakfast, we are given free time after check out. Everyone had been instructed to put their hand luggage in o... Continue reading »
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San Marino
Arriving in San Marino and heading up to the hotel we are put on halt because the road has been blocked for the Tour De Italy race, simi... Continue reading »
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A day in Venice
Today our day starts with the cruise over to Venice by boat. The boat ride is always a pleasant one as you get to see the wonderful sights from t... Continue reading »
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A Venetian night in Venice
We head on board the coach and arrive in Venice or the outskirts of Venice at 4pm giving us time to unwind an do some laundry since we a... Continue reading »
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Austria
Today we are set for Austria as we board the bus for a painstaking 7 hrs trip. The scenery was beautiful with all the high mountains.
We ma... Continue reading »
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Vienna
Today the weather does not look too fabulous as we head into town for our city tour. Most sights we have alre... Continue reading »
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Salzburg
Wake this morning to a fantastic breakfast with great variety. Today we head off and leave Vienna and make our way through the lovely scenery to... Continue reading »
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A morning in Innsbruck
We head out and get 2 hours in the town of Innsbruck.
It felt much different when the last time I visit last year and I had forgotten much... Continue reading »
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Innsbruck
We arrive in Innsbruck to our hotel, which is about a 30 min distance from the city centre. The rooms are nice and comfy and very large. Dinner... Continue reading »
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Lucerne
It is now back on the bus headed over the Switzerland borders. We arrive in the after to Liechtenstein and get a free time here. We take... Continue reading »
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Lucerne - Day 2
Early start today and we have a few things on today. Those going on the Lake Lucerne cruise left the hotel at 8am. We were not pa... Continue reading »
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Rhineland
Today is going to be a long day as we get on board the bus and make tracks for Germany. It is a cold and miserable morning. The bus ride is a... Continue reading »
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Back to where it started - Amsterdam
Our final day and its going to be sad to leave everyone. However, before we do, we have a full day in Amsterdam. We depart our hotel in Germany... Continue reading »
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GoodBye Europe!
The wake up call is 6am and Lyn and I already decided that we were going to head down to say our goodbye and wave the bus farewell.
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