Big OE April - July 2009
In and around World
Off on our big OE that we never did in our 20's. Ninety three days, visiting Japan to see Emma, France, Italy, Greek Islands, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, London, Croatia, Koh Samui.
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Barbara2
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Thursday 8 April
Wednesday night was family night at home. Andrew, Mat, Bel and Chris came for dinner. Rod and Molley weren't able to make it at the last minut... Continue reading »
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1 Day to go
One day to go. I arrived home and Muz was just about finished packing. Andrew came around tonight with a bottle of wine to say bon voyage. One... Continue reading »
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Waiting to catch flight in morning
Arrived in Auckland to a nice day. Caught the bus into the Viaduct, not people around due to Good Friday. Went to o'Hagans Irish pub for a snack an... Continue reading »
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Lots of walking
We were up really early. Awake at 5am with the time difference. Emma and Heideki were coming around at 10am. We left Emmas at 7.30 am and Went for... Continue reading »
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Leaving for Paris
We left Emmas at 6am this morning and arrived at the airport at 8am. When we arrived there was a sign up saying that they were over booked and want... Continue reading »
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Paris here we come
We foud our accommodation by carching a train in central Paris and then the Metro and then walked about 10 mins, we were pleased to get to the hote... Continue reading »
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Champagne here we come
Enjoyed the last of the great breakfasts before heading to the train station. Only a 40 minute ride on the fast train. Found our accommodation that... Continue reading »
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Rennes via Paris
Arrived in Rennes and found our Mercure Hotel and also an inernet shop not far away. Muz very happy by the end of 3 hours of me using a computer, b... Continue reading »
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A wonderful vibrant city!
Arrived at Bordeaux via Rennon at 2.30pm. Visited a magnicient monument aux Grondins that had a huge fountain at the bottom of it. Biggest fountain... Continue reading »
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Carcassonne
Arrived in Carcassone and got a taxi to our apartment as we already knew it was a bit too far to walk, 5 Euro, txis are so much cheaper here than i... Continue reading »
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An 800,000 poeple city
Arrived and found our hotel whch was a walk down hill down one of the main streets. Trouble is we need to go back up!! The guide book tells woman n... Continue reading »
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Relaxing time
Arrived in Hyeres and caught a taxi to our hotel; it was 5kms from central Heyeres. Brent and Bev were right it is a lovely spot. Our accommodation... Continue reading »
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The home of the Rich and Famous
Arrived today into Cannes. A lovely spot; our accommodation has its own beach with sun loungers. Muz has two on the front row booked for tomorrow.... Continue reading »
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First stop in Italy
Arrived here Monday afternoon. Accommodation is only 100 metres from the train station. Had a good look around the city.
Did a open top bus... Continue reading »
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The fashion capital
Had a funny time arriving at our hotel, took us 45 minutes to walk to it after we left the station. What transposed was if we had gone out the next... Continue reading »
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Leaning Tower
Arrived here at 10 am after an early start of 6 am departure from Milan. We walked to... Continue reading »
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The history
Arrived here at 4.30pm today. Accommodation pretty close to station.
Went for a wonder around and thought we found the Trevi fountain but i... Continue reading »
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Leather Capital of the world
Visited Michelangelo's statue of David. Walked to Pizzale Michelangelo up the hill and had a great view over Florence. Walked over the famous Ponte... Continue reading »
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Along with the 45,000 other visitors every day
Arrived in Venice and caught the local train back to our hotel in Mestre. Accommodation a true 4star maybe++. Real large room, walkin wardrobe, twi... Continue reading »
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The start of 7 days of luxury
Checked into the cruise at 10.00am, just like checking into an airline. Lucky we arrived early as people that arrive 1pm or laater had a 2 hour wai... Continue reading »
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Never drive to your hotel in Dublin!!
Up at 8.30am, checked out of hotel and got the shuttle back to the airport to pick up the rental car. Left Hertz with map in hand to go and find ou... Continue reading »
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The home of Crystal
A drear day, drizzle on and off, meant to clear later in the day. Left the hotel and I managed to ruin the Gps when I was trying to get the sound w... Continue reading »
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Stop over on way to the rind of Kerry
Arrived safely in Cork after taking the coast road for most of the way. Staying in a B&B that was built in 1826. The office lady asked us how m... Continue reading »
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Off to the Ring of Kerry
Nice breakfast at the guest house and then off to find our way to Killarney. Found our hotel and checked in then went back into town to have a snac... Continue reading »
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Lake area
Left our hotel and made our way to Limerick via Tralee. Mid 20's today, locals say it is the nicest day in the last couple of years. Arrived at acc... Continue reading »
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Volvo Race
Took the scenic coastal route to Galway. Visited the Cliffs of Moher on the way. Very calm and hot day, not wind at all. Magnificient scenery at Mo... Continue reading »
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Start of the UK experience - home of our ancestors
Back in central Galway this morning and Muz intent on finding the same carpark area as yesterday, again no luck so settle for somewhere else, traff... Continue reading »
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Edinburgh Castle
Cooked breakfast courtesy of Dwaine in the morning at 8am. Left the car at a park n ride and caught the bus into town 3 pound each for a days publi... Continue reading »
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Visit to Bridge of Allan
Left accommodation and made our way north to the Bridge of Allan. The home of my Great father. The gps worked perfectly. Found our way to the cemet... Continue reading »
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Duke of Edinburgh Hotel
Went for a walk in the rain to the Carisle Cathedral. Left Carisle at 11.30am and made our way to Barrow-In-Furness. Went via the lakes, Bassenthwa... Continue reading »
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Luxury accommodation
Had a really nice breakfast at the Duke of Edinburgh, a variety of cooked breakfast you could order. The hotel even though it was very old it was r... Continue reading »
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Historic city wall
Nice breakfast at the Marriott. Made our way to York and arrived at 12.30pm. Found a Tesco and then made our way to the Parkview Guest House. Check... Continue reading »
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Heythrop Park Country club.
Left York and made our way to the Heythrop Park Hotel, golf and country club in Enstone, Chipping Norton , just north of Oxford. The hotel is set o... Continue reading »
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Sidcup - Derek and Nancy's 2 relaxing days
Left Heythrop Park Hotel after having a very nice breakfast in the massive dining room. Only 8 other people in the restaurant, the place had hardly... Continue reading »
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Elton John
Spent the morning with Derek, Nancy sitting out in the their georgeous garden, brilliant sunshine. Left Derek and nancy's after spending 2 lovely d... Continue reading »
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Cardiff Caslte - No Millennium Stadium Tour
A nice breakfast at the B&B including fresh Strawberries. Left for Cardiff at 10am and went into central Bristol first to look for the suspensi... Continue reading »
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Bath
Left hotel on foot to go the library to use the internet, unfortunately the computers were down. The council offers free internet access at the lib... Continue reading »
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Exploring the South of England
Left Shepton-Mallet at 8.45am. Visited Stonehenge £6.60 each. A good audio guide. Made our way to Beaulieu, much to Muz's surprise it was &po... Continue reading »
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6 days in London
Left Bournemoouth at 9.30am and made our way to Southampton to have a look around. Two cruise ships were in port. Made our way to Heathrow airport... Continue reading »
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7 days crusing on a sailing boat
Early flight to Split, leaves Gatwick at 5.55am so have to be at airpot at 4.00am. Arrived safely in Split. Very tiried so had a quiet day, thunder... Continue reading »
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Start of the journey home
Left hotel in Split via taxi at 9.30am to catch the airpot bus that leaves from the port. The bus was meant to leave at 10am but left at 10.30am (C... Continue reading »
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9 days of bliss
Tuesday
Late breakfast this morning but feel refreshed after a big sleep in the airconditioned room. We had got quite tired on the boat and t... Continue reading »
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