This morning didn’t look as nice as yesterday but as it turned out, was only a little cooler and was
Author: Xanthe
Tuesday 11 October – the Bay of Islands
This morning we had arranged to go on a half day cruise around the Bay of Islands and out to
Monday 10 October – heading north
So today we collected our car and leave Auckland, next stop Paihia. We checked out of the hotel and left
Sunday 9 October – discovering Auckland – part 2
So the day started well, we slept through to the alarm going off then sat in bed for a while
Saturday 8 October – discovering Auckland Part 1
So as predicted jet lag kicked in about 5am and we were both wide awake and ready to go, but
Friday 7 October – the other side of the world
So after 2 planes. 3 flights, 4 countries and more time zones / hours than I could keep track of
5 October – On the way
Finally on the way to New Zealand, seems to have taken ages for it to come round but we did
Saturday 3rd September 2016 – A fond farewell to Washington
So today we have to head back to the UK , but luckily we had agreed with the apartment owner
Friday 2nd September 2016 – Washington old and new
We decided to head off to the suburbs today 15 miles outside Washington is Mount Vernon George Washington’s family home.
Thursday 1st September 2016 – Historic houses and Memorials
We had a slight change of plan today as it is forecast to rain on and off all day so
Wednesday 31st August 2016 – Lincoln and The Constitution
We started the day outside Ford Theatre where Lincoln was shot and the Petersen house where he actually died. We
Tuesday 30th August 2016 – Government and Justice
Today we decided to try and mix up the indoor / outdoor activities a bit to try and manage the
Monday 29th August – to protect and serve
Today to try and orient ourselves we decided to do an Old Town Trolly tour which was nothing like an
Sunday 28 August – take me to the ball park
So despite being shattered and going to bed way too early last night we actually managed to stay in bed
Monday 11th July – one end of the island to the other
Early start today as we planned to visit Paphos and the archeological site that is a world heritage site. It
Sunday 10th July – A day to relax in the sun
We didn’t have anything planned today so we got up and jumped in the pool for a swim followed by
Saturday 9th July – Limassol and Kourion
Today we decided to go to Limassol, I had found a walk around the old town which looked quite good.
Friday 8th July – Sam and Michelle’s wedding
Relaxed start to the day as it is Sam and Michelle’s wedding. We got a taxi to the resort –
7 July – Troodos Mountains and the painted churches
After the long day yesterday and a good nights sleep we went down to breakfast to see Mum and Dad
Historic houses in London – 12 June 2016
After being back from Scotland for a couple of weeks we decided we needed a day off from decorating, unfortunately
Polesden Lacey – 21 June 2016
As it was actually a nice day we decided to have a break from putting the house back together. We
28 May – Discovering Peebles
So today is our final day in Scotland as we set off for Barnsley tomorrow. As we will have to
27 May – Queens Court and Crime
Today we set off down the A72 again but this time towards Jedburgh and the last of the 4 Abbeys,
25 May – Castles and Catholics
We decided to spend the day immersing ourselves in Scottish history, first stop Thirlestane Castle which is the home of
24 May – Common ride to confirm the rights of townsfolk
Today we set off for Hawick which is the home of Tweed along with where the Twin Set (although not
23 May – Abbeys and an old town
So fully refreshed we set off for Kelso today where I have found a couple of walks around the town,
22 May – Along the river Tweed
As it was a lovely morning we decided we would go for a walk. I had found details of a
21 May – A change of location
So today we left Inverness for the last time and headed south to Peebles. We seemed to have gathered quite
20 May – Castles and Cathedral
So we have finally done the right ‘lack of rain dance’ to stop it raining, alternatively the Scottish weather gods
19 May – The town at the end of the road
Today was a very long day as we decided to drive to John o’ Groats, unfortunately the Scottish weather is