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First impressions of Prague – stunning, scorching and an Astronomical clock

We staggered off the night train, blinking and yawning into the glaring heat of the Prague morning. Half seven and already 27 degrees. Not a good start for a vampire shade seeker like me. First stop, we needed to ditch the bags so head straight to our hotel. The marvellous Louren Hotel, situated in VinohradyContinue reading “First impressions of Prague – stunning, scorching and an Astronomical clock”

Pompeii, a tragedy locked in time

Pompeii is still in the shadow of the brooding Mount Vesuvius.  The city of Pompeii, along with Herculaneum, was partially destroyed and buried under 13 to 20 ft of hot ash, pumice and mud in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. One of the tragic inhabitants of Pompeii, forever encased in ash. HisContinue reading “Pompeii, a tragedy locked in time”

Amalfi coast – spectacular

Neil surveys the view at the pretty coastal town of Amalfi. It is indeed Salad days . . . Here’s a different view of Amalfi, a gorgeous little piece of paradise. A speciality of the region – delicate, ornate little painted tiles. Next to the obligitory moped!!! Here’s another of the beautiful little villages onContinue reading “Amalfi coast – spectacular”

Capri and Sorrento 2012

So back to Italy, for the fourth time! Despite swearing blind last year I would never spend my hard earned money in the grumpy rude fest that is Italy, back we go! Just can’t keep away from the culture, astounding architecture and glamourous beaches. First off, the glorious wedding of a close friend in Rome. MarriedContinue reading “Capri and Sorrento 2012”

Thailand ends on a high

So after the serenity of the old capital, the mania of Chinatown, the sobering WW2 reminders and the swim down the river Kwai, we had to end our holiday in typical style, on one of Thailand’s many idyllic, gorgeous, perfect, pristine, baking hot beaches. We stayed in Ao Nang, Krabi. A nice little town thatContinue reading “Thailand ends on a high”

Travels in Asia – Hong Kong and Thailand

After getting all nostalgic over India I’ve decided to go back in time by a year and put up my pictures of Thailand too. We travelled there in December 2009, flying into Bangkok via Hong Kong. Here’s a few snaps from the futuristic city of Hong Kong. A Blade Runner esque mix of towering highContinue reading “Travels in Asia – Hong Kong and Thailand”

Train journey and end of the Indian road

The next leg of our trip involved a train trip to Varkala, the final stop on our trip. Here’s me not looking too comfortable on our little window ledge / seat / sleeping compartment! Neil however was delighted to get a full meal for 50p plus the coffee man who hopped on and off theContinue reading “Train journey and end of the Indian road”