From there we drove down to the Old Town to be dropped off. I initially went for a solo walk around the Old Town and Port, before meeting up with Bel and the Boys to hit some shops and see the highlights.
Friday, 30 September 2016
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Our first port of call on the cruise was Dubrovnik, Croatia. Hopped off the boat and found a taxi driver that was willing to drive us around to see a few sites before dropping us in the Old Town. His English wasn't the best but it was clear that he was very passionate and proud of his city. Drove us to their very nice bridge, then along the cliff side above the 'new town' and port, to a lookout above the Old Town and Fortress. From the look out we got a great view of Dubrovnik, and if you turned around and looked north-east, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
From there we drove down to the Old Town to be dropped off. I initially went for a solo walk around the Old Town and Port, before meeting up with Bel and the Boys to hit some shops and see the highlights.
From there we drove down to the Old Town to be dropped off. I initially went for a solo walk around the Old Town and Port, before meeting up with Bel and the Boys to hit some shops and see the highlights.
No Internets
Have been on our cruise the last two weeks (or so) with very limited internet access. Have landed in Barcelona now so I will start updating the blog with what we've been doing since Venice!
Sunday, 18 September 2016
Luzern and off to Venice
Second day in Luzern saw us catch the train to Engelberg to go up to Mt Titlis. Didn't have the clear weather that we had when going up the Jungfraujoch, so the photos aren't as good. Different but still a good experience. Very windy and very cold, learnt our lesson from the Jungfraujoch and brought more warm clothes this time, but still not quite enough.
This morning we caught the train from Luzern to Venice, via Milan. Venice is a beautiful city, probably my favorite so far. Got here late in the afternoon and caught a water taxi over to our apartment. Then went for a walk to look at the markets and get some dinner. Was dark by then so we walked over to Piazza San Marco to find Cafe Florian. Have been meaning to visit the Cafe since seeing a picture of it online. It's apparently the oldest cafe in the world, first opening in 1720. Coffee wasn't bad (a bit pricey) but they had beautiful live music, and Venice by night is just amazing.
Will have to get some pictures online, but tomorrow we hop onto our cruise and internet access might get a bit spotty then.
This morning we caught the train from Luzern to Venice, via Milan. Venice is a beautiful city, probably my favorite so far. Got here late in the afternoon and caught a water taxi over to our apartment. Then went for a walk to look at the markets and get some dinner. Was dark by then so we walked over to Piazza San Marco to find Cafe Florian. Have been meaning to visit the Cafe since seeing a picture of it online. It's apparently the oldest cafe in the world, first opening in 1720. Coffee wasn't bad (a bit pricey) but they had beautiful live music, and Venice by night is just amazing.
Will have to get some pictures online, but tomorrow we hop onto our cruise and internet access might get a bit spotty then.
Friday, 16 September 2016
Luzern - Switzerland
Caught the train from Interlaken to Luzern this morning. Another train ride through the amazing Swiss countryside. Didn't get a decent picture from the train but loved the way that the mountains, with their green fields, trees and houses looked like they had just been 'tilted' on one side. Must find a decent example of what I mean.
Arrived in Luzern around lunch time and walked down to the lake to book a lunch cruise around the lake. Luzern was one of the original swiss alps resort towns and the impressive hotels that line the lakeside are proof of this.
Checked into the hotel and then walked over to see the Lowendenkmal, or the Lion of Lucerne. A 10m long, 6m high Lion statue carved into the cliff wall. Described by Mark Twain as "the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world."
Walked further up the hill to the Glacier Museum which contains glacial 'pot holes' left from the glacier that completely covered Luzern during the last ice age, as well as a collection of fossils found in the area.
Willem wanted me to take these pictures to show Uncle Josh this rock collection.
Glacier Museum also had a hall of mirrors which was surprisingly fun, boys definitely loved this one.
Walked back into town to grab some pizza for dinner before walking up to and along the Museggmauer, which is the remains of the 14th century ramparts built to protect the city, had nine towers some of which are still open to the public. Lots of stairs though, and walking the ramparts didn't feel entirely level or safe at times.
Got to the end of the Museggmauer and then walked back through the old town, across the Luzern Death Bridge, built around 1408, destroyed in a storm in 1566, and rebuilt in 1568. Was apparently built to allow access to the Baker's Quarter from the town. They were forced to keep their bakeries away from the main part of town as their stoves presented a fire hazard.
From there we walked back along the banks of the river to our hotel.
Arrived in Luzern around lunch time and walked down to the lake to book a lunch cruise around the lake. Luzern was one of the original swiss alps resort towns and the impressive hotels that line the lakeside are proof of this.
Checked into the hotel and then walked over to see the Lowendenkmal, or the Lion of Lucerne. A 10m long, 6m high Lion statue carved into the cliff wall. Described by Mark Twain as "the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world."
Walked further up the hill to the Glacier Museum which contains glacial 'pot holes' left from the glacier that completely covered Luzern during the last ice age, as well as a collection of fossils found in the area.
Willem wanted me to take these pictures to show Uncle Josh this rock collection.
Glacier Museum also had a hall of mirrors which was surprisingly fun, boys definitely loved this one.
Walked back into town to grab some pizza for dinner before walking up to and along the Museggmauer, which is the remains of the 14th century ramparts built to protect the city, had nine towers some of which are still open to the public. Lots of stairs though, and walking the ramparts didn't feel entirely level or safe at times.
Got to the end of the Museggmauer and then walked back through the old town, across the Luzern Death Bridge, built around 1408, destroyed in a storm in 1566, and rebuilt in 1568. Was apparently built to allow access to the Baker's Quarter from the town. They were forced to keep their bakeries away from the main part of town as their stoves presented a fire hazard.
From there we walked back along the banks of the river to our hotel.
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