I Need A Vacation; Why Not Take A Trip Around The World
Janes holiday travels
Greetings from Ireland! I arrived into Shannon airport to be met by my sister in law, Jeanne. We drove to Castleconnell which is a village in County Limerick on the banks of the River Shannon. It is 11 km from Limerick city and near the boundaries of County Clare and County Tipperary. It is also…
On the go again!! Back to the Cotswolds. I will never tire of this beautiful countryside even when the weather is wet and cold!!! I’m so lucky to be able to stay with my good friends Chris and Pete, who are great walkers, so off we went, braving the elements! First day we walked up…
We were lucky enough to have time to do a quick tour of the city of Reykjavik before departing in the afternoon. The city’s name translates to ‘Smoky Bay’ in Icelandic, a reference to the geothermal activity that has shaped the region’s landscapes for centuries. Possibly the most visited building in the city is the…
After saying our farewells on board Seven Seas Splendour, Jan, Craig, Susie and myself headed to our hotel to deposit our luggage and meet Sally and Ross to commence our Golden Triangle tour of the area around Reykjavik. The Golden Circle is a tourist route in southern Iceland, covering about 300 kilometres looping from Reykjavík…
If you want 2 weeks of absolute indulgence then this is the ship for you! Firstly there are 5 restaurants, 4 are all at least 5 star. Below are some examples of the meals we had. There was Pacific Rim, which was fine asian dining, Chartreuse which was modern french dining, Prime 7 which was…
Sadly we missed 2 ports in Greenland, Paamiut and Qaqortoq, due to weather conditions. It was too icy for the ship to get through the ice and sail up the fjords. So on to Nuuk in Greenland where we were able to dock. We had 2 extra days at sea which I’ll talk about in…
I’m enjoying this cruise immensely. Today we arrived at Isafjordur, which is a town situated in the northwest of Iceland in the Westfjords region. It has stunning natural landscapes , rich cultural heritage and a close knit community. Isafjordur stands as a testament to Iceland’s remote beauty and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. The…
Iceland is a small island nation that is Europe’s westernmost country and home to the world’s northernmost capital, Reykjavik. Eleven percent of the country is covered in glacial ice and is surrounded by water. A volcanic island, Iceland experiences severe volcanic activity. In 2010, the Eyjafjallajokull volcano at an elevation of 5,466 feet (1,666 meters)…
So on to the Faroe Islands. Located in the Northeast Atlantic, the Faroe Islands comprise 18 small islands, characterised by steep cliffs, tall mountains, narrow fjords – and a population of 55,000. The Faroe Islands is a self-governing archipelago, part of the Kingdom of Denmark. While the Faroese have fantastic language skills, most speak…
Hi! I’m back as promised. Unfortunately the wifi on board our beautiful ship was very unreliable and it was impossible to download photos and keep up to date with my blog, so here I go. We departed Southampton on the 21st June and had one day at sea before arriving at Kirkwall, which is nestled…