My 2018 European Adventure
On 2nd September I’ll fly out of Sydney to Europe on the start of an almost seven-week holiday. I plan in France to visit Paris, the Somme’s WWI sites, and Burgundy , then embark on a two week river cruise from Budapest, Hungary to Amsterdam, Holland then spend a few days in both Amsterdam and Bruges, Belgium followed by a finale of hiking in the Swiss Alps. Unlike in recent years where I’ve been alone on previous trips for many weeks at times , this 46 day holiday will be shared for all but a few days with others. I’m very happy in my own company, but it can get lonely, so I’m looking forward to sharing the early weeks with two of my sisters, a brother-in-law, a cousin from Canada, followed by four weeks with touring with the gorgeous Sharon.
Planned Dates
2018-09-02 to 2018-10-18
Countries
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Trip Map
Trip Entries
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Grounded in Abu Dhabi
Monday, September 03, 2018
Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates -
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The Changing Face of Paris
Monday, September 03, 2018
Paris, Île-de-France, France -
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A Family Get Together In Paris
Tuesday, September 04, 2018
Paris, Île-de-France, France -
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A Moving Visit to WWI Battle Sites
Wednesday, September 05, 2018
Somme, Hauts-de-France, France -
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A Guided Tour Of Battle Sites
Thursday, September 06, 2018
Somme, Hauts-de-France, France -
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The fabulous historic Beaune
Monday, September 10, 2018
Beaune, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France -
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The famous New York Palace Hotel
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Budapest, Hungary -
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The Captivating Budapest
Saturday, September 15, 2018
Budapest, Hungary -
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A Quick Stop in Slovakia
Sunday, September 16, 2018
Bratislava, Bratislava Region, Slovakia -
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A classic day in Vienna
Monday, September 17, 2018
Vienna, Vienna, Austria -
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Mediaeval Delights of the Danube Continue
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Volksschule Dürnstein, Niederösterreich, Austria -
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Our Idyllic Cruise Abruptly Ends
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Passau, Bavaria, Germany -
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Itinerary Reorganised
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Passau, Bavaria, Germany -
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A Delightful Change in Direction
Friday, September 21, 2018
Bregenz, Vorarlberg, Austria -
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Three Countries and Stunning Scenery
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Menaggio, Lombardy, Italy -
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Soaking Up the Italian Atmosphere
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Menaggio, Lombardy, Italy -
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Amazing History Lesson
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Dongo, Lombardy, Italy -
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Chilling in Menaggio
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Menaggio, Lombardy, Italy -
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Sophisticated Bellagio
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Bellagio, Lombardia, Italy -
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Our Last Day in This Italian Heaven
Friday, September 28, 2018
Menaggio, Lombardy, Italy -
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A long Day of Train Travel
Saturday, September 29, 2018
Grindelwald, Canton of Bern, Switzerland -
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Sharon's Tough Initiation
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Grindelwald, Canton of Bern, Switzerland -
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A Full Day With New Snow on the Mountains
Monday, October 01, 2018
Grindelwald, Canton of Bern, Switzerland -
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One of My Best Ever Hikes, a Truly Magic Day
Tuesday, October 02, 2018
Männlichen, Canton of Bern, Switzerland -
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Fun on the Mountain Before a Hotel Change
Wednesday, October 03, 2018
Wengen, Canton of Bern, Switzerland -
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Fabulous Hike But Distressing Changes Soon
Thursday, October 04, 2018
Wengen, Canton of Bern, Switzerland -
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Spectacular Scenery at 1,850m Altitude
Friday, October 05, 2018
Lauterbrunnen, Canton of Bern, Switzerland -
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A Different Mountain Yet Still Wonderful Scenery
Monday, October 08, 2018
Gstaad, Canton of Bern, Switzerland -
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A Hike Suitable For Senior Citizens
Tuesday, October 09, 2018
Gstaad, Canton of Bern, Switzerland -
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A Fabulous Grand Finale Hike
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Gstaad, Canton of Bern, Switzerland -
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Goodbye the Continent & Hello London
Friday, October 12, 2018
London, England, United Kingdom -
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London and My Weekend Excursions
Sunday, October 14, 2018
London, England, United Kingdom -
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A Visit To Abu Dhabi on Etihad
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates -
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The Last Steps To Home
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia