We've arrived back home in one piece. Will write more soon after a rest!
Thursday, 26 August 2010
Wednesday, 25 August 2010
Day 10; Paris
so here we are, the last place on our list, as well as the penultimate day of our journey.
We took a free tour of Paris today, just as we did in Berlin. The tour guide wasn't quite as good as the last but none the less it was a good experience.
The tour only lasted a couple of hours, which was more than enough considering the pain our feet were in.
After the tour we walked to the Eiffel tower where we had French fries and ketchup whilst waiting in the queue to take the elevator to the top.
The journey up was quite daunting but non the less we took it on. The view was spectacular as expected. Not really much else to say other than you have to experience it yourself.
Back at the bottom we sat on the grass in full view of the tower, waiting for darkness to set in so they would turn on the lights. As the pictures show it looked great. We sat here for a few hours and bought a bottle of wine from a passing lucky lucky man.
All good fun!
Were now back at the hotel, exhausted as per. We fly home tomorrow, arriving in Leeds around 4 o'clock, where we then catch the train back to Doncaster.
Home soon.
:D
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We took a free tour of Paris today, just as we did in Berlin. The tour guide wasn't quite as good as the last but none the less it was a good experience.
The tour only lasted a couple of hours, which was more than enough considering the pain our feet were in.
After the tour we walked to the Eiffel tower where we had French fries and ketchup whilst waiting in the queue to take the elevator to the top.
The journey up was quite daunting but non the less we took it on. The view was spectacular as expected. Not really much else to say other than you have to experience it yourself.
Back at the bottom we sat on the grass in full view of the tower, waiting for darkness to set in so they would turn on the lights. As the pictures show it looked great. We sat here for a few hours and bought a bottle of wine from a passing lucky lucky man.
All good fun!
Were now back at the hotel, exhausted as per. We fly home tomorrow, arriving in Leeds around 4 o'clock, where we then catch the train back to Doncaster.
Home soon.
:D
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Tuesday, 24 August 2010
Day 9; Rome/Paris
Ok, so it's been the longest travel day we've had. The horrible staff at Roma termini told us that we could not travel to France in any way shape or form because the trains were "alle fulle". Most dishelpful!
After queuing for half an hour and hearing this was not best pleasing as you can imagine. So, after much dismay we then requeued for over an hour to be told the same again. This time we weren't taking no for an answer. We told the man we don't care where, we don't car about the time taken and we certainly don't care how many changes it will take. Still; "mi scusi, alle full, next travela, day a 30!". Ok..... What about back to Bern? "Bern, yes I can do" ........
Contradictory arsehole, he didn't know what day it was, let alone any customer service skills.
Oh well, on arriving in Bern we were greated most pleasantly by the man at the reception desk. Yes, we can get you to France he says. However, after much searching and effort on his part, he couldn't find a way to get us on for free. He paused for a second and gave it one last ditch effort using a different path of travel. Success!
So after setting off at 7:30 this morning to get a train from Rome, we arrive in Paris at 20 to midnight. Very tired.
Will update in the morrow.
After queuing for half an hour and hearing this was not best pleasing as you can imagine. So, after much dismay we then requeued for over an hour to be told the same again. This time we weren't taking no for an answer. We told the man we don't care where, we don't car about the time taken and we certainly don't care how many changes it will take. Still; "mi scusi, alle full, next travela, day a 30!". Ok..... What about back to Bern? "Bern, yes I can do" ........
Contradictory arsehole, he didn't know what day it was, let alone any customer service skills.
Oh well, on arriving in Bern we were greated most pleasantly by the man at the reception desk. Yes, we can get you to France he says. However, after much searching and effort on his part, he couldn't find a way to get us on for free. He paused for a second and gave it one last ditch effort using a different path of travel. Success!
So after setting off at 7:30 this morning to get a train from Rome, we arrive in Paris at 20 to midnight. Very tired.
Will update in the morrow.
Monday, 23 August 2010
Day 8; Rome
Ok so, this morning we got up and breakfast on the top floor of our hotel. Food was great tasting but not a great selection. Took a few nibbles for later in the day too.
Having spoken to the receptionist we found out that a day pass to travel anywhere and everywhere, either bus tram or train was 4 euros, bargain!
Deep underground in the metro, which is fab by the way. Air con, mini tv, it's super fast and it's not the slightest bit crowded.
First stop, Trevi fountain. It's amazing, huge infact! Look at the pics!
Walking back to the metro stop we got off at, we called into a little ice cream restaurant, where we had an iced cream coffee (like a slush in texture) and two cherry slushes. Much needed to say it's 32*C here.
On route again, only this time we visited cappela sistina, the Sistine Chappell. Took some photos of the inside, even though your not supposed to. The Vatican museum itself was only 10 euros to get in. Well worth the money (ps, the guy on the desk winked and said under 18?).
Were now in the middle of at peters square, which is surprisingly empty. The view is spectacular and as far as architecture goes, it's unparalleled this week.
Will write more later when we've been to the colosseum See you there!!
Having spoken to the receptionist we found out that a day pass to travel anywhere and everywhere, either bus tram or train was 4 euros, bargain!
Deep underground in the metro, which is fab by the way. Air con, mini tv, it's super fast and it's not the slightest bit crowded.
First stop, Trevi fountain. It's amazing, huge infact! Look at the pics!
Walking back to the metro stop we got off at, we called into a little ice cream restaurant, where we had an iced cream coffee (like a slush in texture) and two cherry slushes. Much needed to say it's 32*C here.
On route again, only this time we visited cappela sistina, the Sistine Chappell. Took some photos of the inside, even though your not supposed to. The Vatican museum itself was only 10 euros to get in. Well worth the money (ps, the guy on the desk winked and said under 18?).
Were now in the middle of at peters square, which is surprisingly empty. The view is spectacular and as far as architecture goes, it's unparalleled this week.
Will write more later when we've been to the colosseum See you there!!
Sunday, 22 August 2010
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Day 7; Switzerland/Rome
We set off to the train station early this morning so that we could have a walk through the old town in Bern. It had some amazing veiws of old buildings as well as the surrounding river.
The seven and a half hour train journey to Rome felt like a lifetime, but we got here in the end after a interchange at Milan.
Hotel is nice, we've got an en suite again, wi-fi, free breakfast, and air con which we need as it's really hot! It's in a perfect location; a 2 minute walk from the train station and within walking distance from all major attractions.
After dropping off our stuff at the hotel we went out for a meal at a local restaurant. We thought it was some of the best pasta we had ever eaten! Wine and bread to suit, we were stuffed, and after a long day of doing nothing we were really exhausted.
Just got into bed (12.30 local time).
See you tomorrow!
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The seven and a half hour train journey to Rome felt like a lifetime, but we got here in the end after a interchange at Milan.
Hotel is nice, we've got an en suite again, wi-fi, free breakfast, and air con which we need as it's really hot! It's in a perfect location; a 2 minute walk from the train station and within walking distance from all major attractions.
After dropping off our stuff at the hotel we went out for a meal at a local restaurant. We thought it was some of the best pasta we had ever eaten! Wine and bread to suit, we were stuffed, and after a long day of doing nothing we were really exhausted.
Just got into bed (12.30 local time).
See you tomorrow!
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Location:Rome
Saturday, 21 August 2010
Day 6; Switzerland
It turns out Switzerland is really hot. It's 27*C, the hottest weather we've had! We thought it would be quite cool.
It's also turned out to be the most expensive place we've been so far.
Strangely, they serve hotdogs by stuffing a sausage into a breadstick. Interesting concept, tastes nice too. We also had waffles covered in rich Swiss chocolate sauce. Mmmm......... Sickly!
We're now sat just outside the train station in the gorgeous sunshine waiting for our train to interlaken west, where were told is the best spot to glimpse the all important alps.
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It's also turned out to be the most expensive place we've been so far.
Strangely, they serve hotdogs by stuffing a sausage into a breadstick. Interesting concept, tastes nice too. We also had waffles covered in rich Swiss chocolate sauce. Mmmm......... Sickly!
We're now sat just outside the train station in the gorgeous sunshine waiting for our train to interlaken west, where were told is the best spot to glimpse the all important alps.
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Location:Bern
Friday, 20 August 2010
Day 5; Berlin/Switzerland
Got to the train station this morning a little early so we could stock up on snacks for long journey ahead.
The train was great; big comfy seats, pillow, plenty of leg room, the works!
It took us 8 and a half hours to get from Berlin to Bern. We arrived here at 11.10 so it's too dark to see anything just yet. We're excited for everything to be revealed tomorrow.
We've checked into our hotel. Yep a hotel. It's like luxury accommodation considering what we previously stayed in; big comfy double bed and a private en suite!
It's coming up to midnight now so we're off to bed. It's been a long day.
See you tomorrow,
Heather and Tony
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The train was great; big comfy seats, pillow, plenty of leg room, the works!
It took us 8 and a half hours to get from Berlin to Bern. We arrived here at 11.10 so it's too dark to see anything just yet. We're excited for everything to be revealed tomorrow.
We've checked into our hotel. Yep a hotel. It's like luxury accommodation considering what we previously stayed in; big comfy double bed and a private en suite!
It's coming up to midnight now so we're off to bed. It's been a long day.
See you tomorrow,
Heather and Tony
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Location:Bern
Day 4; Berlin
So this is the third attempt to write about today. It's being a little silly and rather annoyingly not saving what we write.
On our free tour (which was amazing by the way) we saw pretty much all of eastern Berlin in it's glory. Some o the sites include the Berlin wall, the holocaust memorial, hurlers bunker, churches, checkpoint Charlie and much more.
We also gained a crash course in both Berlin an Germany history, from the world wars to internal conflict and corruption.
At just after midway round the 4 hour tour we had lunch. 2 giant reman pretzels! With some borrowed jam and chocolate spread pots that we may have borrowed from the breakfast thus morning. Interesting array of toppings if nothing else. Either way, we both agree that it was the best 3.20 euros we'd spent all week.
After the tour was over we ventured out to 'museum island' where after 6pm on Thursdays, al museums had free admission. It can be cheap to be a tourist sometimes.
The vigorous walk around the exhibits left us totally drained, but none the less, the 'were only here once' phrase kept coming into conversation.
So with our day still burning on, we decided to queue for 2 hours to see the Herman parliamentary house (more like a bloody castle).
At the top we could see Berlin in all it's glory at night. Spectacular view.
At this point we'd like to add that it's around 10:45, and our feet are killing. After a short walk and a bus ride we reached our hostel. Around 11:40 now, were more than tired. Unfortunately, because of the rush through the day, we hadn't been able to book our next hostel, so that was in the menu till around 1:25am. Joy!
So now were beyond tired and have just got into bed.
Long journey tomorrow. We should arrive in Switzerland around 11pm.
See you there!
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On our free tour (which was amazing by the way) we saw pretty much all of eastern Berlin in it's glory. Some o the sites include the Berlin wall, the holocaust memorial, hurlers bunker, churches, checkpoint Charlie and much more.
We also gained a crash course in both Berlin an Germany history, from the world wars to internal conflict and corruption.
At just after midway round the 4 hour tour we had lunch. 2 giant reman pretzels! With some borrowed jam and chocolate spread pots that we may have borrowed from the breakfast thus morning. Interesting array of toppings if nothing else. Either way, we both agree that it was the best 3.20 euros we'd spent all week.
After the tour was over we ventured out to 'museum island' where after 6pm on Thursdays, al museums had free admission. It can be cheap to be a tourist sometimes.
The vigorous walk around the exhibits left us totally drained, but none the less, the 'were only here once' phrase kept coming into conversation.
So with our day still burning on, we decided to queue for 2 hours to see the Herman parliamentary house (more like a bloody castle).
At the top we could see Berlin in all it's glory at night. Spectacular view.
At this point we'd like to add that it's around 10:45, and our feet are killing. After a short walk and a bus ride we reached our hostel. Around 11:40 now, were more than tired. Unfortunately, because of the rush through the day, we hadn't been able to book our next hostel, so that was in the menu till around 1:25am. Joy!
So now were beyond tired and have just got into bed.
Long journey tomorrow. We should arrive in Switzerland around 11pm.
See you there!
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Location:Berlin
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