Christmas 2022, Sat, 17 Dec 22
Jemma and Simon
at a Graveyard, Museum, Temple
in Europe, France
After leaving the Somme region, we continued on our way to Amiens. The cathedral was extraordinary, with amazing statues and carvings all over the facade. Then we went to the Jules Verne museum in his old house. Simon wanted to …
Short European Trips, Sun, 15 May 22
Jemma and Simon
at a Castle, City, Graveyard, Museum, Temple, UNESCO site
in Czechia, Europe
Prague turned out quite boring, perhaps even worse than I remember from the last visit. Loud stag and hen parties everywhere, the city centre is overrun by tourism’s lowest denominator. This crowd is served by an assortment of bullshit ‘museums’ …
The Land of no Top Floors, Thu, 10 Mar 22
Jemma and Simon
at a Graveyard, Ruins/Excavation, Temple, UNESCO site
in Africa, Egypt
Today was amazing! We started off with Maria again, doing another overpriced Ibis tour. First, Ramsess III temple at Medinet Habu. Really amazing, easily one of our favourites – it’s all about tha pharaoh’s wars and victories, there is a …
The Land of no Top Floors, Sun, 06 Mar 22
Jemma and Simon
at a Desert, Graveyard, Ruins/Excavation, UNESCO site
in Africa, Egypt
We slept long and well, if you don’t count the annoying throat ache I developed last evening. I think it must be the dust, because it gets much worse when I’m in the desert. But we got up very late, …
Baron in Italy, Mon, 16 Dec 19
Jemma and Simon
at a Graveyard, UNESCO site
in Europe, Italy
Before we left Ravenna we had a look at Theodoric’s tomb from the outside, as it is close to where we parked. Now off to San Marino!
Baron in Italy, Sat, 14 Dec 19
Jemma and Simon
at a Castle, City, Graveyard, Temple, UNESCO site
in Europe, Italy
Waking up today was great, because the sun is back! How great to open the Baron’s door and see sunshine flood into our bedroom. Took a lovely chilled morning, with a proper tea and breakfast, even read the news! Only …
Conference Trips, Sun, 22 Feb 15
Simon
with Vera
at a City, Graveyard, Ruins/Excavation, Temple, UNESCO site
in Asia, Israel
Old City Mount of Olives Monastery of the Cross
Great Eastern Journey, Wed, 27 Mar 13
Simon
at a City, Graveyard
in Asia, India
Damn you, mystery noodles! So this is what the cow dung was for! Or breakfast pakoras, or hell knows what else. After ten days in India with no gastric problems whatsoever, the legendary diarrhea of doom caught up with me. …
Short European Trips, Wed, 18 Jul 07
Simon
with Eva
at a Castle, City, Graveyard, Museum, Park, Ruins/Excavation, Sea, Temple, UNESCO site
in Europe, Italy
20 July Arco di ConstantinoColosseoColosseoColosseoPalatino – ColosseoArea Sacra di Largo ConstantinaIl GesuPalatino – ColosseoPalatino – Forum RomanumPalatinoPalatino – Forum RomanumPalatinoPalatinoPalatinoPalatinoPalatinoPalatinoPalatinoPalatinoPalatinoPalatinoSanta Maria Sopra Minerva Pantheon Rafael’s TombSanta Maria Sopra Minerva – BerniniSanta Maria Sopra Minerva Santa Maria Sopra Minerva Santa Maria …
