This all started six years ago when I was only five-years-old. Nanny and Pa wanted to do something special for their 70th birthday. Nanny has always wanted to go to the South of France. Mum and Dad thought that we could build a trip around the two weeks that we would spend in France. Mum took control and made a most wonderful plan. We started planning and now we are only 33 days away from getting on a plane. This is our first overseas trip if you don’t count two trips to New Zealand. We have also travelled in Australia. Our trip to Europe has not felt real to me until this year. We have watched many YouTube clips and one of our favourites was the channel Wolters’s World. Wolter is a travel enthusiast who knows everything there is to know about pickpockets, as well as the dos and don’ts in every country are going to. I’m most excited about the Smithsonian Museums in Washington and Pompeii in Rome. Both places have been on my bucket list for a long time. I am not looking forward to the idea of terrorists and pickpockets. In Vence, we had booked to stay in the old town wall but unfortunately, squatters took over all five apartments so we were forced to find somewhere else to stay. Thankfully Nanny and Pa came to the rescue and found a cute countryside house a short walk from town with a pool! Mum says we won’t be swimming!
I can’t wait to get on the plane.
Great blog Hamish
Your mother is right because we should know how cold it is in the winter time but if you like you can have a try. And don’t forget to eat Bratwurst with Sauerkraut when you pass through Frankfurt.
Enjoy Europe and all the best from the German girls
Sounds wonderful Hamish. I hope you and all the family have a wonderful time!, looking forward to hearing of your travels. x
Thank you – we will!
Pompeii is amazing and you feel like you are transported in time. Tours that miss the queues and offer insights are invaluable. Tilly loves being on planes especially with food and movies all served to you! Take some snacks like popcorn and lollies!!
We have booked a tour from Rome! Going to be a big day! We are travelling with Hamish so snacks were the first thing packed!??
Have an awesome time; at the Smithsonian I hope that, like David Attenburough, all the exhibits come to life for you! Can’t wait to read more…. love, Hersh
Love your writing Hamish, can’t wait to read more….
We have booked a tour from Rome! Going to be a big day! We are travelling with Hamish so snacks were the first thing packed!??