Rome – With 10000 of our best friends

Rome – With 10000 of our best friends

When one travels by plane during a European winter, one must be prepared for delays … on pretty much every single flight.  Amsterdam to Rome was to be no different and after an early start (out of the hostel at 7am), we finally got underway just after 12pm.  How...
Amsterdam – Hash and Hookers

Amsterdam – Hash and Hookers

The flight from Frankfurt to Amsterdam was a short one, but I finally got a window-seat. If I can’t be in the cockpit then a window seat is the next best thing.  Hamish and I were both excited to wear our sunglasses. After days of gloom, we both smiled as we...
Journey to Juggenheim

Journey to Juggenheim

Our last morning in Stockholm was a special one, with three celebrations. It was the first day of the advent and so, at one end of the table the first of 4 candles were lit.  It was also Lydia’s naming day and in her own unassuming manner she quietly...

Stockholm – A walk back in time

Early the next morning it was necessary to head to the main house for a bathroom trip … and trip we both nearly did.  Who knew that the timber decking and steps would be covered in a thin layer of ice.  No injuries but a good lesson learned.  The sky above was crystal...
Getting to Stockholm

Getting to Stockholm

We got up on Wednesday 29th November to greet our last morning in Denmark. Having mostly packed our bags the night before it did not take us long to get ready, zip up the bags and head off for Central Station.  The quick start ended up being quite fortuitous.  When we...