Reykjavík, Iceland
The very early taxi ride was most acceptable in a Mercedes driven by a Romanian ex-footballer who played against 1978 World Cup and Golden Boot winner, Mario Kempes in the UEFA Cup in the late 1970’s. Heathrow was heaving - there was even a queue for the escalator. I didn’t…
Greek Mainland
After a two and a half hour ferry trip to Volos, we walked to our hotel, the Azur. The room was Tokyo small, but functional and I had a narrow balcony for external activities. I went for a small stroll and found the church and the main shopping street. The…
Greek Mainland
After a two and a half hour ferry trip to Volos, we walked to our hotel, the Azur. The room was Tokyo small, but functional and I had a narrow balcony for external activities. I went for a small stroll and found the church and the main shopping street. The…
My Small Slim Greek Wedding
The journey started with a taxi to London City Airport. I learnt a great deal about the civil war in Sierra Leone during the 1990’s. Just what I needed at 4 am. A very slick airport experience with no need to take any electronics out when going through security. I…
Canada and France!
After a grey day at sea we arrived in St John’s which is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador. With twice as many people as the whole of Greenland, it felt like we had returned to civilisation. Much warmer, but sadly lacking sunshine. I timed my departure from the ship…
Greenland
On Thursday we arrived in Qaqortoq (three q’s in one word). Nippy, but sunny and we were tendering ashore. Qaqortoq is Greenland’s largest southern town and has a population of a little over 3,000. I took the tender about eleven and decided on a nature hike. Along the way I…
Iceland to Greenland
I had a nice local chap take me to the ship. When I arrived I was horrified. The queue was enormous and it was raining. The snaking line had no cover so, I dropped my bags and said, “fuck this”. I had retained the services of my driver, and hopped…
Reykjavík, Iceland
The very early taxi ride was most acceptable in a Mercedes driven by a Romanian ex-footballer who played against 1978 World Cup and Golden Boot winner, Mario Kempes in the UEFA Cup in the late 1970’s. Heathrow was heaving - there was even a queue for the escalator. I didn’t…
Reykjavík, Iceland
The very early taxi ride was most acceptable in a Mercedes driven by a Romanian ex-footballer who played against 1978 World Cup and Golden Boot winner, Mario Kempes in the UEFA Cup in the late 1970’s. Heathrow was heaving - there was even a queue for the escalator. I didn’t…
Reykjavík, Iceland
The very early taxi ride was most acceptable in a Mercedes driven by a Romanian ex-footballer who played against 1978 World Cup and Golden Boot winner, Mario Kempes in the UEFA Cup in the late 1970’s. Heathrow was heaving - there was even a queue for the escalator. I didn’t…
Reykjavík, Iceland
The very early taxi ride was most acceptable in a Mercedes driven by a Romanian ex-footballer who played against 1978 World Cup and Golden Boot winner, Mario Kempes in the UEFA Cup in the late 1970’s. Heathrow was heaving - there was even a queue for the escalator. I didn’t…
Reykjavík, Iceland
The very early taxi ride was most acceptable in a Mercedes driven by a Romanian ex-footballer who played against 1978 World Cup and Golden Boot winner, Mario Kempes in the UEFA Cup in the late 1970’s. Heathrow was heaving - there was even a queue for the escalator. I didn’t…
Reykjavík, Iceland
The very early taxi ride was most acceptable in a Mercedes driven by a Romanian ex-footballer who played against 1978 World Cup and Golden Boot winner, Mario Kempes in the UEFA Cup in the late 1970’s. Heathrow was heaving - there was even a queue for the escalator. I didn’t…
Reykjavík, Iceland
The very early taxi ride was most acceptable in a Mercedes driven by a Romanian ex-footballer who played against 1978 World Cup and Golden Boot winner, Mario Kempes in the UEFA Cup in the late 1970’s. Heathrow was heaving - there was even a queue for the escalator. I didn’t…
Family Holiday, Mallorca
It didn’t start well. Two days before I was due to fly, British Airways cancelled the flight. They gave me an alternative via Madrid which would take twice as long, but left a lot earlier. First leg was fine and I managed to keep my business seat. It was a…
Madrid
The following day I left the ship and headed for the capital of Spain, Madrid. Rather embarrassingly, I’d never been to Madrid before despite over a dozen visits to España. Inhabitants of Madrid are called Madrilenos and Madridistas are supporters of Real Madrid.  After checking-in I went walking. The…
Naples to Barcelona
Friday - Naples The weather wasn’t as clement as I would have chosen for a jaunt to the romantic island of Capri, so I decided to look around Naples with Mark. Contrary to popular belief, Naples does actually have some charm - just not much. The Galleria Umberto I shopping…
Mediterranean Cruise pt 1
I was on board a few hours before Mark. When he finally got through the enormous queue, I saw him wandering around the pool deck looking for me. He was dressed in a jacket and shirt and was easily the most well dressed man on the ship. It looked a…
Geiranger & Haugesund
I don’t suppose anybody thought they were going to be sunbathing on the Norwegian fjord cruise. The weather has been superb throughout which has made everything better. Well, nearly everything. It has meant more tattoo exposure. I’d like a cruise line than bans tattoos. This was the most northern point…
Norway Cruise
The day started when I locked myself out of the house. I was in the park at 4:30 am and when I returned an hour later, I realised my error. Luckily mum was awake so I walked over to her and picked up a spare key. The four of us…