While we can
Today we are in Dubrovnik, what a magnificent location. It truly is the Jewel of the Adriatic Sea. First off we walked around the old town wall. Very hot work, but well worth the effort. Fortunately there are a number of watering holes interspaced along the wall.
Well today is a sea day no port to go to, which is probably good we will be able to explore the ship. The sea is very flat as we make our way to Dubrovnik. As a matter of fact you couldn’t tell that we are moving but for a slight vibration reminding you that somewhere on this vessel there are huge diesel motors.
Last day in Venice today before we board the Queen Victoria for a weeks cruise. After what the others have told us we are in for a real treat. Time will tell.
Did a bit of shopping this morning, you would think Di would be sick of that by now, but she is insatiable. Then had lunch at a beautiful little restaurant which had a nice outdoor garden area right beside the canal. Di had her favourite caprese salad and I had ravioli. When in Rome hey?
Well today we met up with our other fellow travellers. We were to meet next to the statue of the Lion in San Marco’s square at 10am. It was good to see everyone. Spent most of the day wondering the maze of streets shopping. Not much of a fun day for me, (or Gav) but the girls loved it. Fortunately this was interspaced with a number of watering hole stops. Naturally we got lost on numerous occasions but it doesn’t really matter when you are in Venice because all roads lead to a Piazza or San Marcos Square eventually.
The flight from Frankfurt to Venice was only an hour, everything went like clockwork. We were a bit concerned initially because our luggage was transferred automatically from flight to flight as we made our way to Venice. We have heard of some horror stories with lost luggage and even fellow travellers had experienced this themselves (haven’t they John). We didn’t need to be concerned because our luggage was the first off the carousel. Drama Avoided!
We are now at Frankfurt airport ready for the final leg to Venice. I know that in the picture I look shot, but actually I’m feeling pretty good. Di is feeling a little light headed at the moment but we are holding up OK.
Just completed the first leg from Brisbane to Bangkok. We managed to snaffle the front seats next to the bulkhead so there was plenty of leg room, also a spare seat between us. The down side was we could see into the business class section just in front of us and I must say it looked inviting with it’s full lay down beds and giant tv screens.
Well all the months of careful planning have been completed, the anticipation has built to fever pitch. It’s time to embark on the adventure. We are heading to Brisbane Airport by train to begin the first leg of our journey Brisbane to Bangkok. We are flying Thai Airlines, can’t say I have ever travelled with them before but I’m sure they will look after us well.
Well today we waved goodbye to two more fellow travelers. Bon voyage Maureen and Jen, we will see you next week in Venice. As they jet off to Rome we have to endure another week of waiting….. waiting….. waiting.
We tried to look sad because we are the last ones left but we are just too excited about the trip.
Seven days to go.
Had a great evening with the remaining Fab Four (Di is behind the camera). Had a Viber call from Gav and Becky tonight in London, just whet (pardon the pun, it has been raining in sunny old England) the appetite for our travels soon to come. Thank you Jen for a beautiful meal.
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