I didn’t know what to write about today, so posted a couple of ‘shorts’ earlier, then discovered this would be my 800th entry. I couldn’t let that go by without some form of landmark.
Despite my ‘old age’, I haven’t really done very much or visited far and away places, not that I have regrets, just that earlier in my life I either had no inclination or money!
My first trip abroad was our honeymoon in Amsterdam in 1991. I was so excited about having a passport and going to another country, the wedding took second billing (though our wedding night was a hoot!). We went back in 1993 and that was my first trip on a plane, so you can see I was a bit of a late starter in the traveling stakes.
Hubby and I have been to Eurodisney, and we were probably two of the biggest kids in our party of three coach loads from work. We had a Social Club and got massive subsidies, so a weekend away (cabin on overnight ferry, one night Eurodisney hotel, 1 and a half days entrance and return ferry trip) all for the price of £30 a head was exceptional value. I had my silhouette cut out and framed (which is packed away here somewhere) as a memento.
We have also been to Dublin, and had to pay a visit here, even though I don’t like the stuff.
and this is me outside (extracted from our combi pics) 
I went on a business trip to Europe, this being Luxembourg, Geneva and Milan then back to London in 4 days. I didn’t see much of Luxembourg, but I did see this
and lit a candle for my Dad here (I also walked on the roof. The architecture is fabulous)
And from my trip to NZ in 2010, I saw these:
I was also lucky to see one of these for real on a whale watch in Kaikoura:
Apart from the combi extract, all these images are from google (my own efforts are packed away) .
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Well perhaps after 800 Posts, you can celebrate with a short break before number801???? 🙂
Probably!
Not a bad itinerary for a late starter! 🙂
Oh – and Many Congratulations on 800 posts 🙂
Thanks!
Good heavens, you HAVE been to some beautiful and memorable places in the world. And I think reviewing back through them is a lovely way to celebrate your posting anniversary. But wow! 800??? You are one prolific writer. Congratulations for your resplendent efforts. Perhaps you should plan a trip to celebrate? 😛
We’d like to, which is why we got Maggie jabbed up for her doggy passport last year (if things had worked out differently, there was a possibility of spending a week or so abroad with friends) . There are places on the canals and rivers we want to explore once the weather improves. At least we won’t have to worry about packing!
Congrats on 800 posts! I languish at just over 300.
Also? I am so glad to hear I am not the only one who visited the Guinness factory who didn’t like the product (though I happily partake of other libations)!