Monday 12 September 2016

Edinburgh



13 - 15 May 2016


Edinburgh was just as dazzling the second time around. 
A small 'olde' city with ageless architecture and regal vibes.
Great food and drinks along with great company.

"Do not follow where the path may lead. 
Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." - Ralph Waldo Emerson


Things we saw and did:

  • George's Street
  • Prince Street
  • Scott Monument
  • The Royal Mile
  • The Elephant House
  • Maloney's pub
  • The Hive
  • Weatherspoons 
  • Greyfriars Bobby statue
  • Greyfriar's Cemetery
  • Edinburgh Castle
  • Momma's in Grassmarket
  • Hanam's Kurdish restaurant
  • The Shack
  • Rose Street
  • The Westroom
  • Carlton Hill
  • The Palace of Edinburgh
  • Mrs. McIntyre's cafe


Scott Monument







The Elephant House - Harry Potter bathroom

Greyfriars Bobby



Edinburgh Castle





Carlton Hill

The Palace of Edinburgh




USA Trip 2016 - San Diego



10 - 20 April 2016 


A complete paradise. 
It soothes the soul and completely refreshes you. 
I don't know how you could feel blue surrounded by all of that blue.

"Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, 
deep and permanent, in the ideas of living." - Miriam Beard


Things we saw and did:

  • Old Town
  • Belmont Park
  • Mission Beach
  • Pacific Beach
  • The Fishery
  • Buffalo Exchange
  • Garnet Avenue
  • PB Cantina
  • Ocean Beach
  • Hodad's Burger
  • Ocean Beach Pier
  • Sunset Cliffs
  • Point Loma
  • Fashion Valley
  • Las Americas outlet mall
  • Mexico border
  • Dirty Birds 
  • Amplified bar
  • San Diego Convention Center
  • Downtown San Diego
  • Gas Lamp District
  • Balboa Shopping Mall
  • Stone Taphouse
  • Petco Park
  • Seaport Village
  • USS Midway
  • Phil's BBQ
  • Balboa Park
  • California Tower
  • Botanic Gardens
  • Balboa Park Fountain
  • Ballast Point 
  • Cabo Cantina
  • Avenue club
  • Rocky's burger
  • Ingraham Street
  • La Jolla 
  • La Jolla cove 
  • Taco Surf
  • Bay Area
  • Bay Beach
  • The Baked Bear ice-cream sandwich


Ocean Beach





Sunset Cliffs



Cabo Cantina

San Diego Convention Center

Downtown

Petco Park

Seaport Village

Balboa Park











La Jolla

  

Taco Surf

Hodads





USA Trip 2016 - Los Angeles



7 - 10 April 2016


We had a great time in L.A. A bizarre but fun place. 
It feels like being in the movies, a little false but exciting. 
It is a glorious walk all the way down the golden coast.

"There is always one more track to follow, 
one more mirage to explore." - Rosita Forbes


Things we saw and did:

  • Hollywood Boulevard
  • Hollywood Hills
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Chinese Theatre
  • In-N-Out Burger
  • Dolby Theatre
  • The Viper Room
  • Whiskey a Go Go
  • Sunset Boulevard
  • Beverly Hills
  • Rodeo Drive
  • Santa Monica Pier
  • Venice boardwalk
  • Venice beach
  • Muscle beach

Universal Studios Hollywood:

  • The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
  • The Forbidden Journey ride
  • Hogsmeade Village
  • Flight of the Hippogriff ride
  • Olivander's wand shop
  • Hogwarts Castle
  • The Night Studio tour
  • Water World
  • Minion Mayhem ride
  • Shrek in Ogrevision ride
  • City Walk
  • Transformers ride
  • Jurassic Park ride
  • The Mummy ride
  • The Simpsons ride
  • Springfield
  • Kwik-E-Mart
  • Krusty Burger
  • Moe's Tavern




Hollywood Hills



Hollywood Walk of Fame

At the Chinese Theatre

Rodeo Drive

Beverly Hills

The Viper Room

Whiskey a Go Go

Santa Monica Pier



At Venice Beach

Universal Studios Hollywood



The Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade Village



Hogwarts Castle



Krusty Burger in Springfield

Moe's Tavern in Springfield