Tuesday 27 November 2012

England - Liverpool

Liverpool..also known as the New York of Europe is famous due for the Beatles and Liverpool Football Club ...a top football club in the UK and Europe. Liverpool is also famed as a port and for its pioneer industries. A few areas in the city are World Heritage Sites like the Pier Head areas, Albert Dock, William Brown Street and the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City Centre.


Sunday 25 November 2012

Wales - Picturesque drive on Gospel Pass, Wales highest road pass

Upon leaving Abergavenny, we drove on the country road through Gospel Pass to reach Hay-on-Wye. Off and on, it continued to drizzle. Some patches of roads were partially submerged in water.




Wales - Blaenavon Heritage Site


Arriving at Blaenavon Heritage Town, a historic town created by coal mining and ironworks. 
In its heyday, hundreds of men, women and children dug coal, iron ore and limestone, shaping the area's dramatic landscape.

Saturday 24 November 2012

Calais, France to Dover, UK by ferry; Stonehenge and Weston-super-Mare




Leaving Europe by ferry at Calais, France to Dover, England.
As we enter the ferry terminal in Calais, we went through France immigration, followed by the British immigration office. On the British side, there were some forms to be filled up and after a couple of routine questions, we were stamped in. We then proceeded to buy our ferry ticket. Next ferry departs at 1.30pm. UK customs checking was done on landing at Dover.


Boarding the ferry.. Bye, Europe... Hello, UK!

Tuesday 20 November 2012

Paris - Arc De Triomphe

Located at the centre of Place Charles De Gaulle, Arc De Triomphe  is a massive triumphal arch in Paris and one of the world’s best-known commemorative monuments.


The Arch was built in 1806 by Napoleon, after his great victory at the battle of Austerliz to celebrate the military achievements of the French armies. The Arch is 164 feet (50 metres) tall and 148 feet (45 metres) wide.

Paris - Notre Dame

Built between the 12th and 14th centuries, Notre-Dame de Paris also known as The Lady of Paris. It has centuries of French history built into its stone especially at the time of the French Revolution..... The Gothic Cathedral reflects the prominent role of Paris as an economic and spiritual center in the 12th century. Sadly on April 15, 2019, a fire broke out at the cathedral, enveloping the iconic spire and much of the roof. 


Monday 19 November 2012

France Paris at Night 2012



Paris at Sunset 

The sun is setting over Paris...we are still on hop on hop off bus.....to see Paris at night



Wednesday 14 November 2012

Strasbourg, France (14 Nov 2012)

"Strasbourg has been known throughout history as a city at the crossroads. Over thousands of years, you straddled many kingdoms and many cultures. Two rivers are joined here. Two religions have flourished in your churches. Three languages comprise an ancient oath that bears the city's name."
~ President Obama~

Located in the northeast of France, the Capital of the Alsace Region have been subject of a long tug of war between Germany and France.

Notre Dame Cathedral in Strasbourg, France