2017 – Europe and Japan
Evening in SYD
We had the evening in Sydney. Choices – so we stay at the airport hotel and be well rested for the next day… or do we venture out? Answer was obvious…..
As the caption said ‘he’s in a whole lot of trouble’
Archibald winner in conversation
Gnocchi & truffle
Such good food can be had at Restaurant Hubert.
Thanks for a great evening Peter!
In transit…
We could watch planes all night long, or we could take a shuttle bus to find an izakaya in Narita town…..
Hmm I wonder what we will do.
The answer…
Snack…
Using jet lag to our advantage…
Travelling to Europe, you can guarantee you will have jet lag. So, when we woke up we used it to our advantage by seeing a few monuments – without many other tourists! Riding around at 7am in the morning was great!
Russian memorial
While at the Brandenburg Gate there was a tourist attempting to capture herself jogging in front – see did many retakes! We did offer assistance, but she was quite happy on her own! Later in the day we cycled past here and it was teaming with tourists- demonstrating the value of jet lag!
Victory colum statue
Good coffee can always be found…
This I know to be true. Hunt for good coffee and Ye shall find it – thanks to the internet!
Distrikt Coffee is the name… and from the moment we are greeted, it’s the familiar Australian accent – not to forget the tats on people working the kitchen and coffee machine. Breakfast menu would not be out of place in Adelaide, along with the decor. Thankfully- no smashed avocado on the menu!
After finishing, and f course Kym had spied some pastries in a cabinet (oh how very Australian)… and we enjoyed this Queen Amore with a piccolo (much better than cappuccino if your asking).
A very delightful way to start a Sunday – thankfully we had been cycling for 1.5 hours prior, so it was all well earned.
Curry wurst- tried
While I can see the appeal of a quick small meal (maybe you need to drink more with it…), I don’t think there is need to try it again.
Cooked sausages, with tomato type sauce & curry powder.
At least I can tick this experience off!
Hello.. Poland!
There is no chance of any correct pronunciations. My limited knowledge of the language will enable me to say thank-you, and please.
It’s warm in Warsaw…
Yes folks the “European heatwave” has reached Warsaw. It’s somewhere between 32-29. The heat is not as oppressive as home, and the shade is quite nice. Tomorrow it’s suppose to be around 33/34 so we will stick to museums.
Today has been a cycling day around the old town… and the older town. A lot of tourists about. We’ve had some nice iced coffee and iced tea – and red current cheesecake – yummo! Which has sustained us so far. About to cycle through Praga, a suburb on the other side of the river in Warsaw.
