Monthly Archives: May 2012

May 29, 2012
6:51 pm
by: Butty

29th May

Visited Krimml falls today. This is the highest falls in Europe and 5th highest in the world. We weren’t sure what to expect, but really had a good trip. The entrance was 2.50 each, so not bank breaking. Then you … Continue reading →

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May 28, 2012
3:59 pm
by: Butty

28th May

Took the gondola ( Trass Express) to the top of the mountain at Zell, bit of a rip off at this time of year as it was a one way ticket only as we were going to walk down. We … Continue reading →

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May 27, 2012
4:59 pm
by: Butty

27th May

Went to the Grossglockner National Park and Glacier today which is just up the road from our hotel. Never been before as the road and Park is closed all winter. Our hotel is at about 800m and the highest point … Continue reading →

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May 25, 2012
9:31 pm
by: Butty

26th May

Left early morning from Menaggio for our next leg to Fusch in Austria. The route takes us via St Moritz in Switzerland and we arrived there at about midday and stopped for the compulsory beer. Weather still great and about … Continue reading →

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May 25, 2012
9:00 pm
by: Butty

25th May

Another nice day and we decided we needed some exercise so we planned a walk from a book that we found in the apartment. There are lots of great walks that start near or from Menaggio. We decided to keep … Continue reading →

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May 25, 2012
8:38 pm
by: Butty

24th May

Warm and sunny day, perfect for exploring this beautiful area. Bought a day “Navetta” ticket for the ferry that traverses this central part of the lake. First off was Varenna which was delightful and our favourite. Explored and had lunch. … Continue reading →

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May 25, 2012
8:29 pm
by: Butty

23rd May

Left Nice for Lake Como in Italy. Stopped early on just across the border into Italy to visit Bussana Vecchia a perched village that was destroyed by and earthquake but has been partially renovated since the sixties. It was worth … Continue reading →

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May 25, 2012
8:15 pm
by: Butty

19th May

Went to Cannes for the day to find some “Stars”. Had a nice lunch at the “Festivale” restaurant on the Croissete. In the evening went to Ma Nolans on the port to watch the European Champions League final between Chelsea … Continue reading →

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May 25, 2012
8:06 pm
by: Butty

18th May

Walked up to the Chateau and around the town during the day and had to go to the Vieux Four for dinner.

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May 25, 2012
8:02 pm
by: Butty

17th May

Nick arrived in Nice for a few days and after a short walk and a zizz we prepared for our dinner date at Patrick and Sylvine’s with Martin and Chris and Thiery and Liz.

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May 25, 2012
7:46 pm
by: Butty

13th May

Spent most of the day wandering around Montpellier having caught the tram into the centre of town from our hotel. Very impressed with Montpellier especially the historic area. Great trams. Left for Nice mid afternoon.

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May 24, 2012
6:42 am
by: Butty

7th May to 12th May

It’s Monday and the party is over but another few days left at the chateau with time to explore local area. Monday went to Digion with L&M where the local canal is bridged over the River Loire. Had lunch in … Continue reading →

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May 22, 2012
7:30 am
by: Butty

3rd May to 6th May

Started our European trip at The Strovers for an overnight stay before a relatively early start for a ferry Dover to Calais at 11am. Crossing was fine, ie no waves! En route to Chateau in mid France to celebrate Chris’s … Continue reading →

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