Beautiful Hever Castle once home to Anne Boleyn
Well a few milestones have been reached over the last 9 months. In August 2025 we reached our 40th year in New Zealand, then in November Colin hit 70 and in February 2026 we had our 50th wedding anniversary. So we thought it appropriate to celebrate them all together with a special holiday. We are so glad you're here to share our journey, as we explore and travel with Paddington making more memories.
This blog is our way of staying connected with you all especially Paddington's followers, no matter where our travels take us. Expect to find everything from everyday happenings to exciting events and adventure's. Our trip officially kicks off in July 29 2026. Think of this as your front-row seat to our adventure, filled with laughter, discoveries, and maybe a few challenges along the way!
What a day over 14000 steps, aside on the river, trains and the tube. 7th heaven for a lover of transport.
We finally had a day doing nothing , just relaxing, washing and catching up with John and Claire. THEN we were off again starting with a day sailing up the Thames and a visit to Hampton Court., Chartwell (Winston Curchills home) and Hever Castle
Resting in London and I found some new luggage direct from Venice
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What a day, meeting Nicola Josh and Evie such a thrill having travel all the way to Paris to meet us. Then we were off to Notre_Dam Cathedral, and the Louvre. Found some shade on steps bt the river then went for a cruise as the eclipse passed over
Today we played on the underground, went to the Sacre_Coeur, didn't get in again as the que was horrendous. Watched the artists, did some shoping then went to the Tocadero lookout point and walked down to the Tower. Trying to keep in the shade as much as possible.
Forecast was for 32 but seemed warmer. Rode on the underground and trams went to the museum and arete lots of gelato. Colin rested in the shade while Janet went to the Residenz museum. Paris is the next stop.
Final day in Regensberg and back to the sip birthed at Passau. Paddington the Captain and his crew then sat in the captains chair for a short sail in the Passau area.
Another day on the bus but it was worth it at this Bavarian medieval city. I didn't want to fall into the river so had a helping hand while on the bridge
Seeing as we are not sailing and on the coach each day it's time to try something new
Love this city, beautiful, historic, colorful buildings, and lovely gardens just magical
Lunch at Gottweig Abbey tasting the wine and eating gelato.
Well we had a mixed bag today. Due to the extreme weather river levels being low the boarding procedures were changed and the night Cruise of Budapest was cancelled. So after a long taxi ride we finally boarded and explored the ship, we didn't go out for long, 38 was a bit hot.
In the city of music, Mozart and Strauss you have to go the Opera House
Vienna means, chocolate, good coffee,and cake, music and oppulent buildings.
Schonbrunn Palace the imperial families summer palace, at least it used to be. Gorgeous place with stunning rooms. Due to a problem at the start of our tour we only had 20 minutes free time to see the gardens and get back the pick up point. Good job really because it was far too hot though to walk around.
Behind me on my left is the Pest side of the city, full of history in the castle district and up to the Fishermans Bastion both with panoramic views.
What can we say about this area it's a monument dedicated to the fisherman that helped protect this part of the city in world War 2. It looks like a fantastic castle with ornate turrets and walk way. Looking g over to the Buda side. I think that is correct.
Well we had a mixed bag today. Due to the extreme weather river levels being low the boarding procedures were changed and the night Cruise of Budapest was cancelled. So after a long taxi ride we finally boarded and explored the ship, we didn't go out for long, 38 was a bit hot.
A week to go Paddington has his passport, and his bags are packed, a little early but that doesn't matter. We had to remove the marmalade sandwiches of course but he is happy with the special meal order and is ready to go.
A picture tells a thousand words, and we will have plenty of stories to share. Take a look at some of Paddington's previous photo's in the Photo Gallery
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