Monthly Archives: October 2018

Day 14-27th Sept Cruise (Amsterdam)

Another early morning for all, it was Amsterdam today, however not a planned excursion, we were doing it on our own. Did the same thing as yesterday, headed up to see the morning sunrise and Amsterdam!Reaching deck 14, it was … Continue reading

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Day 13–26th Sept Cruise (Belgium)

First morning in cruise! Today we were docking at Zeebrugge, Belgium, our excursion was departing at 9:15am. Was up since 6am unable to sleep in, decided to go out for a walk to see the sunrise. On to level 14, … Continue reading

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Day 12–25th Sept Cruise time (Paris–La Havre)

It was d’day for the cruise, today we were transferring to La Havre port to board the MSC Magnifica on our 7 night cruise of the north seas. En route to La Havre, we had arranged for a quick stop … Continue reading

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Day 11 – 24th Sept Paris (Disneyland)

Today was not a sleepin for the girls, it was time for the favourite – DISNEYLAND!! My second visit, 1998 was my first! Nita was not coming with us today, she was not too keen on the theme parks and … Continue reading

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Day 10–23rd Sept Paris (Eiffel Tower @ Sunrise )

Early morning start, wanted to be at Trocadero before sunrise to capture Eiffel pics. Were up at 6am, and out of the hotel before 7am. Sunrise was at 7:30am, by the time we got to Trocadero, sun was just breaking … Continue reading

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Day 9–22nd Sept Paris Sights

Early start today for the guys, we had to pickup our orphaned clothes in the dryer at the Laundromat!! Three of us got there at 7am, were glad to see our clothes still there, phew!! On the way back,  stopped … Continue reading

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Day 8–21st Sept Paris (Hop On Hop Off bus & sights)

First morning in Paris, today’s plan was to get on the Hop On Hop Off bus and cover most of the sights. First to breaky, the spread at Novotel was nice, not the best but better than Holiday Inn London. … Continue reading

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Day 7–20th Sept (London to Paris via Eurostar)

Early day for all, leaving for Paris via Eurostar train, kids were super excited about taking a train going under the ocean bed…. to an extent, I was just as excited . Our transfers to the train station were arriving … Continue reading

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Day 6–19th September London (Harry Potter Studio Tour)

Not much to cover today, first to catch the changing of the guard at 10am and then Doc’s family, me, Pooja & Neha were heading to the Harry Potter Studio Tour. Vik’s family and Nita were not interested in that … Continue reading

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Day 5 – 18th Sept London (Harrods Fish n Chips, Lion King Theatre)

A free morning for all families till late afternoon, when we were all going to see the Lion King show at 7pm, till then everyone was free to roam about. Our plan was to head to Selfridges on Oxford St, … Continue reading

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