Making the most the jet lag and waking up early, we planned a day at the Vatican. Arriving at St Peter’s Basillica at 7.45am, we spent an hour in the world’s second largest church admiring the impressive marble work, art,…
Bella bella Roma
Finalmente! We are in Roma, bella bella Roma. I’m thrilled to be back in Italia, and happier still to be off that flight from Hong Kong – it was unbearable. Packed full and we had terrible seats. I was squished…
OMG how did that happen?!
Every time I look at my beautiful sparkling engagement ring, I ask myself that question – how did that happen? Seems to be a theme with Zorba and I. Things just happen without a lot of fan fare or planning. …
Hong Kong in 16 hours
We did it! We finally left Australia and as I suspected, I left all my stresses behind. Stress about leaving home for 6 months, stress about my job (or even if I’ll have a job to come back to),…
One week to go!!
The countdown is on. Hard to believe really – this trip has been almost 3 years in the planning. I spent today sorting through some of my travel gear, you know, travel adapters, first aid kit, etc. I’ve also started…