Europe 2010

From my Contiki European Whirl tour.

  • Finally got around to framing my Contiki group photos.

    Finally got around to framing my Contiki group photos.

    Finally got around to framing my @ContikiCAN group photos. #Whirl2010 #Experience2013
    Finally got around to framing my Contiki group photos.

  • London to Amsterdam

  • Hopfgarten im Brixental

  • München: A Video Slideshow

  • Venizia: Video Slide Show

    In the spirit of St. Valentine’s Day, why not a video of the romantic city of Venice, Italy.

  • Roma: Video Slideshow

  • IG: Europe Trip 2010
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    IG: Europe Trip 2010

    • Fun fact I’ve only been in Saint John on this date 26 of the last 35 years. The ones in YFC, LHR, FCO, and AMS are the ones I remember best.
    • Oktoberfest be like Where’s Waldo/Where’s Wally? #noregrets
    • One of my favourite Contiki memories. #drinkupstatue #eurotrip2010 #contiki #noregrets
    • This photo was from September 16, 2010. The 1st time I ever seen this legendary wall. As of today February 5, 2017 this wall has been down as long as it was up. #bringdownthewall #berlinwall

  • Day 2: London to Amsterdan

    So today has been freaking crazy. I woke up this morning pumped and excited to start the journey. I had a shower. The only reason I mention it was the fact that the hot water was broken and would not turn off, leaving me with a steam room.

    Then I caught the bus to the ferry in Dover. The three most notable thing about Dover was the castle on the hill, that I missed a good 35sec window to get a picture of. Second was the famous White Cliffs.

    I always thought of the white cliffs as a tourist trap like the reversing falls but it was actually unbelievably amazing like seeing the Statue of Liberty for the first time.

    The third amazing thing was this is where I learn that people actually pay for packets of ketchup. Later on I came to a McDonalds in Belgium or the Netherlands (it was near the boarder) that had a guy taking payment for the public washroom. Now I am in Amsterdam. This city is awesome just walked down the street drinking a Heineken. Beer is actually cheeper here than water.

    Also avoid the Greek Mac at McDonalds it is really crap.

  • It all starts here

    On the Contilki website it lists the travel from Canada day as day 1. As such I will start my travel log with today.

    So this morning I started packing and then when fitting stuff in the suitcase I realized 2 things. 1. I have never packed myself for a 3 week trip before. 2. There is no way this is all going to fit. (possible 3. I should not have procrastinated it to 1 hour before having to call a taxi to the airport.)

    Well then next, I called a taxi to the airport. As the taxi arrived I realized I was missing my shirt and belt and did not have everything 100% packed. It was a quick ride to the airport except we hit a piece of firewood on Loch Lomond Rd. near Lakewood. (I wonder if it is still there?)

    Then I flew to Toronto, I love the seseme seed dessert things that Air Canada Jazz serves. Then I headed downtown for a bit. I ran into 2 types of crowds the September 11th “educators” and movie fans. (I love movies)

    Then after hanging around 10 Dundas East and the Eaton Center , I headed back on the TTC to Pearson where I am typing this now waiting for the boarding call that is now 17 minutes late. TTYL.

  • Travels and planning

    As we progress into the year 2010, the only New Year’s resolution that I haven’t broken yet is my vow to only see 100 movies in the theatre this year (yet) I’m currently at number 10 as we speak, and I have my annual Toronto trip ahead of me next month, and the beautiful AMC Theatre on Dundas Square.

    While on the topic of travels, my first ever passport arrived by courier two weeks ago. I can now leave the country again and am so excited about the upcoming plans. Before I announce where I must point out that despite my love for History in university non-Canadian History seemed somewhat less interesting. The more I reflect on the topic, it may be just that it seems so distant, therefore why not going to see it in person. This is where I announce that in September I am travelling to Europe. I’ve decided to go on a guided tour with Contiki Tours. Now I just have to decide on the exact date and trip. Currently, I am leaning to the European Whirl from September 11th – 30th, but that may change after discussing with a Travel agent.

    If you notice this is the first post in the new Travel category, this will become my Travelogue however you don’t have to wait until September, next up next month is Toronto.

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