Tag Archives: Trains

Just about ready to leave

Posted on June 9, 2018 by herktrav

Just three days until we are off and everything seems to be in order.  Emails with confirmations have been coming in from the hotels, and restaurant reservations are mostly made.  We are a little excited about finally getting a reservation … Continue reading →

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Potential bump in the road

Posted on April 17, 2018 by herktrav

Planning complete.  Restaurant list looking good.  French rail strike – what? Just when we thought that everything was in place, the French rail union has called a strike or ‘La Grève’.  French unions are different from unions in other places … Continue reading →

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Back to Edinburgh

Posted on May 26, 2017 by herktrav

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Woke up early, but thought I overslept. At 4:30 am it was already light out. Luckily, I have a super power that allows me to roll over and sleep for four more hours. Got ourselves cleaned up … Continue reading →

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Off to Glasgow

Posted on May 23, 2017 by herktrav

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Up early to clean up and pack for check out. We will be spending the next three nights in Glasgow. It’s hard to believe that the first week is over already. Check out is a matter of … Continue reading →

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Italy 2016 – Travel to Sorrento

Posted on June 1, 2016 by herktrav

Day 14 – Sorrento, Italy Today will be a long travel day. We have three trains to catch to get to Sorrento. We grabbed a quick breakfast in the hotel and then headed over to the train station. While the … Continue reading →

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Day 8 & 9 – Goodbyes and a day in Delhi

Posted on October 18, 2014 by herktrav

New Delhi, India We woke up early to shower and finish packing. The train was already in the Delhi train station when we awoke. After finishing up, we went down for a bite of breakfast. There were a few people … Continue reading →

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Day 7 – Agra and the Taj Mahal

Posted on October 17, 2014 by herktrav

Agra, India Our final day on-board the RROW takes us to one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World – the Taj Mahal. But first, we will see the Red Fort and have a nice lunch. We load up … Continue reading →

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Day 6 – Varanasi and the Ganges River

Posted on October 16, 2014 by herktrav

Varanasi, India Today we will be visiting Varanasi, the oldest living city in India, if not the world, and the holiest city for the Hindu religion. Located on the Ganges River, it is a pilgrimage site for the Hindu faithful. … Continue reading →

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Day 5 – Temples of Khajuraho

Posted on October 15, 2014 by herktrav

Khajuraho, India After yesterday’s busy schedule, we were able to sleep in this morning. The journey from Jaipur to Khajuraho is a long one, so we had some time to just relax this morning en route. The town of Khajuraho … Continue reading →

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Day 4 – PM – Jaipur City Palace

Posted on October 14, 2014 by herktrav

Jaipur, India Just a short ride back from the Amber Fort to the city of Jaipur. We have two places that we will be visiting. The Jantar Mantar or city astronomical observatory was first on the agenda. It was constructed … Continue reading →

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