Category Archives: trips

LON: No-Jetlag Day!

Posted on June 15, 2015 by admin

First day in the first city of our itinerary is the timezone switch. That means be curious, discover, explore, play, walk… everything but sleep! Here we go from Heathrow to Nell Gwynn House by tube, that’s easy with two (not … Continue reading →

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CITINERARY 2015: SFO – LON

Posted on June 14, 2015 by admin

Day 0, flying from San Francisco to London! As adults we lost the excitement of a long flight, it’s good to see kids enthusiastic about it. SFO is also a nice, family-friendly airport, with its own museum where we catch … Continue reading →

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TRIP: 2015.06-07.LON.RO.GR

Posted on June 14, 2015 by admin

The day is, or rather was as I jot down these notes, June 14, 2015. school activities… done packing… check itinerary… packed Time to fly!

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LONDON: Visitor Oyster Card

Posted on May 13, 2015 by admin

Ordered our Visitor Oyster cards today. We still have to validate the kid card at Heathrow, but looks like it can be used on the River Bus too! A Visitor Oyster card is a quick and easy way to pay … Continue reading →

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La Jolla Jueves

Posted on June 20, 2013 by admin

We finally “settled down” in La Jolla for the last two days of our San Diego trip. Our kids first choice was Birch Aquarium at Scripps, and that was a wonderful place indeed! Not only we saw amazing exhibits, even … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Wednesday: Welcome Aboard!

Posted on June 19, 2013 by admin

The homeplan for Wednesday was to have a wet day, something like Aquatica, a beach, or Mission Bay that didn’t make it on our Mission Monday. Instead, our 4th grader chose a surprise Water Wonderland Wednesday … the San Diego … Continue reading →

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Treasure Tuesday: Car Toys & Surreys

Posted on June 18, 2013 by admin

We knew that Balboa Park is a world within San Diego, and we rediscovered this on the International Sunday. Our plan was to do a treasure hunt in this beautiful park and spend all day here. First, we stopped at … Continue reading →

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Mission Monday: 4th Grade Itinerary

Posted on June 17, 2013 by admin

Our 4th grade itinerary starts at Mission San Diego de Alcala. From the first of the missions we descend 10 degrees Fahrenheit to the first discovery of the Western Coast of the United States, Cabrillo National Monument. We knew about … Continue reading →

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Surprising Sunday: International Cottages

Posted on June 16, 2013 by admin

First real day in San Diego happened to be Father’s Day, so we thought to have a fresh start at La Jolla Open Aire Farmers Market on our way to Balboa Park where we wanted to spend the day. La … Continue reading →

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San Diego Saturday: Old Town

Posted on June 15, 2013 by admin

With just a bit of traffic we made it to San Diego late afternoon. Since Old Town was a hit with kids last time, this is where we are heading for dinner 🙂 Same old La Piñata, same good food! … Continue reading →

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