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About SUNGRL

This blog was originally set up to share our 9 month adventure around Europe and the USA with friends and family in 2014. On returning to NZ in January 2015 I decided to carry it on so I could continue to share any future travel adventures - it has become my electronic travel diary. I hope you enjoy and get inspired to visit some of the wonderful places we have visited.

Marbella Golf & Country Club, Málaga – Andalusia, Spain

Posted on October 8, 2014 by SUNGRL

Today we drove about an hour north to Marbella. It doesn’t get light here in the mornings until about 8am – I am finding this quite strange. We had an 8.50am tee time so we got there in time to … Continue reading →

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Sotogrande, Cádiz – Andalusia, Spain

Posted on October 6, 2014 by SUNGRL

Our drive south was uneventful and quite enjoyable – the roads are fantastic. The terrain is very arid with patches of green here and there where the land has been watered to keep the crops alive. We saw many, many … Continue reading →

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Jávea, Valencia – Valencian Community, Spain

Posted on October 6, 2014 by SUNGRL

We left New York on Tuesday the 30th September at 6.30pm heading for London. It is only a six hour flight going that way versus a seven and a half hour flight going the other way. We arrived into London … Continue reading →

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Road Tripping USA – USA

Posted on October 5, 2014 by SUNGRL

Our month in the USA came to an end last Tuesday evening when we made our way back across the Atlantic to Europe. We had a blast, played some great golf courses, met some great people, ate some good food, … Continue reading →

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New York City Sightseeing Day 3 – New York, USA

Posted on September 29, 2014 by SUNGRL

Our tour guide on the boat yesterday suggested walking over the Brooklyn Bridge (Steve probably could have killed him at this point ) so today we, we being the royal we decided to do that first up. It is like … Continue reading →

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New York City Sightseeing Day 2 – New York, USA

Posted on September 29, 2014 by SUNGRL

After a late start due to watching the last day of the Ryder Cup get underway we again headed to the subway. Internet coverage in the subway can be a bit patchy but Steve checked the Ryder Cup progress every … Continue reading →

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New York City Sightseeing Day 1 – New York USA

Posted on September 28, 2014 by SUNGRL

New York greeted us with blue cloudless skies and a temperature of 31 degrees today. A perfect day for a stroll in Central Park. We caught the metro to Times Square and then a connecting train to West Central Park. … Continue reading →

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Buildings in Washington D.C. – District of Columbia, USA

Posted on September 25, 2014 by SUNGRL

The District of Columbia was created to serve as the permanent national capital in 1790. Within the District, a new capital city was founded in 1791 to the east of a preexisting settlement at Georgetown. The original street layout in … Continue reading →

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Museums in Washington D.C. – District of Columbia, USA

Posted on September 25, 2014 by SUNGRL

The Smithsonian is 19 world-class museums and a zoo—plus 9 research centers. These museums and the zoo are free to enter which is fantastic. They are so well run and staffed with very helpful people willing to impart their knowledge … Continue reading →

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Monuments in Washington D.C. – District of Columbia, USA

Posted on September 25, 2014 by SUNGRL

Washington, DC is a city of monuments and memorials. They honor the generals, politicians, poets and statesmen who helped shape the country. Although the most famous monuments and memorials are on the National Mall, you will find statues and plaques … Continue reading →

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