Author Archives: SUNGRL

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.

The Queen & I – Paris

Posted on June 5, 2014 by SUNGRL

We are back in Paris again – really loving using this city as a central pass through point on our European travels. We are staying near the latin quarter this time so started the day with a run / walk … Continue reading →

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The Simple Things – Switzerland

Posted on June 4, 2014 by SUNGRL

We have been very privileged to be staying with our friends Karin & Elvis in their home in Switzerland. They have been tour guides extraordinaire, great cooks and great company. We have had a great time with a little mix … Continue reading →

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Stanserhorn – Switzerland

Posted on June 1, 2014 by SUNGRL

Today we went up the Stanserhorn Mountain – it is 1,898 metres high. Firstly we took a funicular and then an open top cable car. It was a fantastic morning and the views all around were great. We had breakfast … Continue reading →

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Football – Switzerland v Jamaica, Swissporarena, Lucerne – Switzerland

Posted on May 31, 2014 by SUNGRL

Karin & Elvis had planned a surprise for us on Friday night. We had an early dinner and had to leave for the train station by 6.45pm. We got off the train and saw all these people in Swiss hats, … Continue reading →

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Ticino – Switzerland

Posted on May 30, 2014 by SUNGRL

The weather forecast for the Lucerne area wasn’t very good so we decided to head south to the canton of Ticino which is in the Italian speaking part of Switzerland. We went over the Gotthard Pass which was covered in … Continue reading →

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Adieu Paris – Gruezi Switzerland

Posted on May 29, 2014 by SUNGRL

Yesterday we caught the train from the Gare de Lyon station in Paris to Zurich in Switzerland. It was a two story train and we had very comfortable seats upstairs. It really is such a great way to travel. The … Continue reading →

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Roland Garros, Paris – France

Posted on May 27, 2014 by SUNGRL

Today we went to Roland Garros to watch day three of the first round. I was so excited that I woke at 5.15am and couldn’t go back to sleep. We caught the RER and then the Metro to the stadium … Continue reading →

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Paris – France

Posted on May 26, 2014 by SUNGRL

Paris is one of those cities where you can just walk and walk and not run out of things to see. We started the day with a run, walk up to the Arc de Triomphe and down the Champs Elysees … Continue reading →

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Cycling in Bordeaux, Day 4 – France

Posted on May 25, 2014 by SUNGRL

Our bed was so luxurious last night we didn’t want to get out of it this morning. It rained quite a bit during the night but was starting to ease by the time we had breakfast. I said we felt … Continue reading →

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Cycling in Bordeaux, Day 3 – France