Travel with Traveling Nonni Adventures

26/06/2024

June 25 Belfast, Northern Ireland

Awesome tour! Small group tours are so much more fun than the large ones!

A beautiful scenic drive with some great stops!

King William III Statue
Carrickfergus Castle-
Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland- man") is a Norman castle in Northern Ireland, situated in the town of Carrickfergus in County Antrim, on the northern shore of Belfast Lough. Besieged in turn by the Scottish, native Irish, English, and French, the castle played an important military role until 1928 and remains one of the best preserved medieval structures in Northern Ireland. It was strategically useful, with 3/4 of the castle perimeter surrounded by water (although in modern times only 1/3 is surrounded b
The statue of King William III, Commemorates the landing of William of Orange with his European army on their way to the Battle of the Boyne.

The Giant's Causeway - a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the eighth wonder of the world - The Giant's Causeway is inspiring hexagonal rock formations, a result of volcanic activity.

Dark Hedges - These magnificent beech trees, dating back over 300 years, create an enchanting tree tunnel that has become a popular attraction and was even featured on HBO's Game of Thrones.

Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge - a 17th-century bridge suspended almost 100m above the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy breathtaking views of Rathlin, Carrick-A-Rede Island, and the Scottish Isles.

Ballintoy Harbour - This charming harbour is known for its rugged rocks, lime caves, and stunning coastal views. Take a moment to soak in the beauty of this serene location. It is also another GOT filming site.

21/06/2024

Iceland…. Land of the midnight sun.. I took this at 12:59 am and it’s now 1:30am and the sun is still visible.

21/06/2024

20June Akureyri, Iceland
Weather was warm and sunny (in the 40’s ).
Snow capped mountains surround the fjord, beautiful lush greenery with hay bails, and Icelandic horses, and Godafoss Falls ( meaning “Falls of the Gods”).
In the year 1000, the Lawspeaker Thorgeir Thorkelsson made Christianity the official religion of Iceland. After his conversion, Thorgeir threw his statues of the Norse gods into the waterfall.

20/06/2024

June 19. Seydisfjordur, Iceland
Cold and raining today.
A walk around the lagoon
Snow capped mountain, waterfall, the last quanset from WWII when the town served as a pivotal base for British and Us troops, the first hotel, the inconic blue church and the rainbow street which is a sign of support for the local LGBTQ community.

17/06/2024

June 15: Full English Breakfast, drive through scenic Kent villages, Ian Fleming’s home in St Margaret’s Bay, Walmer Castle, lunch at The Marquis at Granby in Alkham, and a tour of the Medieval Dover Castle. Dover Castle was built in the 11th century and is described as the “Key to England” due to its defensive significance throughout history.

15/06/2024

June 13: all packed and ready to leave. My ride arrives at the gate in ATL. Experienced the BEST flight crew ( and food) on Virgin Atlantic.
June 14: met my awesome driver at LHR and we were on our way to Dover. Welcomed to Dover with beautiful weather and a lovely sea view. My hotel: Premier Best Western Hotel Marina and Spa. A Walk along the promenade. Fish and Chips with mushy peas at The Waterfront Bar and Lounge. A visitor at my window. Room service and to bed early.

01/06/2024

So thrilled I was able to see the Northern Lights while on my Alaska cruise!

28/05/2024

Goals!

20/05/2024

14/05/2024

The small boat excursion in Tracy Arm Fjord did not disappoint!
Did you know it was named after the Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Franklin Tracy? The fjord is over 30 miles long and one fifth of the area is covered in ice.
The twin Sawyer glaciers are located at the end of Tracy Arm. We visited South Sawyer Glacier.

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17/03/2024

Where are you going this year?

This year I am going to Iceland in June and Japan in September.

17/03/2024

Arrived home last night. Today I am unpacking, printing photos for my journal and getting ready for my next adventure.

15/03/2024

A bust of Phillip S. Goldson, the father of Belizean democracy.