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Where are the Hemsworths? Chris and Elsa have not been seen together in weeks as they take separate trips away despite both being in Europe

Where are the Hemsworths? Chris and Elsa have not been seen together in weeks as they take separate trips away despite both being in Europe

Daily Mail​3 days ago
and Elsa Pataky appear to be making the most of their European summers separately.
The Thor star, 41, and the Spanish actress, 48, haven't been pictured together in weeks as they enjoyed separate trips away.
Chris shared a post to Instagram last month which featured a series of snaps from a beachside escape in Hossegor, France with his longtime personal trainer and best mate Luke Zocchi.
His parents Leonie and Craig also joined him on the relaxing getaway.
Chris' wife Elsa enjoyed her own holiday in her native Spain, also posting several snaps to Instagram just days later.
From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, .
They were pictured together one week prior to their holidays as they supported their son Sasha at his surfing competition in Byron Bay.
The Hemsworths have made Byron Bay their home in recent years, and the actor has frequently shared glimpses of their laid-back, surf-filled lifestyle on social media.
The couple purchased their sprawling 4.2-hectare estate in Byron Bay back in 2014 for $7million, eventually constructing a $50million mega mansion on the site.
The property features six bedrooms, a spa, games and media rooms as well as sprawling outdoor living areas.
Chris recently revealed a new addition to the sprawling property - a lavish home gym.
The Thor star created a state-of-the-art training facility called The Shed for his fitness brand, Centr, which was unveiled in January.
Speaking to Realestate.com.au, Hemsworth's personal trainer and business partner, Luke Zocchi, explained that the facility serves as a space for Centr trainers to test new workouts and equipment while also having fun.
'It's definitely next level,' Zocchi said.
They were pictured together one week prior to their holidays as they supported their son Sasha at his surfing competition in Byron Bay
'Chris made sure to include the latest and greatest Centr equipment in the gym.'
He mentioned that much of the equipment at The Shed -which includes treadmills, cable machines, weight benches, and power racks - is currently unavailable in Australia.
'Some of the equipment isn't available in Australia yet, but will be soon,' Zocchi revealed.
'It's where Chris, the boys, and I can come through for a session, or we can just chill and recover when we need to.
'It's a place to really get after it or reset, depending on what we need.'
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