Prague to Dresden, May 2
On Saturday morning, I boarded a boat that actually sailed! Unfortunately, it wasn’t our Viking ship; it was a 50-minute … Continue reading Prague to Dresden, May 2
Prague, April 30-May 1
On Thursday morning, we bid farewell to Krakow and began our journey to Prague. Much of the drive to the … Continue reading Prague, April 30-May 1
Auschwitz, Birkenau, and … Klezmer: From Death to Life (April 29)
Thank you, music. And thank you, Viking, for a well-planned, ultimately uplifting day. We began the day touring Auschwitz and … Continue reading Auschwitz, Birkenau, and … Klezmer: From Death to Life (April 29)
Krakow (April 27-28)
I’ll say one thing for carefree Caribbean cruises: unlike a trip to Poland, you’re not constantly reminded of humanity’s bottomless … Continue reading Krakow (April 27-28)
Warsaw, Poland (April 25-26)
Warsaw saw war. Of course, all of central Europe saw war from 1939-45, but the destruction in Warsaw – close … Continue reading Warsaw, Poland (April 25-26)
Copenhagen, April 24
Hello from “Wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen!” (That’s an allusion to a hit Danny Kaye song, for those who’ve never seen the … Continue reading Copenhagen, April 24
Rockville, Maryland – Early April
Not all trips require travel: there are acid trips (I’ve never flown that particular airline; their safety record concerns me), … Continue reading Rockville, Maryland – Early April
Brazil: Rio De Janeiro (Mar.2), Gate 1 Review, and Thanks
With all respect to the elegant city of Buenos Aires (home of our peerless tour manager, Sol), Rio is the … Continue reading Brazil: Rio De Janeiro (Mar.2), Gate 1 Review, and Thanks
Brazil: Rio de Janeiro, Feb. 28-Mar. 1
When I travel, I often get caught up in the sights and sounds of hitherto unfamiliar places. Saturday night, February … Continue reading Brazil: Rio de Janeiro, Feb. 28-Mar. 1
Argentina and Brazil: Iguazu/Iguaçu Falls, Feb. 25-27
With due respect to TLC, “don’t go chasing waterfalls” isn’t the best advice when you’re visiting this part of South … Continue reading Argentina and Brazil: Iguazu/Iguaçu Falls, Feb. 25-27
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