Wittenburg and Torgau, May 5-6
Over the past few years, I’ve visited several spots that played a transformative role in world history: the D-Day beaches, … Continue reading Wittenburg and Torgau, May 5-6
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Meißen and Dresden, May 3-4
The porcelain manufactory in Meißen is, well, a-Meißen. (The “ß,” called an eszett, is a double “s” used after certain … Continue reading Meißen and Dresden, May 3-4
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
Travel Musings 2 – Manholes, Murals, Monoliths, and More
Like any habitual traveler, I crave sightseeing: graceful architecture, stirring historical sites, glorious mountains, striking wildlife (the usual … better … Continue reading Travel Musings 2 – Manholes, Murals, Monoliths, and More
Rhine River Cruise, October 2019, Post 3 of 3: Strasbourg, Black Forest, Basel
Strasbourg: We had a wonderful time walking around charming Strasbourg. We climbed 320 steps to the roof of the cathedral … Continue reading Rhine River Cruise, October 2019, Post 3 of 3: Strasbourg, Black Forest, Basel
Rhine River Cruise, October 2019, Post 2 of 3: Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Heidelberg, Speyer
Cologne: I knew two things about Cologne before today: first, the eponymous scents, and second, Keith Jarrett played a seminal, … Continue reading Rhine River Cruise, October 2019, Post 2 of 3: Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Heidelberg, Speyer
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