+ Today we head back to the USA after 2 delightful weeks exploring Germany, learning a lot, celebrating the huge impact of German culture, past and present. I will keep blogging about the trip and, of course, upload more photos and create slide shows.
+ Yesterday, our final full day, the three of us went our different ways. It didn't rain. I even saw a patch of blue. I enjoyed the Nymphenburg Palace, the English Garden, Frauenkirche (including the tower), Marienplatz, Hofgarten and more. We ate at the famous Hofbräuhaus but we were not able to get into the buffet and show upstairs. I'm ready for a meal without sausages but i have enjoyed trying several different kinds. Of course we all enjoyed the Bavarian beer, particularly the dark brew.
Showing posts with label Bavaria. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bavaria. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
MUNICH'S HOTEL MONACO
+ It's June 20 and we have arrived at Munich's Hotel Monaco. What a welcome. Coffee cake. Coffee and Tea. Info. Smiles all around. Adorable Breakfast Room (fruhstucke). I get a free breakfast if I bog about this wunderbar hotel. It's less than 2 blocks from the Bahnhof (central train station). We now have plenty of time to visit the famous art museums which are only a couple of stops away on the u-bahn as it is just after 1400 and the museums close at 1800.
GERMANY 2010 -- 18
+ updated at 7:21am in Germany (1:21am ESDT) on Monday, June 21, 2010
+ Our Füssen suite at Mein lieber Schwan has been a haven for us as we have had to deal with endless rain and chilly weather here in the Bavarian Alps. We have fast internet, lots of satellite TV channels on a big screen, refrig, stove, oven, dishes, microwave, view, antiques, delightful host who invited us in for wine and conversation. Wow! Today we head for Munich, our final German destination.
+ Our Füssen suite at Mein lieber Schwan has been a haven for us as we have had to deal with endless rain and chilly weather here in the Bavarian Alps. We have fast internet, lots of satellite TV channels on a big screen, refrig, stove, oven, dishes, microwave, view, antiques, delightful host who invited us in for wine and conversation. Wow! Today we head for Munich, our final German destination.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
GERMANY 2010 -- 17
+ We got to the highest peak in Germany, Zugspitze, by bus, train and cable car (gondola). It was snowing up there at almost 2 miles High. But we did get some glimpses of the majestic mountains. We had to work hard to make the busses on time, the trains on time and the cable car (gondola) on time.
+ Mad Ludwig's castles are a little over the top but the setting is The Alps at its best.
+ Mad Ludwig's castles are a little over the top but the setting is The Alps at its best.
Friday, June 18, 2010
GERMANY 2010 -- 16
+ Today we visited the famous castle Ludwig II of Bavaria lived in -- Hohenschwangau Castle -- and the one he had built -- Neuschwanstein Castle. You can read about this fascinating man at http://www.german-way.com/ludwig.html
The setting of these impressive castles is magnificent. Hopefully I can upload photos soon. But I am now a little travel weary and the wine has been poured. 22:05 update: OK I did get a few in (above).
+ Sadly, Germany lost today. But the USA came from behind 2-0 and tied Slovenia for a huge morale builder. Follow the World Cup at FIFA.COM
+ I just discovered a good radar map of Europe showing that we may have better weather tomorrow. Today we have had plenty of rain but that did not dampen our spirits as we really enjoyed the castles.
+ I took a picture yesterday of Fussen's Reichenstrasse:
Füssen was once a great violin-making center. We are not far from Italy and Switzerland as well as Austria.
Today we head to the famous castles associated with Mad King Ludwig. Photos may soon appear on my blog and at Facebook but Pbase will probably have to wait until I'm back home.
Hope you are all enjoying the World Cup. Argentina seems to be the favorite but Germany is good too.
Hope you are all enjoying life as summer begins.
+ We took a break from sausages and potatoes and ate at an Italian Ristorante here in Füssen last night but we stuck with Bavarian beer.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
GERMANY 2010 -- 14
+ updated at 2:55am ESDT (8:55am in Füssen) on Thursday, June 17, 2010.
+ We have hit some weather extremes in Germany. There was a heat wave when we were in Berlin. Then we got some very pleasant weather in Nürnberg and Rothenburg. Now we are in the Bavarian Alps dealing with some very chilly and rainy weather. I’m guessing we are not far from where it is snowing but the clouds are preventing us from seeing the mountains.
+ Every afternoon and evening we hear the steady noise of the crowds at stadiums in South Africa. The World Cup of Football (or Soccer as we Americans call it) is happening and Germans are watching. They celebrated a big victory over Australia on Sunday night. They play again tomorrow afternoon. But many Germans are watching other matches. The World Cup goes on for about 4 weeks. 3 weeks to go. I suppose that when we get back to the USA we may even forget that it’s happening.
+ I have uploaded some photos from Berlin, Dresden, Rothenberg and Nürnberg on Facebook. You don't have to be on Facebook for this link to work.
+ We have hit some weather extremes in Germany. There was a heat wave when we were in Berlin. Then we got some very pleasant weather in Nürnberg and Rothenburg. Now we are in the Bavarian Alps dealing with some very chilly and rainy weather. I’m guessing we are not far from where it is snowing but the clouds are preventing us from seeing the mountains.
+ Every afternoon and evening we hear the steady noise of the crowds at stadiums in South Africa. The World Cup of Football (or Soccer as we Americans call it) is happening and Germans are watching. They celebrated a big victory over Australia on Sunday night. They play again tomorrow afternoon. But many Germans are watching other matches. The World Cup goes on for about 4 weeks. 3 weeks to go. I suppose that when we get back to the USA we may even forget that it’s happening.
+ I have uploaded some photos from Berlin, Dresden, Rothenberg and Nürnberg on Facebook. You don't have to be on Facebook for this link to work.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
GERMANY 2012 -- 13
+ updated at 5:35am ESDT on Wednesday, June 15, 2010 in Nurnberg
+ This is our eighth day of travel. Everything so far has been pretty close to our plan. Today, for the first time, the three of us are each going our own way in Nürnberg.
+ Did you know Germany won its first world cup füssball match against Australia? We certainly found out! Actually we watched the end of the match with Nurnberg locals having a wünderbar time out on the streets and plazas. Fortunately we weren't close to the horn blowing at our hotel.
+ Getting on the internet has not been easy for a variety of reasons. I will explain spater.
+ I have taken hundreds of photos and have uploaded many of them into the computer so they may be on Facebook soon. The wi-fi here in the Drei Raben Hotel is slow so it may not get done until Füssen or Munich or even back home.
+ One of the Drei Raben staff has been truly wonderful. Sebastian. He is an Art History student going for a third degree. He found a receptive audience in John, Mary and me. John Bartle knows a lot and I mean a lot6 about German history and German art.
+ Like Dresden, the old town Nürnberg zentrum, so medieval, was largely destroyed by allied by bombs in World War 2. Why? But, unlike Dresden, Nürnberg got a head start since it was in West Germany and there was a lot more money and support for rebuilding. So, Nürnberg begins to look old again while Dresden looks all too new. But Dresden is being rebuilt far more authentically which makes it a must see stop ona tour of Germany. Mary and I are grateful that Herr Bartle insisted on including Dresden in our itinereary. Actually, I found the government building built by the Communist regime with a huge mural one of the most interesting sites. Until I got to Berlin I had never been on any land once behind the Iron Curtain. The Iron Curtain came down in 1989 thru 1991 if my memory serves me right.
+ Yesterday we got on the train -- trains (zugen) -- and headed for the medieval wonderland of Rothenburg (Red Castle). The castle is gone but the old castle grounds are a real highlight as is the fully rebuilt city wall.
+ More spater (later). I want to explore more of Nürnberg now and take a few photos.
+ Bis balt.
+ I need these for editing: ä ö ü ß
+ This is our eighth day of travel. Everything so far has been pretty close to our plan. Today, for the first time, the three of us are each going our own way in Nürnberg.
+ Did you know Germany won its first world cup füssball match against Australia? We certainly found out! Actually we watched the end of the match with Nurnberg locals having a wünderbar time out on the streets and plazas. Fortunately we weren't close to the horn blowing at our hotel.
+ Getting on the internet has not been easy for a variety of reasons. I will explain spater.
+ I have taken hundreds of photos and have uploaded many of them into the computer so they may be on Facebook soon. The wi-fi here in the Drei Raben Hotel is slow so it may not get done until Füssen or Munich or even back home.
+ One of the Drei Raben staff has been truly wonderful. Sebastian. He is an Art History student going for a third degree. He found a receptive audience in John, Mary and me. John Bartle knows a lot and I mean a lot6 about German history and German art.
+ Like Dresden, the old town Nürnberg zentrum, so medieval, was largely destroyed by allied by bombs in World War 2. Why? But, unlike Dresden, Nürnberg got a head start since it was in West Germany and there was a lot more money and support for rebuilding. So, Nürnberg begins to look old again while Dresden looks all too new. But Dresden is being rebuilt far more authentically which makes it a must see stop ona tour of Germany. Mary and I are grateful that Herr Bartle insisted on including Dresden in our itinereary. Actually, I found the government building built by the Communist regime with a huge mural one of the most interesting sites. Until I got to Berlin I had never been on any land once behind the Iron Curtain. The Iron Curtain came down in 1989 thru 1991 if my memory serves me right.
+ Yesterday we got on the train -- trains (zugen) -- and headed for the medieval wonderland of Rothenburg (Red Castle). The castle is gone but the old castle grounds are a real highlight as is the fully rebuilt city wall.
+ More spater (later). I want to explore more of Nürnberg now and take a few photos.
+ Bis balt.
+ I need these for editing: ä ö ü ß
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