Leisurely Sunday in Vienna
Last night on the way (from the train station) to Lucille’s we took a cab, and this time showed him where to go. Dad was sitting in the front once again, and with the map
Last night on the way (from the train station) to Lucille’s we took a cab, and this time showed him where to go. Dad was sitting in the front once again, and with the map
Little did I know that I'd spend the night dancing to Gus-Gus Techno Band. The morning came too soon, for mom and dad were heading back home today and I was so sad. But after
Arriving back in Munich with mom and dad When we finally arrived in Munich, I was happy and felt relieved to be back in the good old Munich Bahnhof! I know my way around completely,
We met mom and dad at the pension after breakfast and headed into town for a hurried day of sightseeing in Munich. We started out at the huge Gate Tor by Amerika Haus and went
I had been there before with the Czech cousins, to beautiful Ledniče Castle. This time we also left Nicola and Michael at home. He was sitting in the car, and is enthused by mechanical things,
We were adequately wined and beered and dined. We drank Pilsner Urquell (Czech beer which used to be a national beer; now since 1993 is no longer.) We were offered wine, and snacked on Kolače,
Visiting the Czech Cousins The morning was a family ordeal, sharing breakfast to chants of, ‘Cheri! Cheri!” by Sophia and Vera, to which I had to answer by sitting in the middle. Luise prepared a
Today we would sadly be leaving Prague. So we had to get up and underway somewhat earlier than usual and catch an arranged cab, which had a set rate from the inn to the Bahnhof
Next we did continue on a circuitous route, passing many schöne cafes (Franz Kafka, Maxmillion…) on the way following dad, to find the famed Jewish Cemetery. Mom and I managed to dart into a few
Shopping worries aside, we went back to the hotel to use the W.C. then started out again! We didn’t get very far though. As soon as we hit the Astronomical Clock and Namesti Main Square,
Continue Sightseeing and Mozart in Prague ——- Then we went to St. George’s Basilica and Convent. First we toured ourselves through the Old Royal Palace. That was real unusual for a palace. The seat of
Wenceslas tomb was in the red room covered with plaster of semi-precious red and blue stones, including the knocker on the door which he clung to as his brother was killing him. (So the legend
Prague Jewish Quarter Now that we figured out where the good breakfast is, life was easier. We filled up, after semi-sleeping in until 8:30, and by 10:00 or so, we were on the way. Today was the
Checking out Prague with Mom and Dad We started out Czech breakfast routine, served from “7:30 - 10:30.” Lo and behold we got down to the table at 9:50, and the breakfast was all
Sightseeing and Mozart in Prague We incidentally stumbled upon our real breakfast room, where the “adults” were eating, complete with yogurt and juice, water, poppy rolls. An early start put us on the walking road
Vienna to Prague With mom and dad on the train The fields are all green, it’s just another holiday Epiphany here in Slovakia; Finkston in Wien (Vienna). Thursday was also a holiday- Himmelfährt. Our taxi
Continue sightseeing in Vienna -Weinerschnitzle and Sacher Torte … Each had a White Wine gespritzed …and ordered a mixed cucumber 🥒 and potato salad. Mom had mixed, dad potato, and me the cukes. Excellent from the
Well we all slept in until the girls were ushered off to school, complete with Sophia having an abnormal crying fit. We all showered and took turns watching Leon. Had a very strong coffee (the
Excitement and Mixed up in Vienna We closed the museum and ventured on, touring the gardens in a light sprinkling of rain. As soon as we opened our umbrellas, it let up, and we managed
Traveling with Mom and Dad This morning we got around and enjoyed the usual breakfast ceremony of coffee and chocolate croissants 🥐 Fabienne, the family boss, was sleeping late so Harald just drove us to
Lake Constance on the Bodensee Mom and Dad's 3rd day. We felt a little strong on the garlic breath in the morning, (due to the pickeled garlic I bought) and got an earlier start. Today we drove
Tuesday morning was Mom and Dads second day. They slept in after falling asleep on the couch last night, eyes 👀open. We all had a ceremonial breakfast and then loaded up for the ride into
Mom and Dad Arrive in Munich Got up early at 6:30, after only six hours, to have a cup of joe and head off to the Ü-Bahn. Luckily I ran and caught the one in
Wow I can’t believe mom and dad will be here next week - and get to meet the cousins. It’s been my dream for them to meet!