Eastern Europe 06
In and around Europe
In the 70s, I'd traveled Europe with a guitar and a backpack. In the 80s, my partner completed his professional training in Germany. Now in our 50s, we decided to return to old haunts and visit new ones. We began in Heidelberg. We then swung up through Berlin (staying in the former East Berlin) and around through Dresden, Prague and Budapest. Each destination knocked our socks off -- and each was decidedly different. Yes, there were endless ancient and medieval and Baroque and on-and-on wonders. But we were as moved by the traces of recent history as those from centuries past. Indeed, we happened to be in Budapest during the recent demonstrations that took place at the Parliament.
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler AMcT
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Stroll. Sit. Read. Chat. Scribble. Wander.
This is a fairy tale city, a small town really, particularly appealing because it's so walkable. One can get off the train (we flew into Frankfu... Continue reading » -
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East Berlin = East Village circa 1980s
If you're like us -- in our 50s but intrepid -- not up for outright discomfort but not needing the fanciest set-up -- then forget the Hilton etc. in c... Continue reading » -
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Breugel. Beethoven. Brandenburg. Bier.
Berlin: the BIG city of Germany. Big. Like Rome. Like London. Paris. And yet, not a bit like them. Gl... Continue reading »
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