From Munich, Kay and I caught the train for Salzburg. If this isn’t the most beautiful city I’ve ever seen, it’s in the top 3, and at the moment I can’t recall the other 2. It has the same fairytale quality of some of the German burgs, but it is nestled in the Alps andContinueContinue reading “Salzburg”
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Rothenburg ob der Tauber
It’s Saturday here in Rothenberg ob der Tauber. Kay and I are leaving today. How we are going to get a cab out of here is anyone’s guess; the well-preserved medieval streets are tough for cars to get through at the best of times, and now they are filled with pavilions, peasants, knights, and jesters.ContinueContinue reading “Rothenburg ob der Tauber”
Putting the Bam! in Bamberg
Kay and I are on a river cruise in Bamberg in Bavaria. Last night, Kay had planned a pub crawl through the old city. We didn’t quite make it to every pub; they serve their beer in half-liter mugs, and if you keep drinking them, you’ll end up crawling, yes sirree. I know the stereotypeContinueContinue reading “Putting the Bam! in Bamberg”
Jet Lag, Pork and Beer in Wurzberg
Today was a very, very long day that started pretty well, became very stressful, and ended much better. We got to the airport without incident. The business class lounge was nothing special: some ham and cheese slices, bread, muffins, and a good espresso machine, plus they would give you all the beer and mixed drinksContinueContinue reading “Jet Lag, Pork and Beer in Wurzberg”
Kay and Eric Go to Germany
It’s Sunday evening, and Kay and I are making final preparations for our trip. I’ve gotten better at packing. My trip to Japan taught me that light is the way to go. A couple pairs of pants, some tee shirts, a hoodie, a rain jacket, and plenty of socks and underwear. As long as IContinueContinue reading “Kay and Eric Go to Germany”
Montreal
Last weekend, Kay and I spent a few days in Montreal with our friends Liz and Dale. Its a pretty easy drive from Portsmouth, about 4 ½ hours. New Hampshire really has only one major road that goes east and west, SR 101, a 4-lane divided highway. I don’t like driving it for a bunchContinueContinue reading “Montreal”
More Osaka Highjinks
Today I ventured into the Osaka subway for the first time; up till now it was cabs or walking, but my dogs are barking. Osaka Castle is right in the center of town. The castle is impressive; you feel like you have gone back in time or maybe ended up in an epidode of Shogun.ContinueContinue reading “More Osaka Highjinks”
Adventures in Kyoto with Our Man in Japan
I’m off to Kyoto today. I’m having a problem with my phone and tablet, as neither of them will download apps; I go to the Play Store and hit the download button, and it just says “pending” forever. This makes it impossible to do things like make reservations from Osaka to Kyoto on the JRContinueContinue reading “Adventures in Kyoto with Our Man in Japan”
Yet More Kyoto
Yesterday I did some some exploring in Kyoto. There is another one of those covered markets near my hotel that sells local delicacies. I think Kay would have particularly enjoyed one of their specialities, a bright red whole baby octopus on a stick with a quail egg stuffed in the head for added flavor andContinueContinue reading “Yet More Kyoto”
Last Day in Kyoto
Today I got up reasonably early and took a cab back down to the Gion District, not too far from where I was yesterday in the Geisha quarter. There is a huge Buddhist temple where you can purchase small strips of paper in tiny envelopes. You can pick the general kind of fortune you want:ContinueContinue reading “Last Day in Kyoto”
Samurai Shrink 