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Our trip to Europe was planned in advance, but I am thankful we had some buffer days for unplanned events. This allowed us the unbelievable experience of the one and only Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. Oktoberfest is the world's largest public festival. It is held annually in Munich, running 16 days from mid or late September to the... Continue Reading →
In Oberstdorf, Germany, we are experiencing the sights, sounds, tastes - and smells - of cows. The area around the town is perfect for cattle grazing, and the area’s cheese and meat are testament to that. The flavours are rich and unique. We have enjoyed goulash, veal schnitzel, and calf’s liver, all samples of the... Continue Reading →
Our Europe trip is now continuing in Germany, as we left Switzerland via train a couple of days ago. What a wonderful way to travel – watching a beautiful countryside from the comfort of a train. However, the changes we had to make were not as enjoyable as the ride, since we did have... Continue Reading →
As mentioned in previous posts, one of the delights of our trip to Bern has been walking around the city. It truly is beautiful, situated on a curve in the Aare River. There is much history here, but also wonderful outdoor settings. Because it is on the river, the change in elevation from the... Continue Reading →
When in Rome, do as the Romans. So when in Switzerland, experience a fondue. We were fortunate enough to have some of the people traveling with us treat us to a traditional Swiss evening – raclette and fondue. This is a little different than what we are used to at home, but wow! It was... Continue Reading →
I’m sure people who visit Switzerland all comment on the quality of the food. I’ve done my best to try a few local favourites, to expand my dining horizons while we spend a week in Bern. To start the day, the coffee is outstanding. People who don’t like strong coffee may not be too... Continue Reading →
Another great aspect of travel is learning about other cultures and meeting new people. While we have not been out in the city too much yet, I have been trying to learn new things about Bern, the area and its people. I learned from one of the volunteers that Bern, the fourth most populous city... Continue Reading →
When I’m traveling, I find that the best way to get to know a city is to walk it. And I love to walk. So this morning I struck out in Berne (or Bern) while Ron did preparations with his team. I decided to follow the path we went our first night, when we walked... Continue Reading →
Have you ever experienced bad customer service, or dealt with someone who is so miserable that you feel like telling them to find a new job? We have all experienced those situations. Everyone has a bad day, but we have all experienced those who are just nasty, who clearly should not be providing customer service.... Continue Reading →
There is so much to love about travel. And a few things to hate. We have just started on our travel adventure to Europe. I love to explore new places, try new food, meet new people. I love to learn about the history of the different places we visit, many of which have long histories... Continue Reading →
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