back to Part II Altdorf Altdorf is known for its 14th century resident, Wilhelm Tell. Besides showing off his marksmanship in the famous legend, his story is also about the roots of Swiss Confederacy. On the wet evening the central square of Altdorf is quiet. Everything is closed except a convenience store. There is noContinue reading “07/2023: Switzerland, Austria, Germany – Part III – back to Switzerland”
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07/2023: Switzerland, Austria, Germany – Part I – to Switzerland and beyond!
Following a well established pattern of getting reasonably priced plane tickets and planning accordingly, the starting point of our first COVID age travel is Geneva. Technically, we were in Dominican Republic this January but that was just a week on the beach, no sightseeing per se, so it’s been more than 3 years for us,Continue reading “07/2023: Switzerland, Austria, Germany – Part I – to Switzerland and beyond!”
08/2012: France trip part I: road trip
Two weeks in France with my wife Tamara and 7 year old Anne – sounds like fun! Anne is young but she’s been somewhat prepared by my wife over the last several months through history books for children, books by Mike Venezia, animated movies like “Ratatouille” and “Hunchback of Norte-Dame” and stories by us. AnneContinue reading “08/2012: France trip part I: road trip”
08/2012: France trip part II: Paris
Although Tamara and I had been in Paris 4 years ago, and a lot of our stay here now was re-visiting the sites we’ve seen and showing them to Anne, I saw something I haven’t before and even Tamara managed to see something new. Day 1 Our first day in Paris is the last dayContinue reading “08/2012: France trip part II: Paris”
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