August 2016 archive

Ninety One Days in Europe Come to an End

I wanted the title to read ‘When is the Madness Going to End?‘, but decided that a reference to 91 days of travel in Europe would make more sense in the bigger picture. The 5:00am wake up call was not welcome, since we have had very little sleep the past few days, but it was …

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August 22 – Spending Night in Brussels Airport

We have throughly enjoyed spending time with our family Marlies and Eef these past few days. I want to thank them for their wonderful hospitality and sweet natures. Visiting, washing, packing and catching up on websites was what our last few days consisted of. We went out to dinner to have one more meal of …

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August 20 – Another Horrific Bus Experience! When Does It End?

The first leg of the bus trip went as scheduled. We were dropped off at Frankfort Airport to await our transfer. We had about a 25 minute wait. My tummy had been upset and was visiting the toilet more than usual. When the time grew nearer to bus arrival we went outside to the stop. …

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August 19 – Delightful Pleasant Heidelberg Germany

Slept in and it was fabulous. We even missed breakfast. We finally got our lazy butts out the door, had a quick lunch at next door restaurant and jumped on the bus into town square. I immediately wished we had spent more time here and not elsewhere in less unsavory places. Simply charming, historical, interesting, …

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August 18 – From Milan, Through The Swiss Alps, To Heidelberg Germany

I am fairly sure I was in sleep deprived hell last night. The AC kept cutting off every single hour, Han tried not to but he snored enough for three weeks and the guest next door paced back and forth on their heels very loudly. It was misery. Got up today with maybe three hours …

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August 17 – Reader Be Aware, Curse Words Enclosed

I thought our next stop was to be Zurich and high tail it out of Italy forever but I thought wrong. </br> Enjoyed a good breakfast, grabbed a taxi to the bus station and then the following scenario began which I posted publicly on Facebook because people need to be made aware of this type …

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August 16 – Next Stopover, Milan

Packed and not really ready to go, but time to go and leave Venice behind. Travel Hint: If you are staying anywhere in the center of town, I suggest calling for a porter to retrieve your luggage and meet you at the people mover. Cost Euro 20.00, but saves your back and offers a relaxing …

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August 15 – Too Short a Visit to Venice

Today we ate a simple breakfast at the hotel, but the coffee was outstanding. I could not wait to get out to “feel and breath” Venice. I think we reached our record high in photos for one day. It is just like you see in movies and TV shows. It was perfection to me. Now …

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August 14 Travel Day To Venice

If you notice me not writing on some dates, those are just travel days. Not particularly eventful to note. Jump on bus, jump off bus for snack, jump on bus, occasionally wish the driver would slow down, speed up, stop talking non-stop, be a little friendlier, have more leg room, wish other riders take more …

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August 13 – A Tuscany Walkabout Tour

This was one dang early morning. Had to get up at 7:00am to get ready, eat and walk to our tour bus site. Anywhere where they offer “Walkabout” tours, I highly suggest you booking one. We loved it and so did everyone else. We talked with many people and I only heard accolades for the tour …

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