Correction:  several blogs ago I misstated that the giant Cologne Cathedral was in Munich----- it is not ( you probably figured that out). Now on to Prague.  I did OK figuring out how to get to my place.  The problem I have after I find the right subway/tram is going the right direction--I realize that... Continue Reading →

My last day in Munich I spent on a countryside tour to see the famous "Sleeping Beauty" castle.   I took a tour that wound thru Bavaria.  The first stop was Linderhof Castle.  This was built by King Ludwig II.  He was a recluse and loved this castle because he could walk in the country... Continue Reading →

Due to a tunnel closure, the train from Strasbourg turned into four trains.  On the first train, I found a "helping angel".  She asked me if I was going to Munich-- she was also going to Munich.  From now on I will refer to her as Angel.  Along about the third train we were traveling... Continue Reading →

I came here because I had heard it is a pretty city-----it is not pretty---- it is a beautiful city!!! I walked thru the shopping district and around the center this morning before I went back to the "petite French" area for more pork and sauerkraut.  Today's was even more delicious than yesterdays. Here are... Continue Reading →

When you walk out of the train station you are directly in front of an incredible church--it is right there--really amazing. I always wanted to take a boat ride on the Rhine so I did....this is the first time I've seen this river.  (Looks a little like the burg)This shot of the church is from... Continue Reading →

This little town is just lovely.  I forgot to show you a pulpit from a church in Ghent.   There are too many churches and alters.....a site will have to be pretty spectacular for me to send you a photo. Now back to Bruges.  Tuesday I walked to the center and toured City Hall....to see the... Continue Reading →

On my way to Cologne, I had to change trains in Brussels so I decided to check it out.  I learned how to store my suitcase in a locker and headed for the city center.  The city was much prettier than I expected.  A lot of quaint streets, plenty of flowers and the smell of... Continue Reading →

This was the last look from my window in Amsterdam.  I had no trouble taking the train to Bruges.  I did have a situation with the ticket checker/conductor.  A page came with my ticket where you could fill in your dates and destinations.  I hadn't filled in "Amsterdam to Bruges"  because I have 2 months... Continue Reading →

The morning started out with some rain but around 11 it became sunny and warm.  I decided to take the free ferry to the Central Station. It was about a twenty-minute walk but a short ride. Guess who was on my ferry........yup......Sadie reincarnated with a tail (must be that fairy dust). I took a nice... Continue Reading →

This picture does not show how much and how hard it rained today (significantly reduced the number of bikers).Perfect day to goes to museums.  I went to the Van Gogh first.  Lovely and not too big. After that, I went to the much larger Rijk's.  They have a nifty audio guide to download to your... Continue Reading →