Monthly Archives: July 2011
Rome
I am writing this while on the plane to Edinburgh. We had about four days in Rome and it was pretty good. After getting off the train we found our first place to stay (for just one night) and then … Continue reading
Venice
Ok, so I’m feeling bad because I need to update my pictures, but it’s too much like real work and I don’t want to it yet. We only really had a short time in Venice as we got in that … Continue reading
Vienna
Our time in Vienna had some awesome moments, but was also very sad because while we were there Star’s grandmother passed away. During our travels Star had told me various stories about her Grandmother, and I got the impression that … Continue reading
Art: Ancient Greek and Dali
I already wrote half this post, then forgot to save! So this update will be much shorter than planned. First I went to the Alte Museum in the Museums island area near where we were staying. But I was museumed … Continue reading
Museums etc in Berlin
The next day in Berlin, we went to the Jewish museum, and the design of the building is worth the hype. Some areas can be quite disorientating, and the garden of exile with it’s high columns and uneven paving really … Continue reading
A day in Berlin
The train ride to Berlin was not very impressive even though we rode first class (there were more comfortable seats, but the service wasn’t good). We arrived in the evening and got some very good help from the tourist info … Continue reading
Buddhists and Bruges
When we set off (quite late in the day) yesterday I had vaguely wondered if there might be a buddhist temple nearby so that I could pay respects and offer merit for my uncle. I had been somewhat resolved to … Continue reading
Au revoir to Paris, Hallo to Ghent
The gardens of Versailles were beautiful and full of heaps of tourists like ourselves. We decided not to go to the palace or Marie Antoinette’s area because the lines were too long and we wanted a relaxing day, and we … Continue reading
Paris
Let’s see…I have been in Paris for 5 days. We met up at our hostel with Mackerel and their friend Mlle. G. We got up to a lot of stuff so far, so I shall just list it (see svendsblog.isprettyawesome … Continue reading
Back in London
It’s been good to stay with a friend and just relax for a few days. It’s off to Paris tomorrow, so I’ve been lazily not doing much while I’m here. After dropping off the car and saying goodbye to Mackerel, … Continue reading