Mannheim Xmas Markets
November 27, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
There are three Xmas markets close to us, and we made sure we visited each one. Had the Lachs (salmon) and a few Gluwein’s along the way.
Worms
November 28, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Today we take the 40min train ride to Worms. A very old city that even pre dates the Romans. Religiously important for the Jewish faith as one of 3 x Shum cities in Germany. It is also the city whereRead more
Frankfurt
November 29, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
We are back in Frankfurt for 2 nights for Lynne’s Visa run to London and back. We take advantage of visiting again the Xmas markets here. (We were here several years ago with our girls). A lotRead more
Weilburg
December 2, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
Well. Our last stay in mainland Europe finds us in the lovely town of Weilburg, on the Lahn river. We are staying for 2 weeks in a lovely apartment right on the Marktplatz, which adjoins the SchloßRead more
Weilburg at night
December 3, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
Some nice Xmas decorations around the centre of town. Xmas markets here are only on 2 x weekends starting next week. Not like the cities where they are on every day for nearly a month.
Weilburg weather
Dec 5–15, 2024 in Germany ⋅ 🌧 2 °C
We are getting all sorts of weather here. From sunny to cloudy to rain and snow. We also are next to the Schloß church. Built in the 17 hundreds, it’s a simple, beautiful style.
Trim-Ireland
Dec 18–20, 2024 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Well. Our first stop on our journey home. A few days catching up with old friends. The town is Trim, about an hour outside of Dublin. Lovely town, and unbeknownst to us, was where Braveheart wasRead more
Goodbye Ireland
December 20, 2024 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Stayed only a few days here. But glad we did. Caught up with old friends, long night out drinking Guinness and listening to traditional Irish folk songs. They even performed 2 Australian ballads forRead more
San Francisco
December 25, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Well. Here to catch up with Lynne’s brother’s family. They are in Sonoma, wine country, about an hours drive north of the city. It was great to see in person the Golden Gate Bridge that I haveRead more
Goodbye USA
December 30, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
It was great to see family and friends. Alas, need to get back home. But first, a stop in Fiji. 😬 PS. The Johnny Cash mural was in downtown Sacramento. Folsom State Prison is not too far away. TheRead more
