Lunch with the Classics
While in Rheinsberg, we had lunch at a fish restaurant beside the lake. For reasons that no one could explain, local artists have constructed a… Read More »Lunch with the Classics
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A Journey… (cont.)
Let’s have a look at another way that private property was reused by the GDR. The village oh Rheinsberg is best known for Rheinsberg Palace… Read More »A Journey… (cont.)
Amplemann
I first met “little traffic light man” while cycling through the GDR in 1990. He’s the equivalent of the Walk/Don’t Walk signals at home. Amplemann… Read More »Amplemann
A Journey to the East
It’s easy to think of Germany as a single country. Reunification happened a long time ago, right? Imagine your country forcefully divided, each half operating… Read More »A Journey to the East
Livin’ High
You say you’ve dined at the Jules Verne in Paris? They know you by name at Commander’s Palace in New Orleans? You yawn when the… Read More »Livin’ High
Treptower Park
Soviet troops were the first to reach Berlin during the war and it cost them dearly. This immense memorial was built to honor their sacrifice.… Read More »Treptower Park
Damn, damn, damn…
You know how you plan, you pack, then when you arrive you discover that you left your socks behind? Well, I forgot to show you… Read More »Damn, damn, damn…
Poof! We’re in Berlin!
We landed at Schönefeld, the old G.D.R. (East Germany) airport and were met by friends Siegi and Margit. More on them and our first day… Read More »Poof! We’re in Berlin!
The Last Supper
All good things comes to an end. So, too, our rendezvous with Andy, Danielle, Jim and Betty. The latter two returned to Guildford and Mary… Read More »The Last Supper
The Southwold Pier
Amusement piers are a traditional, if fading, feature of British seaside resorts. You can generally count on them to offer food, much of it Junk,… Read More »The Southwold Pier
How much would you pay?
Welcome to Southwold, a somewhat more upscale seaside town. Or village. I’m never sure when a village becomes a town. The subject of this post… Read More »How much would you pay?
Andy and Me and the Frogeye
In the States, we call them Bugeyes. Apparently they’re known as Frogeyes in England. At least that’s what Andy calls his. More formally, this is… Read More »Andy and Me and the Frogeye
Fish and Chips at Felixstowe
The weather is improving. Yippee! It was a little disappointing to leave Seattle just when a spell of 75+ degree days started to find ourselves… Read More »Fish and Chips at Felixstowe
A Day by the Sea
We bid farewell to Avril and Peter and boarded the train bound for Suffolk. We were looking forward to a few days with friends Danielle… Read More »A Day by the Sea
Dinner in a country pub
There are not many things better than dinner and a pint of bitter in a country pub.