Note: To read the journey from its beginning, go here. Last evening, a small group of friends witnessed our Europe slide show’s second half. It lasted about an hour and included Linda’s Lake District adventure through our time with my sister in Bavaria and return home. For the Munich segments, we passed around cups of …
Month: July 2010
More random memories: Number of pick-up trucks seen in UK: 5 Number of pick-up trucks seen in Bavaria: 0 Ben Galubin, a peak just north of Glenshee, stands 2,644 feet above sea level. A lodging room en-suite means it has its own bath. Galloway cattle are the black and white ones I observe near Fredericksburg, …
Always seeking to be a better guide, I took an epic journey to Europe this summer. In four weeks, my wife and I visited four countries: England, Scotland, Bavaria, and Austria. More remarkable than the itinerary was that this was my first trip abroad. We went not only for pleasure, but to experience how folks …
On June 4, just as summer vacation season began, I was privileged to host Linda Lambert, columnist for the Horseshoe Bay Beacon, on a Keep Austin Weird excursion. Here‘s her account of the adventure. Thanks, Linda!
Just when you thought it was over . . . As a way of sharing what we saw and learned, Lina and myself welcomed a cozy crowd of friends to the Green Man this past FriNight to see a slide show of the trip. Our guests seemed impressed by the range of imagery and narration. …
We witnessed this phenomenon. It deserves its own entry.
Dear friends and readers, We’re back in Texas and enjoying the heat. What an epic adventure we experienced! It’s going to take several weeks for our thoughts to sink in, but here are a few pertinent observations and impressions: People over there seem to hold a much longer view of time and their own heritage. …
More picture show, long about July 3–4: Yes, they ride a wave in a creek! Photos just don’t do any of it justice. We’ll be home soon. Thanks for reading!
June 29 through July 4 Dear friends and readers, our time here is moving way too fast relative to my chronicaling speed. Today is our last full day in Munich. What follows is a photo documentary of lots of what we’ve seen and done in this stunning land. To be continued . . .
Sunday, June 27 Bidding a reluctant good-bye to Brailes, we left for Oxford. Lou parked there, and the three of us boarded a bus to London. There, within a block of the Victoria Coach Station, Lou’s friend Hermione lent us an extra apartment for the night. Built in the 1930s, the place featured cool architectural details. …