First, Beer Mixed beer, similar to the Irish Black & Tan, and assorted Polish sausage with sauerkraut and bread. Somebody’s a happy camper. Auschwitz, Nazis, and the KKK Inside and outside this…
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The Friendly Vendors of Krakow
The vibe at the Krakow Old Town this afternoon was very different. Dating from 1257, the Old Town Square in Krakow is one of the largest medieval squares in Europe. There were many vendors sitting behind their stalls making more of what they were selling.
First Class, Polish Style
Whatever Euros and Korunas they gave the conductor was not enough, so they threw in a can of beer, and gestured him to call it even. The conductor smiled, put the can of cold beer in his back pocket, and continued to the next compartment.
Prague Tidbits
Astronomical Clock Oh, look what time it is to visit this world-famous astronomical clock in Prague? THE WRONG TIME! Many others were disappointed too. I think the work is scheduled to end…
Getting Our Fix
I got my Asian food fix, and Kenric had his American food fix. The chef on the box for his leftover pizza looks like Brad Pitt from a certain angle. I named him Brad Pizza. You have no idea for how long I cracked myself up with that.
A Visit to The Pinkas Synagogue
On the walls of the Pinkas Synagogue are written about 78,000 names of Holocaust victims, their dates of birth, and of death, if known.
A Love-Hate Relationship
It sounds ungracious to say I was glad to leave Hallstatt, but I was glad we left this morning. Kenric’s family was there 35 years ago. He often spoke fondly of it….
Second Burial
This is the Charnel House (Bone House) at Saint Michael’s Chapel in Hallstatt. This is the “Second Burial” place for the deceased. The bones were brought in from the cemetery outside. The…
A Visit to The Austrian Doctor
Yesterday, Kenric was so out of it he started eating dinner with two forks, so we decided to skip breakfast and sleep in. Even with the Big Red Do-Not-Disturb sign, someone still…
Salty
We went on a salt mine tour today. Took the funicular up the mountain, hiked to Salzwelten, checked in, put on our protective clothing, climbed a lot of stairs, walked through a…