Ramblings from the road
Mention the name Grindelwald and many people might conjure up images of fantastic beasts and think fondly of the Harry Potter juggernaut previously deployed to dupe the unsuspecting masses.
Continue reading “The Climbs of Grindelwald”Bit of a tricky one in the saddle in order to get from Lake Königssee to Luzern. Leave 8am; two bus trips and two train trips later we arrive via Innsbruck and Zurich at 6:30pm (as scheduled by the masters of chronology) for our Luzern Sojourn. Apropos of comfort, a lot to be said for first class, long distance train travel!
Continue reading “Europe 2.0 – Luzern Sojourn”Now, where were we viz-a-viz dialogue the last time I/we corresponded? I believe taking moderate refreshment at the Arthurhaus and a day’s break from trekking parts of the Bavarian Alps in climes fit for purpose but perhaps unusual for the local population, who have had to put away their snow shoes and don the thongs!
Continue reading “Europe 2.0 – die Auflage 2”
Presently having a break at Arthurhaus, eating a Bavarian cold meat and cheese plate accompanied by a half litre of their (current) finest – Stiegl. It’s lunchtime. More on this soon but first let me retrace our steps several months.
Some context seems appropriate given Europe 1.0 was still in swing as recently as twelve months ago. Why am I back and how did that pass through supply?
Continue reading “Europe 2.0 – die Auflage 1”When planning our route from Switzerland to Slovenia I had a comfortable overnight train ride in mind; you know, relax, have a couple of drinks and maybe a meal in the dining caboose, followed by a nice kip in a supine position. Turns out we departed Lucerne at 8pm and travelled some nine hours on a bus in the style of the 703 from Blackburn and piloted by a slightly dodgy pair of Croats who treated red lights and other road rules as suggestions only. Continue reading “The Italian Job and Other Tasks”
Before embarking on this trip, and with anticipation of all the awaiting wonders of the hitherto great unknown of Europe, I had in mind Switzerland would be a particular highlight – it didn’t let me down!
Continue reading “Stunning Switzerland”
Perhaps a poisoned chalice for an expectant audience as I am certainly feeling more taciturn as we start to roam the peninsula in lands not necessarily adhering to the English language (Queen’s or otherwise).
Continue reading “The blurb continues!”
You know how you have an impression or idea of what something is like? Well, knock me over with a feather and interfere around the general area of my derrière! Continue reading “You know how you have an impression….”
And what a journey it was! Firstly, aeroplane food gets a bad wrap no matter who you talk to; but everyone is missing the point! Continue reading “The journey begins…”