Rose Island, Starnberg
We look at the list of Konig Ludwig II’s castles. Which one should we visit today? We only have the car for one more day and so need to make Continue Reading →
Tag: Historical Places
Chiemsee
Today we drive to Chiemsee to see another one of the castles built by King Ludwig II. The sat-nav takes us to Gstadt and from here we catch the boat Continue Reading →
Joining a walking group
‘Hygge’ is apparently all last year’s news. The new word to look out for is ‘ikigai’. A Japanese word for something that gives you pleasure and purpose in life. To Continue Reading →
Romeo and Juliet – The ballet
O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo On Wednesday I suddenly remembered that I had two discounted vouchers for afternoon tea at a nearby restaurant. When I found it, I Continue Reading →
National Gallery – summer party continued
I walk down the hall looking for my next painting. The central hall is converted into a bar. The nibbles are free, but I don’t have time to stop. There Continue Reading →
National Gallery – members summer party
‘When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life’ and so said Dr Samuel Jackson. It is Wednesday and I have a ticket to attend the National Continue Reading →
St Paul’s Cathedral
The schools have broken for the summer and so has the weather it seems. The sun has decided to take a breather and the days and nights have decidedly turned Continue Reading →
Last day in Brussels
We didn’t get back till about 230 in the morning. So a lie in, late breakfast and checkout later we still have enough time to wander around the city. This Continue Reading →
Maastricht and concerts
The day dawns. I can’t say that I’ve been waiting for this day anxiously. Ever since I saw Andre Rieu in concert on the telly on New Year’s Eve I’ve Continue Reading →
Brussels trip
We have a train to catch. Eight fifty five from Kings Cross St Pancras. A long queue awaits us at the station. After security and immigration we find our guide. Continue Reading →
