September 25, 2008
1. Flaps down wheels up!
2. Watch out for riptides!
3.Bump and Run!
4.Don't tie your shoes too tight!
5. I got nothing to do today but smile!
All journeys have a beginning middle and end. The most treacherous is almost always the beginning. Enthusiasm often interferes with good judgment. The excitement of living your dream can result in a bump in the head. Once you get your balance the tightrope becomes wider and easier to manage, hence it is best to begin with a smaller bite.
October 03, 2008
Tripping 1
Budapest caressed by the flowing Danube River, is a city crossed by 8 bridges connecting Buda and Pest. Major attractions include the castles, Gellert Baths, Central Market and Vaci Street. Visited The Ludwig Museum where we experienced 2 exceptional exhibitions, Keith Hering and Agnes Denes. The Tran, Metro and Bus systems are all good making it a comfortable Place.
Tripping 2
The international train takes you from Budapest north east to Bratislava (Slavakia), across the Czech border through Prague, across the German Border through Dresden and finally into the historical but modern capital city of Berlin.
Berlin, a youthful and vibrant/modern city grown out of the ashes of human tragedy. The Metro, Bus, Tram, and Train systems make getting around easy. The restaurants and nightspots fill the hundreds of neighborhoods surrounding the various Metro Stops. The history of the Berlin Olympic Stadium (circa 1936), The Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Potsdamer Plotz, all blend together to paint a memorable experience.
Tripping 3
Prague, the jewel of Eastern Europe.
Prague with its' Gothic architectural, fabled castle, old town square, and hundreds of shops, restaurants and bars make the walking experience exceptional. The Metro consists of just 3 main lines, connects too many branching Tram line resulting in contact with all areas of the city. Once you adjust to the difficulty with the language it is easy to find your way. Travelers fill the old town square walking about the side streets and side alleys that give a comfortable feel to this ancient city. Surrounded by buildings constructed in the Gothic style, with minarets and corner towers, one is taken back in time to an ancient era, while all the time knowing that you are firmly in a modern and up to date city. The Vlatava River divides Prague Castle from the Old Town Square. The Charles Bridge, along with many others brings the 2 sides together.
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