Budapest Travel Blog

'We are going hungry,' said Madam. I was a little confused by this as we had just had dinner. 'Hungry, my sweet?' I queried. Were we going on a diet? Some weeks ago she suggested joining a gym and eating healthier food but I pretended not to hear and she hadn't mentioned it since. I … Continue reading Budapest Travel Blog →

Stuttgart Germany

We managed to pick one of the hottest weeks in a summer heatwave that had gripped Europe for our time in Germany. Glaciers were melting in Sweden. Britain faced a shortage of brussel sprouts. Worse still, mon Dieu, France was suffering a shortage of snails due to heat and lack of rain. Parts of Spain … Continue reading Stuttgart Germany →

Am Osterfelderkopf

There is a cable car up to Am Osterfelderkopf at 2033 metres (6670 feet) high. It costs an eye-watering €27 each for a seven minute ride. You can walk up the zig-zag paths but it would take a lot more stamina than I possess, and time that I had. There was a cafe right by … Continue reading Am Osterfelderkopf →

A Go-Cart and Oberammergau

Twenty-five miles an hour isn’t fast. A plane going that slow would fall from the sky. A car might be holding up traffic. A bicycle would be a little scarier. But still not excessive. Now imagine, if you will, going at that speed in a plastic go-cart, close to the ground, down the side of … Continue reading A Go-Cart and Oberammergau →

Garmisch Partenkirchen 1

It’s not often that you cross a country border underground. Not legally at least. We were travelling from Stuttgart to Garmisch-Partenkirchen near the Austrian border where we planned to spend a few days. Due to the intransigence of mountain passes in ignoring man-made political boundaries, we crossed from Germany into Austria through a long tunnel … Continue reading Garmisch Partenkirchen 1 →

Copenhagen Day Eight and Home

We were up early and took the 8:30 train to Hillerod some 24 miles from Copenhagen. Madam wanted to see yet another royal palace, Frederiksborg Slot. Literally translated this is Frederiksborg Castle. This summons up images of battlements, a moat and portcullis. In practice it was another palace with endless rooms of royal portraits and … Continue reading Copenhagen Day Eight and Home →

Copenhagen Day Seven

We splashed out on two Copenhagen cards which gave us entrance to the city’s major attractions as well as travel on all public transport for one price. One of those included was the land train which is a 45 minute tour around some of the more interesting areas of the medieval city. The first train … Continue reading Copenhagen Day Seven →

Copenhagen Days Four and Five

Day 4. Our first visit of the day was to the Danish National museum in the centre of Copenhagen. I was mostly interested in the Viking exhibits which were wonderful and absorbing. Vikings in these parts had a habit of making offerings to the gods by dumping them in the local bog. These included jewellery, … Continue reading Copenhagen Days Four and Five →

Copenhagen Day Three

This morning started with a visit to the Botanic Gardens. There were just a few people strolling or walking their dogs - a pleasant change from the crowds of yesterday. It was nice enough but just lots of different trees and shrubs, rather than flowers. A walk amongst 50 shades of green. There was a … Continue reading Copenhagen Day Three →

Copenhagen Day Two

I stood watching out from the open window while Madam went through that long and mysterious process that women have to do before declaring they can leave the room. After many years of marriage I am still clueless what is involved. I shower, dry and dress. I’m ready. What she does? I’ve no idea. All … Continue reading Copenhagen Day Two →