Tuesday, 12 November Searching for flights was interesting. Whenever I tried to book a flight from Washington to Hurghada, Egypt, there were at least two plane changes. Finally, I figured out that I could fly nonstop to Munich and then fly to Hurghada with two separate round trip tickets, shorter flight times and less cost….
2019 Egypt – Scuba Diving Vacation
On 14 November, I will arrive in Safaga, Egypt, to spend two weeks scuba diving in the Red Sea. I will be staying and diving at the Coral Garden Resort. In the late 80s, I made several dive trips to Florida. Gradually, life got in the way of myself and my dive buddies and my…
2019 Germany – Day Sixteen – All Good Things Must End
Wednesday, 25 September Dolora and I were up early today to meet Anna for our ride to the München airport. About 6:30, Anna and surprise, Nicole, showed up. Another quick goodbye to Nicole and we dropped her back off at her apartment. Anna drove us the hour and a half to the airport. It was…
2019 Germany – Day Fifteen – Starting the Return
Tuesday, 24 September Dolora and I awoke to better weather today in Salzburg. We ate a leisurely breakfast and returned to our room to pack for our return to Kaufbeuren. It was a nice 20 minute stroll to the Salzburg train station. At the grocery in the station, we picked up a couple of snacks…
2019 Germany – Day Fourteen – The Hills Are Alive
Monday, 23 September After thirteen days without rain, it finally happened. Dolora and I woke up to a heavy overcast morning. We headed down to the breakfast and ate our fill. Headed back to the room and the rain started, steady and cool. We took advantage of the opportunity to catch up on some email…
2019 Germany – Day Thirteen – Salzburg, Austria
Sunday, 22 September Today, Dolora and I broke our routine of breakfast at 8:30. Since we were catching a train to Salzburg, we met Nicole at 8:00. We packed what we needed for the next two days in one suitcase and left the other with Nicole. After a hearty breakfast with heavenly coffee, Nicole walked…
2019 Germany – Day Twelve – Oberammergau
Saturday, 21 September The usual morning routine, a stop to buy bread and then breakfast at Nicole’s with her fantastic coffee. Today’s plan was to hit a couple of tourist sites in an area that Nicole was familiar with. The first stop was Oberammergau, The city is famous for a Passion Play that runs every…
2019 Germany – Day Eleven – THERME Bad Wörishofen
Friday, 20 September Today is a day of rest although it is not Sunday. Dolora and I slept in a bit since we are not meeting Nicole until lunch today. We headed into the old part of town for breakfast at a Italian cafe, Gabriella. Food was delicious and generous. A walk through the old…
2019 Germany – Day Ten – Wieskirche
Thursday, 19 September Today started with a short trip to the grocery, then over to Nicole’s apartment for breakfast. Dolora and I found the morning a little chilly, in the low 40s. After breakfast, we discussed our plan for the day. A visit to Wieskirche, some miniature golf, and possibly a short walk were on…
2019 Germany – Day Nine – Austria
Wednesday, 18 September Today was the coolest day of our trip so far, it never got out of the low 60s and was overcast most of the day. Dolora and I made a chilly but short walk to Nicole’s apartment for breakfast and coffee. Nicole’s friend Anna was there to greet us and spend the…