Category Archives: Places

Visiting the family

Posted on January 28, 2012 by admin

Boy is it cold in Meistersdorf today. Before I left it was -5c. This is the home village in northern Czech Republic where my wife’s paternal family come from. It was first named in the 14th century and was renowned … Continue reading →

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Nuremberg

Posted on January 28, 2012 by admin

After a good night’s sleep in the centre of Nuremberg, I left early this morning in the direction of Dresden. Breakfast was a simple continental fare of bread and jam [Although I did get a hard boiled egg too, but … Continue reading →

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A look at Freudenberg

Posted on January 27, 2012 by admin

While my virtual journey around the world continues, I stopped off today in the friendly village of Freudenberg, Germany. Not only does this village date back to the 11th Century, but has the most amazing wood-frame properties I have ever … Continue reading →

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Amsterdam

Posted on January 26, 2012 by admin

It didn’t occur to me I would get to Amsterdam in the dark. A virtual traveller needs to stay in time with the route and time zones. A lesson learnt. It is nearly four hours drive from Calais, but the … Continue reading →

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