What a night! After a restful afternoon on Monday we headed out for the the Philharmonie leaving plenty of time to account for public transport, roadworks, other delays, etc. A short walk then to the bus stop on Unter den…
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Berlin 2026 -part four
Monday, Monday – not quite so good to us today. We were (sort of) expecting the weather but it was colder, wetter and windier than the forecast intimated. We returned to the cafe we had enjoyed yesterday morning for breakfast…
Posted in Berlin March 2026
Berlin 2026 – part three
Saturday was, necessarily, a day of recovery and Sunday gave us an opportunity to explore Berlin further. We tried a new place for breakfast – not that yesterday’s freshly made croissants weren’t appreciated just that we didn’t really want to…
Posted in Berlin March 2026, Uncategorized
Berlin 2026 – part 2
It is amazing how the human body can be almost regenerated by a good night’s sleep. That happened on our first night in Berlin (for me spectacularly, for Ally more slowly and much more low key). We had no plans…
Posted in Berlin March 2026, Uncategorized
Berlin 2026 – part one
We have, in the past, promised ourselves a trip to Berlin but somehow never quite got round to it. What follows will be a short roundup of both the journey and our impressions. Having decided to use up one of…
Posted in Berlin March 2026, Uncategorized
Switzerland 2025
Back to my more usual blogging platform today because there is a fair amount to relate. If you have been following my FaceBook so far, you will now we are in Lausanne after what turned out to be a relatively…
Posted in Holiday stuff, Lausanne - September 2025
Interrail 2025 – part seven
A quiet Sunday spent as it should be by doing very little. We were out this morning and returned to the apartment (have I mentioned how much we like it?) for a long lunch. A bit more about Nancy first…
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Interrail 2025 – part six
Yesterday (Friday 30th) was a travel day and involved a very early start, a tram, three trains and a bus. Heidelberg to Nancy isn’t actually that complicated but the timing & connections made it ‘interesting’ to plan. As it happened…
Posted in Interrail 2025
Interrail 2025 – part five
Today (Thursday) is Christi Himmelfahrt or Ascension Day as we might know it. The main impact on us is that transport is more limited than usual and most shops are shut. It feels very much like (those older ones among…
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Interrail 2025 – part four
Today was always going to be about ‘post travel day’ resting, settling into the apartment and getting to know Heidelberg. The apartment is a bit on the quirky side but comfortable nevertheless. Our remaining questions of last night (where the…
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