Category Archives: travel & tourism

First Time Down Under

Posted on January 26, 2024 by AnnElise

Australia (yes, this is NOT China) drives on the left, walks on the left, sneezes to the left. How do you avoid being run over? Are Australians bound to be more left-handed too? I figure, they’ve got to be, because … Continue reading →

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Dole Container Shipping Is Bananas!

Posted on April 28, 2022 by AnnElise

Like the fat Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland I sit perched on the window sill of our 13th floor room at the Hilton in San Diego. Down there, at the dock, a ginormous cargo ship lies anchored. Its name … Continue reading →

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Kaltenberg-An Entertaining Trip to the Middle Ages

Posted on August 25, 2017 by AnnElise

We did it again. We do Kaltenberg on every German trip. Look, here is the Grand Entry. The Kaltenberg Medieval Jousting Show and Marketplace is hosted at Kaltenberg Castle, the residence of the Duke of Bavaria.

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2017 Summer Pictures: Lakes in Bavaria, Castles in Switzerland, Fearsome Knights and More

Posted on August 24, 2017 by AnnElise

My favorite 2017 Summer Pictures

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What Does Not Kill Me Gives Me Strong Memories: Food Poisoning

Posted on November 20, 2016 by AnnElise

A story about food poisoning seems tacky.  I kept this draft on file for two years. After much indigestion with our elections, this seems to be the perfect timing. What a dreadful topic! Did you ever have food poisoning? Probably, … Continue reading →

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