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April 13th 2011
Rail travel in Germany is fairly similar to England but take note that if you use the ticket machines and select all travel but not ICE then you need to find the local train travel desk (near reservieen) who will print out your details (stations changes/times/platforms/train number). The yellow train timetable (fahrplan) displayed is for 'fast' trains only (ICE etc). It is cheaper to book over the Internet but i've yet to try this out myself and know what you do. I'll find out. My slow train to Hamburg had me stopping at some little known villages/small towns. If this happens then go out and look around. I was delighted with seeing Verden (Aller) with its charming cobbled side streets. A real treat before I headed in the city of Hamburg. Travel books write about Hamburg ... read more
October 13th 2010
Hannover From Venice we flew to Amsterdam, changed planes and then had another 40 minute flight to Hannover. Was I excited? Dad said that everybody on the plane knew that I was excited. We were going to stay with our friends who lived near us in Brunswick when they were on a working holiday in Australia. They now live back in Germany and I had not seen Linus and Julika for 7 years. The three of us were great friends then when we were all under 4 years of age. I was excited about seeing them and I was also sort of nervous. Would they remember me, would they still like me and would they understand me? I only know a few words in German, Yes, No, numbers 1 to ten, Please, Thank You. Mum and ... read more
June 27th 2010
A wonderful day in Hannover and I am baptized now - Ein wunderschöner Tag in Hannover und nun bin ich getauft... read more
May 29th 2010
When we arrived in Hannover and left the train station we thought we were going a bit crazy because we could hear strange echoey music and it sounded like it was coming out the drains. We later figured out that radio music was coming out of vents/speakers within the light poles. Very weird! After we dumped our bags and headed out for a walk. It started absolutely POURING down! Luckily we stumbled upon a fete which was just packing up but the beer and food stands were still open. Huddling under the beer stand was the perfect setting for our first German sausage and beer! We were introduced to currywurst and have since become great friends! It’s a bratwurst with curry powder and tomato sauce - yum! When the rain eased we had a wander around ... read more
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Weihnachten 2009 - Christmas 2009
Published: February 13th 2010Europe » Germany » Lower Saxony » Hannover
December 22nd 2009
13 Days left, then it's off on a ten hour flight to New York! Impossible to concentrate on Christmas and New Year now! I still can't believe we are doing this. Why on earth should somebody go on a road trip through the US, in no more than three weeks, in a minute car, in January? Well the answer is simple really: the flights were cheap. We still need sd-cards, compression stockings, adapters, rain coats and many more... It is freezing cold and snowing madly in the northern hemisphere... I'm getting kind of nervous! Olly is of course relaxed as can be. I wish now I were on his medication! Well, this is our very first blog. We will be keeping family, friends and anyone who is interested up to date about our little big adventure ... read more
Im Zoo Hannover - In the Hannover zoo
Published: February 13th 2010Europe » Germany » Lower Saxony » Hannover
October 31st 2009
Besuch bei den wilden Tieren - visiting wild animals, although them behind bars... ;-)... read more
Germany - Hannover, Hameln, Wolfsburg and Gottingen
Published: November 7th 2009Europe » Germany » Lower Saxony » Hannover
August 12th 2009
After Greece, I headed to Hannover, Germany, where I was presenting a poster at a conference. The conference was interesting, but since this is a travel blog I won't talk about it. Hannover is a lovely German city - not too big, not too small. It has several historic sights interspersed within the city. The railway station, preserves some of its architecture from the 1800s. The Herrenhausen gardens are a lovely example of baroque gardens - the symmetry and attention to shape is quite fascinating. I also saw the "Nanas by Niki st phalle" which is a piece of modern art work. Hannover also has a couple of medieval churches around. The Hannover zoo is well maintained and one of the best zoos in Europe - or so they say. As part of the conference we ... read more
