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June 15th 2015
Published: June 19th 2015
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Of course, with so many unexpected predicaments in our European rail track record, leaving Berlin for Dresden, we made absolutely sure AGAIN, that we were at the station early enough to avoid any mishaps. Folks, I should look more closely at my train tickets but more on that in a while. There were so many people on the platform and lots of scurrying to find seats. Someone in the cabin nearest to u... Read Full Entry



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Roger Sutherland
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My name is Roger and I am originally from the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia but now live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. My wife Jeanette and I have traveled to all the continents with the exception of Antarctica but nevertheless still have many other countries and areas that we wish to experience in the future. So far we have visited nearly 76 countries and territories worldwide, some of which we have visited multiple times and counting. We are particularly attracted to Europe and as an example, have visited Belgium six times and Spain four, making it eight times on the continent as of July 2... full info
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My escargot awaits.My escargot awaits.
My escargot awaits.
Not only French cuisine is great but German too.
The Germans make great dessertsThe Germans make great desserts
The Germans make great desserts
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Mosaic of different coloured stones.Mosaic of different coloured stones.
Mosaic of different coloured stones.
On the way to Meissen to see Germany's oldest castle.On the way to Meissen to see Germany's oldest castle.
On the way to Meissen to see Germany's oldest castle.
Kids enjoying a puppet show.Kids enjoying a puppet show.
Kids enjoying a puppet show.
I was as captivated as much as the children were.
Quaint restaurant on the way to the castle.Quaint restaurant on the way to the castle.
Quaint restaurant on the way to the castle.
Cobbled stones everywhere.Cobbled stones everywhere.
Cobbled stones everywhere.
View of the castle from below.View of the castle from below.
View of the castle from below.
Castle walls ahead.Castle walls ahead.
Castle walls ahead.
The steps to the castle.The steps to the castle.
The steps to the castle.
View from the castle ramparts.View from the castle ramparts.
View from the castle ramparts.
Very old cathedral within the castle.Very old cathedral within the castle.
Very old cathedral within the castle.
On the palace grounds.On the palace grounds.
On the palace grounds.
Houses below the castle.Houses below the castle.
Houses below the castle.
View from the castle.View from the castle.
View from the castle.
The river reminds me of the Dordogne River in southern France.The river reminds me of the Dordogne River in southern France.
The river reminds me of the Dordogne River in southern France.
This part takes me back to Orvietto in Italy.This part takes me back to Orvietto in Italy.
This part takes me back to Orvietto in Italy.
This cross reminds me of the one the Crusaders wore.This cross reminds me of the one the Crusaders wore.
This cross reminds me of the one the Crusaders wore.
The Crusaders fought battles against the Protestants on behalf of Roman Catholicism in Saxony.
Enjoying German food in a wonderful little restaurantEnjoying German food in a wonderful little restaurant
Enjoying German food in a wonderful little restaurant



19th June 2015

Jennfer Sutherland
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The architecture in Europe as usual is just beautiful. Very interesting blogs make me feel like I am there with you.
20th June 2015

naomi rattray
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Allies bombing
I am very intrigued by your statement that the allies bombed civilians rather than industrial places. Why on earth would they do this? It does not make sense.
20th June 2015

Whirl Traveller
Roger Sutherland

Worth checking into some more.
I deliberately did not go into as much detail as the guide did but it upset me when she explained it all. It is worth investigating further for our own edification.
21st June 2015

sharon
non-member comment

brilliant
It's always thrilling to read your adventures, and the photos are brilliant. Your writing takes us right there on holiday with you.
21st June 2015

sharon
non-member comment

brilliant
It's always thrilling to read your adventures, and the photos are brilliant. Your writing takes us right there on holiday with you.
22nd June 2015

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Dresden
Dresden is a city we have wanted to visit. We hope to go there on our next trip to Germany.Sounds like a great omelet.
15th July 2015

Heather Gun-Munro
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Architecture
What beautiful buildings and history. I feel as though I've visited myself. I hope you took some tips for the omelette ?

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