Grandma and Gail

East European Jaunt 2007

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December 19th 2007
Planning for this trip began more than 9 months before, at the end of February 2007. I had been dreaming for years about visiting some of the old Cold War era countries that had pretty much been off-limits for us. Back in our glory days working for the airlines, Gail and I had surreptitiously wandered close to the East-West border on many of our trips to Germany and Austria. We were always a li ... read more

Europe » Germany » Berlin » Berlin

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As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more