Impreshions of the Fatherland May 16th 2006 I have just finished a two week trip to Germany to visit with my good friends Roberts and Sarah and her kids. It’s funny, I just spent what most people get as an annual vacation relaxing and recovering from 5 months of travel. Most days I slept in and took a nap on top of that.
Besides the F1 race and a trip to the Porsche factory in Stuttgart (that will get it’s own report) I did very litt ... read more
Europe » Germany 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
Combining three 'must do before I die' imperatives I will be taking a 5 month sabbatical in 2006. Staying in a destination long enough to learn the texture of daily life, long distance bike touring, and a personal photo sojourn in Ireland all mix to make this my mid-life crisis (some thought I would go for the red sports car). For two months I will travel by bike and Amtrak across the US to visit family, friends, and the great outdoors. Then it is off to Ireland for three months for the sole purpose of making all of you jealous. All this without eating wheat, rye, barley, oats, dairy, or s... full info