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Penthesilea:
--- Quote from: serious crayons on August 03, 2020, 10:46:12 am --- Berlin and Munich (sorry, Chrissi, I'm never clear on where you live in Germany relative to big cities),
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I'm closer to France than to any big city. :laugh:
You may have heard of Heidelberg though, most Americans have. I was born and raised in Heidelberg and later moved about 60 km (37miles) West, into nowhere land. It's in the South-West of Germany.
In terms of Berlin or Munich, I'm closer to Munich however, about 4 hours away.
And Berlin - I've never been there. Yep.
I've been to the end of the world in Canada,
I've seen the arse of many one-horse-towns in Wyoming,
I've flown to Tokio,
ridden the motorbike deep into the hinterlands of Turkey,
travelled by air, land and sea - but never made it to Berlin. ::)
Kelda:
Wow Chrissi! I love Berlin!
brianr:
I have been to Berlin twice, think 3 nights each visit. The first was in 2000 during the Sydney Olympics and my first night (I had arrived by train from Krakow, Poland) I went to Maccas and bought an Aussie Burger. ???
It had changed a lot when I returned in 2008. That time I stayed in East Berlin not far from a remnant of the Wall. I have a friend in Munich, ex-student, gay. I stayed with one of his ex's and new partner in Berlin. They were two beautiful guys, architects who had renovated a terrace house. I took them out to dinner and the opera - The Magic Flute - one night. I thought it was wonderful being in the company of two beautiful pieces of humanity ;D
I liked Potsdam on that visit. However I prefer Munich and Vienna, perhaps because I know my way around them much better.
serious crayons:
--- Quote from: Penthesilea on August 15, 2020, 10:41:21 am ---I'm closer to France than to any big city. :laugh:
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That must explain why the only time I've been in Germany is on an overnight train from Paris to Prague.
I think that trip preceded my first visit to Washington, DC, so in that sense I'm in the same boat as you and Berlin. I finally did go, though, and have been there a couple of times since. I love it.
I have heard of Heidelberg, though as a typical ignorant American I don't know anything about it.
CellarDweller:
Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!
Sunday evening here, and the weekend has been pretty quiet. ;D Stayed around the apartment on Saturday, and today was laundry. I wouldn't have wanted to go out anyway today, it's been grey and rainy all day.
Even the temps are off. Usually August is about 90 degrees, and today was 70! Nice and cool, I was able to have the A/C off and keep the windows open all day.
This week is my staycation, and I've got stuff to do almost each day, so far. LOL
Monday: Hit the ATM, go to the drug store, and then to a art store for a gift for my niece, her birthday is coming up in a few weeks.
Tuesday: Social Distance lunch with my friends Tina and Bill
Wednesday: Social Distance lunch with my cousins and mom, and then shopping in the afternoon to get the dashcam for the car.
Thursday: So far, nothing.
Friday: Going to drop the car at the shop, and have them install the camera.
--- Quote from: Penthesilea on August 15, 2020, 10:26:35 am ---Thanks for the emplanada explanation, I didn't know the name. Now for your last emplanada: cheesecake and Nutella. One word: blech :P I love the US version of cheesecake and I love Nutella - but together? Ewww. It's just plain wrong and all Americans should be ashamed. Inventing something like that comes close to electing the Big Orange Satan (greetings to Jeff, love it).
Other than that, I always enjoy reading news from Chuck's world. And a big, fat Thank You! :-* for having the idea of BetterMost TBT. Very well done you!
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:laugh: I have to say, Chrissi, that the empanda with cheesecake and Nutella was really good! Trust me!
--- Quote from: Penthesilea on August 15, 2020, 10:41:21 am ---I'm closer to France than to any big city. :laugh:
You may have heard of Heidelberg though, most Americans have. I was born and raised in Heidelberg and later moved about 60 km (37miles) West, into nowhere land. It's in the South-West of Germany.
In terms of Berlin or Munich, I'm closer to Munich however, about 4 hours away.
And Berlin - I've never been there. Yep.
I've been to the end of the world in Canada,
I've seen the arse of many one-horse-towns in Wyoming,
I've flown to Tokio,
ridden the motorbike deep into the hinterlands of Turkey,
travelled by air, land and sea - but never made it to Berlin. ::)
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--- Quote from: Kelda on August 15, 2020, 03:44:22 pm ---Wow Chrissi! I love Berlin!
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--- Quote from: brian on August 15, 2020, 04:47:15 pm ---I have been to Berlin twice, think 3 nights each visit. The first was in 2000 during the Sydney Olympics and my first night (I had arrived by train from Krakow, Poland) I went to Maccas and bought an Aussie Burger. ??? It had changed a lot when I returned in 2008. That time I stayed in East Berlin not far from a remnant of the Wall. I have a friend in Munich, ex-student, gay. I stayed with one of his ex's and new partner in Berlin. They were two beautiful guys, architects who had renovated a terrace house. I took them out to dinner and the opera - The Magic Flute - one night. I thought it was wonderful being in the company of two beautiful pieces of humanity ;D I liked Potsdam on that visit. However I prefer Munich and Vienna, perhaps because I know my way around them much better.
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--- Quote from: serious crayons on August 16, 2020, 11:37:30 am ---That must explain why the only time I've been in Germany is on an overnight train from Paris to Prague.
I think that trip preceded my first visit to Washington, DC, so in that sense I'm in the same boat as you and Berlin. I finally did go, though, and have been there a couple of times since. I love it.
I have heard of Heidelberg, though as a typical ignorant American I don't know anything about it.
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I've also been to Berlin, and Potsdam, and liked them both. Had a great time, and even managed to find some Nena records. ;D
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