This three week adventure takes me to Dusseldorf and Frankfurt, Germany, Romania and finally a cycling trip in the Jura Mountains on the border of Switzerland and France. I have included three separate postings.
July 16, 2013
Up, up and away - Orlando to Chicago then to Dusseldorf. What can I say, they were the typical
American Airlines flights - minimal service and old flight attendants. But I arrived safely, that's all that counts.
July 17, 2013 - Dusseldorf, Germany
The train into town was a breeze, one stop and there I
was. The hotel was only a few blocks away
and luckily they had a room for me at 9:00 am. After a short nap I was ready for sightseeing.
The city isn't that large so I put on my walking shoes and
started my adventure. The Rhine River
was my destination and that's where I spent the afternoon and evening. Dinner was great overlooking the Rhine
enjoying German beer and wiener-schnitzel.
It was still light out at 9:30 pm when I returned to the hotel.
July 18, 2013 - Dusseldorf, Germany
What a shock when the phone rang at 1:00 pm. Jet lag must have really hit me. But at least I was refreshed. I walked to the old part of town, which was
mainly shopping. There was a nice
assortment of high end chain stores and the local tourist shops. My only purchase was a 50 year old birthday
card for my good friend Julie - no, the card wasn't 50 years old.
The weather was perfect and I walked for five miles before
stopping for dinner. I sat outside
watching the tourists pick their restaurant.
I got back early and read.
July 19, 2013 - Dusseldorf, Germany
I think I'm over the jet lag, I woke up in the morning. Today I again walked to the southern Rhine section
of the city. I passed on climbing the
tower - not really very tall.
After lunch I crossed the Rhine River and walked through one
of the largest amusement parks I've ever seen.
The most exciting ride for me was the five looped Olympic rollercoaster
- no I didn't ride it. I took the other
river back and wearily made it back to my hotel.
Dinner was awesome, chicken and mushrooms in a cream sauce,
with a cold beer of course. Hope I sleep
well because I have two long days coming up.
July 20, 2013 - Frankfurt, Germany
I was off bright and early to see the gay pride parade in
Frankfurt. The hour and a half train ride
was comfortable and scenic. I wish they
had decent and efficient trains at home.
I'll just have to visit Europe more often.
The parade was fun and colorful, but not as spectacular as
Berlin, Amsterdam or Paris. There were
about 30 floats and many drag queens viewing for a perfect position. The parade was only an hour long so I spent
the afternoon walking around Frankfurt.
I don't think I ever visited the city - only the airport for a
connection in 1972. I was home by 9:00
pm and had to pack for my 5:00 am departure from the hotel.
A big EURO
Lovers continually add their commitment locks to this bridge. Every few years they cut them off.
This was the main square where the parade started.
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