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September 30, 2004BFHLATER I am in BFH.......... Not BFE, because BFE is somewhere in the vicinity of Egypt...... but BFH, which is in the middle of nowhere Hungary. Actually, I am exaggerating a little. It is not THAT bad. It is simply...Read this update Posted by Erin on September 30, 2004 08:39 AM
Category: CavingDay 30 Airports 5 Bus Stations 6 Train Stations 8 Currency Exchanges 4 On the way from Budapest to Balatonfured. So we got up this morning and spontaneously decided to go to the Lake Balaton area. The original plan was...Read this update September 29, 2004Hungarian Bath HouseYesterday at about 2 pm all of us from the 10 beds apartment-youth hostel in Budapest headed out to one of the Hungarian Bath Houses. But being the adventurous souls that we are, did not decide to go to the...Read this update September 28, 2004Budget CheckHoly moly. Vienna did my budget in. At some point, when I get a break and some time to breathe, I will have to revamp the plan. I am so over budget. Maybe I will be home for Christmas. Either...Read this update TravellersEach day is flying by. It is funny how I left everything behind that I associated with home... everything I knew about life.... and now..... this is my life. The here and now, the ups and downs. It is so...Read this update September 26, 2004Things I Didn't Expect in Austria1. I didn't expect to get so sick. I haven't been sick in years. You know what's funny, though? I have lost weight and muscle mass. My calves and quads hurt when I walk up two flights of stairs. I...Read this update I Can't Find the KissI am sitting here in the heart of downtown Vienna right outside St. Stephen's Cathedral in all it's majestic towering glory.... about 20 meters to my left. The Bank of Austria, a clean and perfect bronzing high rise building adorned...Read this update September 25, 2004Figaro, Figaro, F I G A R ODay 26 I am here in Vienna and it is cold, it is rainy, and I have felt like crap for the past few days. Being sick stinks.... especially because there is no bed to go lay down in and...Read this update September 21, 2004Cesky KrumlovI just toured the castle grounds and gardens here in Cesky Krumlov. Again, absolutely magnificent and seemingly untouched for centuries. This small town is very enchanting. There is simply nothing that compares to this in the States. I also toured...Read this update September 20, 2004Things I didnīt expect in CZThings I didnīt expect in Czech Republic 1) To have to pay extra for ketchup and mayo. 5 crown. Theyŕe condiments for goodness sakes! (I just said that in my own head with a British accent) 2) For the language...Read this update Prague to Cesky KrumlovDay 20 Airports 5 Train Stations 7 Bus Stations 7 Currency Exchanges 3 I am really becoming quite good at this travel thing. There were probably close to 15 native English speakers on my bus today and none of them...Read this update September 19, 2004When in Rome... wait, where am I?So I have been haneously immature here in Prague and I have gone out and experienced the nightlife every night Iīve been here. There are a bunch of Brits in my hostel, and you know how they love to drink....Read this update Prague CastleDay 19 Airports 5 Train Stations 7 Bus Stations 5 I am in awe. Prague castle is not just a castle.... it is an entire complex with a cathedral, dungeon, houses, and gardens. I am sitting here in the gardens...Read this update September 16, 2004On the Road AgainDay 16 On the bus from Karlovy Vary to Prague. You know, as happy as I am to be back on the road again, I get really tired of feeling like a complete idiot. The bus driver kept asking me...Read this update September 15, 2004Good bye Karlovy VaryI am on cloud 9. I finally got my bus ticket to Prague tomorrow (despite a full day of wandering around trying to find the bus station, and then after finding the bus station, trying to figure out where to...Read this update Posted by Erin on September 15, 2004 10:32 AM
Category: September 14, 2004Man those are Hot SpringsI am here in the famed Vridelni Kolonada taking my first sips of the natural (and supposedly quite medicinal) hot spring water here in Karlovy Vary. Yuck, it tastes awful. Salty and a bit sulfuric. I have flashbacks of Peru...Read this update September 13, 2004Karlovy VaryDay 13 Airports 5 Train Stations 7 Bus Stations 3 Currency Exchanges 3 I found the hostel yesterday and checked in (lugged my heavy pack up the f'ing side of the mountain again). It is an entire apartment! I could...Read this update September 11, 2004In transit and first arrival bluesDay 11 I just hopped on the train from Dresden to Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. Funny thing is... I do not really know if I am on the right train, or even the right car for that matter. I would...Read this update September 10, 2004Side Trip to MeibenTook a paddle boat steamer cruise down the Elbe (pronounced Elba) River to Meiben (pronounced Myson). Very beautiful cruise passing lots of ducks, flocks of sheep grazing in pastures amongst castle towers. The little village of Meiben is very quaint...Read this update September 09, 2004DresdenDay 11 Airports 5 Train Stations 5 Bus Stations 3 Currency Exchanges 2 Miles Travelled - I dunno yet Dresden was pleasingly easy to get to from Berlin and has turned out to be absolutely beautiful! Not quite as exciting...Read this update September 08, 2004The Wall and beyondI toured Berlin on my own on the 8th. I saw the Brandenburger Tor (the old gate that was the primary guarded east/west entry point), I saw the old SS Gastapo headquarters, former Checkpoint Charlie, and one of the longest...Read this update September 07, 2004Berlin Day 1Day 9 Airports 5 Train Stations 3 Bus Stations 3 Currency Exchanges 2 Miles Travelled = who knows Berlin rocks! I cannot say that enough times. It didn't start out so nice and rosy, getting on the airplane I had...Read this update September 06, 2004BristolDay 6 Airports 3 Train staions 0 Bus stations 2 Currency Exchanges 1 I was a little apprehensive coming to Bristol... I had heard that the people were unfriendly and the place a little trashy. I was actually trying to...Read this update September 05, 2004On My OwnSo I've had a few people inquire as to how I am liking it "on my own". I must say that the past few days have been a mix of amazing clarity encompassing personal reflection and utter bewilderment as to...Read this update BathBath is absolutely beautiful, and it is very obvious why it is a major tourist destination. From the rolling hills, to the old English architecture (Georgian and Classic styles), to beautiful Bath Abbey and the amazing Roman Baths, the history...Read this update September 04, 2004One Way Ticket to TroubleMy trip was almost over before it even began. As I approached the United Airline electronic ticket check-in booth in Denver to check in for my flight, I slid my credit card through the slot and followed all the instructions...Read this update |
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