Monthly Archives: October 2018

Reasons to get in and out of bed in Vienna.

Posted on October 27, 2018 by polloplayer

So here’s the thing. I don’t really sleep even when I’m at home, so just imagine a nine-hour time leap and a culture/language barrier for someone who grew up in a farm town and never fully recovered. For me, pretty … Continue reading →

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Or as I call it: the “noshmarkt”

Posted on October 20, 2018 by polloplayer

Of the myriad of things I love about travel, one is discovery of people, places and things well known to everyone in the world except me. I am one of the most poorly traveled creatures on the planet (my TripAdvisor … Continue reading →

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When words fail (and pictures, too).

Posted on October 13, 2018 by polloplayer

We had decided to spend a few days in Vienna on our own before joining up with the tour group in Prague. Everything had to go exactly right. LAX –> CDG on time! CDG –>VIE on time! Red Cab, a … Continue reading →

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Prologue.

Posted on October 6, 2018 by polloplayer

We were out of pocket for most of September. Home now, and jet lag is finally in the rear view mirror. I can’t wait to tell you all about, but first I have to fill you in on the trip parameters. … Continue reading →

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