Category: Travel

Sassnitz is on the island of Rugen—Germany’s largest island–in the Baltic sea. The city is adjacent to a large nature reserve, Jasmund National Park, on its east that runs along the Baltic coast. It’s most famous features are the chalk cliffs. While in the city we enjoy fabulous seafood and wonderful walks through the nature…

The emblem of Erfurt is the two churches, the Mariendom and the Severikirche, which stand directly side by side. Both churches tower above the townscape and are accessible via huge open stairs. Another remarkable site is the Krämerbrücke, a bridge crossing the narrow Gera River. The bridge is covered with inhabited buildings. It was built…

      The picture on the left is a view of the city. The church on the left in that picture is where my father was christened. The more usual picture of Sonneberg is of the “Schlossberg” shown in the picture on the right. A complete set of picture is located on my personal…

Between May 15th and 31st Linda and I travelled to Europe to see our daughter compete in the World Championship for Aesthetic Gymnastics, which were being held in Denmark, just out side Copenhagen. A lot of people ask what this sport is: it’s basically like Rhythmic Gymnastics but without the ribbons, hoops and clubs. We…