Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Hamburg and Würzburg, 1-2.6.2025: Franconian Bratwurst and Imposing Churches

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Würzburg, Marienberg Sunday, the 1st, was a rest day for us after the big party on Saturday, and as we prepared for the drive on the 2nd to ...
Saturday, July 12, 2025

Hamburg, 30-31.5.2025: Birthday Parties and Alster Bells

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I’m writing this on 1 June in W. and K.’s flat, as rain pelts down outside. It began suddenly a few moments ago shortly before noon, and is ...
Friday, July 11, 2025

Hamburg, 29.05.2025: Disappearing Rings and Licorice Shops

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Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie concert hall, kleiner Saal Yesterday (writing this on the 30th) was for the most part a rest day. My sore thro...
Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Hamburg, 28.05.2025: Strawberries and Shiatsu

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Apples from the Altes Land With my bad sore throat, I took things easy today. Just before noon, W. walked us over to the Wednesday market in...
Sunday, July 6, 2025

Hamburg and Berlin, 27.05.2025: Cupcakes and Wine, Palaces and Parks

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Dammtor station, Hamburg  A long day yesterday, but a generally very enjoyable one (I’m writing this on the 28th). Early in the day, we took...

Hamburg, 26.05.2025: Pelting Rain and Stifling Duvets

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Blankenese view I slept badly last night, in contrast to the night before. I don’t think I’ll ever accustom myself to the German custom of s...
Saturday, July 5, 2025

Hamburg, 25.05.2025: Eurasian Blackbirds and Grand Sud Merlot

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Georg Kolbe, Große Kriechende, Hamburg Stadtpark We were so worn out from the long travel and the fuss and botheration with the flight that ...