It was my idea of a perfect ski vacation. Brilliant sunshine. Warm. No snow. No worries! The intuitive choice was to fly into Vienna since we were skiing in Austria, but I choose Venice. Like many, I sometimes confuse the… Read More ›
Western Europe
Information on trips we have taken to places in Western Europe.
The Soccer Game: Courtmacsherry, Ireland
It started, as many things do in Ireland, at the pub on a Saturday night. The next morning, Pat and I set out from our home in Courtmacsherry. Since it was a sunny, mid-50s January day, we decided to… Read More ›
Ah Switzerland–where time matters
The day before the world ended, I wrote a blog post. It was a puff piece—a bit too light spirited for the current mood. But since I spent some number of days on it, let me summarize. Two years ago,… Read More ›
Two Weeks in Berlin
When we decided to spend two months in Bratislava, Berlin became a foregone conclusion. Fifteen years ago, I bought the Thomas Cook European Rail Timetable and kept it on my bedside table. At night, I would play a game: If… Read More ›
Why We Hiked the Wicklow Way 90 Miles to Dublin
The doctor suggested I take a statin. Hiking 85 miles through the Wicklow Mountains seemed a rational alternative. It wasn’t an ostrich response—not exactly. I just felt lifestyle should lead medication. I was less fit than I should be; this… Read More ›
The World In Between 