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Ron goes east – again – 4

Posted on October 26, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

And a few final photos from Germany…. Cologne main station, going and coming home…. The rather photogenic railway at Rüdesheim. The Koblenz cable car. And finally, confession time!!!!!!!  Why Ron REALLY goes to Germany. Real reason for visiting Rüdesheim.  Following … Continue reading →

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Ron goes east – again – 3

Posted on October 24, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Today, tourism, buildings and buses (again, not in chronological order)…. Day 5 – Overcast turning to rain. Today was a walking tour of Koblenz, where all of today’s photos were taken. Told Tour Manager I would be going in by … Continue reading →

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Ron goes east – again – 2

Posted on October 22, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Today, lots of trains, but starting with the usual weather forecasts! DAY 3 – Sunny but chilly but becoming cloudy and windy. Today was around trip by boat to St Goar with a 3 1/2 hour break, which turned into … Continue reading →

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Ron goes east – again – 1

Posted on October 20, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Ron is off on one of his regular Germany jaunts. Day 1 – Early start on 0557 train to St Pancras and easy going to Brussels and Cologne albeit arriving 10 late. Our connection train to Koblenz went from 15 … Continue reading →

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I’m only here for the gluhwein – 3

Posted on December 20, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Day 3 Last day. Murky and wet – all photos taken around 9.30am. Took trams to Messe/Deutz Bf but on leaving station by wrong exit ended up doing a round tour of the Messe complex. Eventually found right way out … Continue reading →

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I’m only here for the gluhwein – 2

Posted on December 18, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Day 2 Clear but chilly. Took tram to Hbf and walked down the river to the market at the Chocolate Museum. The market was closed when I arrived around 10.30 and after having coffee and cake it was only half … Continue reading →

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I’m only here for the gluhwein – 1

Posted on December 16, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Having just left Germany, we’re back again.  You can’t keep Ron away from the gluhwein!  The usual mixture of trains, tourism, and booze follow….. Left home early in rain at 0345 with Allan, who drove me to Heathrow for my … Continue reading →

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Ron #6

Posted on September 21, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Day 6.  Ron rant #2…. Do not travel on German Railways. Following last night’s problem went to catch 0916 to Koblenz only to find it running 50-55 late so had to wait for 0954. Now in Koblenz and train to … Continue reading →

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Ron #5

Posted on September 20, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Day 5 Hot and sunny.  Free day so I got a regional pass, but was affected by cancelled and late running trains. Went to Wuppertal via Cologne for a trip on the monorail. Back to Cologne for a walk round followed … Continue reading →

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Ron #4

Posted on September 17, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Day 4 Started overcast becoming sunny and hot. Last group trip. Train to Rudesheim where we had time to wander around before cruise along the Rhine to St Goar and train back. Rudesheim This reminds me of a certain UK … Continue reading →

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