Tag Archives: Germany

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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Ron #3

Posted on September 16, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Day 4 Please excuse any typos etc the reason for this will become evident. Started cloudy becoming sunny. Deceided to miss trip to Peace Museum so made my way to Boppard by train via Koblenz. Had a good wander round … Continue reading →

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Ron #2

Posted on September 15, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Day 3 Following a thunderstorm last night a lot cooler today although overcast. Was due to go on group visit to Cochem but on arrival in Koblenz we found that due to an emergency no trains were going up the … Continue reading →

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Ron #1

Posted on September 14, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Another holiday for Ron, and I’ve no idea what to call this one!!  But stay tuned for some tourism and hopefully some transport….. Day 1 Arrived at St Pancras to be told that Thalys had moved us from 1725 ex … Continue reading →

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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #7 – Mainz

Posted on April 5, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

And the final batch from Mainz….

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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #6 – Mainz

Posted on April 4, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Last two days of German pictures are from Allan trainspotting at Mainz.  A good variety of passenger and goods trains, and some impressive graffiti!   

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