Beautifully designed 5 star luxury in Dusseldorf We arrived in Dusseldorf in a driving rain that was disheartening until we ducked into the splendor of our home for the next 4 days; the Breidenbacher Hof. The staff at the hotel knew who we were when our taxi pulled up out front (might have been the police notices all over town) and they were so welcoming and gracious that … [Read more...]
Saving Nuremberg artwork in the Second World War
The most precious and famous Nuremberg artwork, as well as other important treasures, was saved in the Second World War although the city was 90% destroyed by bombs. This impressive feat was accomplished using a labyrinth of beer cellars, built in medieval times, deep into the grounds under the Imperial Castle. Not surprisingly Hitler, a maniac with many astonishing … [Read more...]
Perusing Pleasing Passau
Before going to Passau with Viking River Cruises Blonde knew one thing about Passau; it’s a city somewhere in Germany. Rather surprisingly, she got that right. But Passau deserves more recognition than merely knowing its country of location. Passau, like Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where Blonde grew up, is a city where 3 rivers converge. Pop quiz time! What are the three … [Read more...]