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You can't go to Germany too soon. I have a good friend who just retired to Oberammergau and has given Craig and I an open invitation to stay with him. So, being the type A Passporter kinda guy that I am, the next day I came up with an itinerary for a trip to Bavaria (Romantic Road, Munich, Neuschwanstein, Hohenschwangau, Zugspitz, Berchtesgaden) and Austria (Halstatt, Salzburg, Vienna). I'm definitely doing it and I'm thinking sometime within the next 3 years. Chez wants me to keep her in the loop because she would love to explore Vienna. Craig is happy because I included Salzburg in the mix.
Oberammergaue is a very famous place for a particular event. I believe it is where they hold the Passion Play. I think it is held about every ten years. It's basically an all day event and is about the life of Jesus Christ. If someone want to add more info about this, please feel free.
Another Passporter trip idea to Europe is a good thing. Maybe, some of us can do this one day. Would be most interested in Italy, France, Scandinavia or Greece.
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Yes, Dave, Oberammergau is the host of a Passion Play that takes place once every 10 years. While on the surface it sounds like a great cultural event to experience, I don't think it is quite up my alley. It is hours and hours and hours of German which I won't be that proficient in by that time. My friend, David, is in the chorus of the production. It's a huge production that has been a tradition for over 375 years.
Douglas, it does seem like a bit much. More than I could probably take. It seems to be a popular event for the tour groups. Always see this in the brochures, but isn't quite my thing. Just get me in a good old German beer hall and I'll be happy.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
You can't go to Germany too soon. I have a good friend who just retired to Oberammergau and has given Craig and I an open invitation to stay with him. So, being the type A Passporter kinda guy that I am, the next day I came up with an itinerary for a trip to Bavaria (Romantic Road, Munich, Neuschwanstein, Hohenschwangau, Zugspitz, Berchtesgaden) and Austria (Halstatt, Salzburg, Vienna). I'm definitely doing it and I'm thinking sometime within the next 3 years. Chez wants me to keep her in the loop because she would love to explore Vienna. Craig is happy because I included Salzburg in the mix.
As one Type A to another, Douglas I'm writing down the names of all the cities you've mentioned. I'll be doing some investigating for my own future trip! Happy planning!
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Love your TR and the photos are great! I so want to travel in Europe. I always have, but now even more that I have seen your photos!
Hey, Alison -- I just noticed you'd recently read my Italy TR. Love the new pic of Ellie in your signature.
Regarding upcoming trips to Europe (I still can't quite believe that I can now say I've been there), Rick is on board with the idea of Paris and London in 2011. Paul & Robbie are interested, too -- I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
Wow, we're coming up on the one-year anniversary of our fabulous trip to Italy! Rick and I will be dining with Paul & Robbie over the Labor Day weekend to revisit our photos and reminisce about the trip of a lifetime. I just glanced through this TR to remind myself of all the great times we had in Italy.
I'd love to hear from others who have been to Italy. Got any good stories or tips to share? I sure hope to make it back there one day!
Hey Cindy,I just noticed the Spooky strip below your last comment here is this for this year? I leave in the morning of 10/03/2010 and will be there for 3 of the MNSSHP ,this will be my first experience of them.I can't wait.
That year went so fast! I hope you do get to go back, Cindy. I loved your report. It's been almost 40 years since I've been there. A friend of mine has a nice article about Ischia in this month's Nat Geo Traveler. Now that's a great job-- Italy correspondent for Nat Geo.
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