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[duranduratulsa]

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[susanhaley1111]

Saturday 3/25/23 Orangeburg to Staunton VA 400 miles and 740 to go.

We had sun, rain and then more sun. The temperatures hovered in the 60's all day. Our next stopover was in what appeared to be a very nice park. It had been a privately owned KOA franchise but was bought by a corporation in 2021.

https://www.walnuthillscampground.com/

The website looks beautiful, but at this time of the year, it does not. Clearly, some dilapidated trailers have been year-round residents for years . They are a bit of a mess. The transients are very nice. Jobie reserved buddy sites. These are usually side by side door to door. They are rare, but we like them a lot. The campground office is closed on Saturday and Sunday so we got our paperwork for site 613, and we thought 615, nice long sites. It turns out buddy sites here are ass to front on one site. We were able to stay on the separate lots for the night, but it was a challenge.

This place was a plantation many years ago. The original home is still standing as is the office which was a horse stable. There must be a farm nearby as the smell of manure was shocking at first when we first got out.

We opted to go to a local German restaurant named Edelweiss 3 miles away. It had great reviews. Dana had the sampler, I had sauerbratten, George had weiner schnitzel, and Jobie had chicken. Sides are served family style. We all enjoyed it.

One notable change, finally is no random noise, just beautiful birds chirping.

Tomorrow is our last night at the casino in Wilkes-Barre were we had our first night away 7 weeks ago. We are all looking forward to getting home although a fresh 6 inches of snow just arrived there.

[pick-em-pool]

WEEK 15

HO HO HO, MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! 🎅🎄❄🤶 It's the most wonderful time of the year! Trees are up, gifts are wrapped, and the holiday cheer is being spread! ☺☺☺ And we all know that football goes with Christmas just like fruitcake and eggnog 🍰 Let's take a quick look at the holiday traditions that make the holiday so special ⛄☃

KRAMPUS - 12 POINTS

Everyone knows about jolly Saint Nick. Yet in Austria, he has a rather sinister companion, KRAMPUS 😈 a half goat monster that beats bad little German children with tree branches 🎋 (I think I speak for all of us when I say WTF Austria) Just like JANIE beat all you bad little weiner schnitzels this week with TWELVE POINTS 🔥🔥🔥 I for one, am going to go do the dishes while I'm staying in Arizona before Janie decides to take me off the "Nice" list 😇 Even JJ won't want to be "Naughty" with Janie if it means getting beat with a tree branch 🤕

KENTUCKY FRIED CHRISTMAS - 10 POINTS

Japan is NOT known for being a Christian nation 🎌 But you know what they ARE known for? Pearl Harbor Kentucky Fried Chicken 🍗 That's right people. Every year Japanese families reserve a holiday turkey from KFC and enjoy their version of a very tasty festival. The KFC logo is even based on J.J. AKA colonel Sanders 🧔 Sadly, this is the last time I can beat the dead horse that is J.J.'s beard jokes, because his face is now a smooth as a DELICIOUS KFC Southern Fried Butter Biscuit™ 😭😭😭 (KFC absolutely did NOT pay me to say that, I came up with the idea to talk about their Savory Spicy Kentucky Super Gravy™ available as most KFC locations)

CHRISTMAS PICKLE - 10 POINTS

The German tradition beloved around the world! 🌎 where parents hide a pickle in the tree and little tikes race to be the first to find that pickle! 🥒🥒 As usual, this tradition has a lovely origin, where two little Scandinavian boys were trapped in a pickle barrel 😆 they died 😊 Warms the heart! Our Christmas Pickle this year is of course PEYTON! Though we can't wait to see him, he needs to remember that Arizona is a FAMILY place, so he better keep HIS 'Christmas Pickle' to himself!

HOLIDAY SAUNA - 10 POINTS

In the frozen tundra of Finland, locals find solace in a national tradition of stripping naked and relaxing in a hot sauna with friends and family 🧖‍♀️🧖‍♂️ I'm moving to FINLAND ✈ So catch Gabby soaking up the souls of her ancestors 👴👵, just like they believe in Finland, in a lovely Sauna! I will be peering at her through the window with a periscope 🔭

YULE CAT - 10 POINTS

Iceland has many fun, kid friendly Christmas tales 📗📘📙 Just like the Yule Cat MEOW 🐱 little Icelandic boys and girls better do a good job tending to their turnip farms, because the Yule Cat that follows Santa around will friggin' EAT you if you're lazy 🍴 Raise your hand if you would be eaten by the Yule Cat ✋ (Abby you better be raising both hands) The only one not raising their hands should be RUSTY, whose work ethic is surpassed only by his weakness for small, hog dog shaped animals 🐕‍🦺

FRUITCAKE - 9 POINTS

Who could hate FRUITCAKE around the holiday season?! Oh, that's right, everyone 🤢 Thought nowadays fruitcakes are (relatively) innocuous dished brought over by Mee Maw that you politely pretend to eat while feeding it to your dog, fruitcakes used to be THE MEAL. In fact, fruitcakes were so important that the POPE 💒 himself had to have a debate in the Vatican to decide if it could be legal to use butter! I think we all know what VAL would have said to the pope 😬 because at our meal last night I'm pretty sure she used a 10:1 butter-to-bread ratio 🧈🧈🧈 I kid of course 😂 Val is a wonderful soul who only uses an appropriate amount of butter (I have to suck up to her after costing us 2 pickleball games yesterday...)

BAD POTATOES - 8 POINTS

In Iceland there is a lovely Christmas tradition of leaving your shoes out by the tree for each of the 12 days of Christmas 😊 Good little boys and girls will receive loads of candy 🍬🍭🍫 in their... used... smelly... shoes 😐 And bad little boys and girls get old potatoes 🥔 Of course who could this be reminiscent of but ABBY! Each day, until about 3:30 PM, she resembles a potato: Not moving very much, wrinkly, bland 🛌🛏 Abby has never in her life uttered the phrase "The early bird gets the worm" 🦅

EL GORDO - 12 POINTS

In Spain they go crazy for the Christmas LOTTERY 🎫🎟🎫🎟 I think all us can get behind a chance at some MOOLAH. Interestingly enough, the big prize is called "El Gordo", or "The Fat One". That is the same name Logan's family gave to him after trying to provide meals for him growing up 😋🍔🍕🍖🍗 And the name he deserves after scoring TWELVE points this week, the king of the hill!

BUMP ON A LOG - 9 POINTS

You gotta love PORTUGAL! Instead of Christmas trees, they grab a log of firewood, put googly eyes on it and give them to each other as little "Christmas People"... 🤨 I tell you who WOULDN"T approve of these Christmas people, our friend JULIETTE! these flat bottomed Christmas dorks wouldn't fly with her, she wants something with a little more SUBSTANCE. Just like she sang last night at Karaoke: "WHERE MY FAT A** B****** IN THE MOTHERF****** CLUB F*** THE SKINNY B******" 😢 it's like Shakespeare was with us 📃

All these traditions are nice and all, but the best tradition of all is the PICK EM POOL! Where you can win yourself some money and get into the holiday spirit! So Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! 🛷🛷🛷🛷

[rsfannan2]

Day Fifteen and Sixteen: Fun with Christine

We met Christine at the Strasbourg train station and went back to our apartment so she could get settled. The two gals spent most of the afternoon reminiscing and catching up. Joyous mostly, yet sorrowful at times, remembering old friends, old teachers, old flames, those that are still here and those that have departed. Friends forever.

We walked around town a bit before having a wonderful dinner in the old town. We turned in early as we were bound for Baden Baden the next day.

Baden Baden is a spa town in Germany at the northern border of The Black Forest on the Oos River. Famous for its spas and the 29 natural natural springs in the area, Baden Baden has been the site of settlements since the times of the Romans. The use of the double name is to distinguish it from other badens (bath towns), particularly Baden near Zurich and Baden near Vienna.

On our train trip there, we were deep in conversation when we missed our connection, so we had to regroup and make some adjustments, but we got there in plenty of time to explore this beautiful city. A short bus from the station took us to the center of the old town, and its combination of old and new buildings set on a jumble of pedestrian only streets. We stopped in the tourist information shop where a delightful guide set us on the right path to see some of the town’s delights.

We embarked on a walk through the Lichentaler Allee Park and Arboretum. This 2.5 km park along the Oos River, is as Christine mentioned, perhaps the loveliest walk we have ever been on. The path was originally created in 1655 as the route from the town market to the monastery. From 1850 to 1870, it was developed in association with the Casino Benézet and the large hotels and spas that lined the river. It is now the home to over 300 species of trees and plants, including azaleas , magnolias, rhododendrons, and dahlias, as well as chestnuts, sequoias (yes, giant sequoias), maple, beech and oak trees. Simply magnificent.

As you well might imagine, the homes, or rather palaces that line the park speak loudly of the decadence of another age. They are private, of course, but there are several public gardens for one to wander through.

Walking past Brenner’s Park Hotel & Spa, a massive edifice facing the river, we were wondering how much one would have to pay to stay there. Rooms start at 595 euros (about $650) a night excluding spa facilities or meals. Less than I expected, to tell the truth, but sure looked nice. Also alongside the park was a tennis academy featuring clay courts. Very cool.

A circuitous route through the park took us back to town where we lunched on a traditional weiner schnitzel and potatoes with wine for the gals and beer for me. Rain gave us a bit of a tease in the outdoor cafe, but had the good sense to abate.

We then boarded a bus to take us to Mount Merkur, where we boarded the Merkurbergbahn funicular on its ride to the top. A wonderful ride and even though the day was a bit dark and cloudy, a grand view of the Black Forest and surrounding town and villages.

It was time to head back to Strasbourg, and we were fortunate that the bus (no trams in Baden Baden, only busses) down the mountain took us all the way to the train station.

America take note. To reduce car traffic and give people a break from the rising price of gas, the German Parliament decided to institute a monthly pass for transportation along regional lines, including busses, trams, and trains. For the months of June, July, and August, Germans can buy a pass for 9 euros (~$9.75) good for unlimited rides on all but high speed trains. Truly a game changer.

And it seems to be working quite well. Both trains back to Strasbourg were crowded with weekend travelers enjoying the holiday. Perhaps we should take a lesson.

(Among my many ideas to cure the ills of society, none of which have taken root, is the proposition that if you want people to use public transportation, MAKE IT FREE!)

What a grand day! (I’d go back to Baden Baden as there is plenty more to see)

More to come….

[alexllove-blog]

Day 1

Kick-start your day at Nanyang Old Coffee in Chinatown with a traditional Singapore breakfast of soft-boiled eggs, toast slathered in kaya (coconut jam) and a cup of kopi (local coffee). Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, this café serves toothsome cuppas made with beans roasted in a little sugar and butter.

A toast and kopi set at Nanyang Old Coffee

Once you’ve fuelled up, take your time exploring some of the area’s historic religious sites. Sri Mariamman Temple, built in 1827 and noted for its colourful tower of deities, is the island’s oldest Hindu temple, while the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum houses sacred Buddhist heirlooms. The rooftop garden also makes a serene spot to relax in.

Visit the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and museum in Tanjong Pagar

Before lunch, dive into local literary culture at The Moon, a bookstore and café where at least half of the selection comes from female authors. Littered with Books, located in a beautiful Chinese shophouse, is another indie bookshop where author Noelle Q de Jesus will discuss the intersections of literature and tennis on 15 June.

The Moon serves Haldi Doodh, a golden turmeric milk

Meander over to Esquina, where you can take advantage of the well-priced lunches created by head chef Carlos Montobbio, who works culinary magic with his take on contemporary Spanish cuisine. Near the entrance, the many signatures on the white column from decorated chefs who’ve dined here testify to the restaurant’s enduring prestige.

Ultra Singapore takes place at Ultra Park, right across Marina Bay Sands

Running all afternoon until late on 8 and 9 June, Ultra Singapore is the republic’s biggest annual electronic dance music (EDM) bash. This year’s headliners include such electro heavy-hitters as Martin Garrix, Skrillex and Josh Wink. Those looking for something a little bit more downtempo can head to arts enclave Gillman Barracks from 28 to 30 June for the Singapore Art Book Fair, a homage to all things print.

The Last Caffè at Pasta Bar

If you’re not busy dancing the night away at Ultra Singapore, head back to Chinatown for dinner and drinks. Choose from 11 delicious signature handmade Italian pasta dishes at newly opened Pasta Bar on Keong Saik Road or, alternatively, indulge in succulent modern Asian dishes such as truffle duck fried rice and Singapore chilli soft-shell crab at funky eatery Xiao Ya Tou.

Wrap up the evening with a few pints from craft beer hawkers Smith Street Taps, which just reopened following Chinatown Complex’s three month closure for renovations.

Day 2

Tuck into brunch at Wakey Wakey, where standout dishes include buttermilk waffles with maple syrup and fresh fruits and an assortment of grain bowls. Next, follow the sound of thundering drums downtown to the DBS Marina Regatta, where from 1 to 2 June the annual dragon boating festival takes over the bay area with food, family-friendly festivities and, of course, teams of rowers competing in long boats mounted with dragon heads.

Enjoy a hearty brunch at Wakey Wakey before heading out into the city

From here, grab a taxi to Orchard Road and shop ’til you drop during GSS: Experience Singapore. Starting 21 June, this revamped five-week retail blitz replaces the Great Singapore Sale with a stronger focus on local brands and designers. Expect deep discounts at some of the stretch’s coolest boutiques.

Guests enjoy a highly personalised experience at the omakase dining room at Fat Cow

Take a lunch break at Fat Cow, a Japanese wagyu specialist surreptitiously located in Camden Medical Centre. The signature wagyu sandwich (S$88) usually sells out, but recent “mini donburi” menu additions such as histumabushi (eel) and seared salmon prove this local favourite is no one-trick pony.

Pop Art & Bubbles’ Joochiat Shophouses in Red (Photo credit: Linda Preece Photography)

Sated, take a short walk over to Royal Plaza on Scotts to check out “Pop Art & Bubbles”, an exhibition from Australian artist Linda Preece showcasing landmarks like the Merlion splashed in bright, vibrant colours (until 12 June).

The Paris Opera Ballet (Photo credit: Julien Benhamou)

Then, take a break at your hotel and get tickets online to one of two special dance performances later tonight. First, the three-time Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir leads INALA – A Zulu Ballet from 19 to 22 June at the Sands Theatre, while the Paris Opera Ballet performs works from three celebrated choreographers at the Esplanade Theatre from 21 to 23 June. If you’re not in town during those dates, check showtimes at The Projector, a beloved indie cinema that breathed new life into Golden Mile Tower’s previously defunct screening rooms.

For dinner, grab a table at Frieda. Located at the Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore, it focuses on modern German and Austrian fare served in a laidback environment. Try the salad with goat cheese; classic weiner schnitzel; or beef consomme with semolina dumplings.

Madam Fan Bar specialises in innovative cocktail creations

Finish the night off by popping over to the intimate Madame Fan Bar, where award-winning mixologist Davide Boncimino plays with ingredients that he freezes, cooks and even bakes himself in the adjacent Cantonese restaurant’s kitchen.

Day 3

Have an early breakfast at your hotel, and make sure to pack your swimsuit before you hop in a taxi to Kent Ridge Park for a morning hike along the peaceful Southern Ridges. Going east on well-marked pathways, you’ll pass a World War II battlefield, zigzag through secondary rainforest on an elevated platform and walk the Henderson Waves, which at 36 metres is Singapore’s highest pedestrian bridge.

Move among the treetops as you hike the Southern Ridges

Stop at Mount Faber Park and refuel with a casual lunch and panoramic views at Arbora, where dishes include slow-cooked pork ribs with Mexican spices and sweet pickled vegetables; as well as a hearty Fisherman’s Stew made with lobster, scallops, squid and abalone.

Then zip into Sentosa by cable car for an afternoon at the beach. The island has three – Palawan is best for families, Siloso caters to thrill-seekers and Tanjong is good for adults thanks to its eponymous beach club. Once you’ve soaked up the sun, learn about Sentosa’s colonial history on a heritage bus tour, offered all month as part of Singapore’s bicentennial celebrations.

Dine with a view at Arbora

Consistently voted the world’s best airport, Changi Airport seems unlikely to relinquish the honour anytime soon thanks to the arrival of Jewel, its sparkling new mixed-use attraction that’s full of surprises. Plan to spend at least a few hours here – there are more than 250 shops and dining venues to explore; hedge and mirror mazes; the misting Foggy Bowls and interactive slide sculptures; and the Shiseido Forest Valley, with hiking trails, bouncing nets and the world’s tallest indoor waterfall.

Shiseido Forest Valley at Jewel

End your day at East Coast Park with a sunset stroll along the water and dinner at East Coast Lagoon Food Village, Singapore’s only beachside hawker centre. Aside from its scenic setting, this food haven gets high marks for its ranks of accomplished hawkers. Try the sambal stingray at Stingray Forever, char kway teow (fried flat rice noodles) at Choon Hiang or fish-head curry at Eastern Red Seafood, plus black sesame paste or pomelo mango sago at Zhen Jie Traditional Homemade Dessert.

SEE ALSO: What to eat, see and do at Jewel Changi Airport

This article was originally published in the June 2019 issue of SilverKris magazine

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[lexi-europe]

May 17/18

We left for Germany today! The flight was long and cramped, but luckily uneventful. We got in safely, and right on time!

Since neither Adam or I got a wink of sleep on the 8 hour over-night flight, we decided it would be best if we got a little shut-eye to help motor us along for the rest of the day. (We got in at 8:50 am- we had a long day ahead of us)

After a scenic and not-so-stressful (thank goodness!) train ride from the airport, unfortunately, the hotel did not have our room ready yet. A huge bummer in light of the fact that we trekked all over Munich with our luggage trying to find the dang place. So, we left our luggage with the hotel managers, and headed out for some lunch around the corner.

Of course, being in Deutschland for the first time (technically), I had to try the traditional Bavarian Weiner Schnitzel. Adam got the bratwurst skillet, and we both got our first taste of classic German beer. Nothing can top it- it’s too tall!! 

Everything was absolutely phenomenal, and we devoured it. A little too quickly too, since we were waiting for the room to be readied. After the half liter of beer, neither of us could keep our eyes open, so while it wasn’t much time at all, we meandered back to the hotel hoping for a miracle. 

Luckily, we were able to take a nap and showers and were ready for the night! It was just what we needed. Jet lag is too real.

We hit up the Marienplatz to walk around and see what was up. It was a beautiful evening and it was lovely to grab dinner in the city center with all the Germans around us laughing and being boisterous. 

After dinner, we walked around a little more and eventually decided to check out the German legend: the Hofbrauhaus! We got steins of the Hofbrauhaus Original beer, and a pretzel for good measure, and it was an amazing time. When you think of Germany, this is what you think of. The Bavarian music was playing in the background, the weather was perfect, the place was jam-packed with people laughing and yelling, and the beer was unbeatable. It’s everything you think Germany will be.

After our time at the Hofbrauhaus, there wasn’t much else we were capable of doing, so it was time to grab a taxi and head back to our humble abode in the Relexa hotel. If tomorrow is anything like today, I think we are going to like it.