ural guy Posted July 26, 2021 #1001 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Sounds very nice, I'm heading to Alaska tomorrow to visit daughter, so I appreciate that you are putting in the effort but doubtful I can dial in. Wurzburg is quite the place to visit, and between the splendor of the Residence, to the imposing views from the Fortress, to the wein gardens along the river, she certainly punches way above her weight. A good sized pedestrian zone and tram system to get you around. As you are facing the Fortress with the river to your back, there is a very nice international garden and Wasserspielpark, behind the Fortress to the right. Very nice walking trails and different gardens arranged by country. The ring walk was also nice, you could pick it up from the back of the Residence formal gardens. If you go 10 km south on the B-19 to the 400 person village of Lindflur you can visit the 'Christmas tree' we planted next to our apartment. It was a Blue Spruce with root ball that we used as our tree in 1988, and visited it in 2014 to confirm that it is thriving. We were so lucky to stumble on a small attic apartment in a brand new building, no railings or lights in stairwell when we moved in. Pop open the roof windows and look out over fields of sugar beets....just a beautiful spot, no TV, German or American. Loved that blissful ignorance of youth, no clue what was going on outside our little bubble. My wife and I agree that the almost 4 years there (pre-kids) was pretty magical, so Germany will always be special to us.... Enjoy! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPT Trips Posted July 26, 2021 #1002 Share Posted July 26, 2021 6 hours ago, notamermaid said: Check, check... Synchronize watches, please. In Würzburg I will be on time zone UTC+2, GMT+2, Central European Summer Time. I will always post the Würzburg time. notamermaid When it is noon in Würzburg, what time is it Berlin NJ (Eastern Daylight Time)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare notamermaid Posted July 26, 2021 #1003 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Screenshot as of now, pretending I am in Würzburg, website timeanddate.com: It has been a long day of planning, good night. notamermaid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jpalbny Posted July 26, 2021 #1004 Share Posted July 26, 2021 19 minutes ago, CPT Trips said: When it is noon in Würzburg, what time is it Berlin NJ (Eastern Daylight Time)? They are 6h ahead of us. So, 6AM. It's now 6PM here so it's midnight there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPT Trips Posted July 27, 2021 #1005 Share Posted July 27, 2021 4 hours ago, notamermaid said: Screenshot as of now, pretending I am in Würzburg, website timeanddate.com: It has been a long day of planning, good night. notamermaid 4 hours ago, jpalbny said: They are 6h ahead of us. So, 6AM. It's now 6PM here so it's midnight there. 👍👍 🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPT Trips Posted July 28, 2021 #1006 Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) Is this the thread that had a prior discussion on trains? Here’s an interesting article - “The Soviet spy steam railway that's still running” - https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/harz-railway-germany-cmd/index.html This photo is the US intercept post on Teufelsberg in Berlin, some 100 miles (as the crow flies) from the Soviet/DDR site mentioned in the article. Edited July 28, 2021 by CPT Trips 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare knoxclone Posted July 28, 2021 #1007 Share Posted July 28, 2021 I too hope to virtually meet you and be able to thank you for your wonderful enthusiasm over the past 18 months! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canal archive Posted July 28, 2021 #1008 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Notamermaid this may be better news especially as our numbers are dropping. Fully jabbed from EU and US could avoid quarantine https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57992929 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canal archive Posted July 28, 2021 #1009 Share Posted July 28, 2021 latest hot of the press! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-57995063?ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=61014955424d6a0c8faa06f5%26Fully-jabbed US and EU travellers to be allowed quarantine-free travel to England%262021-07-28T12%3A11%3A50.013Z&ns_fee=0&pinned_post_locator=urn:asset:264d5e41-285a-4cf3-929e-615dc18b2d3a&pinned_post_asset_id=61014955424d6a0c8faa06f5&pinned_post_type=share 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canal archive Posted July 28, 2021 #1010 Share Posted July 28, 2021 I’m definitely not knocking Wales but to my mind this is a strange one. Wales' slate landscape wins World Heritage status https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-57986167 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare notamermaid Posted July 28, 2021 #1011 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Good evening. Travel companions and me safely arrived near Würzburg. Well-fed and tired, off to bed. 23:20 Würzburg time. Internet sketchy, hope it works better tomorrow. The big day! 🙂 notamermaid 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jpalbny Posted July 28, 2021 #1012 Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) Bis morgen! Edited July 28, 2021 by jpalbny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ritabob Posted July 29, 2021 #1013 Share Posted July 29, 2021 We are awake and ready to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare notamermaid Posted July 29, 2021 #1014 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Good afternoon from Würzburg! @Ritabob @jpalbny @rcaruso This is what I am seeing right now: https://www.residenz-wuerzburg.de/deutsch/residenz/weisser.htm notamermaid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare notamermaid Posted July 29, 2021 #1015 Share Posted July 29, 2021 @Coral Hello! @acwmom Hello! I am using the shop WiFi. Amazing place, the Residenz. Shop has got great souvenirs. notamermaid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcaruso Posted July 29, 2021 #1016 Share Posted July 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, notamermaid said: @Coral Hello! @acwmom Hello! I am using the shop WiFi. Amazing place, the Residenz. Shop has got great souvenirs. notamermaid I've always loved that place. The Chapel is not to be missed. Since it is free we go look in the Chapel and then walk the beautiful park. We've been inside the Residenz many times, so when we visit now just go to the chapel and grounds. Good restaurant there too. B Neumann, we sit outside and have Silvaner and anything in season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcaruso Posted July 29, 2021 #1017 Share Posted July 29, 2021 La Rustica, great Italian Restaurant close to the river. La Rustica Claimed Save Share 118 reviews#27 of 274 Restaurants in Wurzburg$$ - $$$ItalianMediterraneanEuropean Karmelitenstr. 23, 97070 Wurzburg, Bavaria Germany 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare notamermaid Posted July 29, 2021 #1018 Share Posted July 29, 2021 @ural guy Hello! @TheKingD Hello! @Second seating Hello! @knoxclone Hello! notamermaid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare notamermaid Posted July 29, 2021 #1019 Share Posted July 29, 2021 I have had a few hiccups with technical stuff today. But now I am enjoying a croissant 🥐 in the gardens. Look at the fountain next to the Residenz and you can see what I see. Würzburg is busy but okay. The river and the vineyards look lovely. It I sunny but not too warm. notamermaid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisi Posted July 29, 2021 #1020 Share Posted July 29, 2021 @notamermaid, sounds as if you are having a great time, the palace looks beautiful. Hope you are having great weather to enjoy. Thanks for another spot to add to our bucket list...hopefully we can start travelling soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare notamermaid Posted July 29, 2021 #1021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 23 minutes ago, rcaruso said: I've always loved that place. The Chapel is not to be missed. Since it is free we go look in the Chapel and then walk the beautiful park. We've been inside the Residenz many times, so when we visit now just go to the chapel and grounds. Good restaurant there too. B Neumann, we sit outside and have Silvaner and anything in season. The chapel is currently closed. So is the proper restaurant, the beer garden is open. I am afraid, a glass of wine does not work right now. notamermaid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare notamermaid Posted July 29, 2021 #1022 Share Posted July 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, Daisi said: @notamermaid, sounds as if you are having a great time, the palace looks beautiful. Hope you are having great weather to enjoy. Thanks for another spot to add to our bucket list...hopefully we can start travelling soon. Thanks, Daisi, sorry forgot to call you personally. notamermaid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jpalbny Posted July 29, 2021 #1023 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Hi @notamermaid! When will you be on the Alte Mainbrücke? I was hoping that you would host a zoom meeting. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ritabob Posted July 29, 2021 #1024 Share Posted July 29, 2021 I have just pulled out our photos of the residence and fondly remember wandering away from our guide to find our own treasures. Rooms without other tourists 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acwmom Posted July 29, 2021 #1025 Share Posted July 29, 2021 20 minutes ago, notamermaid said: The chapel is currently closed. So is the proper restaurant, the beer garden is open. I am afraid, a glass of wine does not work right now. notamermaid Beer and a croissant....sounds like a great combination! Enjoy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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