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[ural guy]

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!

[CPT Trips]

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)?

[notamermaid]

Screenshot as of now, pretending I am in Würzburg, website timeanddate.com:

 

 

It has been a long day of planning, good night.

 

notamermaid

 

 

[jpalbny]

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.

[CPT Trips]

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.

👍👍 🙏

[CPT Trips]

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

[knoxclone]

I too hope to virtually meet you and be able to thank you for your wonderful enthusiasm over the past 18 months!

[Canal archive]

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

[Canal archive]

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

[Canal archive]

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

[notamermaid]

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

 

[jpalbny]

Bis morgen!

Edited July 28, 2021 by jpalbny

[Ritabob]

We are awake and ready to go...

[notamermaid]

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

 

 

[notamermaid]

@Coral Hello!

 

@acwmom

Hello!

 

I am using the shop WiFi.

 

Amazing place, the Residenz. Shop has got great souvenirs.

 

notamermaid

 

[rcaruso]

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.

 

[rcaruso]

La Rustica, great Italian Restaurant close to the river. 

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[notamermaid]

@ural guy

 

Hello!

@TheKingD Hello!

 

@Second seating Hello!

@knoxclone Hello!

 

notamermaid

 

 

 

[notamermaid]

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

 

[Daisi]

@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.

[notamermaid]

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

 

[notamermaid]

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

 

[jpalbny]

Hi @notamermaid!

 

When will you be on the Alte Mainbrücke?

 

I was hoping that you would host a zoom meeting. 😀

[Ritabob]

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 😄

[acwmom]

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!!!