While I was snapping some photos today near one of the lakes downtown, I took a photo of one of the seagulls, who immediately started squawking at me. I don’t think he was camera-shy, though. I think what he was … Continue reading
One of the highest church steeples in the world is in Hamburg, at the original site of the Church of St. Nicholas. It was heavily damaged during the bombing during WWII, and after the war, the citizens decided to leave … Continue reading
Chris and I spent much of today on the train — well, on 2 trains, actually — traveling from Tübingen to Hamburg in the northern part of Germany. Chris has been invited to give a talk at a workshop here … Continue reading
In my blog posts about Verona, more often than not I have a photo or two (or four) of L’Arena and Piazza Bra.
They — i.e. the people who write the guidebooks — say that part of the charm of Venice is getting lost on the back streets. That way, you’ll be sure to see the “hidden” Venice. By “hidden Venice”, they mean … Continue reading
The L’Arena amphitheatre in Verona is not in Piazza Bra, it’s next to it. And while I always take a few photos of L’Arena when we’re in Verona, I rarely show Piazza Bra itself. Which is surprising when you consider … Continue reading
When Chris and I go to Verona, we often will walk along the Adige River. While I usually take photos as we walk, I never seem to get around to doing anything with them, since I don’t know what all … Continue reading
Late one afternoon last month, just after we set out for a walk in Verona, the rains came.
Thanks to all for the emails and cards regarding my father. While it’s a sad time, it’s also a moment to remember all the great friends, interesting adventures, and curiosity about history and everyday things that my father experienced during … Continue reading
Chris and I just got back from our two week trip in Italy. He’s back to work, and — after completing what I call the trifecta of grocery shopping, paperwork and laundry — I’m off to Berlin in the morning … Continue reading