Day 22 – Enkhuizen For Sinterklaas
Today we headed to our Netherlands home, Enkhuizen, to celebrate Sinterklaas. We couldn’t have picked a better location for our hotel in Berlin as the bus to the airport stopped just around the corner so…
Some History on Berlin
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Berlin Wall coming down, One of the aspects of this city that makes a lasting impression is the paving signifying where the wall was, as well sections…
Day 21 – Our Second Day in Berlin
We had a slow start to the day not getting going until around 10am. We headed towards the Museum Island and our first stop was the Berlin Cathedral or Berliner Dom. The cathedral was completed…
Day 20 – A Big Day Out in Berlin…
Today was a big day, we lost count of the number of trains we caught traversing this massive city. It’s not a walking city as everything is so spread out but we still managed to…
Day 19 – Hello Berlin!
We have now left Prague and made our way to Berlin. Amy made sure the swans were well feed before we left and we savoured our last glimpses of this wonderful city as we headed…
Herbert Marcuse – A German-American Philosopher born in Berlin
Herbert Marcuse was born in Berlin in 1898 and lived until 1979. He studied at Humboldt University and then later at Freidberg University where he received his PhD. He was a German-American philosopher, sociologist and…
Some History on Prague and the Czech Republic
The history of Prague, now the capital of the Czech Republic, documents its rise to fame and fortune however its growth and story has not always been smooth sailing. Fortified settlements have existed at the…
Day 18 – We love Prague
This morning we did what we love in our favourite cities and that is to get out before sunrise to check the city out before the crowds arrive. This morning we didn’t get snow but…
Jan Hus – A Czech Philosopher and Theologian
Jan Hus, born Jan Husinec, lived from 1369 to 1415, and was a Czech theologian and philosopher who became a church reformer and an inspirer of Hussitism, a key predecessor to Protestantism and was a…
Day 17 – Prague you are Amazing
Today we woke early and our first glimpse outside revealed a light snow shower. Amy was very excited as she has never seen snow falling from the sky before. She also made friends with the…