356 big European Trip
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2024 12:11 pm
Next week we start our biggest drive yet. Ferry to Holland. Koblenz in the Rhine Valley. The have wanted to explore this region more since getting near it on n out first DDK tour to Stuttgart. Then Prague. Possibly a diversion to the home of the greatest ever endurance runner : Emil Zatopek. At very least a run in his own honour. Rare occurrence for this overweight, ex runner nowadays. Emil spoke many languages and was always good for quotes
There is a great advantage in training under unfavorable conditions. It is better to train under bad conditions, for the difference is then a tremendous relief in a race."
"What has passed is already finished with. What I find more interesting is what is still to come."
'I was not talented enough to run and smile at the same time.'
A hero of mine. Although after reading two biographies it became clear that perhaps these quotes where pressed upon him by the government. He was expected to routinely, set new world records at every outing and always say exactly what is right for glory of the nation.
Then let down and exiled after the Prague Spring
Next Budapest. My son has been and really enjoyed it. However, I was reminded the other day they have sides with Russian in their invasion (sry special operations) of Ukraine. Best to drink and eat there and not mention politics.
Then Vienna. First trip for me to this culture capital. We are of course going to a classic concert.
Then Munich. Unfortunately, Stuttgart was just a bit too far. I have a very good city guide from Heuer expert Mark Moss. Mark is also a very useful source of too restaurants recommendations. Although, on this trip we haven't booked any Michelin Stars (yet) but instead are focused on local food tours.
Next Trier. Which I was informed by a family I meant in Ibiza, is the oldest town in Germany. It has some very interesting Roman buildings/remains.
Any suggestions pls do tell.
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There is a great advantage in training under unfavorable conditions. It is better to train under bad conditions, for the difference is then a tremendous relief in a race."
"What has passed is already finished with. What I find more interesting is what is still to come."
'I was not talented enough to run and smile at the same time.'
A hero of mine. Although after reading two biographies it became clear that perhaps these quotes where pressed upon him by the government. He was expected to routinely, set new world records at every outing and always say exactly what is right for glory of the nation.
Then let down and exiled after the Prague Spring
Next Budapest. My son has been and really enjoyed it. However, I was reminded the other day they have sides with Russian in their invasion (sry special operations) of Ukraine. Best to drink and eat there and not mention politics.
Then Vienna. First trip for me to this culture capital. We are of course going to a classic concert.
Then Munich. Unfortunately, Stuttgart was just a bit too far. I have a very good city guide from Heuer expert Mark Moss. Mark is also a very useful source of too restaurants recommendations. Although, on this trip we haven't booked any Michelin Stars (yet) but instead are focused on local food tours.
Next Trier. Which I was informed by a family I meant in Ibiza, is the oldest town in Germany. It has some very interesting Roman buildings/remains.
Any suggestions pls do tell.
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connector had come off and I had put something which now had also come off. I electric spade connector was forced on and normal service was resumed. Can anyone remember the size M3-5 I think. The rest of the journey was very smooth. A very nice racing Lotus just in front of us.
