To all the loyal followers of Despicable Tours, your patience will be rewarded because Annabelle,
my beautiful Frau and I are boarding the QM2 on August 15 for a journey to Hamburg, Germany
by way of Southampton, UK.
This will be a follow up to our previous visit to Berlin immediately after the fall of the infamous
Wall where half of the local population was making a living by selling small chunks of
Wall where half of the local population was making a living by selling small chunks of
said wall to eager tourists. It was a memorable journey since we were able to spend a few days
in East Berlin exploring different sights previously hidden from tourists especially Potsdam,
which was the venue for one of the major conferences that settled some issues regarding Germany
following WW2.
Today, Sunday March 3, we met Barri near Costco for our walk around Arbor Trail then
Ducked inside for the weekly hot dog. The weather was Spring like and the traffic was fierce
since the kite flying festival was in full swing at Zilker Park.
We are happy to announce to all followers that Jenny will be joining us on the QM2 to Hamburg.
This will be her second trip with Cunard. In 2000, Jenny, Peter and Anna made the crossing
with us on the Elizabeth 2 to the UK. It was a wonderful voyage. Anna was a mere lass of 12,
who was anxious to see all the places made famous by the legendary Sherlock Holmes. It also
included the music of Dave Brubeck and Co.on the cruise.
We are leaving our home in Austin for New Mexico early Friday March 15. Tomorrow we're
having lunch with Pam and Rob who plan to spend some time at the South by Southwest" SXSW"
celebration here in town.
The photo above was taken at Barri's home with Aubrey and Walter while the one of Annabelle, along the trail around Lady Bird Lake.
Our 4 month stay in Austin has been wonderful. Most of the time, the weather has been moderate
with only 2 days of light rain. I'm going to miss our time here especially the chance to visit with
Barri, John and the children.
It's Saturday March 16 and we're halfway home. Stopping in Brownfield, Texas for a night's
sleep. If you're ever out this way, stay at the Holiday Inn Express. It's the best hotel in mid-Texas.
So far the trip has been pleasant, nice weather and little traffic even though the driving has been
tedious, few sights except miles of newly planted cotton fields interspersed with oil pumpers.
Occasionally there are arrays of wind turbines which is a big thing in western Texas.
Today, Sunday March 3, we met Barri near Costco for our walk around Arbor Trail then
Ducked inside for the weekly hot dog. The weather was Spring like and the traffic was fierce
since the kite flying festival was in full swing at Zilker Park.
We are happy to announce to all followers that Jenny will be joining us on the QM2 to Hamburg.
This will be her second trip with Cunard. In 2000, Jenny, Peter and Anna made the crossing
with us on the Elizabeth 2 to the UK. It was a wonderful voyage. Anna was a mere lass of 12,
who was anxious to see all the places made famous by the legendary Sherlock Holmes. It also
We are leaving our home in Austin for New Mexico early Friday March 15. Tomorrow we're
having lunch with Pam and Rob who plan to spend some time at the South by Southwest" SXSW"
celebration here in town.
Our 4 month stay in Austin has been wonderful. Most of the time, the weather has been moderate
with only 2 days of light rain. I'm going to miss our time here especially the chance to visit with
Barri, John and the children.
It's Saturday March 16 and we're halfway home. Stopping in Brownfield, Texas for a night's
sleep. If you're ever out this way, stay at the Holiday Inn Express. It's the best hotel in mid-Texas.
So far the trip has been pleasant, nice weather and little traffic even though the driving has been
tedious, few sights except miles of newly planted cotton fields interspersed with oil pumpers.
Occasionally there are arrays of wind turbines which is a big thing in western Texas.
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