Author Archives: boogkb

All in the eye of the beholder: I thought the sheep looked rather sweet piled up like that (rather like kittens or puppies). The only other thought I had was that they looked rather lazy and perhaps needed to get … Continue reading →

I will not comment on the sheep who appear to be engaged in an unspeakable and possibly illegal act. But the sitzbath sounds like a nice feature for weary bikers! I do not share the QB's concerns about sushi in … Continue reading →

Minorite' are/were a branch of the Franciscan order which sometimes strays into the overly democratic (i.e., any whiff of democracy) participation of commoners in the church. I believe they came under the visage of the those guys "…no one expects…" … Continue reading →

16 May Krems Pictures posted ( see http://www.flickr.com/photos/boogskbqb/ ) from the Wachau valley, read wine valley similar to Napa except, as Libby pointed out, has a great river. One of the most beautiful rides to date. Durnstein where Richard Lion … Continue reading →

A much more impressive river than Napa valley, as well… Read and post comments | Send to a friend

15 May The silverado trail with onion domes and apricot orchards for added beauty. Very small local wine making villages. Durnstein is where Richard Coeur was imprisoned after the third (???) crusade. Some of the castle remains. More in the … Continue reading →

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May 14, 2008  Day in Melk. Massive touristing day. The Krewe charged up the cobbledpath to sack the old and famous abbey at Melk. After pausing to pay the 7.50 Euro admission (per sacker), the charge was renewed into one … Continue reading →

14 May Visit to Abby cannot be missed. Check it out online. A baroque beauty and education in the reformation, counter reformation, baroque enlightenment. Timing was excellent as we got to sit through a short service which included a few … Continue reading →

14 May Pictures of Grein and Melk now loaded on flickr.  Some, especially the food, added here.  Today we will tour the abby – it is large.  The tour books suggest leaving at least 2 hours for the inside and … Continue reading →