Today we returned to one of the places we visited in 1985, Mariatrost Basilica. On that trip, we traveled for 3 1/2 months to fulfill an itinerary that counted as credit towards my German undergraduate degree. My professor, Henry Stern had studied in Graz, and it was one of our favorite places from that entire… Continue reading Down Memory Lane
Author: Lorena L. Russell
My partner Kitty and I have lived in Asheville NC since 1982 and have recently retired. We'll use this blog primarily to track our travel experiences near home and afar.
People in Graz
We had a quiet Sunday and I got a lot of photography in today, starting with an early morning shoot of some of the iconic sites. I’m such an introvert that I find photographing people hard. Kitty helps me by pointing out scenes and sometimes setting up shots. We enjoyed a brunch at a nearby… Continue reading People in Graz
Graz Day One
I was exhausted by our travel day and slept 10 hours straight. Our apartment in Graz is on street level and usually that makes me nervous, but scaffolding is all around from recent construction. It is ironic as it blocks the view, but the barrier helps me feel safe. I am honing down our requirements with AirBnB. In… Continue reading Graz Day One
From Budapest to Graz
We awaken early—Kitty rises at 6:00 and lets me sleep until 6:30. We had done much packing the night before, but finished things up and were out of the apartment by 7:30. The walk down Kiraly was not hard (we successfully dodged the ubiquitous vomit), and the tram pulled up just as we crossed the… Continue reading From Budapest to Graz
Last Day in Budapest
We awaken feeling as though we are ready to leave after eight days in Budapest. We have seen the major sights and enjoyed the city, but we both feel it is time to move to on. The party district has been a bit of trial. It’s not just the music. Every morning we’d awaken to… Continue reading Last Day in Budapest
Waiting
We learned early on that travel often involves a combination of hurried rushing and patient waiting. Today I was challenged to wait with patience and slow down. We started our morning at the Dohany Street Synagogue, the largest in Europe. It’s just a 10 minute walk from our apartment, and even though we got there… Continue reading Waiting
Sad Stories & Remembrance
Our weather continues to be sunny and hot. I remember my mother always evaluated a trip by the quality of the weather. I resented the emphasis on elements so out of our control and yet I find myself doing the same thing. We head to the zoo early to avoid the crowds . The bus delivered us to “Hero’s… Continue reading Sad Stories & Remembrance
Sunrise, Sunset
We start the day with a beautiful sunrise over the neighborhood. Sunday night proved to be much calmer for us and I awaken feeling rested. We decide to go out to breakfast. Our host has arranged for her mother to come by today to change the bedlinens (?!). I suspect that this has more to… Continue reading Sunrise, Sunset
Sunday Market and Eighth District Walking Tour: Old Cool versus New Cool
The day opens bright and sunny. We are once again blessed with warm temperatures: t-shirt and shorts weather. The third-floor location of our apartment is ideal in the day with balconies on two sides that stream in light. But at night the music pounds and the young shriek till four or five AM. The electric metal shutters close… Continue reading Sunday Market and Eighth District Walking Tour: Old Cool versus New Cool
Oops!
What is it called, asks Kitty, when should know better, but you still muss up? What to do today? Let’s go to the zoo. It’s a beautiful, unseasonably warm Saturday morning. Before we strike out, we make our way to our local market with an adjoining Spar store. I am eager to take photos of… Continue reading Oops!
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