Travel Essentials Part 2
I have mused in the past on the subject of travel essentials, but when you are touring with Hermann and his Very Large Boot, more is possible.
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Day 23 Speyer to Boppard on the Rhine
In which Sid and Doris go to a Rhine tourist town and have a wonderful view of the river traffic.
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The European Route of Industrial Heritage
In order for something to score highly on the #kindnessandingenuity scale, it needs to be kind as well as ingenious. And “kindness” in this context can include a desire to educate or reach or bring together a wider audience.
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Day 22 Augsburg to Speyer
In which Hermann braves an autobahn with no speed limits and Sid and Doris visit the amazing Technik Museum in Speyer.
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Wheelchair Bicycle Converter
Augsburg seems to have more than the usual number of wheelchairs, which we suspect is because the town is very wheelchair-friendly.
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Day 21 In Augsburg
In which Sid and Doris see Augsburg’s more recent past.
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The Fuggerei (yes, really)
Today’s candidate for the #kindnessandingenuity award is a piece of social housing set up in 1516 by Jakob Fugger who combined massive business acuity with a very strong religious and social conscience.
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Day 20 Innsbruck to Augsburg
In which Sid and Doris go to the home of the Fuggers.
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Alpine Fire Stations
Inspired by a particular fire station in Vipiteno, this is a more general celebration of people’s delight in their local fire stations.
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Day 19 From Sankt Pauls to Innsbruck over the Pens pass
In which Sid and Doris take the road less traveled and see Alpine wildlife.
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