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Post by madamtrashheap on Apr 9, 2007 23:55:27 GMT -5
Good call WT (WillTravel, the WT as opposed to World2002Traveller! ;D Sorry W2T), it's an amazing film. If you want a different take on East Germany (specifically East Berlin) just before and after the fall of the Wall, watch Goodbye Lenin! too. Totally opposite to Das Leben des Anderen, but still an interesting insight.
I can vouch for that surveillence too - scary when you realised your residence was being monitored.
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Post by madamtrashheap on Mar 8, 2007 2:20:00 GMT -5
And the UK and Europe put clocks forward at 1am on March 25th...here comes the sun!
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Post by madamtrashheap on Mar 1, 2007 0:35:25 GMT -5
Happy Birthday! Haven't seen you on the boards for a bit, but hope it's a fab day! ;D
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Post by madamtrashheap on Feb 12, 2007 3:52:09 GMT -5
Welcome home! ;D Looking forward to reading all about the trip!
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Post by madamtrashheap on Feb 2, 2007 2:51:52 GMT -5
Hey WT, have a great trip (do you leave this weekend?) and enjoy showing your daughter around Europe! Looking forward to reading about your travels when you get back. ;D
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Post by madamtrashheap on Jan 30, 2007 21:31:33 GMT -5
Life begins...! Well in that case, I hope it's super special and you're spoilt rotten! I'm not that far behind you
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Post by madamtrashheap on Jan 30, 2007 20:12:41 GMT -5
Happy birthday WT! Hope it's a fab day! ;D
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Post by madamtrashheap on Jan 24, 2007 0:06:52 GMT -5
Happy birthday to pointofnoreturn for today (24 Jan)! Hope it's a lovely day for you. ;D
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Post by madamtrashheap on Jan 3, 2007 22:17:40 GMT -5
And even later...Happy 2007 to you all! My friend has her birthday on 31 December so we have a built-in excuse to celebrate, although we were all home by 1am...party animals that we are(n't)!
Happy travels and travel tales! ;D
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Post by madamtrashheap on Dec 21, 2006 23:06:36 GMT -5
Doesn't "hallows" means "saints" or "holy"? Does that mean that Harry has gone Satanic??? ("Deathly Saints") Or maybe, and this is lateral use of an English degree let me tell you, it's something to do with Halloween and then All Saint's Day in Europe (1st November). Or maybe not....
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Post by madamtrashheap on Dec 21, 2006 23:00:04 GMT -5
Happy holidays and a fabulous 2007 to everyone! ;D
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Post by madamtrashheap on Dec 20, 2006 23:36:33 GMT -5
WT, that's the funniest Christmas song I've heard - and I don't like Christmas carols (bah humbug!)!!!
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Post by madamtrashheap on Dec 11, 2006 21:58:22 GMT -5
I'm still giggling at your story Libby! You're right that your friend won't like the pace of an organised bus tour as they will leave her behind if she's late! Bless the 6.30am "make-up" call! ;D
In certain situations, there's nothing wrong with organised tours, if you are aware of what they are about and don't mind not having the flexiblility of mountains of free time. That said, you can always leave for a day and catch up in some cases. They are also good when you want to visit some out of the way places and don't want the hassle and expense of hiring a car because trains don't go there. This is particularly the case in Ireland and Scotland. Eagle, it will be interesting to see what you think of the tour if you take it. Although Mr S. states the tours are not like the others, any group travel involves a certain amount of scheduling and consideration for the group as a whole. Having said that, as you're a fan of his guidebooks, I'm sure you'll enjoy the tour. And Ireland is a good place to be driven around - that way you can watch the scenery without being distracted by the pesky concentration on the road! I've taken only two guided tours in my travel life - in Egypt (had to as it was 1998 - the first time I went there - and the incident at Queen Hatsepshut temple had just happened in 1997 so all tourists were urged to take tours.) and in southern China in the mid 1990s. They suited my purpose and needs at the time, so I don't dismiss organised tours in some places, just depends on the type of traveller you are and where you're going.
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Post by madamtrashheap on Dec 11, 2006 2:35:03 GMT -5
Welcome back Libby!
I did the same thing - didn't visit for a while - but mine was because of work, sadly not all travel-related!
How long and whereabouts were you in England?
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Post by madamtrashheap on Nov 22, 2006 20:26:24 GMT -5
Bugger - went away for a few days and missed your b'day...happy one to you just the same Doug. Sounds like it was a rather enjoyable one! ;D
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