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Forum: Europe
Sep 16th, 2015, 04:25 PM
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Posted By kja

Glad to hear more of the saga!

Glad to hear more of the saga!
Forum: Europe
Sep 3rd, 2015, 04:27 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 13,382
Posted By kja

I share many of your concerns about "most"...

I share many of your concerns about "most" cruises, but you are making this particular cruise sound well worth considering - thanks! Looking forward to your next installment....
Forum: Europe
Aug 24th, 2015, 06:18 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 13,382
Posted By kja

Yes, those are some impressive mosaics, aren't...

Yes, those are some impressive mosaics, aren't they?

Your trip to Grinda sounds delightful! I enjoyed my time in the archipelago, but didn't get off the boat anywhere -- next time!
Forum: Europe
Aug 23rd, 2015, 09:27 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 13,382
Posted By kja

I'm enjoying the chance to relive some wonderful...

I'm enjoying the chance to relive some wonderful moments through your eyes, thursdaysd, and to be introduced to some new ones -- the Dance Museum sounds delightful!
Forum: Europe
Aug 16th, 2015, 02:02 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 13,382
Posted By kja

Not another ankle injury! I hope you are able to...

Not another ankle injury! I hope you are able to pamper it.
Forum: Europe
Aug 15th, 2015, 10:29 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 13,382
Posted By kja

"The weather has been quite remarkably good,...

"The weather has been quite remarkably good, though."

I like that news!
Forum: Europe
Aug 15th, 2015, 10:20 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 13,382
Posted By kja

I have read that at least some of the Moscow...

I have read that at least some of the Moscow stations were as deep as they were because they were planned as bomb shelters (specifically, nuclear bomb shelters). I don't know if that's true.... ...
Forum: Europe
Aug 15th, 2015, 03:24 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 13,382
Posted By kja

I enjoyed the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, too -- glad...

I enjoyed the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, too -- glad you did!

I think the depth of the metro in Copenhagen reflects considerations of geology and groundwater, rather than defense, but I could be...
Forum: Europe
Aug 12th, 2015, 04:30 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 13,382
Posted By kja

"Finding myself fairly close to the Little...

"Finding myself fairly close to the Little Mermaid statue one afternoon ... I set out in that direction. A friend had mentioned that the area offered a peaceful walk. Not when I was there. I rounded...
Forum: Europe
Aug 11th, 2015, 04:55 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 13,382
Posted By kja

IIRC, there was a side chapel in Roskilde's...

IIRC, there was a side chapel in Roskilde's cathedral that had held so many small sarcophagi that I stopped to look, and was stunned that they almost all had the same name and each had birth and...
Forum: Europe
Jul 30th, 2015, 06:18 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 13,382
Posted By kja

I had to look Schwerin up just now -- looks as...

I had to look Schwerin up just now -- looks as delightful as your description! Thanks for bringing it to my attention. Looking forward to your next installment....
Forum: Europe
Jul 26th, 2015, 03:25 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 13,382
Posted By kja

I'm glad to hear you enjoyed Nefertiti (and I...

I'm glad to hear you enjoyed Nefertiti (and I loved your description of her!), at least parts of the Pergamon, and the Kunstgewerbemuseum :-) When I visited the Kunstgewerbemuseum, the place was...
Forum: Europe
Jul 24th, 2015, 11:44 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 13,382
Posted By kja

My favorites in Berlin were the art museums -- or...

My favorites in Berlin were the art museums -- or really, art, architecture, and decorative arts -- but I think that may be an area where our interests diverge. Nefertiti blew me away, the Pergamon...
Forum: Europe
Jul 24th, 2015, 04:22 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 13,382
Posted By kja

Sounds like you've now visited a number of...

Sounds like you've now visited a number of Berlin's most powerful reminders of WWII and the Cold War. For your sake, I hope you turn to exploring some of its more delightful corners soon!
Forum: Europe
Jul 22nd, 2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 13,382
Posted By kja

Seems that we are, once again, indebted to you...

Seems that we are, once again, indebted to you for your insightful observations as you embark upon another enviable journey -- thanks so much for making time for us, thursdaysd!

I claim no...
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