Comments on: Leaving on a big train…

By: Jackie

Jackie — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:06:32 +0000

I love train travel as well, but the fact is that the only area of the US which is geographically suitable for high speed rail – the Philly/NYC/Boston/DC corridor – already has it.

The American misconception that Europe gas a “wiser” outlook is based upon the notion that an entire continent can share a single perspective. Not possible.

By: julie

julie — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:30:52 +0000

You too!

By: julie

julie — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:30:34 +0000

Yes. Everything was closed and people ate/partied. Works for me.

By: julie

julie — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:30:06 +0000

oh yes! we did indeed light a candle for you (and took a pic).

By: julie

julie — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:29:35 +0000

You’ll love this– we were in first class (it was cheaper than second!) and were to get a meal. Since the train was late to begin with, they didn’t have a chance to stock meals. We can actually choose to go to Thalys’ website for a refund! Does that ever happen on an airline? If your delay is longer than two hours, you get half your fare back. Mindblowing.

By: julie

julie — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:25:53 +0000

Unfortunately I didn’t– but we’ll be back, most assuredly.

By: Chris S

Chris S — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:39:58 +0000

I hope you got a chance to try some traditional Rijsttafel. Truly worth doing in the dam.

By: Christina baita

Christina baita — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:02:41 +0000

Joe and I both love Amsterdam for different reasons. I really enjoyed the Van Gogh museum too when I was able to go with my aunt.

The trains in Europe seem to be a lot different than in some places in the US. They are more organized and rarely late in my experiences there. I love them and think they make a lot of sense. The Europeans, are an older and wiser culture. Perhaps one day we will find our way.

I am so excited that first of all, my birthday is considered a second day of Christmas and that you will be in Paris for New Years Eve? I thought that you would be anyway. When ever you come back, be safe and have loads of fun.
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By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:38:41 +0000

Wow – what an appropriate commentary on the Anne Frank House versus Dachau. I’d never really thought of those two places as such, rather, I was emotional at both sites and almost overcome by the magnitude of the history/hallowed ground. But now that you mention it, you’re spot on. Preservationists have worked painstakingly to maintain AFH as it was. Dachau was, in many ways, dismantled and destroyed – what with only one barrack standing and the rest torn down to their foundations.

I am glad you got a chance to see a place that is so important to me, too! Now, enjoy Paris and light a candle at Notre Dame for me.
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By: Rose

Rose — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:29:41 +0000

Sounds like you're having a marvelous time! Enjoy your New Year! xox .-= Rose´s last blog ..A Good Christmas =-.