The view from my "office"

[VPS]

Reply in Gaelic to confuse them!

If I knew some Gaelic I would. It's funny I remember travelling with some Irish people a few years ago and they always used to revert to Gaelic when they were being harassed.

btw there was a kid (young man maybe but less than 20) on the train the other day from Strasbourg to Colmar who obviously didn't have a ticket. Both guards were trying to work out what language he spoke and hovered around him for a few minutes and he didn't say a word. In the end they just left him

 

[RooFlyer]

btw there was a kid (young man maybe but less than 20) on the train the other day from Strasbourg to Colmar who obviously didn't have a ticket. Both guards were trying to work out what language he spoke and hovered around him for a few minutes and he didn't say a word. In the end they just left him

I must remember that one. Maybe wear a T-shirt with something in Icelandic at the same time.

 

[drron]

I must remember that one. Maybe wear a T-shirt with something in Icelandic at the same time.

With my luck I would run into the one and only Icelandic speaking guard.

 

[Pushka]

There was a great show that followed the refurbishment of Raffles. Like every construction project, it didn't go to plan, and like every refurbishment, not everyone would be happy with the final product.

If you like this stuff well worth watching.

I love watching documentaries like this. And those of cruise ship builds and hotels. Just saw The Balmoral through Covid times.

 

[TheRealTMA]

I must remember that one. Maybe wear a T-shirt with something in Icelandic at the same time.

or " I am Welsh Not English - Cymru Football Organic T Shirt (Arabic)"

 

[OZDUCK]

If I knew some Gaelic I would. It's funny I remember travelling with some Irish people a few years ago and they always used to revert to Gaelic when they were being harassed.

btw there was a kid (young man maybe but less than 20) on the train the other day from Strasbourg to Colmar who obviously didn't have a ticket. Both guards were trying to work out what language he spoke and hovered around him for a few minutes and he didn't say a word. In the end they just left him

On our recent trip to Germany I got sick of being hassled by beggars in some of the big cities so I dredged up my few Japanese words from my Customs days. Counting to ten or asking to see their watch usually worked very well to stop them bothering me.

 

[prozac]

Colmar is stunning

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This time of the year looks like a good time to visit. I like the off-season.

 

[Flashback]

This time of the year looks like a good time to visit. I like the off-season.

I can vouch for May being a superb time, too. Very cheap hotels (I paid £30/night), great weather.

 

[VPS]

This time of the year looks like a good time to visit. I like the off-season.

It’s a fine line. A lot of places closed from about the 11th November for two weeks until the Christmas markets start. Still plenty to see and no crowds is a bonus

 

[TheRealTMA]

Hop

It’s a fine line. A lot of places closed from about the 11th November for two weeks until the Christmas markets start. Still plenty to see and no crowds is a bonus

Hope you stocked up on tinned Foie gras from Strasburg! The home if it.

 

[JohnM]

QF653 SYD-PER now. A more southerly track than usual.

 

[JohnM]

Continuing to chase the sun.

It’s slowly winning…

Some slightly scratchy views from 1A as we swing way S.

 

[JohnM]

The sun wins - and a steep track return to the usual landfall over EPR.

 

[VPS]

Hop

Hope you stocked up on tinned Foie gras from Strasburg! The home if it.

I’ve eaten a lot of it in the last three weeks

 

[TheRealTMA]

I’ve eaten a lot of it in the last three weeks

Excellent. With Château d'Yquem I hope!

 

[Daver6]

QF10 office approaching PER from the middle seat. First image is Rottnest. Obviously another PERfect day on Tuesday. Not so much today though.

 

[VPS]

Excellent. With Château d'Yquem I hope!

errr no

 

[TheRealTMA]

errr no

Bug**r! Only way to go.

 

[Muppet501st]

Morning view from Cincinnati




Then the One world lounge CVG

 

[Muppet501st]

Boot scooting my way down Nashville