Tag Archives: Europe

Can I live in a Palm House, please?

Posted on July 12, 2016 by matthew

Once I lived in Washington DC.  When I needed to see palm trees, I would visit the US Botanic Garden next to the Capitol.  When I lived in Ohio, I could go to the Franklin Park Conservatory.  But I cannot … Continue reading →

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I am a native

Posted on July 9, 2016 by matthew

I am not sure why people ask me directions wherever I go. I like to think it’s because I look like I belong. Continue reading →

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My French Fry Limit

Posted on July 13, 2015 by matthew

In the French Fry paradise of Bruges. Or, maybe I mean Flemish Fries. Continue reading →

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When the Real is Surreal

Posted on July 1, 2014 by matthew

It all seemed pretty normal until I thought about it. I’m just on vacation wandering the streets in a strange city, but it doesn’t feel strange because I am actually experiencing it first person. Until I look up and realize how surreal this is to be in Graz, Austria. Continue reading →

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Hiking in the Clouds

Posted on June 29, 2014 by matthew

You don’t just see the clouds roll in, encroach. You feel them also. Continue reading →

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A Funhouse of Art Surprises

Posted on June 27, 2014 by matthew

I was I love when I saw the waterfall, projectile drooling from a giant bald moss head. The entrance to the exhibition was below his right shoulder, and what was inside was amazing. Continue reading →

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Innsbruck: Protected by the Clouds

Posted on June 26, 2014 by matthew

The mountains cradle Innsbruck Continue reading →

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Beer Garden in the Rain

Posted on June 26, 2014 by matthew

First night in Innsbruck.  It’s started raining again.  But I’m sheltered safely in the beer garden under an umbrella, not planning to leave soon.  My feet, pants, and umbrella are already wet so it’s not in an effort to stay … Continue reading →

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I Heard My Language On the Train

Posted on June 25, 2014 by matthew

The American voice on the train stood out above the consonants and vowels of all the other languages. Continue reading →

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Train Anxiety

Posted on June 25, 2014 by matthew

European train travel has a way of making me feel anxious. Continue reading →

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