I had the rare and humbling opportunity this morning to ask Frank a few questions regarding his latest trip abroad. Here's what he had to say:
"Thank you Amy for allowing me to interrupt your shopping long enough to answer some of the questions your many readers may be wanting a response to from a genuine tourist - who never gets lost. This has been a wonderful trip once we recovered from jet-lag (and the sleeping pill Dr. Bob Beatty prescribed) and I am pleased to add my comments.
International travel can be a challenge, especially when flying DELTA (Don't Ever Leave The Airport) but this was a good one, despite the fact we were too far from the movie screen, couldn't hear the sound system, the food was below par and I was knocked out. Our arrival and bus trip provided by the Uniworld people to Budapest, where our ship (is it a ship or a boat?), the River Beatrice awaited, went well, and we were soon on an amazing adventure down thebeautiful Danube - not. As scheduled, we spent the next day and a half touring this impressive capital of Hungary. Not all bad, since it was festival time on the Chain Bridge joining Buda and Pest, closed to traffic. Can anyone imagine a festival on the Jennings Randolph? Perhaps now is the time, with all the netting in place for the painting project. Tri-State Pottery Festival people pay attention!
During the end of World War II, Hitler destroyed every bridge that linked the two components of the city, in a last ditch effort to ruin everything in sight. As an eleven-year old, I recall those terrible days, and the fear we all had when watching newsreels (and rats running across the stage at the Columbia and American Theatres in East Liverpool) as old Adolph went down the drain. The determined citizens replaced the bridges, and life goes on.
Budapest is very cosmopolitan with attractive shops, which Amy and I visited and restaurants, where we both indulged as Amy hasmentioned. She is quite a girl who I refer to as my granddaughter, but many people think she is my daughter. No doubt they are either fooledby my recent eye lid reduction surgery or Amy's mature look. Both of our looks may take on a dramatic change, however, thanks to the three square meals on the ship/boat, which we never miss. Combine this with the ice cream and other goodies, which we are forced to endure on our shore excursions, and it is el-poundo plus. Besides the food, each day brings a new adventure, interesting tours, with experienced guides, hair-raising bus rides, beautiful music and unbelievable scenery as we creep closer to the Alps. Only the occasional smell of the kerosene blasting from the rear (is thatthe bow or the stern?) of the ship/boat and the difficulty with the language has been a challenge."
Thank you, Digger for your words of wisdom. Our readers at home always enjoy hearing things from your perspective, and you certainly didn't let them down this time.
Meanwhile, we're just about to Melk, where we will have a tour of the Abbey there. Tonight is looking promising for a recap of Vienna and Durnstein, so if you're surfing the net after dinner this evening, stop by for an update.
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Quite the journalist we have here :^)
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