Bucharest, Romania
Bucharest, Romania
Bucharest, Romania
Bucharest, Romania
Bucharest, Romania
Sue Shinn Thanks, Hannah. Your trip was so interesting and educational. You saw the results of history that we only read about. Truly, we are so blessed to be born in the USA. Can't wait to see your scrapbook, too this summer up at Bay View. Have a good winter - Aloha!
on the message board
Lauren Yep. The rationing was Ceausescu's doing. He needed the money to pay for his and his wife's many vacation homes, etc. At the same time he instituted a tax on women age 26 or older who had not yet had children, which succeeded in raising the population. But, you know, it's probably not a good idea to raise your country's population while also exporting all your food. Ceausescu was a pretty bad leader and Romania was the only communist country to have a bloody transition from communism, largely thanks to him and his crazy policies.
re: The Parliamentary Palace
Betty Dudgeon I just finished reading all your interesting info. No wonder you are so tired! Putting all this together is a lot of work. Much too much like being in school. This is too much work for me but I thank you for doing it.
re: The rest of the day in Arbanasi, Bulgaria
Cathy I've just wandered with you through all your trip and loved it!! I'm so impressed with your tech knowledge and photos. You should be pleased. So glad to hear the weather was good and you certainly seem to enjoy all that the different countries had to offer.
re: The rest of the day in Arbanasi, Bulgaria
Susan Campbell So did I, Rocky! I didn't realize I had the blog address until Lisa reminded me at our book club meeting today. Interesting reading--sounds as if you're having a great time but then somehow you and Jerry always do.
re: Lombard,, Illinois
Susan Campbell We saw that movie when it came to Kauai and loved it. Some of my favorite actors were in it!
re: Arrival
Susan Campbell Sounds like "old home week!" on your cruise--all those Illiinois people. I hope you're having a good time and that the weather continues to hold for you.
re: Jerry at breakfast!
Cora May Chin I so enjoyed Cesky Krumlov, and glad you had a chance to enjoy it too. Cora
re: Matthias Church
Jean T Long Hope all goes well for you and Jerry! We head to Dayton tomorrow morning - no snow yet....but close! The Cathedral (Serbia) is certainly huge! But - what else could be done with that outlay? Always the question.... love, Jean
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Rocky Hi Hannah and Jerry! I just read the whole blog backwards! Wonderful! You guys look great and so glad you are enjoying yourselves. Live the bathroom stories!
re: Lombard,, Illinois
Jane Brenner Hannah, I'm enjoying hearing about your pattern of getting locked in to places: Canada swimming pool !and now the Prague restaurant! Would make a remarkable theme in your memoir... This morning's note from Budapest was duplicated 38 times in my inbox--another lock-in? Technology is surely daunting, and I admire your tenacity. Looking forward to the next installment, love, Jane
re: On the way to Budapest
Anne Rees Pollin Sounds wonderful. Ben and I are bogging down to see Sam in The Merchant of Venice this evening. Had a good week. Feel very positive about school and other things. My dinner is coming together and am very excited about OA convention in October. Love Anne
re: Wednesday adventure in Prague
Sue Shinn Glad you are enjoying Prague! We'll be NW of there next month - in Altenberg, Germany to visit our exchange daughter. Wish I knew what made your pictures turn sideways before I begin our trip. Maybe you can rotate them when you download them from the camera before you post them? ENJOY yourselves :) and keep posting!
re: Entrance to Charles Bridge
Anne Have you seen the Jewish section of Prague? Your hotel sounds wonderful. Sam is at rehearsal of Merchant of Venice. He learning so much in his class. Really changing his world view of what it is like to be a person of color, particularly a woman. Ben is home. He is writing his research paper on the development of Anime. Love you, have a wonderful time, Anne
re: Foot weary
Jane Hi Hannah, Looking at the map accompanying your Oct. 1 message, I see that I lived just a short distance from Prague, before the "Fall." In 1961 I lived in Regensburg, just over the Bavarian-Czech line. I actually looked into the forbidden territory when we traveled over to Passau....
re: Arrival
Lauren Yep. The rationing was Ceausescu's doing. He needed the money to pay for his and his wife's many vacation homes, etc. At the same time he instituted a tax on women age 26 or older who had not yet had children, which succeeded in raising the population. But, you know, it's probably not a good idea to raise your country's population while also exporting all your food. Ceausescu was a pretty bad leader and Romania was the only communist country to have a bloody transition from communism, largely thanks to him and his crazy policies.