I’m planning a trip to Germany in September – here are a few helpful websites I’ve come across recently: ÖPNV-Info: Mobilitätsportal für behinderte Reisende (German) Deutsche Bahn – Mobility for the Disabled: Services for mobility-impaired customers. (English) Hotel Reservation Service (English – choose Extended Search and then Facilities at hotel and in room, and you [...]

I’m back from a 10 day trip to Germany. No pictures yet, but I should have them in a couple of days. I’ll start with transportation. I flew United from Denver, via Dulles (once a totally fun airport, now a sad remnant of its former glorious self). I upgraded to Business class and thoroughly enjoyed [...]

Schloss Nymphenburg, built in the late 17th century, was the summer palace of the kings of Bavaria. It includes castles, pavilions, stables, and a huge 200 acre Baroque/English park. My aunt works for the Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung (elegantly in English the Bavarian Administration of State-owned Palaces, Gardens and Lakes) in the Restoration Center. Her workshop is [...]