Day 353: Olympic Munich; Innsbruck; $65
07/20/08 09:58 PM
Day 353 — Olympic Munich; Innsbruck; $65
20-Jul-1972 (Thur.)
Globe-trotter
John is not content to visit one major city on his
trip but goes for two in a single day. It’s a full
day of major sightseeing in Munich, which is just
wonderful in the summer, and then off to Innsbruck.
In Munich, I hit the sights, including the brand-new
Olympic swimming stadium (for the Munich 1972 Summer
Olympics). Then I eat, drink, and do a bad thing at
the famous Haufbraühaus.
In Innsbruck, I only get to chat with Elisabeth before heading off to Wein. The journey is quickly coming to an end.
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20-Jul-1972 (Thur.)
In Innsbruck, I only get to chat with Elisabeth before heading off to Wein. The journey is quickly coming to an end.
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Day 174: Kitzbühel, Day 2
01/23/08 03:03 PM
Day 174 — Kitzbühel, Day 2
23-January-1972 (Sonntag–Sun.)
Another great day of skiing in Kitzbühel with brother Mike, then off to Vienna.
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23-January-1972 (Sonntag–Sun.)
Another great day of skiing in Kitzbühel with brother Mike, then off to Vienna.
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Day 173: Brother Mike; skiing Kitzbühel
01/22/08 02:19 PM
Day 173 — Brother Mike; skiing Kitzbühel
22-January-1972 (Samstag–Sat.)
My brother Mike comes to Austria for the first time. We spend a great day skiing in Kitzbühel. Except for going down a slope that has been iced down for an upcoming downhill race.
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22-January-1972 (Samstag–Sat.)
My brother Mike comes to Austria for the first time. We spend a great day skiing in Kitzbühel. Except for going down a slope that has been iced down for an upcoming downhill race.
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Day 160: Olympic Innsbruck; Alpine scenery
01/09/08 09:29 PM
Day 160 — Olympic Innsbruck; Alpine scenery
09-January-1972 (Sonntag—Sun.)
I take a
quick look at Innsbruck’s Olympic ice stadium then
head off for Vienna. The Austrian alpine scenery is
gorgeous. Ah, this wonderful vacation is over.
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09-January-1972 (Sonntag—Sun.)
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Day 159: St. Anton—Ingrid? Innsbruck—Elisabeth?
01/08/08 09:15 PM
Day 159 — St. Anton—Ingrid? Innsbruck—Elisabeth?
08-January-1972 (Samstag—Sat.)
So who is
Ingrid? I love that name. Why didn’t I marry her?
Well, she was one of the English girls I danced with
last night. So, I leave Ingrid in St. Anton; make
plans to meet her in England in the summer; take the
train to Innsbruck; have dinner with Elisabeth; make
plans to meet her during Easter. I’m either
incredibly suave, handsome, and debonair, with all
the pretty women, or I’m extremely naïve, don’t get
it, and can’t figure out what is going on.
I think that, even today, I’m still incredibly naïve (with women). And I still can’t figure them out. Everything’s normal.
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08-January-1972 (Samstag—Sat.)
I think that, even today, I’m still incredibly naïve (with women). And I still can’t figure them out. Everything’s normal.
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Day 158: Beautiful Zurs
01/07/08 09:02 PM
Day 158 — Beautiful Zurs
07-January-1972 (Freitag—Fri.)
I hit the
Tirolian slopes of Zurs which offers good snow,
beautiful views, and long runs. I reflect on what I
like about St. Anton.
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07-January-1972 (Freitag—Fri.)
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Day 157: Sunny skiing
01/06/08 08:49 PM
Day 157 — Sunny skiing
06-January-1972 (Donnerstag—Thur.)
My last
day of ski class brings me a full day of skiing with
beautiful weather. At night, I go dancing. Did I meet
someone?
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06-January-1972 (Donnerstag—Thur.)
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Day 156: Great skiing; world conversations
01/05/08 08:30 PM
Day 156 — Great skiing; world conversations
05-January-1972 (Mittwock—Wed.)
Today is
an amazing day of skiing that brings me down the
backside of the mountain and many miles away from St.
Anton. How amazing is that?
At dinner, I come face-to-face with the emotion behind the conflict in Northern Ireland between the Irish Catholics and the British. At the same dinner table. A true-life learning experience.
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05-January-1972 (Mittwock—Wed.)
At dinner, I come face-to-face with the emotion behind the conflict in Northern Ireland between the Irish Catholics and the British. At the same dinner table. A true-life learning experience.
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Day 155: I’m in a fog; I’m naked next to a girl
01/04/08 08:00 PM
Day 155 — I’m in a fog; I’m naked next to a girl
04-January-1972 (Dienstag—Tue.)
I’m in a
fog today. Literally. As I don’t want to ski off of a
cliff, I decided to spend the whole day with the ski
class. I talk about money a bit.
Oh, and one of my fantasies almost comes to life—standing naked next to a beautiful girl in a white nurse's outfit, next to a sign that says “Massage.”
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04-January-1972 (Dienstag—Tue.)
Oh, and one of my fantasies almost comes to life—standing naked next to a beautiful girl in a white nurse's outfit, next to a sign that says “Massage.”
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Day 154: Great skiing at Valluga
01/03/08 06:42 PM
Day 154 — Great skiing at Valluga
03-January-1972 (Mon.)
A quality
day of ski lessons and skiing at St. Anton and the
cable car to Valluga. Nice.
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03-January-1972 (Mon.)
Suddenly I'm Don Juan, meeting girls all over the place. Read More...
Day 153: St. Anton, Skiing Day 1
01/02/08 06:40 PM
Day 153 — St. Anton, Skiing Day 1
02-January-1972 (Sun.)
My first
day of skiing at the wonderful resort of St. Anton,
an international skiing mecca for the rich and famous
(and a poor American student studying in Vienna). I
take ski lessons again and spend the day skiing all
over St. Anton. Nice.
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02-January-1972 (Sun.)
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Day 144: Goodbye Innsbruck; Christmas Eve
12/24/07 11:09 AM
Day 143: Skiing Mutters
12/23/07 09:47 AM
Day 143 — Skiing Mutters
23-December-1971 (Thur.)
Today is
my last skiing day in Innsbruck. I hit Mutters
mountain and find some icy skiing. Yes, skiing
matters, I mean Mutters. A quick goodbye to my
newly-found ski partner, Elisabeth. I will miss her.
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23-December-1971 (Thur.)
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Day 142: Skiing Igls with Elisabeth
12/22/07 09:24 PM
Day 142 — Skiing Igls with Elisabeth
22-December-1971 (Wed.)
A short
day of skiing with Elisabeth. Trying to do too much
in too short a time. Igls has sunny skiing, providing
a day of good skiing and picture taking.
Being a student is a bond that facilitates meeting other students internationally. Being young is a special time. Enjoy it, responsibly.
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22-December-1971 (Wed.)
Being a student is a bond that facilitates meeting other students internationally. Being young is a special time. Enjoy it, responsibly.
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Day 141: Great skiing at Igls
12/21/07 10:47 PM
Day 141 — Great skiing at Igls
21-December-1971 (Tue.)
A great
day of skiing at Innsbruck’s Igls mountain. The
weather was sunny and the snow was in perfect
condition (not icy). I have a great dinner and
conversation with Elisabeth. I keep mentioning my mom
and seek Sigmund Freud’s help.
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21-December-1971 (Tue.)
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Day 140: Skiing; Elisabeth; naked men in a sauna
12/20/07 08:00 PM
Day 140 — Skiing, Elisabeth, naked men in a sauna
20-December-1971 (Mon.)
I have an
extremely long journal post today. Why? I love
Innsbruck. It was an incredible fun-filled day. From
rain in Innsbruck to snow in Seegrube, to the extreme
but pleasant torture of an Innsbruck health
spa—complete with sauna, cold bath, hot and cold foot
and body baths, and naked men in saunas.
There is only one Austrian in my ski class. She is a good-looking Austrian girl, Elisabeth. She becomes my skiing partner and a welcomed source of information on Innsbruck. When I said, “Where can I run around naked with a bunch of old men?,” she was right there pointing me to the health spa. Only kidding.
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20-December-1971 (Mon.)
There is only one Austrian in my ski class. She is a good-looking Austrian girl, Elisabeth. She becomes my skiing partner and a welcomed source of information on Innsbruck. When I said, “Where can I run around naked with a bunch of old men?,” she was right there pointing me to the health spa. Only kidding.
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Day 139: Innsbruck: Seegrube Ski School
12/19/07 09:31 PM
Day 139 — Innsbruck: Seegrube Ski School
19-December-1971 (Sun.)
My first
day of skiing in the Austrian Alps is at Seegrube. I
take lessons to improve my paralleling—after all this
is Austria. If they can’t teach me to ski, no one
can. I love it. I love the fresh air. Just thinking
about it, I want to go back. Right now!
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19-December-1971 (Sun.)
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Day 138: Arrival in Innsbruck
12/18/07 08:11 PM
Day 138 — Arrival in Innsbruck
18-December-1971 (Sat.)
I’m in
Innsbruck. Yay, my first look at the Austrian Alps,
or any Alps for that matter. A little bit of
sightseeing and then I get ready for some exciting
skiing tomorrow. St. Anne's column in Innsbruck's old
town is a well-known landmark.
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18-December-1971 (Sat.)
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Day 083: Celebrating the spirit of humanity
10/24/07 07:02 PM
Day 83 — Celebrating the spirit of humanity
24-October-1971 (Sun.)
I’m
sightseeing in Baden, Austria today and spend the day
walking and getting some well-needed exercise. I
rediscover the beauty of nature and the spirit of
humankind. People are people, and kids are kids—all
over the world. Something to remember.
Plenty of beautiful autumn-like pictures today. Also check out the photos and slide shows today.
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24-October-1971 (Sun.)
Plenty of beautiful autumn-like pictures today. Also check out the photos and slide shows today.
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Day 020: Salzburg finale; Festung Hohensalzburg and the Schubert B-minor Mass
08/22/07 09:29 PM
Day 20 — Day 020: Salzburg finale; Festung
Hohensalzburg and the Schubert B-minor Mass
22-August-1971 (Sun.)
I close
out my last day in Salzburg with a full day of
sightseeing (Mozart museum, Domplatz, and the
medieval fortress, Festung Hohensalzburg.
The highlight of the day was my attending a real Mass in a cathedral. 1st row. Oh, it happened to be a full performance of Schubert’s B-minor Mass. Heavenly.
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22-August-1971 (Sun.)
The highlight of the day was my attending a real Mass in a cathedral. 1st row. Oh, it happened to be a full performance of Schubert’s B-minor Mass. Heavenly.
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Day 019: Oom-pah-pah bands, yodelers, and folk dancers
08/21/07 09:23 PM
Day 19 — Oom-pah-pah bands, yodelers, and folk
dancers
21-August-1971 (Sat.)
My 2nd day
in Salzburg, Austria is a day of
sightseeing—Hellbrunn Palace, Mirabell Gardens, a
concert, and a beer garden—with oom-pah-pah bands,
yodelers, and those “guys who hop and slap
themselves.” No, not Chevy Chase, "those guys."
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21-August-1971 (Sat.)
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Day 018: Salzburg, Austria; first train trip
08/20/07 10:49 PM
Day 18 — Salzburg, Austria; first train trip
20-August-1971 (Fri.)
Mozart’s
birth city — Salzburg, Austria. I take my first train
ride, totally standing up, to this wonderful city.
Salzburg welcomes me with a hail storm and no student
service to help me. What to do? Find a room, walk
around, listen to music, and enjoy. Which I do.
Photography is my hobby and Salzburg is a great place to take photographs. (Photos coming soon.) If you aren’t already taking digital pictures, you should be. Come on. Pictures are memories!
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20-August-1971 (Fri.)
Photography is my hobby and Salzburg is a great place to take photographs. (Photos coming soon.) If you aren’t already taking digital pictures, you should be. Come on. Pictures are memories!
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