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 352: East Berlin
07/19/08 07:17 AM
Day 352 — East Berlin
19-Jul-1972 (Wed.)
I’m a
tourist today. I proceed through Checkpoint Charlie
in the American Sector of West Berlin and head off to
East Berlin. It’s modern and built up. I spend an
exciting day in communist East Berlin, including
visiting some fascinating museums. There are tons of
photos today.
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19-Jul-1972 (Wed.)
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Day 351: John Cage—HPSCHD
07/18/08 07:52 AM
Day 351 — John Cage—HPSCHD
18-Jul-1972 (Tue.)
Today is
the big “happening” of the avant-garde music
festival, the multimedia experience of HPSCHD by John
Cage in Philharmonic Hall. It was an amazing
experience (despite my slight criticism.) A
fascinating lecture by computer music composer, John
Chowning.
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18-Jul-1972 (Tue.)
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Day 350: Berlin, spending money
07/17/08 07:39 AM
Day 350 — Berlin, spending money
17-Jul-1972 (Mon.)
A light
day of activity in Berlin. I use this opportunity to
give the details of some of my money spending in
Berlin taken from my “finance journal.” It’s
interesting.
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17-Jul-1972 (Mon.)
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Day 349: Swimming at Wannsee
07/16/08 07:31 AM
Day 349 — Swimming at Wannsee
16-Jul-1972 (Sun.)
Today is a
day of relaxation and getting sun burnt on the
Wannsee. Swimming, nudity, architecture, it’s all
part of today’s discussion. I don’t have any pictures
of the Wannsee or of nudity.
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16-Jul-1972 (Sun.)
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Day 348: Boating on the Wannsee
07/15/08 07:28 AM
Day 348 — Boating on the Wannsee
15-Jul-1972 (Sat.)
A mildly
simple day—a lecture and a boat ride with a girl.
What? Berlin can have a boat ride? Yes, it’s Lake
Wannsee. I find a new travel blog that I like.
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Day 347: Wonderful hausfrau
07/14/08 09:31 PM
Day 347 — Wonderful hausfrau
14-Jul-1972 (Fri.)
A lighter
Berliner day: at the art museum, a computer music
lecture, and a disktotek. I’m trying to be wild—but
it’s not quite me. The Schloss Charlottenburg is a
castle that contains beautiful grounds and museums.
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14-Jul-1972 (Fri.)
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Day 346: Avant-garde 3
07/13/08 08:25 PM
Day 346 — Avant-garde 3
13-Jul-1972 (Thur.)
I am
immersed in avant-garde music—day and night—at the
continuing music festival in Berlin. At night, it’s
Steve Reich and modern dance. During the afternoon
break, I’m at the museum of the Berlin Wall.
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13-Jul-1972 (Thur.)
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Day 345: Avant-garde music, my thoughts
07/12/08 08:20 PM
Day 345 — Avant-garde music, my thoughts
12-Jul-1972 (Wed.)
It’s a big
day of much avant-garde music and art. I hear a lot
of music today and am a bit critical of things
sounding “typical.” That’s typical, of me. The Berlin
girls are chic
(and
bra-less). Berlin is a town for young people.
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12-Jul-1972 (Wed.)
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Day 344: John Cage, avant-garde festival
07/11/08 08:12 PM
Day 344 — John Cage, avant-garde festival
11-Jul-1972 (Tue.)
I’m in
Berlin (West). I spend the day sightseeing and
getting ready to go to a series of avant-garde music
concerts by John Cage. I talk a lot about John Cage
and chance music. Lot’s of photos.
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11-Jul-1972 (Tue.)
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Day 343: Freedom; East Berlin to Berlin
07/10/08 07:14 AM
Day 343 — Freedom; East Berlin to Berlin
10-Jul-1972 (Mon.)
I travel
from Poland through East Germany to West Berlin. The
train stop at East Berlin rings the bell of freedom
in my mind, once again. I’m in West Berlin. Yes.
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10-Jul-1972 (Mon.)
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Day 172: Munich, Day 2
01/21/08 12:40 PM
Day 172 — Munich, Day 2
21-January-1972 (Freitag–Fri.)
Day 2 in Munich brings together ballet, opera, museum, and a visit to a U.S. Army hospital and the famous Hofbräuhaus, Munich’s famous beer hall. A great day. Read More...
21-January-1972 (Freitag–Fri.)
Day 2 in Munich brings together ballet, opera, museum, and a visit to a U.S. Army hospital and the famous Hofbräuhaus, Munich’s famous beer hall. A great day. Read More...
Day 171: Munich & Dachau
01/20/08 08:40 AM
Day 171 — Munich & Dachau
20-January-1972 (Donnerstag–Thur.)
I’m in
Munich and I spend an amazing sightseeing-packed day
with my great friends from my college, Montclair
State College. The madrigal choir is in Munich as
part of a Christmas European tour.
It was a day of contrasts. Singing joyful madrigals in the town center contrasted with seeing the horrors of Dachau.
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20-January-1972 (Donnerstag–Thur.)
It was a day of contrasts. Singing joyful madrigals in the town center contrasted with seeing the horrors of Dachau.
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Day 170: Get Ready, Munich
01/19/08 08:46 AM
Day 170 — Get Ready, Munich
19-January-1972 (Mittwoch–Wed.)
This year’s concert experiences have been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a young music student. I have never been able to recreate this musical journey to this day, 36 years later.
I get ready for my trip to Munich to see my college friends of Montclair State, followed by a ski trip to Kitzbuhel to see my brother. I leave at night. Exciting.
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19-January-1972 (Mittwoch–Wed.)
This year’s concert experiences have been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a young music student. I have never been able to recreate this musical journey to this day, 36 years later.
I get ready for my trip to Munich to see my college friends of Montclair State, followed by a ski trip to Kitzbuhel to see my brother. I leave at night. Exciting.
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Day 023: My new Alexander French horn
08/25/07 08:50 PM
Day 23 — My new Alexander French horn
25-August-1971 (Wed.)
I’m in
Mainz, Germany. I buy my first new French horn today
at the Alexander horn shop. I’m so happy. I meet Mr.
Alexander himself.
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25-August-1971 (Wed.)
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Day 022: I need a French horn—off to Mainz, Germany
08/24/07 10:05 PM
Day 22 — I need a French horn—off to Mainz, Germany.
24-August-1971 (Tue.)
After a
day at school, it’s off to Mainz, Germany to buy my
French Horn. I also provide a chronological timeline
of how I got started in music—ending with an amazing
secret.
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24-August-1971 (Tue.)
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