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Expertise
Bavarian Alps, castles, things associated with King Ludwig II, the Rhine, Rothenburg odT, Kathe Wohlfahrt, shopping, eating, crystal collecting (Swarovski, Wattens, Austria), (former) East Germany revolution of 1989-1990, concentration camps.
Experience in the area
Attended the special 350th Anniversary edition of the Oberammergau Passion Play in 1984. Fluent in German, I'm always asked by the locals where I learned to speak so well. That makes me feel good. When I go there, I want to blend right in and feel at home.
What do you like about this subject?
Being there! Creating my Web pages about my experiences there (with lots of pictures).
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I want to live there some day. Spend time hiking all through the wonderful Alps. Help others to enjoy the unsurpassed beauty of this region of the world and the pleasure of shopping for some of its greatest treasures.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
I am currently writing a novel about Ludwig II and his last castle, Falkenstein.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
I don't like to promote touristy things, especially because of the bad experiences I've seen and heard about with people who act like the stereotypical American tourist. That's one big reason why we get a bad reputation over there. However, if you go with an open mind, and expose yourself to their culture, the Germans, Austrians, and Swiss are absolutely wonderful hosts and provide the best
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Recent Answers from Larry Caldwell
2009-08-16 Munich:
Since you will spend 3 days in Munich, the best way to get around is by public transportation. This city has one of the best systems in the world. From the airport: The S1 or S8 travels between the
2009-07-30 i got a pitcher:
Loosely translated it means, "Wine, in earlier rounds, exhilaration with each hour." Better, "Wine, cheers with each round." It's a toast. I do not know the value. Send a picture and description to
2009-07-20 Christmas in Bavaria:
Not sure how limited your trip is but here's the bottom line: Salzburg is in the eastern Alps. Garmisch is in the western Alps. Both are extremely beautiful and very far apart (a full day's drive
2009-07-04 German porcelain:
I found nothing by the name of Schipnding but plenty by Schirding. Given the wording you provided I suspect this set was made sometime between 1947 and 1987. The term "US Zone Germany" probably refers
2009-06-15 Germany:
One week in the Schwarzwald along with an excursion to either Stuttgart or Munich is doable. Trying to do both Stuttgart and Munich is a stretch because of distance. Since you will fly home after this
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