“Cannstatter Wasen: prepare for overcrowded trains, delays and maladjusted people” – that message was showing on train departure displays at main station last weekend. The comedian in charge got into trouble with his superiors. Personally I think he should have gotten a commendation but there is no arguing with the wimps in charge of political […]
Glemseck 101
Glemseck 101, the annual motorcycle event near Stuttgart on the former Solitude race track. Loooooots of motorcycles. Some of them quite… unusual. Anybody remember that Mel Gibson movie, Mad Max? This bike seems fit for the post-apocalyptic road-trip. Others featured a more morbid outfit. How many times does one get pulled over by the cops […]
Fireworks
Two weeks ago, at “Flammende Sterne” in Filderstadt.
Lake what?
Another nice day in the high Alps. It started a little cool and overcast but around noon turned into a sunny, slightly cloudy day. I had contemplated to visit some sights around the lake today but the prospect of more amazing roads and stunning scenery won me over. So back on the bike. The first […]
Really big Mountains
Having managed to leave my way too comfortable flat, I drove south to Lake Constance yesterday. The ride took me through some very nice areas not far from Stuttgart – could be something for a day trip. Near Bregenz I got a room through airbnb. It’s actually a whole flat at the moment as the […]
Estas Tonne
Elemental sounds of the universe, that’s how Estas Tonne describes his music. I had seen some of his performances on youtube and liked his unique and dynamic style a lot. His album “Internal Flight” has become one of my favourite tunes to listen to while sitting in a train and watching the countryside whip past. […]