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Hello Hamburg, I think Germany’s biggest port. Beware falling crates.

Posted on July 31, 2009 by tomrburke
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Berlin at night.

Posted on July 30, 2009 by tomrburke
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A crying madonna, with tears truly streaming.

Posted on July 29, 2009 by tomrburke
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Sidewalk photo booths are not uncommon in Germany.

Posted on July 25, 2009 by tomrburke

Do Germans get spontaneous desires to photograph themselves more than most people? I’m amazed they’re not vandalized like they would be in the US, although that’s a sad commentary on Americans. Continue reading →

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Hello Dresden.

Posted on July 25, 2009 by tomrburke

The Frauenkirche, built in 1775. The dome was destroyed in WWII and rebuilt. Continue reading →

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Descending into the Prague metro.

Posted on July 25, 2009 by tomrburke
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Dancing House by Frank Gehry and Vlado Milunic in Prague.

Posted on July 24, 2009 by tomrburke
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Pork knuckle (knee) is a Czech specialty.

Posted on July 24, 2009 by tomrburke

Enormous dish that comes served with horseradish, mustard, and peppers. Yum. Continue reading →

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Went to the Prague Biennale 4.

Posted on July 24, 2009 by tomrburke

The quality of the art wasn’t that high, although there were a few pieces I liked. My favorite part about it was the decaying former factory space it was in. Continue reading →

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Day trip to Kutna Hara. Winner for most grisly tourist sight is the ossuary with the bones of 40000 people.

Posted on July 23, 2009 by tomrburke
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