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« on: 21:08:15, 09-08-2008 » |
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We are planning a tour this autumn and I am planning to take in the Rocco churches of Bavaria. At one point on the itinerary we will be near that heartland of all that is not Rococo in German Art, Bayreuth. (We will be giving Oberamagau a miss as well. Ottobeuren, Vierzehnheligen, Die Wies are definites.)
Any suggestions of a modest place to stay?
And a place to eat that is not German School Dinners (as one member feelingly described German catering to me in a PM)?
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« Reply #1 on: 23:03:13, 09-08-2008 » |
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you could try littlehampton-its a safe distance and theres a direct camel service now. i'll get me souwester.
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Reiner Torheit
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« Reply #2 on: 00:02:15, 10-08-2008 » |
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Small cave to let, share with one respectable elderly man and his adopted son. Evening meals included - broth is our speciality. Rental or exchange for some light arc-welding duties and/or slaying a smallish dragon. No Wanderers thank you.
I'll get me Tarnhelm...
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Don Basilio
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« Reply #3 on: 09:24:52, 11-08-2008 » |
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We have booked in the night before at Nuremburg, no doubt with a theatrical landlady specialising in the better class of male crooner. I had that Walter von Stolzing with me last midsummer. He's really made a name for himself now. Ever so nice he was. He always had seconds of my home made blood pudding at breakfast.
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To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.
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richard barrett
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« Reply #4 on: 10:03:26, 11-08-2008 » |
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Nuremberg is a wise choice I think. When I first saw your thread title I thought it was a joke! (at THIS time of year?!?!?)
Keep the windows closed at night though, it can get a bit noisy.
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perfect wagnerite
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« Reply #5 on: 11:13:57, 11-08-2008 » |
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I had that Walter von Stolzing with me last midsummer. He's really made a name for himself now. Ever so nice he was. He always had seconds of my home made blood pudding at breakfast.
Not like that Fricka. Very haughty and the rams made a hell of a mess. And don't get me started on them Valkyries' hen night. |
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« Reply #6 on: 11:33:35, 11-08-2008 » |
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Ron Dough
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« Reply #7 on: 11:34:41, 11-08-2008 » |
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Dear Herr Basilio,
I can recommend Klingsor's Castle - it's magic (though the garden passes its best remarkably quickly).
Jess Thomas
(Knights and Squires Travel Agency)
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richard barrett
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« Reply #8 on: 11:41:25, 11-08-2008 » |
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a theatrical landlady Take a look at this creature: Now I have to watch the whole episode, you evil tempter. |
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richard barrett
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« Reply #9 on: 11:43:17, 11-08-2008 » |
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Klingsor's Castle - it's magic And the Hotel Walhall was simply divine until that awful fire. And the Hall of the Gibichungs is like a kind of mythical Fawlty Towers. |
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« Reply #10 on: 11:53:09, 11-08-2008 » |
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And the Hotel Walhall was simply divine until that awful fire.
The wind fairly whistles through that chink in the wall. You'd think they'd get some builders in, really. |
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« Reply #11 on: 11:54:56, 11-08-2008 » |
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You'd think they'd get some builders in, really.
What they charge these days is atrocious though. |
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« Reply #12 on: 11:57:29, 11-08-2008 » |
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Now I have to watch the whole episode, you evil tempter. Thank you, Richard.  I wonder why Alf was never broadcast on Dutch TV. The Dutch version of this series ( In Voor en Tegenspoed) was brilliant and very popular. I have all seasons on DVD. "Ik zal er nog eens over nadenken."
"Denken? Waarmee?" I do miss good humour on Dutch TV nowadays. |
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« Reply #13 on: 12:00:11, 11-08-2008 » |
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Knights and Squires Travel Agency
Dear Herr Basilio,
Thank you for your recent enquiry for hotel accommodation. Have you ever considered a sea-trip? We have a cruise which runs continually, so you can join it at any time you please. Feel free to contact me for further details: you'll be sent a brochure with our compliments.
Willard White
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« Reply #14 on: 03:06:09, 12-08-2008 » |
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Must be a form letter. I just had the same from Herr von Schnabelewopski.
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