Monthly Archives: December 2011

Ulverston, it is not in Deutschland…

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Hector

For the first time in nine years Hector and Marg will bring in the New Year in the UK, and England for the first time.  Ulverston is not in Deutschland just in case we have yet to convince some people … Continue reading →

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It’s Tropical (almost) in Aberdeen

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Hector

It is written that at this time of year, Hector will drive Marg to the land of her birth, following a star to the north.  Aberdeen is usually cold, a certain bedroom where we reside is colder still, indeed the … Continue reading →

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The Lone Diner in Köln

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Hector

Cologne Alone The day began with a visit to the excellent Saturn music shop before a very bog standard Curry at the award winning Kamasutra. Jonathan was driving to Rotterdam, Steve and Juliet had to find their way back to … Continue reading →

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Enough of Köln, we need a trip to Düsseldorf

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Hector

By the time Hector had made his pilgrimage to the Indien Curry Basmati House, the Chaps had signalled that they were leaving the Gluhwein stands in Heumarkt and were heading to Mühlen. Hector was well late. Actually I was ensuring … Continue reading →

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A Day at the Köln Weinachtsmarkt

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Hector

 The Curry-Heute at Restaurant Bombay was a perfect start to the day.  Arriving bang on the rendezvous time of 13.00 at the Alter Markt, Steve and Juliet were already enjoying their first  Glühwein of the day at the stall opposite … Continue reading →

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Three Nights in Köln, The Arrival

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Hector

Hector is on vacation The Köln Weinachtsmarkt has become a ritual way to end the longest of terms.  A dash to Edinburgh Airport was required to catch the 17.10 flight to Köln-Bonn Flughafen.  For reasons best know to Mr Stelios, … Continue reading →

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