Austria
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Spotted today on the ground
In Salzburg the paths are divided into lanes for pedestrians and bicyclists, and are marked with painted symbols to tell you which one is which. Today on my way to my piano lesson I spotted one very modest walking-man-symbol. Continue reading
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A matter of Great Importance
As you may know, I once had a ducky umbrella, and it meant a lot to me. Today I was browsing a children’s store in Salzburg, and when I was in line at the checkout I saw a container of plastic-wrapped children’s umbrellas in the shapes of ladybugs and frogs. My heart leapt when I… Continue reading
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The bus stop
Well, I’ve moved one step up from going around starting conversations with “Sprechen sie Englisch?” and speaking in English all the time. Thanks to my German class I can now ask a few key questions and give a few very specific answers. Now when I brush past someone I say “Entschuldigung” instead of being mute.… Continue reading