MLT Club Member Jürgen
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Thanks Jung and David. A nice transition to another exciting travel experience: Travel by ship. In the past, this was more of a necessity, the only way to change continents. Today pure luxury. Traveling from port to port with your own bed. Sometimes, however, together with up to 6600 bed neighbors… . Quite a lot going on.
In the competition for the favor of the guests, an ambitious contest arose between the shipping companies: Which passenger ship could cover the transatlantic route the fastest? “The Blue Riband of the Atlantic” was then awarded as a prize. One such ship that received these award in 1936 was the ship „Queen Mary“. Launched in the year 1934 in Liverpool it had place for up to 2280 passengers on board. The ship was even sung about in songs composed especially for it:
(I’d like to take a river cruise someday. Lying on the sun deck and watching the scenery go by).
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The official signature tune of R.M.S Queen Mary
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Traveling by air is a great thing. For a long time, people used railroads to travel long distances comfortably and safely. But the pioneering work that went into making these journeys possible is long forgotten today. What effort and strain the workers endured to advance the railroad line feet by feet, mile by mile. From today’s point of view unbelievable.
Is there a railroad route that might interest you one day? Perhaps because of the beautiful scenery or simply to travel directly to the heart of the great metropolises, without having to pass through crowded streets, without tedious search for a parking space. Which dream routes, by train would you like to experience one day?
Discover the magnificent landscapes of the American West with the “California Zephyr” or rather travel through the heart of the Rocky Mountains with the “Western Way”? Maybe take the “Orient Express” from Vienna to Constantinople or explore the wonderful world of the Swiss Alps on the “Glacier Express”?
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Some stations in major world cities still exude a charm reminiscent of the glamor and the spirit of the golden age of the railroad.
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Jung, although “only” an instrumental piece of music, these guys might still have met the Beatles in person at Hamburg’s Star Club at 1962.
PS: did you take the beautiful photos of the geese (e.g. landing/launching on the water) yourself? I like them very much.
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Hi Jacki,
here are my favorites:
funny: Bus Stop (very clear my all time favorite) / One more time
smile: Wonderful Christmast Time
tears: No tears. When I listen to M&L I only have fun
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…actually the wrong season for this video, but what the heck…
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Travelling and photography. Two things that simply go together. Like Ying and Yang, at least for people like me. Although: I sometimes found it exhausting or even annoying when you had to pause in the middle of a beautiful moment because someone was holding a camera in front of you. But when I look at the old photos my father took of us today, I am grateful that these moments existed. The experiences of yesteryear are almost tangible again in front of me.
Here is also a passionate travel photographer:
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Wow Jung. What a detailed description. Thanks. I also commuted to work by train for years. Well, the route cannot be described as beautiful. Rather interesting. There isn’t much to see from the landscape, since the Ruhr area (where I live) is very densely populated. A city merges into the next city. As soon as you have left a station, the train is already pulling into the next one. First and foremost there are cities and houses to see. In between a few fields or meadows. That’s it already. Our local trains are rather simple and functional. Not a trace of comfort. In the music video “While my guitar gently weeps” by Mona and Lisa, Cologne Central Station and a typical regional train are briefly shown. Cologne, Dusseldorf and Duisburg. I traveled there a lot and often by train.
Thanks also for the nice travel video. I love looking at travelogues like this. That leaves you wanting more .
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Hi David. I have taken a closer look at the “Los Angeles – Chicago” route once. It looks very interesting and exciting. Once from west to east. Did you travel with the “Southwest Chief” (Amtrak) or is the route operated by different rail companies? Does the railway line have a similar course to „Route 66“?
If I should ever win the lottery or rob a bank (whichever comes first), it would be my dream to travel through Southeast Asia on this train. The only downside: on board it is very dignified and formal (with my trekking sandals they probably just leave me standing at the station).
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With us, travelogues and travel diaries are currently very popular Jung. Maybe you don’t have to wait for your travel journals to be found in some boxes someday. I know you already have some plans for your retirement. Here’s another one: why don’t you publish your travel journals (self-publish)? You have a beautiful way of writing and a very interesting biography. Best conditions. I will be one of the first to read your travel journals.
Speaking of photography and art, while off topic a bit, I have found an interesting account of John Lennon’s art:
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Thanks Tom. I’ll just answer your question with the title of a Neil Young album:: “Rust never sleeps”. And the older I get, the rustier I get 🙂
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Canada by train? That sounds like an exciting idea Tom. Do you already have an idea how the route should go? Maybe you’ll get some hot insider tips from Jung and Jacki 🙂
PS: I don’t know if we land-locked people travel more than other people. Maybe. No sea, no mountains, no lakes, many people in a narrow space. Yes, maybe that is the reason.
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Thanks for your answer Jung. A travel journal is a great thing. During my journeys, I have always resolved to record my experiences, at least in bullet points. But as is often the case on vacation: Too busy, too lazy, too busy being lazy. 🙂
All the more admirable that you have collected so many travel memoirs (probably stylish with a fountain pen?). I’m sure it’s a lot of fun to re-read the thoughts you had on a certain trip after many years. But I didn’t stay completely without travel memories: I photographed slides for many years. I’ve always found these large, luminous images very intriguing. And some time after I switched to digital photography, I also started filming. I edit all the footage into a mix of photos, video clips, animated maps and cutscenes. This is then set to sound and accompanied by music. Brought into this form, you can then share your vacation experiences also very nice with friends.
PS: I know, the Ballpoint Pen Day is over and I somehow did not find a nice post until just now: Capturing Travel Experiences with an Ink Pen. A lovely (even though time-consuming method) alternative to photograph.
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And here is another song that comes to mind in connection with my vacation in France. The single was placed high in the music charts at the time.
