Sunday, March 24, 2019

Episode 102 An Endearing Look at Innsbruck

   We discuss out recent trip to Innsbruck, Austria along with Patricia Frommer (Frommers.com, Frommer Guides) who adds her perspective.
   Plus historical audio featuring ABC sportscaster Frank Gifford on the 1976 Innsbruck Olympics and the gold medal Franz Klammer downhill run that inspired this trip.







Madelyn and I have lunch at an inn on the Stubai Glacier

Madelyn miniaturized in the town of Khutai

The Skypool in Khutai

Typical Tyrolian Inn in Khutai, Austria

Innsbruck's Arch

The Painted Ladies of Innsbruck



Innsbruck's famed Golden Roof



A small family owned inn at the top of Schlick ski resort
The Streets of St Anton


A copy of Otto Lang's book on downhill skiing in front of the home on Hannes Schneider, the skiing pioneer

Madelyn, on the trail between St Anton and St Christoph

Dining at the famed Arlberg Thaja in St Christoph

Outside the town of St Christoph, the birthplace of Alpine skiing

Outside the Palace in Innsbruck headed to the ski slopes on a Sunday morning 
The funicular stop from Innsbruck to Hungerberg

High atop Innsbruck at Nordkette Ski area

The Igloo Bar overlooks Innsbruck


The Giant at the Swarovski Experience

Friday, March 1, 2019

Episode 100 - One Hundred and Eleven Museums in NYC That You Must Not Miss


   Wendy Lubovich has written a wonderful book, "111 Museums in New York That You Must Not Miss."   We discuss how this book came about and some of her favorites and unusual museums.
   Plus David Yeskel discuss the way to bid on airline upgrades.