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We made it home safely and without incident. It was a great adventure. I want to be sure to express my appreciation to Hardin-Simmons University and the Cullen Fund for Faculty Enrichment for making this sabbatical trip possible.  It was … Continue reading →

Enjoyed Madrid very much. Leaving for London early in the morning. Mixed feelings–we’re sad to leave the last city of our trip, but tired and looking towards home.

. . . we cannot maintain warp speed! We discovered that the power cord to my laptop was left in Zurich.  Luckily, the hotel staff found it and are mailing it back home for us.  And yes, it’s is also … Continue reading →

Barcelona is another beautiful city.  Lots to do.  We visited the Aquarium (above picture) on Sunday and rode Segways (below) on Monday.  The rest of the week is well planned out.  You’ll have to come back here to find out … Continue reading →

It was a sad good-bye to Switzerland at about 7:30 PM on Friday, July 8, 2011.  We had a great time, my studies were interesting and helpful, and the people I met at the Institut were thoughtful and engaging.  I … Continue reading →

I won’t write in detail about my studies at the C.G. Jung Institut as that would no doubt bore the reader.  Jung was a Swiss psychologist who developed a very complex theory about human psychology.  Unlike most early psychologists, Jung … Continue reading →

I don’t know if it was all the planning and preparation . . . or the fact that I am traveling with my family . . . or the positive experiences we’ve had of people and places . . . … Continue reading →

We are in a beautiful hotel on Lake Zurich.  I’m about a 5 minute walk from the C.G. Jung Institute where I’ll be studying. Hotel website:  http://www.sonne.ch/en/index.html We were warned about the high prices in Switzerland and nobody was exaggerating!  … Continue reading →

We are in Monterosso, Italy.  There is something about mountains reaching the sea that is majestic and beautiful.  Though I have done some exploring of old churches here (one almost next to our hotel), this is a time to relax.  … Continue reading →

  Here’s what we like and dislike about Rome: Thumbs UP!:  It’s Rome!, Italian food, ancient ruins, statues, fountains, gelato!! Thumbs DOWN!:  Very crowded, dirty, hot and humid, crowded, heavy traffic, motorcycles will run you over, did I mention it … Continue reading →

Our last night in Vienna was spent at a concert of Mozart and Strauss music.  It was held in a small hall in which Mozart actually played.  The concert was a string quartet and piano and was accompanied by ballet dancers and … Continue reading →

Took  short trip to a small village (Klosterneuberg) outside of Vienna to visit a monastery.  I’m very interested in art and architecture and its psychological effects in regards to religious expression and devotion.  We have been in many beautiful cathedrals.  Below is a … Continue reading →

I’m making a couple of posts at one time because Salzburg did not have a Starbucks and my computer would not connect to the hotel wi-fi for some reason. Salzburg is a stunningly beautiful city. Majestic mountains surround it and … Continue reading →

We enjoyed the famous Glockenspiel—the musical clock that chimes with mechanical dancers. We also visited the Munich zoo on the last day. Why would we choose to do something that required more walking is a profound mystery. We enjoyed Munich … Continue reading →

  It’s what’s for breakfast! Apparently, the Germans like savory (salty and sweet combination) for breakfast—lots of cheese, jams and jellies, and cold cuts. Breakfast also includes plenty of fruit, breads, nuts, grains, cereals, and yogurt. Good and filling!  Incidentally, … Continue reading →

For those of you who would like more information about how we are managing this trip, here are some details. We are traveling light–two medium/large suitcases and one small one.  Additionally, we have two backpacks which contain my laptop, train … Continue reading →

Arrived in Munich around 12:30 PM.  Hotel was about two blocks from train station–a welcomed relief. We checked in and then hopped another train for a 30 minute trip to Dachau to visit the concentration camp memorial.  The weather was … Continue reading →

Did laundry this morning–haven’t since London.  Made plans for leaving tomorrow morning (what bus or train to take from hotel to train station, etc). Visited a monastery–very quiet and serene. The rest of the day is for relaxing and enjoying … Continue reading →

Now this is Germany!  Cobblestone streets, flowerboxes on the windows, old world charm, and a castle to boot! After a bit of confusion catching a connecting train, we arrived in Heidelberg about 9:30 this morning.   It was a long walk … Continue reading →

Day started with lots of overcast and very cool.  Cleared by early afternoon.  We took a cable car across the Rhein and enjoyed a park on the other side. Will leave for Heidelberg tomorrow morning.

After the quick post about Paris I thought I should  write further about our experiences in that interesting city. Like every big city, some areas are great while others are not so good.  We visited Notre Dame Cathedral and greatly … Continue reading →

We arrived in Paris on Saturday.  Eiffel Tower was fun.  Louvre was amazing.  City is dirty.  Glad we came but looking forward to going to Germany (Cologne) Tuesday morning (6/7/2011).  Need to get away from the big cities.

A couple of hot and humid days in London.  Went to a couple of museums. The girls will be glad to get off a sleeper sofa. Will be leaving tommorrow morning for Paris via high speed train.

Beautiful paintings from Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, etc.  We’re doing a lot of walking!  Enjoying the food and London culture. Looking foward to our trip to Paris this Saturday.  Big Ben:

My professional journey, studying psychology and religion and working with a wide variety of persons, some with profound psychiatric problems, has convinced me that we are more then we think.  We tend to function from a very limited part of ourselves, … Continue reading →

June 1 Ate fish and chips for dinner last night–very good. The luggage was waiting for us when we arrived back at the hotel last night (Tuesday, May 31)–we’ve worn the same clothes since Saturday!  What a great ending to … Continue reading →

May 28, 2011 They say that a journey begins with the first step. I’ve also heard that the first step is always the hardest. After sitting in a plane on the tarmac in the sweltering heat for 30 minutes, the … Continue reading →

One can travel this world and see nothing.   To achieve understanding it is necessary not to see many things, but to look hard at what you do see.   –Giorgio Morandi (Italian artist) My family and I will be leaving on May … Continue reading →