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Bonn

Posted on September 1, 2011 by robhunt510

Kulturkampf Gott und die Staat features in the neat bookshop window frieze Suggesting that Bonn has not lost all of its politics With the reunifying right hand shift back to Berlin. Because old-school Marxist analysis never said seize The day … Continue reading →

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A thought on New York from Rugen island, Germany

Posted on August 26, 2011 by robhunt510

After the Thirties Even Auden came to God in post-war years And he did quit while we weren’t ahead – Although his Manhattan destination Was not yet cursed by fiscal deity And forgiveness can be found for that voice Which, … Continue reading →

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Rhinetown, a little different

Posted on August 14, 2011 by robhunt510

Rhinetown A rash of Rhine-bank motor homes broadcast Bundesliga From Achilles’ shields and the Jesuit college is closing: The group can deal, will later uncork Gewürztraminer At wine festivals concluded by ‘rock stars’ overdosing On crimes committed against musical humanity … Continue reading →

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Theme Song

Posted on August 9, 2011 by robhunt510

Song of the walk, starts Thursday.

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Ich habe keine Ducati

Posted on August 2, 2011 by robhunt510

So, two intensive weeks at the Goethe Institute and I am linguistically charged ein bischen. I can now count to a thousand and name all the countries in the EU. Still have some problems translating Heine. Anyway, the final leg … Continue reading →

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PLF

Posted on June 11, 2011 by robhunt510

“The European trek was undertaken with a book in mind – he was inspired by George Orwell’s Down and Out in Paris and London – but 40 years would pass before Paddy published the first volume of his projected trilogy … Continue reading →

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AUGUST 2011

Posted on June 5, 2011 by robhunt510

The final leg begins: Koblenz to Flushing in Holland.

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Am Frankfurt

Posted on October 28, 2010 by robhunt510

The Chinese girls arrive home at the Boppard hotel from Frankfurt at midday Saturday; an all-nighter. Karaoke, shots, Chinese songs, R&B, Rihanna, Jay-Z. I tell them about “Online” and the sounds of the 1080s. Sounds horrible, they say. Exhausted now, … Continue reading →

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Bopping to AOR

Posted on October 21, 2010 by robhunt510

So, a short walk along and next to the Rhine on the second attempt to make Boppard with all the speeding car, toy train, barge and cruise-liner semiotics. That’s ok, sometimes the vineyard wanderings make me a little too sublime-centric. … Continue reading →

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Circular St. Goar

Posted on October 11, 2010 by robhunt510

An early Biedermann heavy frustuk. A glamourous blonde German woman of the later years says: “I hope you jogged,” when I explain where I have walked from. In the wi-fi annex I meet Antonio, an Australian travelling with his wife. … Continue reading →

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