Heart

I've been watching them from afar.
Oh! how I love them!
My heart strains with every beat,
stretching, pushing trying to grow
Wanting to get bigger,larger to contain
this love.
But it cant, I'm only human
Can any human heart contain so much love!
Oh! How I love them!
So Much
Never too much,
perhaps not enough!
Human Heart too small.

Brussels, Belgium

Mom singing in Paris

Anew cabaret singer makes her debut

I'm Home

Thoughts on the last 10 days. Mom and I, had a wonderful experience, together. I love Europe. London was better than I thought it was going to be. They preserved and are proud of their history, beautiful churches and building. The royal influence is everywhere, surprisingly. But I think the English like it that way. They are very friendly, and warm. I would love to go back, and spend a week there. Of course, I would love to tour all of the United Kingdom. Germany. I wasn't thrilled with it. I loved the Castles, and they are loaded with them. I want to go inside next time, but the weather was dreary and cold, exactly how I pictured Germany. People were fine. But abrupt. And it was hard to get a connection with them, because of the language. Austria. The natural beauty is spectacular. The weather helped, it was sunny and warm. One minute your driving , flat, and then bam mountains everywhere. I like to be in them. Italy was exciting. Very hot, and the people were soo good looking, No kidding. Venice was full of history and exciting to walk the streets. I even enjoyed Verona. The villas along the river, looked just like you imagine Italy looking. I bet Rome is something to see. Switzerland was surprising to me. It was the only country we had to have our passports available. Not in the European Union also. They accept Euros, but give back Franks. But the mountains and lakes are stunning. I don't think they have much of a summer, but otherwise, I would go back. I enjoyed going up the mountains in a tram,, and hiking them,,, exhausting but exhilarating. The cowbells need to go,, they are loud in the morning. France. I don't know why I love France so much. But I do. Je'taime Paris. the history, The architecture, I love Everything, except the food. sorry,, I'm still an American Boy. I like our hot dogs and hamburgers and pizza. I have another furlo in October. So I'm looking for a place to go, Maybe I'll go back to one of these places again,,,, London is definitely a possibility,, by myself this time...

Home

Dear Carrie, I'm coming home and to you. Be ready. Nothing has worked, and I left Alexander. My will is my own, and I will not be controlled by any other. He tried, but I wont be broken. He also warned me about returning to America. But there is my home and where my heart is. I will watch over my family and keep them safe. My will was too strong for Alexander. I remembered too much of my life, and didn't succumb to the dark side, like most " young ones". I supposed dying tears at your soul and mind, causing memory loss. But Not to me. Most Old ones stay away from America and our sciences. Too risky to get caught, so they stay in Europe with its old myths and legends. Not me, I would dare all for my family. But !!!!! I don't want to be alone either, so I chose you to be my companion, like we were as children, always together, always there for each other,,,, So prepare yourself,, I'm coming home. I've already stowed aboard a ferry to make the English crossing. Now all I need to do is get over the Atlantic...One night soon,,, you will see me thru your windows,,,,,,, B

Language

When Did I learn to speak multiple languages.. I've been studying French for about 2 yrs now,, still suck at it, but while in Europe, I noticed that not only can i get by, But i speak French, Spanish and English all in the same sentence. I dont think thats what people want to hear.

The Hunt for Gollom is here

The Hunt For Gollum (HD version)
by HuntForGollum

Watch the credits till the End,,My name is on there,,,how exciting.

Mom and i, werent able toattend the premiere,, they recieved our notice too late it seems,,oh well there is always next time,,,, B

Post to Shelly

Dear Shelly,

I'm tired,, so tired of running. I left Paris 2 nights ago, and still they hunt me. Hope this post finds you and the boys well. I probably will never see you again. Every hour they get closer to finding me. I've been hiding in old graves and crypts. All kinds of spiders and bugs as company. How did it come to this, you ask? My last night in Paris. I decided to try and stay awake and find out if HE was going to come.... To prove my suspicions wrong. Well damn if I wasn't wrong,, the moment Mom started sawing logs, and by the way,, she can wake the dead, she snores so loud. Tap at my window, and He is there, watching me. I feel as if all is a dream, My will is not my own. I cant control my actions. I opened the window and jumped. Perfect swan dive, right out, like I lost my Damn mind. Flipped over and landed as light as you please. Alexander was right beside me, yes that is his name, and get this,, he claims he is the Alexander! The General. Yes I that Alexander was Greek, but this one claims to have spent most of his death in France, hence the reason for the accent. We preceded to hunt the streets of Paris. And believe me, I enjoyed it, relished it even. I picked my victim and snapped his neck without a thought. Draining his body of every last drop of blood. . Oh what has happened to me,,,This night we were sloppy, and I got caught, by the police. Should I have tried to kicked him as Mary Kay once suggested to you , in our youth, Alas I didn't, instead choosing flight, big mistake, he radioed others and the hunt for me and Alexander was on. Like I said, that was 2 nights ago, I'm sure Mom has arrived home by now. Please tell her I'm dead, and to move on,I would not want her to torture herself, with worry over me. Perhaps I will try again in a Church as was suggested to me, by that Voodoo witch, claiming old mythic cures,,, if I should do this before my 3rd night of death. This all started in London, Alexander wants me to go there with him,, perhaps I shall,, until my next post. My love always,,,,, B

p.s I've written to several others, with details, but I havent heard from anyone....

Paris

Arrived in Paris to beautiful skies, around 1 o clock. First stop Notre Dame! Mom was so moved, she couldn't speak. They were having mass, so we paused for a few minutes. We had about an hour there. She lit candles at every station, and said a prayer. This was the culmination of all our efforts. The point of the trip. Mom sitting in Notre Dame on Mothers Day! Parfait. We moved onto a tour of the city, which I enjoyed pointing out the different places I had been, And onto the Eiffel tower. The 2ND place Mom wanted to go. She was very impressed. In the evening, we went to Sacre Couer, Mom was very disappointed, not by the basilica itself, which is very beautiful, but by the riffraff surrounding it. and the filth. We had a wonderful dinner, which included a sing along. I thought I was at Monday night show tunes. I think I was the only one who knew the words to DO RE MI, from Sound of Music. lol. I had 5 glasses of Champagne, WOW, my head was spinning... tomorrow back in London and then off for home. We had a wonderful trip,,, B

He's Back

Dear Carrie,

We made it to the mountainous town of Lucerne. Smack dab in the middle of the Alps. Absolutely beautiful country, with high mountains, and clear lakes. The have a lake with dozens of beautiful Swans in it. We took an hour tour on the lake and then went up the highest mountain in the area to a revolving restaurant, with breathtaking views. Mom was frightened of the height and proceeded to lose her cane over the side of the cliff. I took a picture of it at the bottom of the ravine. I seem to have lost my fear of heights. I went by myself on a hike farther up the mountain, to the very tip. I had a panoramic view of the whole valley, Stunning, wait to you see the pictures. Now onto what, you really want to know.
And Guess what
He's back!, you know who. Yep, the Frenchman, that's what I started calling him. Or at least I think hes back. A couple whom we met on the tour are from Brazil. Older couple, both retired, I think, they never said exactly said what they did, she reminds me of a Voodoo Witch! Always giving me the evil eye, and sneaking glances at me. Shes either very afraid of me or wants me, probably the latter, I'm so handsome. Anyway, while Mom was enjoying breakfast, I don't eat anymore,, no appetite it seems,, they came over and claimed they saw me out and about, late last night. Witchy it seems cant sleep at night, so decided to look out the hotel window, ( busy body back home I bet), and here it gets good, claims to have seen me, shimming down the drain pole alongside the hotel, at the bottom, she says I met up with a tall blonde stranger, with ice blue eyes. How she saw this mans eyes from the 15th floor is beyond me! And then, we ran off into the night. I don't remember any of this. You think I would. I haven't had a date in years! But, isn't this the craziest story, you ever heard. I think this old biddy has it out for me,, she's always whispering behind my back. I had to stop Mom from boxing with her. But here it gets interesting, for me at least. After breakfast, we all loaded into the bus at headed to Dole, France.
We stayed in an out of the way hotel. Nothing around but trees and hills,. We left the mountains long behind, sad I loved the air and the environment of the mountains. We got our keys at reception and went to our rooms,,, and guess what? Moms freaking cane is on the bed!!!!! The exact same one! It has her initials on it!!! WTF!!! Seriously, Am I going crazy! Can this really be happening to me? I'm starting to dread the trip to France. No good can come from going there, they even have faux Vampire bars there. So I need to stay a long way from there. Mom thinks I should attend Mass at Notre Dame. That would cure everything, she said. Carrie say prayers for me, either I'm going bonkers or I'm on a very weird adventure! One I hope to survive, love to everyone. B

P.s did you see the pic, I posted of me with my new glasses, tres chic, Do I look any different. I think so,,,,, Au revoir Cherie

The Internet ! European Style

The Internet in Europe, sucks. I hate it. In France, I can access my accounts but cant download pictures. When I pay for it, wifi works,, when It's free it doesn't.... and its very slow. so sorry about the updates, and no really good pics, I don't have time to edit, or sit and wait for the verrrrrryyy slow downloads. Its one of the frustrating differences with Americans and Europeans. Or maybe they have better things to do, than sit on the computer. I dunno, but twice now, I have tried to throw my laptop out of hotel windows. Thankfully Mom has a cooler head...

Followed pt 2

Venice, old and vernerable, and full of old myths. Headline in todays Paper "Vampyri ". No lie,, I have the picture to prove it. According to the story, a coven of supposed Vampires was discovered, dead and mutilated, with stakes, headless etc in an old Church in the Venetian area. No leads on who did this, or why,, But everyone believes they really were Vampires! Italians and their wild imaginations,,, too much wine and sun. No sightings of my Blonde frenchman last night, but I did have very vivid and wild dreams, tossed and turned all night, but never fully awoke. Dreamed of running thru the streets of Venice, and over rooftops,, crazy stuff like that. San Marco Cathedral, beautiful architecture, from the outside. Dont know what the inside looked like, cuz I couldnt get in,,, Bag was too big, clothes werent right. I think the guard, didnt like me, evfertime I tried something different to get in, it wasnt good enough. No matter, I was feeling well at the point anyone, very queasy stomach, standing line. Mom went in and told me it was gorgeous. We see Verona tomorrow. Cant wait. Im a sucker for romance,,,,, B

Venice

Beautiful old city with amazing history. I loved the canals and the gondolas. We had a group of 5 Gondolas together with a singer on one. It was very entertaining. Loved the architecture, and San Marcos Cathedral was unbelieveable. No pictures inside, bummer, But I believe it contains the tomb of the Gospel writer Mark. Mom went inside the tomb to look. I was unable (more on the later). I just walked the streets, alone, looking, searching, and exploring. Tomorrow Verona and then on to Switzerland.. B

Rothenberg, Germany

A medieval walled city. Oldest medieval walled city in Europe. I walked the walls and the battlements. Very interesting. The walls were very high. To keep enemies out. The churches and buildings were very old and in Gothic style. A Local told me the wall wasnt there for normal enemies, such as armies of men,,, but more like supernatural ones. That when started to notice all the crosses in all the windows of the houses. Many of the walls had very strange scratch like marks along them. Very weird, but I will investigate this further.

Longing

Today, I stood in a field of Gold.
face up to the sky. Warm sun,
thinking of you. Are you thinking of me?
Looking at the stars. Secret song. Wishes unfulfilled.
Can you hear me? Can you hear my heart? Beating
" Season may change, winter to spring. No mountain too high, no river to wide, storm clouds may gather and stars may collide "
Night time, twin stars blinking.
Do you miss me?
Come What May.

3 posts for price of one Euro

Let me first apologize for late posts. Wifi when I pay for it, works beautifully, but when its free, no good.

Germany was nice, but intimidating, its reputation had me a little uneasy, weird I know. The people were ok, not overly friendly, but polite. The weather was very cool, almost cold.

Austria was absolutely beautiful, gives my New Zealand a run for its money as far as beautiful mountains, and scenery. We were in the Alps. And it was warm, unbelievable. The hotel was gorgeous, and we got the biggest room so far. Our view was breathtaking, and Im not exaggeratting. We stayed overnight in Innsbruck.

We travel and sightsee all day, from early morning, up at 6 on the bus by 7 or 730 and then in the hotel for the night at around 8. We see lots but even im tired at night. Mom is a trooper, somehow she is getting around and seeing everything,,, she has made plenty of friends, everyone seems to love her as much we do. There is a couple from New Zealand, I'm their stalker, poor things. The trip so far is lovely.I'm having a nice time and taking plenty of pics,, posted a few, I dont like to post too many unedited, I do have a reputation to uphold. I will flood flickr with them and with better explanations of what you are looking at, when i have time, probably when I get home,, but flickr does have a taste...... Brian

p.s I'm being followed.
It started late one night in London. I felt the need to walk around and get my bearings. Mom was tired so I left her in the room. It wasnt too late around 10, and the moon was full,, air cool, but dry and there was a fine misty fog blowing in. Perfect London weather. Just what you see in the movies. We stayed in Kensington, which I was told is a very expensive area. Diana had a place there. So I felt safe to walk at night. I got mixed up to where I was and must've made a wrong turn. I happened past an old church, very Gothic, very old looking. Appeared to be abandoned. There was a very well dressed man standing at the bottom of the stairs. He had long blonde hair. Wore a beautiful long black coat, almost a cape, which is why I started to stare. My first thought was, wow I love that coat! I decided to cross the street away from him, my 911 instincts telling me to be careful, esp in stange lands. Before I got to the curb, he was at my side, startling me. In beautiful French accented English, he asked if I knew the time. 1/2 past 11. I said. A noise in the alley behind me, made me jump, straight up, I almost flew, right there. Merci Beacoup, he said. As his very icy blue eyes, scanned the place where the noise came from. He then walked in that direction. me. I hurried across the street, running more like it. Freaked out. All the while wondering if my hair was now a pale white.. I heard him chuckle. Chills went up and down my spine. I broke the Olympic 100 meter dash back to my hotel. Mom thought I was crazy, asking if I had stopped in a pub and had some English beer. Laughing, I went to bed, thinking I had read to many horror stories, and seen Too many movies. The next day, we arrived in Hamburg, Germany. No a/c so we left the window open. Beautiful breeze, made sleeping very peaceful. Innsbruck was another story. The weather was so warm, no breeze thru the windows and I kept hearing voices. The windows in our room, were these huge Gothic windows, that opened over the street. Both windows opened. While changing, Mom whispered to me, that someone was trying to get into our room. I crept over and heard someone trying first the door handle and then the lock. My hair stood straight up. Who is there I yelled in the deepest voice I could muster. Whover took off running. The wind suddenly blew the curtains in our room so hard,I ran to the window, thinking a storm had hit. As I approached the window, I thought I heard someone whisper my name. Looking down onto the street below I saw a young boy perhaps a teen arguing with his girlfriend, she was running from him and he kept calling out to her. Bela was her name I think. He gave me a very odd look. But across the street. under the only lamp light in the whole town, was the Frenchman!!!!Im sure of it. I saw long blonde hair. He had a hat on, I could not see his face, but thought he was smiling! Mom was yelling to close the windows, she was cold, as I grabbed the handle, he looked directly in my face. I peed my pants and farted. No kidding. This is too weird. Am I dreaming! Mom suggested I see the Hotel Doctor. Maybe he could give me something, She thinks the high altitude of the Alps is affecting me. I told her, I have my own sleeping pills, and I was too embarrassed to talk to anyone. But I slept like a log, best sleep I've had in years. As a matter of fact,Mom had to wake me in the morning. I was soo tired. In the bus I couldnt keep my eyes open, first tie for that, usually Im soo busy looking out the windows snapping pictures, I dont notice how long we are sitting on the bus. But today, I couldnt keep my eyes open. Normally I dont pay any attention to the chatter on the bus, butI thought I heard someone mention Vampires. My ears pricked up. Evidently the hotel staff were talking about Vampyri, and old mountain myths come to life.. Probably to scare us... Today we are off to Venice, I'm going to ask around, and keep my eyes and ears open,,,,,,,, B

Hello European Continent

Hello There,

Sorry for the long delay, but we traveled far and wide yesterday and it was a late night. We left England via ferry out of Dover, saw the white cliffs, and travelled over the English Channel to Calais, France. Back to driving on the right side (correct side ) but into foreign language territory. French, German and Dutch. German is very hard to understand, much more so than French. It sounds like someone clearing their throat, very gutteral.
Drove thru France on our bus to Brussels. Just before the German border we stopped for a much needed bathroom and leg break. Mom has met an Australian couple whom she enjoys and who, along with her have become the rebels of the group. They have already been scolded by our tour guide. They chat so much together that Mom has decided that she needs to learn about Australia, ratther than listening to our tour guide about the countries we are currently in. Case in point. Bathrooms cost money, they are not free. Dont tell her that, she thinks she can just wink her eye at the attendant and not pay, becuase she didnt have money on her. The man spoke to her in German, she didnt understand him, and had to go, so she winked and proceeded into the loo. I had to take care of him, on my turn to the urinal! They laughed about this incident for at least an hour, causing everyone else on the bus to stare or possibly glare, I dunno , I was too busy trying to ignore them and snap photos out of the windows.
Brussels has a beautiful square, where there are 2 palaces and a beautiful church, exquisite architecture, but thats it. I wasnt impressed. It felt like a big city and nothing more.

Rhine River cruise. This I enjoyed. Cold weather on the water, especially up top, but I was prepared. I had a warm sweater, and a coat, along with my winter cap. Many, many castles dot along the top, looking down on the Rhine, some occupied, some not. All interesting. I wish we were able to go inside. We were on the river for about 2 hrs. Then off Hamburg, were we are at now. Early morning tomorrow, we have to be up at 06:00 and onto the bus by 07:30, and off to Lucerne,, more later
ps the Euro is killing us! ITs about 1 to 1:50, so for every hundred i spend its costing me $150.00, yikes,,, we are running out of money fast. We need donations to get home, western union us soon . lol
P.s.s. unedited pictures are up on Flickr, no criticisms, they are unedited! That means you Bill and Sue!

Goodbye London

Hello All,,

Yesterday we toured the Queens Castle, Windsor. Very nice. Very medieval. Very Lord of the Rings. It was a little much for Mom to walk, but she perservered. What a trooper. English breakfasts, yuck. I remember not liking them in New Zealand too. Today we are off to the continent. Belgium and the capitol city of Brussels. We take a ferry over, hopefully it wont be too cold. London was a beautiful city, and very friendly people. I definitely want to return for a longer visit.. Pictures are turning out great, I will try and post them in our next hotel.... Brian

London

Sorry for the late post, but yesterday we were exhausted. Plane ride was fine, but tiring. We had good seats, right up against the bulkhead, so plenty of leg room. But I cant sleep on a plane, and evidently neither can Mom. We werent allowed in our rooms until 2. I had to sweet talk a pretty Italian girl named Imma to get into them early, we so wanted to sleep. against everyones better advice.But Mom was sooo tired and her legs were bothering her. We slept about 3 hrs, and then joined a night tour to Tower Bridge which included dinner and a nice but very chilly boat ride along the Thames. It was very enjoyable. No wi-fi in hotel, so no pics yet, but hopefully when we move on. Today. we just finished a bus tour of London, very enjoable tour guide, Carlotte. We saw St Pauls Cathedral, ST James Palace, Buckingham Palace, the changing of the Guard, Big Ben, and many others. Lots of pics forthcoming. We are now waiting for another bus, which will take us to Windsor Castle. Mom is meeting lots of people from all over the World, and from other states in America. We leave London tomorrow,,, oh and before I forgot. Funny Story. I called yesterday for a 6:30 wake up call, just to make sure Mom had breakfast before our London Tour. We got a wake up call at 05:30 this morning, via FIRE ALARM. And let me tell you it was loud and a little frightening. People were running thru the hallways in their pajamas. We got dressed very quickly and walked down 5 flights of stairs, and everyone congregated in the streets.No one panicked, but I broke a major rule of mine,,, I LEFT my camera in the room!!!! How I wish I wouldve grabbed it. I did remember to grab my wallet, the room key and Mom without her teeth , mind you, but I did think to take her with me. , so at least that! No injuries, someone evidently was smoking in their room and set of the alarm. London is marvelous and exciting. I do think I will be back, so much to see... until tomorrow and hopefully I will post pics,,,,ps I am getting video tho, which takes away from reg photos, so I'm a little aggravated. I do like taking pictures,,,,,,,, Brian

P.S,, European keyboards are different, I remember this problem in France, configuration different, and its in a foreign language, I dont know how to change it, so pardon the misspellings...