Author Archives: Mary Jo

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Oktoberfest?

I’ve been wondering if it would be weird to take a train past Munich during Oktoberfest without stopping.  Everyone I’ve asked seems to think it would be.  I tend to agree, but I think it will probably be crowded, expensive, and touristy.  I’ve also been wondering if we could find a room for the night.  […]

Getting There

Getting ready to go there has been a bit bumpy.  I sent my confirmation letter and fee to the Fulbright Commission almost immediately after I got the news that I had been chosen to go.  Several weeks later, I was informed that the envelope never arrived.  Grrr.  So I sent another letter and check and […]

Mary Jo’s First Post

Hey, Mary Jo here, welcoming you to our blog.  Here we will chronicle our “daily recurring adventures” abroad.  Look for things to get more interesting when we leave for Austria September 8th.