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Capital to Capital

Posted on August 8, 2012 by

On our way from one capital of the former Habsburg Empire to the other. From the big city life of Vienna to the cozy alleys of Bratislava. The morning endurance drills found us in the Vienna City Park and the … Continue reading →

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Imperial Impressions

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

Of all the major capitals of Europe, Vienna still feels the most like an imperial city. From horse-drawn carriages through timeless cafes (arguably the best in the world) to palaces still occupied by old dynasties… Also another day in the … Continue reading →

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A Vegan, a Paleo and an Atkins go into a bar…

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

Like a bad joke. I ran into a guy complaining that he was on the Atkins diet and couldn’t eat anything here in Europe. Having been both a vegan and now on paleo I always had the same impression too. … Continue reading →

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A Bit of Habsburg Empire

Posted on August 5, 2012 by

This week we’re visiting three former seats of the empire in Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. While at it, the kids get to learn some lessons from history. Like A.E.I.O.U., which was the abbreviated motto of the Empire meaning Austria Rules … Continue reading →

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Sightseeing CFE Style

Posted on August 4, 2012 by

Rest days are becoming active recovery days after my CF Endurance training…. A long, slow distance run (LSD) which used to be the workout in my running days became a great way to relax and recover for CrossFit. I especially … Continue reading →