It turns out that the pod-like tree that collasped is a banana tree. I only knew that it was not a palm and not a tree. The weight of the banana-less pod was so heavy that the top half bent but didn't break, but the weight of it pulled the base of the tree out from the soil. So tomorrow is bye-bye to the banana tree. The arborist that came over to look at it was surprised to see it. I guess banana trees in San Diego are not that common. I'm also getting the two small dead fruit trees removed as a freebie tomorrow. I also learned how to clear a clogged sprinkler and part of my dead yard is getting water again at last! The gopher also returned after a 6 week break. Time for more kitty litter!
Innsbruck - here despite it never being on my to-see list
First the backstory. In about a week I'll be boarding a cruise ship (this year's Cruise Trek) in Romania. When I booked the flight many months ago, I had a brilliant idea to go in a week early to Vienna and use it as a base to spend a few nights each in Albania and Bosnia. Fast forward to 6 weeks ago and the Covid restrictions, flight schedules, and hotel prices made me give up. Changing the flight to Vienna would result in penalties and possibly fare increases so I made the best of it and thought, where can I go in Austria where I've never been? Innsbruck, hmm. Can I get a free flight from Vienna? Yes! Can I get a free hotel room? Yes. Check! The city is picture perfect though. Nestled in a valley between two mountain ranges, it's green, colorful, and everything you could want a place to be when the purpose is total work decompression. No major sightseeing, no expectations. You, a city and a view. It's walkable and small. You've got to look up, left and right, ...
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