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How to make a bed

No pictures with this – just a pet peeve!

Where have all the sheets gone??  For years, I thought only Germany and Austria used just a duvet on beds without a top sheet. I’ve been known to pack my own flat sheet to get around this problem.  This trip we’ve been in more hotels than not who use just the duvet and forego the top sheets.  These are way too hot for us to sleep but so far I haven’t resorted to one trick – take the duvet out of the cover and sleep with just the cover.

Pillows … way too hard! I was thrilled at the Intercontinental at the Johannesburg International Airport after 3 weeks in Africa to find soft, squishy bed pillows at 3 AM!  The Sheraton and Meridien hotels in Koh Samui have great pillows, too.  I’m enjoying the Aloft pillow in Bangkok, too, for a few days.

3 Comments

  1. Mary Klug

    Did you every think that you would become an expert on the variety of bathroom accommodations?? I’m enjoying your pro and con descriptions of the places where you’ve stayed. Am anxiously awaiting your next installment.

  2. Gail Whitton

    I agree whole heartedly about duvets and no top sheet. I have to admit I have resorted many times to taking the duvet out and sleeping with just the cover!!! I am on my way to the shop to purchase some soft squishy pillows for your visit. Love Gail

  3. Dan Ganster

    I agree about duvets. I think because of your advice, we took top sheets to Heidelberg this summer and they were great in the heat.

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