Claude and I woke up bright and early this morning and walked together to our destination within the airport to proceed with flying out of France. Thank goodness for us that we took a hotel room right near our tower---this place is monumentaly large and presents you, without any effort, with plenty of opportunities to get lost. Now I know, two weeks is great but saying 'See you soon' to Aviva and then to Claude was very difficult. Today for some reason I just wanted to hang on and say, Now now, stay...let's go do something eh? I was given a lovely hug and a smile that says, it's been great...see u soon. So off we went.
Whenever I see a sibling go away and I know I won't see them for some time I always feel like crying---but I didn't.
To make the time fly by like you wouldn't believe I went and sat down in the 'right spot' for luggage check in---just not the right spot for me. As the minutes started passing all to quickly and nothing was budging, I realized I may be at the wrong spot---and I was. I had just enough time to walk to my appropriate gate, and board. I'm glad because I was so focused on getting from A to B that I didn't really have time to process that I was 'leaving' France.
All I knew earlier today was that I landed in Munich and that I landed safe and sound, nothing more. I decided to make my way to the heart of Munich.
Ummmmmmmmmm I failed to note one HUGE thing.
OKTOBERFEST---Yes---In fact it just started yesterday---and everyone travels the GLOBE to come here for this wonderful event! This is the place of origin for all the Octerber Fests worldwide eh? And...this is where I choose to go...to casually find a nice little hostel and stay a few days.
Well I made it to the tourism office but they soon handed me a map and said very nicely that it will be very difficult to find accomodations below 150Euro/night. Oh! That changes everything! Not so fun sounding really.
I grabbed the maps (people like me have two maps in case one is more confusing than the other one and then visa versa---ha!) No matter, I was going to find shelter come what may (tears perhaps).
They were right, I hotel after hotel, Booked, 150 or 225 a night, but on this last one the girl mentioned a small street to look into---and I got lucky.
I found the Wombat Hostel at 49 Euro/night, laundry, wi-fi (yahoo), and lots of info on the town. I booked a night. And I can't toot my horn too soon, there are three double bunk beds in my room and everyone is dressed up a la Okterberfest and heading out to drink---but I'm on the top bunk so no one will get sick on me---ha ha ha.
I've done a load of laundry and I'll be packed again before I hit the hay tonight.
There is one big thing I want to do tomorrow and then I'm heading to ROME at nightfall. I booked a night train from Munich to ROme and I'll be there on the morning of the 24th and then I stay until I fly out for London.
Munich is beautiful from the very little that I've seen (train and down town here) and it is VERY VERY busy. There are so many people that it reminds me of Venice! It's neat because most of the women are in their traditional outfits and the men are wearing their lederhosen (in other words: Short leather pants with cute overalls). And it looks like the world is meeting up here in Munich with the various Nationalities taking part in this huge festivity.
I am beat so my plans are very mellow tonight. It's 7pm and I've got my dinner and beer (Hey Claude! You should see the size of the beer mugs offered here---two handers for sure) and I'm writing so I'm happy. I did some exploring but I'm a funny person, give me three new things to do and I am exhausted. Flying, finding my train, and finding sleeping did me in. I just can't fathom the thought of mingling with a ton of people right now. In fact, what I am craving is my bed finally! Before I bought the one I have at home I spent 6 months disliking my bed. So I cracked down and bought one that I really liked---and today I'm in the mood for the coolness of my room and the peace and quiet of my surroundings, AND fresh air!
I'm thinking of my family tonight and missing each and everyone of them. With Claude leaving I am at once reminded of all of my ties that keep me grounded most days of the year.
Here are some pics of today and of Claude and I working on the pictures last night.
Claude I am thinking of you as you fly---I wish you well in your short rest before you return to work. Your absence is already felt!
Dd
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Chere Diane. Je viens de telephoner a Claude et bien sure il n'est pas encore a la maison. Il a une longue route devant lui et ca prend le temps. Ton vol pour Munich c'est bien passe j'en suis tres tres heureuse. La presense de Claude va te manquer beaucoup, meme si il a ete avec toi pour 15 jours, c'est toujours penible d'etre separer d'une personne avec qui on a du bon temps. Je pense a toi et a Claude constamment. J'ai hate de vous parler et de vous voir. Le temps est long il y a longtemps que je ne t'ai pas parler. Profite du bon temps qu'il te reste.
ReplyDeleteToujours un gros merci pour l'information et les photos. C est formidable. J'ai tres hate de voir toutes les autres photos et d'entendre le recit qui va avec. A la prochaine. Love you. Mom XXXXX
Well my day went as follows, trying real hard not to water my eyes out parting ways with you this morning, waiting in Paris til Noon!!!! missed my connection flight cause of my late arrival in Toronto, wait there
ReplyDelete4 hrs( Wait, wait it gets better lol)Leave Toronto, half way to Calgary, what emergency landing in Regina!!(middle of nowhere!!!, if it was cold then HELL) Pilot rushed to the hospital( geez I could of been tits up in the rubarb!!),wait on Pilots and 1/2 flight crew cause they are houred out another 1 1/2 hrs there. Truck tire was flat but thank god and his mighty cathedrals my buddy pumped up the tire before I got there. Got home at 2 am safe and sound and not tired??? Oh right it's 10am for me. Looking forward to working a week of nights in a couple days LOL. No dull moments and no rest for the living. Speaking of living I had the the best time ever,good food(that includes the ton of cheese and bread),good drinks and late but certainly no least the most excellent company a traveler could ask for makes for the best of times. Would gladly take on another crazy journey with you any day. Love you so much and thanks for making it happen and of course thanks for being you. Have fun sis!!!!!!!
Tooth,tooth
your brother
(and short term traveling buddy)
Claudius Maximus xoxox