So, I made it to Germany after a slight train incident. Well, I guess technically I was already in Germanz when it happened. We're riding along, about an hour from Frankfurt where I was meeting Craig. All of the sudden the train stops....in a field. Ok, no worries...I'm good. It's daylight out this time. I am showered. I am already ahead of the Venice situation. Long story short....70 minutes later the train starts again for whatever reason and off we go.
I met Craig at the track and we threw my bags in his car. Then, like good 20 somethings during World Cup, we headed straight over to the local pub. We started drinking and watching the rest of the games. Poor Brazil!!!! awwwww and Poor England!! We drank and danced and partied all night. We got home around 5am...can't believe I stayed awake for 22 hours!! Especially now that i am old and everything.
Craig's base is in this really cute town of Friedberg, about 30 minutes outside of Frankfurt. The architecture is so beautiful there and the town of about 20,000 even has a castle. We spent yesterday wandering around town and relaxing. We climbed to the top of the tower in the castle and had a great view all the way to Frankfurt. Every time I'm in a castle I try to imagine what it was like to live there....and to defend it from invades. It is such a world that i can't bring to life.
There are more fun stories but they must wait now. My time at the internet cafe is about to run out. Hope everything is going well back home. Happy 4th of July!!! I know Craig and I will be having a beer or two in celebration of the homeland!!
