Archive for July, 2005

Poland Poland here we come, where everything’s cheap cause you’re all poor

Sunday, July 3rd, 2005

Well, I must say I am in better spirits. The two train journeys so far have passed in relative comfort: the first on a German regional train to Angermunde; the second a lengthy trip across the north of Poland.
Thankfully, we found ourselves the primary occupants of the restaurant car, wherein we played cards (’Arsehole’ and [...]

Off to Poland

Sunday, July 3rd, 2005

Amidst much tension, we weaved through the streets of Berlin to the Epiphanienkirche near the Kaiserdamm U-bahn station. Awaiting us was a hearty soup (although unlike the cadet equivalent, it contained real beef rather than actual hearts), much to Zoe’s chagrin. After some tangoified ‘I want Jesus to walk with me’, we sent our bags [...]

Der Zug nach Berlin

Sunday, July 3rd, 2005

We arrived in Wertingen yesterday afternoon after a day’s travelling by train and bus. We were greeted at the bustop (Marktplatz) and the lottery process began. Jim and I drew the same numbers once again, and were welcomed into the Mayinger family home. Complete with ferrari! (photos to be provided later). Der Vater, Hans, is [...]