AnthonyR Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Some of you may or may not know that I have been in germany over the last week and will be until mid-OctoberAlright, well I finally got a few pictures after fixing my ancient smart media card. Been here almost a week now and have gotten a couple pics (nothin spectacular, but a start)Been to a couple excellent restaraunts and a small german town festival. So far I've liked the Haus Hamman near Otterburg. The best steak I've had (It was the Rumpsteak mit kaiserbuter or Sirloin with herb butter) and oh man it was excellent. Also been a few other places with excellent selections. Also, people drink beir here as much as americans drink pop. And there's no budwieser or miller, main brand here is Bischoff which actually isn't too bad at all. Their giving me $100/day just for local food allowance so I'm pretty happy about that. We've been driving around an Opel Vectra 1.9tdi 6spd and it's pretty quick for what it is. And it will maintain comfortably 200km/h (120mph) on the autobahn, which is a far different driving experience than on an interstate. Also the roads here are very windy and in good condition here. Makes me wish I had a BMW or something rather than an opel I've picked up a few german phrases and am learning more and more every day. It's alot easier to learn a language when it's really all anybody speaks (and most speak some english, so they can help with translation) We've also been staying away from most of the Americanized touristy places as the person I am here with is here often and has many German friends in the area. The small town festival I went to was pretty cool. Basically like any small town party, they had the town hall with everybody in the area and a live band and dance floor, and of course good german beer. It was a pretty good time. I wish I had some pics, but this was the first day I was here and my camera card was not working. Expect lots of pictures in the near future. I am taking a train down to Munchen (Munich) early tomarrow for the much beloved Oktoberfest. Supposedly it's like a giant state fair geared towards beer. Imagine the MN State fair (most of my friends should be familiar with it) and over the 2-3weeks they see maybe 1-1.5million people. Now imagine a similar time frame and a little bit larger area with over 6million. Yeah, I'm definately looking forward to it. Beer comes in 1liter glasses which is rediculous big, but oh well. I will be staying all day and catching a train back early in the morning as lodging is near impossible to find. so expect some pics on friday. Also remember I am 7hours ahead of Central Time so I'm still fighting a little bit of jetlag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StylinMotors Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 very nice pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exexpat Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Ich will zurück! Verdammt nochmal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodrigo Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Nice pics man. I have yet to go to Germany.i want that rear wiper: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG850T5R Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Nice pictures... I will be there in couple of weeks to pick up my new car! Hopefully the weather will stay nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil E Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Cool, have a safe and fun trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the underlørd Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Have fun buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlson Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 the best time of year to visit Germanyoktoberfest!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meek Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 My little brother lives there. He's been there since '83. He has some good pics as well :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesoam Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 are you there on buisness? if so 100 a day is awesome!i have envy of that trip, just not the JL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leurven Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Wow nice shots man. I say rent a bimmer for a few days. M5!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmartinlsmith Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 beautiful. i want to go to europe, visit my family in scotland. it looks amazing. really nice photos, thank you. bill :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Tuna Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Wow nice shots man. I say rent a bimmer for a few days. M5!!!i agree and take it on this road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Agreed. Get a better car for the autobahn. You'll thank yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyR Posted September 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Yeah, I'm here on business and the opel is the rental car they gave me, and they also are the ones giving me $100 extra dollars a day just for whatever money. (doesnt' come out of my pay, and lodging and transportation are covered seperately) I might try and rent a BMW or something for a few days. The opel is capable of sustained 180kph on the autobahn. I will have some oktoberfest pictures up shortly as I still have to process them. And surprisingly after 4 liters of german beer I didn't have a hangover this morning. It was a very very fun time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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