http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Germany/Hessen/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Europe , Germany , Hessen en-us Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:31:57 +0000 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:31:57 +0000 Frankfurt was a pleasant surprise. I arrived at the airport and took the Sbahn into the city to the main train station Hauptbahnhof. I had a few hours before the train so I left the luggage in a locker costs 2 Euroes near McDonald's and went for a walk. The neighborhood right in front of the station was a bit seedy with a lot of strip clubs and XXX movie theaters but I didn't feel uns http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Germany/Hessen/Frankfurt/blog-457365.html Thats how I was greeted by the Immigration officer in Frankfurt. After first disembarking from the plane there were police at the gates asking to check everyone's passports. Seeing an Australian passport we were waved through they only seemed concerned were the Russian ones. Last stop and one I was definately looking forward to was Frankfurt after spending some time there at the end of my trip http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Germany/Hessen/Frankfurt/blog-449613.html A about a week ago we went to the Palace in Heildelberg. It was a wonder to see. I had seen it once as a child but didn't remember much of it. It is amazing how huge it was and how much of it is still standing. http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Germany/Hessen/blog-447924.html The Allies are backFrankfurt has been a breath of fresh air after our 11 day tour of Russia. Don't get me wrong I very much enjoyed my time in both St Petersburg and Moscow I could spend a great deal longer further experiencing the history and culture of Russia as well as the approaching minus degree Celsius temperatures however for a first time visit a change of pace was definitely welcome http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Germany/Hessen/Frankfurt/blog-447449.html So I'm spending another night in Frankfurt and making another 400 euros.I spent the day just wandering around Frankfurt following some tourist map more or less.You can look at the pictures but to be honest Frankfurt is pretty boring.Tomorrow's flights are overbooked as well but I think it's time to come home unless they make me an offer I can't refuse. http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Germany/Hessen/Frankfurt/blog-444452.html ScandinaviaFrankfurt Germany 921809 Copenhagen Denmark 93609 Oslo Norway 971009 Stockholm Sweden 9111409 Helsinki Finland 9151709 Day One and two September 12 Jock drove us to South Beloit where we caught the 725 Van Galder Bus to O'Hare Field in Chic http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Germany/Hessen/Frankfurt/blog-442311.html I made it safely to the Frankfurt airport after quite a delay in Chicago. I have so much to talk about already I've met some nice people along the way and made connections for when I stay in Germany. On the plane ride from Seattle to Chicago I sat next to Jens a 22 year old German who was finishing up his 4 week holiday in America. We talked about the sights the people and how Europeans and http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Germany/Hessen/Frankfurt/blog-441025.html Gone to look for America http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Germany/Hessen/Frankfurt/blog-440563.html Gelungene UeberraschungDankeschoen fuer die schoene Ueberraschung und einen grossen Dank an meinen Bruder. http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Germany/Hessen/Frankfurt/blog-435568.html Still at home planning the final steps of my trip. http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Germany/Hessen/Frankfurt/blog-435158.html Trip to FrankfurtYEA We slept in That was really nice. We staggered down the stairs in groups. Lee and I were in the middle of the pack. Will came in last. Ate breakfast got dressed to go to Frankfurt for the day.It was decided that we'd take the train as it would be easier than finding a parking space in Frankfurt. Annya led us to the train station we had to wait just a bit for the train an http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Germany/Hessen/Frankfurt/blog-431290.html Friday Germany Day 2First we really aren't in Frankfurt ... we're in Rodgau but just a 30 minute train ride to Frankfurt.No rest for the wicked Wersquore out of the house at 745. Breakfast was served at the pow wow grounds. We get the eat free Now thatrsquos a good thing for a bunch of Indians We were served the typical German breakfast bread cold cuts cheese butter something http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Germany/Hessen/Frankfurt/blog-431047.html Hofgut BubenrodNear Koenigsberg GermanyWednesday August 19 2009OK so I know the last entry was somewhat halfassed. I've been trying to make up for it the past few days but just haven't had either the opportunity or the words until now. My apologies loyal readers I will make this one a bit better. And I'll even throw in some bonus pictures from the party. What a party it was...Well life http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Germany/Hessen/Gie-en/blog-429652.html What are you looking for Getting a Schengen Visa was as tight as a Muay Thai fight Several followups written explanations phone calls and documents later we finally got that shiny sticker pasted on our passports. And it almost got ripped off ..How ...Read on....The Kolkata airport interiors at night is a dream come true for insomniacs. Dimmed lights not intentional but due to the dus http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Germany/Hessen/Frankfurt/blog-428672.html Flying to Frankfurt I've never been to Germany before. Might have flown over the territory on my previous trips to the UK but never really stepped on German soil. This time we had to catch a train from Frankfurt on our way to Basel Switzerland.We flew Air India this time. This was my first tryst with the national carrier. Not that they grossly disappointed but then I was mentally prepared for http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Germany/Hessen/Frankfurt/blog-428595.html There has been a serious delay in posting this entry. This was due to lack of highspeed access for the last few days and a busy schedule to Toronto and back and to Toronto again to see Adele's final show at Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts and to attend her graduation ceremony. More about that later.First though the flight home. Our flight from Amsterdam to Frankfurt was short and swe http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Germany/Hessen/Frankfurt/blog-424684.html I have been to Germany several time and found some of the most interesting places to visit. The people there for the most part are very nice. As long as you try to speak the language you will do fine and the locals don't mind if you make a mistake in your attempts. As long as you try Some of my greatest memories of my travels have been in Germany. Germany like many European countries is a c http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Germany/Hessen/Frankfurt/blog-419489.html We arrived in Frankfurt at about 6am it was overcast and cool. Everyone told us that the weather had been so warm up until today We managed to find our way to the airport railway station onto a city bound train and to our hotel near the main station without much hassle. We did wonder who designed Frankfurt airport because there seemed to be endless escalators and different levels to traverse http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Germany/Hessen/Frankfurt/blog-418804.html Hi there interested beings.Like many of you I have been waiting in frustration for news from the well known bumbler Roscoe christened for the purpose of this blog as Arvey Bee aka RVB Bickers Roscoe Bones Chopper feel free to let me know if there are other aliases.Because he can be so difficult to track and because his whereabouts may be of importance to some of you I have decided to c http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Germany/Hessen/Frankfurt/blog-416252.html After 2 days in Heidelberg. I took train to Fulda and cycled 105 km. I took 6hrs 20 mins actual cycling not from start to finish. http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Germany/Hessen/Fulda/blog-415502.html