We rode along the banks of the Rhine for about 15 kilometers, then through a picturesque little town and some amazing country scenery before arriving at a ranch-style house with a heap of drunk Germans.
The ride there nearly killed me, so I was glad to rest my numb legs and have a refreshing glass of Schtillvasser, which is the German word for non-carbonated water. They look at you like you're crazy when you ask for it too. "Schtillvasser? Like, from a tap? In a glass? Oh you crazy Australian"
Michelle and I knocked back a couple of Vine Schulers (2 euro's each) and soaked up some sun. I ordered myself a Grillesteak mit Brochen (3 euros), and got exactly that. Steak and a breadroll, no sauce, no vegies, no slice of lemon, nothing. Perfect, I love this country.
I think it was around 6 or 7 before we decided to head home (still 2 or 3 hours of sunlight left in the day). The ride back was absolute agony, and even today I still cant sit down without painful bike flashbacks.
Today I went for a bit of a wander through town, practising how to lose and find myself over and over again. I used the almighty Mainz Cathedral as a point of reference, which is handy because you can see it from absolutely anywhere. If you're ever lost, just scan the horizon for a picture of Jesus and walk towards it.
I'll probably try and hit some museums or something tomorrow, and the next day, and the day after that and so forth. There isnt a terrific amount to do here (at least until I find an arcade) and busabout doesnt kick off for another week or so.
The weather, as always, is unimportant.
7 comments:
haha that hair is awesome, who needs a hat (or a helmet)
take a photo of nf to the guy at the church - ask if anybody has seen him
you know where I'm going with this
you know what, you totally euro with that hair...
Whoa whoa whoa, whoa! STOP!
What the fuck is going on with your hair!??
Everything is going on with his hair. or in his hair, or on his hair. Who knows. Its less about Matt seeing Europe, and more about Europe seeing the wonder of Matts hair. Awesome.
you should continue to grow your hair into an afro imho.
also have fun on your holiday ok :)
i too am voting to keep the hair
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