Well...
It's early Thursday evening, and I've got that feeling like the trip is over (even though I fly Saturday morning)... and arrive Saturday evening...
This partly due to the to the rush happening in the class and partly due to the relaxed work ethic our client has for Fridays... can you say Fleischwurst? (which accoring to Alex consists of fat, water and seasoning). Though Marcus does go get it fresh from the butcher... it's still warm when we cut it open...
Since my flight is quite early Saturday, I'm thinking instead of leaving Lutzerath very very early that day, I'll drive to Luxemburg Friday late afternoon and get a hotel near the airport. Perhaps on the way I'll have the opportunity to do the baths at Bad Bertrich...
Much of Germany has been cloaked in dark, or in fog (or both) for the duration of my stay (driving after 16:30 is not so visually captivating) and site-seeing is a little challenged... and this the no camera on site regulation, has translated into very few photos taken during this trip (except for food and drink).
Just enough daylight to take photos of my Renault Megane station wagon for Gilles...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/orbyroy/3063907418/
Will I be in a town big enough (and for long enough) to send post cards?? Who can say...
I've got new socks and a new suitcase... see:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/orbyroy/3063073617/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/orbyroy/3063911226/in/photostream/
The suitcase was necessary, as I exceeded the weight limit with my one case on the way in, and I've got a few bottles of Mosel wine returning with me... so... new suitcase!! I've spent about as much as I suspect the overweight charge would have been, rather have a new (free) suitcase then pay a penalty...
This client has sent trainees to Montreal before (2004-ish and earlier in 2008), so this was another opportunity to see people I've met previously. I get that chance once in a while... it's a nice perk.
Even though I miss the smartcar, I've really enjoyed the commute while here... German roads are in a class of their own... and so few speed limits!
The Megane is also quite a confortable ride...
So, it's time to get into travel mind-set... do I pack entirely tonight or leave some for afterwork tomorrow?
2 weeks passes sooo quickly...
Hope you're all well...