Most of my morning was actually spent in my flat (apartment) in Spain. I straightened my room and packed what I would need for my trip to Germany/ Austria.
My roommate Christine was home, and what a blessing, made tea! We chatted for a bit before she headed off to work and I decided that since I was packed I would head to the school (TtMadrid) to see if Ben was still there. I found him working on his course plan for June, but was able to distract him long enough to get directions to the bank and say good-bye.
On my way out I finally got to meet Natasha, the progran coordinator I've been working with to get enrolled. I had met the program director the day before when Ben walked me over and the two of them were leaving, so we had a quick chat on the way out. They reinforced how much of an easier time of things I will have, having arrived early and gotten my bearings a bit. I have to agree.
It was roughly three hours 'til my flight was due to leave so I decided to walk to the Metro line that goes directly to the airport. I found an ATM along the way and got a couple of Euros for the trip. I'd purchased a 10 trip pass for the Metro when I arrived and Ben had given me the heads-up about the supplemental fare charged for the airport trip, so I felt good about being able to navigate that part of the journey. When it came to figuring things out at the Spanish airport...that was a different matter.
A crazy airport experience with trams to 'sattelite' terminals later, I arrived in Munich.
I had no baggae to claim, so I followed the crowds and green arrows to the exit. It is SO much more convenient traveling with only my backpack and purse and not having to wheel around my big suitcase!
Off to the left I spied Carl and waved, smiling when he caught sight of me.
He'd had a string of long days and short nights as well, so we were both pretty weary making our way out from the airport. It was a train (mostly above ground) that we took back to his apartment. He lives on the 1st floor, which in Europe means that you're typically only going up one flight of stairs. He gave me the tour of his place; which had been updated. Some of the fixtures are really stylish and unique! We marvelled particularly over the style of windows.
I realized I'd eaten very little today, so we rummaged through Carl's kitchen and put together a meal. He'd even bought bread on my account, what a sweetie! After eating we took a look through some travel guides and on-line to scout out some options for me to see more of the city while Carl is at work in the morning. There is a forum on-line for English speakers in Munich and it looks like there are several activities organized for this weeked which should be interesting.
Sunday he is taking me to a 'Bavarian' breakfast which apparently consists of beer, pretzels, and a white (veal) sausage. When in Munich!
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