It's been a while since we heard....
Easy Internet claims to have a location in Frankfurt but we arrived at the address to find another internet cafe called Habib Internet Cafe. So here we are. Frankfurt for the past 2 days has been much better, despite the rain, than Prague. Our options are a lot more in terms of what to see and do.
We slept so well in the hotel beds as the matress was firm and the pillows were substantial. Oh, and I just love starched linen! Nothing like lying in bed with starched sheets. Of course, our hotel is away from the centre so we have to take either a tram or a train in to the centre. Fortunately, we only had two weekend days when we would have to walk for 15 min after getting off the tram to get to our hotel. Along the way, we spotted many short-eared, white-tailed rabbits, foraging for food. It's surprising to see so many of them, even in the parks in downtown Frankfurt. They're almost like an epidemic, according to Michael.
Frankfurt, according to a reliable tourist guide, is a haven for food. So, for our first night, we ventured out to Leon Garcias for some tapas. Sitting in the outdoor heated patio was great. With a bottle of house red wine, some chorizo, Morrocan cuttlefish, pork skewers, and great company, we were happy! Service is always included in your bill but it is courteous to round up to the next Euro when paying your bill.
Sundays are truly a rest day here in Frankfurt. We were out of luck in terms of stores to check out so we ended up going to a German pub with a patio to have the traditional weiners with mustard and a beer. Shortly after we sat down, it started to pour - and I mean, pour heavily. We sat under a big umbrella so were relatively dry throughout the hour of downpour. We watched people run through the rain, walk, cycle, and were just glad that we had gotten under a shelter just in time. Beside us was a local German couple who we ended up chatting with. It's always good to talk to the locals as you can find out information you otherwise would not know if you didn't. Locals shop outside of the Zeil, downtown Frankfurt - in Bornheim.
For 2 people who love food so much, we were miserable in Prague. Coming to Germany is such a blessing in that there are so many options for food! We usually survive lunch by eating either street food or purchasing some snacks from our nearby grocery stores - LIDL or Mini Mal. So, again, with the aid of our trusty In Your Pocket guide to Frankfurt, we located MoschMosch. Talk about missing our Asian flavours! Noodle soups and stir-fried noodles. We had dinner there last night and loved the place!!! Decor, staff and all. According to a reliable source, Michael, even the urinals in the bathroom had something to keep you preoccupied - a soccer net with a soccer ball hanging from it so you could aim with your fluid whilst relieving yourself and at the same time, amusing yourself. How do you like that, eh?
Today, we shopped as most museums are closed. Again, a combination of some rain and a little sun is what we had. It didn't stop us from continuing with our mission though. Shops in Germany are bountiful, though some, like Peek and Cloppenburg, do not take MC or VISA. What a disappointment. I found an awesome jacket though at PROMOD. Very funky, leather, with buttons at a diagonal.
Tonight, our dinner was at Doy Doy. You might be wondering right now what kind of names these are. Well, we asked our server who is Turkish. Doy Doy is a phrase that means 'never hungry'. The food was amazing, but more amazing is the decor of the place. It is funky and modern, very unlike other middle eastern food places. Both of us had Turkish coffee for the first time and liked it. Yummy...
I think, our trips are always centred around culinary and cultural experiences. Germany, we ranked is the best for culinary experience. The restaurants are just very sleekly and stylishly designed. It has given us lots of ideas for designing our future house... hopefully, a short time from now.
We slept so well in the hotel beds as the matress was firm and the pillows were substantial. Oh, and I just love starched linen! Nothing like lying in bed with starched sheets. Of course, our hotel is away from the centre so we have to take either a tram or a train in to the centre. Fortunately, we only had two weekend days when we would have to walk for 15 min after getting off the tram to get to our hotel. Along the way, we spotted many short-eared, white-tailed rabbits, foraging for food. It's surprising to see so many of them, even in the parks in downtown Frankfurt. They're almost like an epidemic, according to Michael.
Frankfurt, according to a reliable tourist guide, is a haven for food. So, for our first night, we ventured out to Leon Garcias for some tapas. Sitting in the outdoor heated patio was great. With a bottle of house red wine, some chorizo, Morrocan cuttlefish, pork skewers, and great company, we were happy! Service is always included in your bill but it is courteous to round up to the next Euro when paying your bill.
Sundays are truly a rest day here in Frankfurt. We were out of luck in terms of stores to check out so we ended up going to a German pub with a patio to have the traditional weiners with mustard and a beer. Shortly after we sat down, it started to pour - and I mean, pour heavily. We sat under a big umbrella so were relatively dry throughout the hour of downpour. We watched people run through the rain, walk, cycle, and were just glad that we had gotten under a shelter just in time. Beside us was a local German couple who we ended up chatting with. It's always good to talk to the locals as you can find out information you otherwise would not know if you didn't. Locals shop outside of the Zeil, downtown Frankfurt - in Bornheim.
For 2 people who love food so much, we were miserable in Prague. Coming to Germany is such a blessing in that there are so many options for food! We usually survive lunch by eating either street food or purchasing some snacks from our nearby grocery stores - LIDL or Mini Mal. So, again, with the aid of our trusty In Your Pocket guide to Frankfurt, we located MoschMosch. Talk about missing our Asian flavours! Noodle soups and stir-fried noodles. We had dinner there last night and loved the place!!! Decor, staff and all. According to a reliable source, Michael, even the urinals in the bathroom had something to keep you preoccupied - a soccer net with a soccer ball hanging from it so you could aim with your fluid whilst relieving yourself and at the same time, amusing yourself. How do you like that, eh?
Today, we shopped as most museums are closed. Again, a combination of some rain and a little sun is what we had. It didn't stop us from continuing with our mission though. Shops in Germany are bountiful, though some, like Peek and Cloppenburg, do not take MC or VISA. What a disappointment. I found an awesome jacket though at PROMOD. Very funky, leather, with buttons at a diagonal.
Tonight, our dinner was at Doy Doy. You might be wondering right now what kind of names these are. Well, we asked our server who is Turkish. Doy Doy is a phrase that means 'never hungry'. The food was amazing, but more amazing is the decor of the place. It is funky and modern, very unlike other middle eastern food places. Both of us had Turkish coffee for the first time and liked it. Yummy...
I think, our trips are always centred around culinary and cultural experiences. Germany, we ranked is the best for culinary experience. The restaurants are just very sleekly and stylishly designed. It has given us lots of ideas for designing our future house... hopefully, a short time from now.
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