MUNICH x 3

Shame about the rain but at least it was only drizzle and at -2 to 1 degree but no wind not as cold as you might think. Mind you I was very glad of my pre travel warm mac pac shopping. Anyway the markets were wonderful and our eyes were popping. Unfortunately because we were quite early in the day some of the stalls were just opening. By the way that was hot chocolate Leah and I were drinking with a huge dollop of cream on top. Because of the weather we decided to get a cab to the station for our train to the dock for our ship 2 hours away. Unfortunately that trip became a nightmare when our train stopped in the middle of no where, due to an electrical falt on the line, and eventually after quite a wait we were told to disembark. No information was given but eventually we discovered buses were coming. So after about an hour waiting in the cold a bus arrived and it was a mad scramble with large bags to get on. Absolute chaos as the crowd pushed and shoved to get on the bus, if only we had known there was another only a few minutes away. I ended up sitting on the steps while Leah and her big case were jammed into the aisle. 20 mins later, we stopped again and people started trying to fight their way off the bus. As I was on the stairs I had no choice but to get off to let people through the door. Meanwhile Leah was still on board! She was panicking about losing me as the doors closed and the bus gets ready to leave again. Well I had to get cross and yell to the driver "please open the back door and let me back on!" I felt real panic but Phew we were reunited when the driver realised what had happened. We're going to have nightmares about being lost in rural Germany! Finally we arrive at our destination to then board another train, wait 30mins and then finally make our way to our destination. After a short taxi ride from the station we made it to our boat and a great welcome. We never felt more pleased to get somewhere! Note. Leah had messaged the crew to let them know what was happening. The ship left dock about 30 mins after we got on so we just made it. Now after that epistle enjoy my colourful photos.Read more