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| Market Day in Mainz |
Well, finally! I feel like my wings have spread. Finally found the travelers' information booth and was able to buy a month's transit pass. That will allow me 30 full days of access to the buses and trams in and around Mainz. And I found the Cathedral...but only got to see a bit this time around because it was Market Day and I was too preoccupied with ooohing and ahhhing over all the fresh fruits and vegetables and oh the cheeses and breads! Spent nearly the last of my money on bringing some home here. My "new" shoulder is killing me though, so I'm keying this blog with a heat pack that I brought with me. Knew some part of me was going to eventually get sore. Found a great baker who spoke English and was happy to help with a few questions. I'm planning on visiting the market every week...with the limited kitchen facilities we have, I need to get creative with what I can make that is good for us...like maybe stews or soups. I'm going to keep this short with just a few more general observations (and hopefully, a couple of photos).
- You don't see a lot of dogs around here. And certainly no strays. BUT, the ones on leashes are all obviously purebreds...why no mutts?
- You have to PAY for public toilet use...I think some amendment to our constitution outlawed this along with voting fees!
- Kids are the same everywhere...preteen girls are all giggly and I even recognized a game of "I see something...." on the bus this afternoon.
- There's a lot less baggy-assed pant wearers here among the boys. But the faux-hawk is in vogue
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| HUGE Radishes |
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| I'm getting the beets next week! |
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| There are literally fields of sunflowers here in the area OK, I GIVE UP! FIRST I COULDNT GET PHOTOS IN, NOW I HAVE NO IDEA HOW I GOT THE SAME ONES IN MORE THAN ONCE...AND CAN'T GET THEM OUT!!! |
one can never have to many photos of flowers.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures!! That's so funny (but very frustrating) about all the driving situations and bus situations and dryer situations. Hope you got your clothes washed!! -Ashley
ReplyDeleteahhhh, fields of sunflowers? Can you take pics for me- I want to get lost in a field of sunflowers one day...... The market veggies look yummy! I am so excited you were able to post some pics- That first pic you posted of the building, where/what is that of? .....I would say rest your shoulder and relax, but I want you out and exploring so I can live vicariously thorough your adventures over there! ...be well!
ReplyDelete.... I was just thinking, no stray dogs? where are they all? Do they end up the the stews?? ewww!
ReplyDelete...Pay for toilet use!?!?! really? What do they charge for a tinkle?
Hey, just found this blog via your post @ nothingforungood. As I happen to live in Mainz, would like to give two lovely restaurant recommendations in case you want to dine German food some time:
ReplyDeleteIf you prefer wine: Augustiner Keller
http://www.augustinerkeller-mainz.de/erste%20englisch.html
If you prefer beer:
Eisgrub-Bräu (they also have a great breakfast buffet)
Their website is in German, but this English article should help: http://www.stripes.com/military-life/after-hours-eisgrub-brau-mainz-germany-1.93149
The Eisgrub draws a younger crowd.
Enjoy your time in Mainz =)
Also posted some stuff in your other articles, hope it helps.
ReplyDeleteNils we went to the Eisgrub last week with my husband's work group. We had a great time...even though I am not of the "younger" crowd. At least on a Thursday, I fit right in.
ReplyDeleteI actually personally don't drink wine since I am allergic to the sulfides they use, but an occasional beer has been enjoyed! I will look for your other posts. Thank you...I am looking forward to practicing samba music with local baterias since I play surdo drums. That will be next week I hope.
Read your other replies, and I am glad to hear you've been enjoying your time.
ReplyDeleteAlso good to hear the language barrier hasn't been as much of an issue.
Looking forward to more posts with photos.