After a period of careful and well-thought planning :D , we finally left Groningen to get our thoughts on our Thesis. We really had to get out! The last couple of hours, everything went wrong that could go wrong, Printer broke down, so we had to write down quite some stuff, and Santiago’s bike got stolen in front of his place… not to mention that he had bought in only 12hrs before. But besides that, we really had a good plan, at least on paper.
The train ride passed quickly, as enthusiasm and curiosity let the time fly. Besides that we had an entertaining ride due to the 4 deaf and mute ladies traveling to Turkey. As you can imagine they were loaded with alcohol and sometimes did not have their voices under control. They entertained the train and were a magnet for even more drunk travelers. So quickly a bunch of people joined their little gathering. Especially a 50 year old caught our attention, because even though still dry and clean (we hope) it was impossible for me to understand his German. His tiny alcoholic problem had destroyed his voice so much over the last years that it sounded like listening to a 40 year old radio…. but I am sure it was German. Anyhow, time flew with such a companion.
At our stopover in Düsseldorf, Santiago got his first Bratwurst, so I was released from my duty ;) . Later in Mainz, at my brother’s place he got another 3 plus some Jever, which totally made his Germany experience.
The next morning we got to the airport, still on time, after having missed our first train. However, the trip that followed already compensated for all our efforts. I do not exaggerate when I say that we travelled like Sultans. The Arabs have the best airlines we could have wished for. Never again Lufthansa, KLM-AirFrance or any American Airline! From now on we travel with Etihad. You rock guys!
On the entrance we already wondered why 20 stewardesses were lining up for the 30-40 passengers joining. The flight was more than comfortable. We enjoyed Restaurant quality meals, free Beers and Whiskey, Hägen Dasz Ice-cream and a lot of snacks. Besides the culinary program, we had an X-Box, an i-Tunes music and movie library, plus a huge range of TV-programs freely available at our seat. What a service!!! Overwhelmed by the flight we had a stopover in Abu-Dhabi, a decent bling-bling airport…. I guess living in the Arabic Emirates has its pleasures.
Some 45 hours after leaving Grunn, we finally arrived to our first real destination, JAKARTA. When you read Santi’s thread you will understand our small culture shock.
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