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Au Revoir Paris, Guten Tag Berlin (i.e. Change of plans)

So, things were going a bit too smoothly, and something was bound to go wrong eventually.  I’ve been moving around so much, that I forgot that I would be arriving in Munich on a weekend.  When I tried to book some of the hostels, they were all booked up for the cheap rooms.  I tried booking for Munich a day later even, but I couldn’t find anything good.  I ended up just changing things up and booked a hostel for 6 nights in Berlin.  I was still a little mad at myself for waiting so long to book, but once I got the train all settled for Berlin, I was fine.  I already have someplace booked after Berlin, so I will just need to make sure I’m good with booking more than a day ahead in the future. 

I spent the rest of the day doing some of the things I need to do while in Paris.  I saw the arc de triumph and the eiffel tower.  I also went back to Notre Dame so that I could go up in the tower.  I got some good panoramic views of the city and then grabbed a crepe on the way back to my hostel.  Not much else to write at this point in time.  I’ve got an early train tomorrow to Berlin and I should get there around 5 pm or so.  I will probably spend the first day recovering from all of the running around.  I will have plenty of time in Berlin to see the sights, so I can take it easy the first day.

Posted by offhegoes03 on 06-20-2008 at 02:06 pm
Posted in France

8 Comments »

  1. Nothing like having to go with the flow. Sounds like you adapt quickly. Have really enjoyed your blog and pics!

    Comment by Aunt Nancy — Friday, 20 June, 2008 @ 3:11 pm
  2. Berlin, Munich, they both have beer so you’ll be OK. It will probably be nice to have that much time in one city so you don’t need to rush around. Have fun and keep the stories coming.

    Comment by Kevin — Friday, 20 June, 2008 @ 3:26 pm
  3. Sometimes you just have to switch gears and come up with a new plan. Keep us up with your travels !!

    Comment by Pops — Friday, 20 June, 2008 @ 7:57 pm
  4. cindy from my office says you need to listen carefully in germany for a specific phrase that means change trains….. can’t remember what the phrase is right now!

    Go with the flow Topher! Sometimes the unplanned events are the most fun!

    Comment by Momma — Friday, 20 June, 2008 @ 8:41 pm
  5. Did you see Charlie Weis at Notre Dame?

    Say Hi to Sgt. Schultz when you get to Germany!

    Comment by Brian — Saturday, 21 June, 2008 @ 12:28 am
  6. Hi Chris
    Sounds like good times. Were you rude to any French people for me?

    Comment by Aunt Trish — Saturday, 21 June, 2008 @ 1:11 am
  7. Chris Hendricks hanging loose. Wish I were there!
    HAve a good time and enjoy!!

    Comment by Auntie Baby — Sunday, 22 June, 2008 @ 2:38 am
  8. Change trains in German

    ändern Sie Züge

    Comment by eddie — Sunday, 22 June, 2008 @ 11:55 am

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