21 June 2008
We are still jet lagged, and wondering, by the way, if jet lag existed before jets. Back in the days before jet travel, it seems like you could not move fast enough to get so far out of whack that it was uncomfortable. Anyway, the jet lag is waning but not gone, and we are waking up early then getting reallz tired in the middle of the day.
We started today by riding in shifts into Frankfurt, where we found a large festival underway and town was packed. We took a cool ride on a large river boat, which reminded us of the Portland Spirit we see at home so often. The boat toured the River Main, which is pronounced in German as Mine. Because Frankfurt has lots of skyscrapers that are otherwise rare in Germany, they call it Mainhatten. I cannot use quotes because the keyboard is goofy. We saw condos on the riverfront, cruised under bridges under a gray and blue sky. All in all, it was a lot like Portland other than the many smokers and the Apfelwein, or apple wine, we drank. Tart, but refreshing on a muggy day.
Condos on the Main River in Frankfurt
We then got some ice creams, which were cheap, at 1.5 Euro per scoop, and then rode a 54 floor elevator to the top of the Main Tower for amazing views of the city.
We enjoyed the view from Main Tower, Frankfurt
It was a great view from up there.
The Pastoras enjoy the view too
And we looked back on the river Main..
Then we went to the town Bad Humburg for a dinner of Tapas in an outside garden eating great food anddrinking great Sangria. Then home, a Benadryl each to sleep, and off to our next day.
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