Okay, chaps — this is it. Sell the cats to the highest bidder, because I’m not coming back; I’m moving to Mainz. This might seem a bit spur-of-the-moment, but you’ll see I’ve thought through all the important stuff.
Mainz has a multi-story craft/art store and an organic supermarket and. . . I’ve checked my list, and those are my only two requirements, it seems. Okay, so I will admit that there might be a couple of complications when it comes to the whole just-staying-here thing, but it is tempting. I can’t say that about my last few holiday destinations.
I mean, look at this selection of vegetarian food stuffs — it fills the entire frame! I was convinced that Germany just didn’t ‘do’ vegetarian beyond a cheese sandwich, but I was wrong. Almost the entire right-hand side of that photo is filled with a variety of seasoned tofus, and the top row is all fake cold-cuts. I don’t usually enjoy the young person’s Internet web-speak, but OMG, Germany. I do not have enough time remaining to enjoy all this before I leave. Why must life be so cruel?
I took the S Bahn from Frankfurt this morning (it’s roughly a forty-minute journey to Mainz), walked all around, and returned in time for dinner. I was on my feet the entire time, except for my afternoon coffee and snack, and boy, did I feel it. Not so much in my legs (I procured a new purse, which helped with that), but just energy-wise. On the train back, I was looking forward to falling into bed for a rest the same way one might look forward to their bathroom when they’ve forgotten change for the pay-toilets (say). But it was a good, honest exhaustion, the kind that come only from hours upon hours of diligent shopping.
The only disappointment was that the museums are closed on Mondays (I did know that before I went), so I couldn’t visit the Gutenberg museum. I think I might have enjoyed that. I’ll have to settle with the Museum fur Kommunikation tomorrow — a steal at only 2,50 EUR for an adult. Old phones? Okay! With a side of veggie salami, bitte.
OMGermany, even?
Anna, as long as you are in Germany you should try to get the following magazines: “Landhaus”, “Living at Home” and “Das Haus – Ideenmagazin”. Those are lovely inspirations for home decoration. Best Wishes from Bavaria
Too bad about the museums being closed. I know some people who took the Eurostar from London to Paris on a Tuesday and discovered the Louvre is closed on Tuesdays. Stupid Louvre.
Whaaaa? Nooooo! Who will go apple-picking with me next autumn? Don’t gooooo! Or rather, go if McCain is elected. But if not, stay. ‘k?
I used to live across the river from Mainz in Wiesbaden. It makes me happy to hear from others who love the area too! The Gutenberg museum is very cool, but for anyone going there, do check out the printshop across the alley — Thursday is “Printing for Everyman,” where you can go use their presses! Many local artists are there, but you can just walk in and for a donation a docent will guide you through a bit of playing around. Good fun!!