Monday, 22 July 2013

Das Geht Ab



Lots of bike riding – pretty sure I got my exercise quota for the year here in Cologne. Saturday night we headed to this local beerhouse (Cologne’s full of them) and we were running late taking a scenic route so we hauled ass to get there and was so exhausted that I downed the first beer super fast. I think when the body is exerted it’s also a factor influencing how fast you get drunk.. or maybe I’m just a lightweight.. but we had afew beers there and a sausage with bread. Anyways, we took the bikes to get to the next bar and there I was again slightly drunk and riding a bike – never a good mix especially on people-filled streets. Don’t try to outdrink Germans… ever. We had a great night though, played pool, foosball, had a cocktail, plenty of beer, and ended up at some student club playing such classics as Mambo no. 5, Get Lucky, and everything in between. Even got into some German pop music.

Yesterday’s activities was probably one of my many favourites though – we took the bikes out for a 30 min ride to a popular Lake where many people go and where festivals are held as well. It was packed! A huge lake, filled with locals, since not many tourists know about the place. It was great to have a swim, relax in the sun and listening to pink Floyd and daft punk (sprinkled with some dubstep) since we had brought speakers like many others. Truly worth the bike ride over there… though I didn’t think so when we had to ride back home.

That night we also went to see the cathedral light up in moonlight, and had a relaxing night ride by the Rheine. My legs are aching from this trip. Holiday? Nah, weight loss regime. All the walking and now the intense bike riding.. I’ll be fit as a fiddle soon enough.

I still have today left in Köln, going to Amsterdam tomorrow by train. My favourite cities so far though have got to be tied between Prague and Köln.

Until next time, stay warm in Melbourne, and stay cool in Europe.

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