I’m so happy that my computer still thinks I’m in Nashville, because honestly, I wouldn’t have the slightest idea what time it is otherwise.
This has been my day thus far: Nashville to New York City, New York City to London, and finally, London to Frankfurt.
It hasn’t been so bad though. In the JFK Airport, Brian and I went to Vino Volo for our last American (Italian) meal before we’re thrown into countries whose language we can’t speak and menus we can’t read. We both ordered delicious bowls of penné pasta with smoked Gouda, white cheddar, truffle oil, and Parmesan cheese. (The main reason I’ve included those details is so I can attempt to re-create this dish when I return home.)
We each ordered a different wine sampler to go along with our meals, and it provided a nice time to relax before such a long day of traveling.
Fast-forward 10 hours, and here we are. Currently, Brian and I are approximately 15,000 feet in the air and “enjoying” our third airplane meal of the day. There is nothing note-worthy to report on any of our flights, aside from some (admittedly) childish behavior I displayed on the flight from New York to London. The boy in front of me reclined his chair all the way back as soon as the cabin doors were shut (RUDE!). Needless to say, I kneed the back of his chair and expressed many (exaggerated) sighs until he moved forward again. I was acting a bit silly but it was a long flight and that messed up the resolution on my little television (total valid justification).
Once this plane lands, Brian and I will be in Frankfurt, Germany (a country which I think should receive an award for its incredibly complex and ridiculous-looking words). Neither of us speaks a bit of German (because it makes everyone sound angry) so it should be an interesting day. Don’t worry about us – we have a handy-dandy guidebook with some essential phrases (such as “I’m lost,” which will definitely be our most-used).
I still can’t believe this trip is actually happening!
Auf weidersehen!
Caroline Pratt
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