It is cool today, only about 18C and cloudy. A lot more pleasant to walk about in, really.
I went to the German Hygiene Museum today. Honest. It was founded by the manufacturer of Odol mouthwash about a century ago, and is really a museum of the body. It's really well done, with far more than you can take in (or want to know, to be honest. Diseased livers aren't quite the thing for a Sunday lunchtime!) Had a stoat round the Botanic Garden after that. And I have been discovering the tram system with a day pass - thought I might need it, given the threat of mega-rain, and it means I can get further afield.
I have planned a trip to Meissen for tomorrow, as a lot of the museums shut here on a Monday. Might take out a second mortgage and buy a couple of mugs from the factory shop.
I am nearly touristed-out, though. I was shattered when I got in last night, and I sat and watched "In Bruges" on the netbook. I loved it - great black humour. I loved the bit at the start. Ken and Ray (Colin Farrel), two hitmen, are hiding out in Bruges and Ken tries to get Ray to do the tourist stuff. He suggests they go up the church tower, "to see the view". Ray is unimpressed. "What, of down here?", he says. "I can see it fine where I am!" I know how he feels at times.
Off to eat now. Bis spaeter!
Mmmmm.....a German hygiene museum...sounds like you're hitting the high spots!
ReplyDeleteWe were tourists today and went in the fountains at the Southbank - a great idea till the wind changed direction and we got soaked!
We've been sharing your struggles with the heat. Anything over 20 degrees and I'm struggling!
I'm envious of your opportunity to see the Meissen potteries. We have been shivering here in Scotland today. Weather dry but rather cold.
ReplyDeleteLook forward to the next episode.
Give my love to Meissen. Feels like a lifetime since I took off on my Fahrt ins blaue across the Iron Curtain. They used to have a shop where they put your name in the window if you were on the waiting list for a Trabi. Guess that is long gone. Could you do me a favour and shred my Stasi file:-)
ReplyDeleteViel Spass!