This is the twelfth different room that I have stayed in since leaving home. I have managed to stay in this one for two nights which seems a luxury after the one night stands at the beginning of this trip. It is nice to unpack and feel like you are settled. I guess that is why the bike and boat option is my preferred tour, but when that is not possible, one lives out of the suitcase.
Speaking of the suitcase......yes it was damaged on the flight from Frankfurt to Stockholm and it was replaced but it was a boring blue one, so I decided to keep this one and give the other to Rich and Jenn. It is packed to the 23kg limit -- a little bit of juggling necessary this morning. There is a 800 gm mandelmasse in the carryon. At Arlanda, this was taken out and examined and I suspect that will happen again here, but at least it goes through. I don't think confit de canard in a can could expect the same treatment.
Reflections on the trip. Loved the bike tour. They did well with the hotels and maps, but I am glad that I had my phone for gps. Thoroughly enjoyed my time with Rhonda and Robert in St. Louis. The week on Gran Canaria was great with the Swedes. Next time I would probably just meet them there rather than the awkward flights, although, I would have liked an extra day in Sweden.
The time here outside Frankfurt was nice. I'm glad I took the extra day to see some of the city and not have three flying days in a row. I did some specific sightseeing in the morning and in the afternoon I took a city tour. Not sure there is too much more to come back for. Now, don't think that I visited all the museums, but I did see the uniquely Frankfurt things and have sampled the special apple wine of the region.
And so it is back to Canada. The shuttle to the airport leaves in 40 min. The weather back home is supposed to be very windy, to the point it may cause traffic problems. We shall see. Going home to grey and cold November..........
