I have an upcoming journey- to Dusseldorf. I have never had such difficulty preparing for a trip! Go Google "Dusseldorf." Go ahead; open up Google in a new tab and search. I'll be here when you're done....
Back already? See what I mean?? Not much to go on, huh? Clearly, this is a city just waiting for a great travelogue! Enter, me, LOL. Here I come- notebook and camera in hand.
My hopes: good weather, great photo ops, warm people, fine art, and wonderful German wine.
My fears: bad weather, closed galleries, blisters on my feet from shoes I don't often wear, impatience with my lack of language skills, and horrible exchange rates.
My German language skills consist of a few numbers (can not remember 4 for the life of me), good morning, good day, please, thank you, yes, no, and pork. I don't know how to ask for the ladies' loo; I don't know how to ask directions; I don't know how to order coffee. I feel so unprepared! The only other time I've ever been somewhere totally unprepared linguistically was when I visited Turkey. But there, we stayed with friends who helped us out immensely! In Germany, I am on my own. And a little scared.
And packing? Ah, yes. Well, I'm traveling with my hubby. And when he travels, he only takes a carry-on bag. He checks nothing, if he can help it. So, I'm limited to my 1 carry-on suitcase, my briefcase and purse. And camera. Actually, I think that puts me over my limit. Hmmm.... Well, maybe this requires rethinking.
Off to rethink- packing and other things. And maybe I'll learn how to ask for the toilet. And coffee. After all, those are the most important things, right?
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The most important part of your trip isnt getting ready... it is enjoying the experience of another culture and part of our world we live in.
Take a deep breath and relax..Prepare to take a step back in history and love every minute of it.
Love,
April
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