This'n that

Well! Busy here in Germany! Been up to much lately. Always something going on here in town.

Lately I went out with the British Army soldiers staying at the camp ground section I work at. There were a few groups in and I met with the last 2. Although I was unsure about the group, I found them to be very nice once we got to know each other. Most the night involved eating and drinking, but plenty of good talking. We were able to get to the hot tub and the bar at the lodge, though I doubt we were the favorites of the staff as the Limeys got carried away some! Also went to the Karaoke night there, which everyone seemed to join in, which was really pretty fun. Some, myself included, were signed up for some pretty bad songs though! 

It'd been a long while since I'd had good conversations with people and I'd forgotten how I'd missed European and the different people. I really found I'm not sure where I really belong however. Though I got along with the Brits, I still was kinda the "American" but around the Americans here, I feel kinda outa sorts even more.

Now after the Brits I had a very good trip to Croatia just recently. I had been working very very hard the weeks leading up to it, and barely managed to book the time off. Took the very discount train ticket with beds down to Rijeka to where my good friend Jasna lives. In the city there we did a quick tour and did some shopping. Also learned the city has a saying that is very much there's, "Sta Da?" Which directly translates to What Yes?, but really means "Oh really?", said just when another person is talking.

So after brushing up on my Southern Slavic and trying to learn some new words, we headed down the coast for other little trips, most involving beach time and more shopping. And so on and so forth. Beach time, touring, eating interesting food and drinking some lovely booze!

Though thats over and I'm back to work. Not sure where the next out of country trip is, but hopefully it'll be in Hungary in July. Otherwise saving up for MAYBE the following-

Ukraine in September in the Crimea for an event. 4-8 day trip

Israel, MAYBE if the political climate isn't too bad, do that between October and February. 5-7 day trip

The UK at least once or twice soon enough! Without a doubt, AFTER the Olympics. 4-7 day trips

Greece is on the list and many tours of the local area, but we'll see what else happens. Just wanting to get to new nations, or old nations to see friends.

Keep watching here for new posts as they come in!