When I was leaving Europe to fly back to the states, I decided to to spend a night at a hotel near the Frankfurt airport to avoid any bad weather surprises. As I was scouring the German equivalent of Expedia, I ran across a rather interesting ‘feature’ at my hotel. It was gay friendly, whatever [...]
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how to stay warm in freezing weather
by mario on 04. Jan, 2010 in germany
1. A wood fire oven
2. Plenty of body fat
Perfected as seen below by my little fat cat friend, Sophia.
three reasons you know that you’re in Germany
by mario on 25. Dec, 2009 in germany
1. When you don’t have to take your shoes off at airport security.
2. When you can buy a beer, and then drink it while walking around the airport.
3. When you turn on the television at 11pm on Christmas Eve, and a porno is running on cable TV.
Merry Christmas.
plettenberg p-weg impressions
by mario on 28. Sep, 2008 in germany, travel
While in Plettenberg, I was fortunate enough to run a marathon/half-marathon with both my girlfriend and my parents. Warning, large pictures and smiles.
Goodbye Deutschland
by mario on 23. Sep, 2008 in germany, travel
Upon returning from Germany, I write about some thoughts on my mind (at four in the morning while struggling with jet lag.)
time coming to an end
by mario on 19. Sep, 2008 in germany, travel
My time in Germany is starting to come to an end. Only a few more days and then I am back on a plane to America. This has been a great trip and I will be sad to leave everything behind again. But I am excited to see Jen, Otto and all my friends (7) [...]
Marathon Weekend
by mario on 14. Sep, 2008 in germany, travel
It was marathon weekend in Plettenberg. Jen walked the half marathon (2:45), I ran it (1:41) and my parents both ran the full marathon (mum: 4:31, dad 4:45). It should be noted that my father ran the last ten miles with cramps and my mother was doped to the gills. Jen also got interviewed on [...]
news from deutschland
by mario on 08. Sep, 2008 in germany, travel
I just wanted to send a quick update from Deutschland. All is good. We have finally adjusted to the time change, and survived my cousin’s wedding. Barely that is. I had almost forgotten how much alcohol Germans are able to consume. I saw family members and close friends consume 20-30 alcoholic beverages and still stay [...]
Thank You Lufthansa
by mario on 04. Sep, 2008 in germany, travel
On an exceptionally long flight, I have an exceptionally amazing flight experience. Magazines, leg room, soccer jerseys and no TV.
what I should have done after college
by mario on 10. Jul, 2007 in germany, portland
I have to say, being in contact again with my childhood friend Christian has been pretty fun. He just graduated from college and now seems to be spending his time talking about jobs, visiting family and doing a new video every Thursday. Believe it or not, he’s heading to Mallorca to film his next video. [...]