PGF Inspection
The Parental Governing Force came for an inspection this week. Translation: my folks came for a visit, arriving as they did on Saturday at lunchtime. The visit is technically not yet over, seeing as they are leaving tomorrow, but seeing as I am buggering off the Freiburg tomorrow morning, will only see them briefly. Been good to see them, the last time was a brief meal in Brum when I was there campaigning for elections, bit tired and stressed out back then, so they got to see a better Julien this time round.
With regards to stuff we did, Saturday we bummed around the Dresden Alstadt looking at some of the sights and had a nice lunch. Found the place they were staying at and dumped stuff. I then showed off my digs, which met with approval (bit late now if they didn't with 7 months gone and only left!). Went back into town had tea and generally relaxed before going home.
Sunday was cold, still managed to show them all major sights and sounds of Dresden Alstadt, as well as visiting a couple of museums, the transport museum and the zwinger which has collections of art, all very nice and cultural.
Monday was great, took them to visit the lovely town of Meißen, before taking a steam train from Radebeul to Moritzburg and Radeburg. Had a quick look round Moritzburg, but nothing greatly impressive, well not compared to Meißen. Weather was a slight improvement on Easter Sunday, but still was cold when the sun went behind the clouds.
Tuesday was great also went to Sächsiche Schweiz (Saxon Switzerland), lovely national park area south east of Dresden on the way to the Czech Republic. Got train to Bad Schandau, nice little town, and got this rickety old tram up the valley to a waterfall, we then did a small walk up through the forest, before traming it back the last little back to Bad Schandau. After meal back in Dresden that evening, I went out with housemate Holger to Katys Garage. Was good, opportunity to go Katys during the week is seldom working in school and all, so need to take advantage during holidays!
Wednesday bummed around Dresden , went on a boat tour down the river to Blaues Wonder big bridge painted blue. Then we went to the Grosser Garten, and round that on a little train. Then after evening meal, I met up with assistant Matt in Dresden visiting his girlfriend. We had a couple of beers and chatted shit as only students can do. Re-affirming my belief that I often find quiet drinky chats more enjoyable than big nights out.
Today we went to Leipzig. Basically consisted of bumming around the city looking at the sites, weather has reached a high point, actually spent most of the day with the jumper off! All in all it has been a good week, and these great hols continue with a trip to Freiburg, woohoo!
With regards to stuff we did, Saturday we bummed around the Dresden Alstadt looking at some of the sights and had a nice lunch. Found the place they were staying at and dumped stuff. I then showed off my digs, which met with approval (bit late now if they didn't with 7 months gone and only left!). Went back into town had tea and generally relaxed before going home.
Sunday was cold, still managed to show them all major sights and sounds of Dresden Alstadt, as well as visiting a couple of museums, the transport museum and the zwinger which has collections of art, all very nice and cultural.
Monday was great, took them to visit the lovely town of Meißen, before taking a steam train from Radebeul to Moritzburg and Radeburg. Had a quick look round Moritzburg, but nothing greatly impressive, well not compared to Meißen. Weather was a slight improvement on Easter Sunday, but still was cold when the sun went behind the clouds.
Tuesday was great also went to Sächsiche Schweiz (Saxon Switzerland), lovely national park area south east of Dresden on the way to the Czech Republic. Got train to Bad Schandau, nice little town, and got this rickety old tram up the valley to a waterfall, we then did a small walk up through the forest, before traming it back the last little back to Bad Schandau. After meal back in Dresden that evening, I went out with housemate Holger to Katys Garage. Was good, opportunity to go Katys during the week is seldom working in school and all, so need to take advantage during holidays!
Wednesday bummed around Dresden , went on a boat tour down the river to Blaues Wonder big bridge painted blue. Then we went to the Grosser Garten, and round that on a little train. Then after evening meal, I met up with assistant Matt in Dresden visiting his girlfriend. We had a couple of beers and chatted shit as only students can do. Re-affirming my belief that I often find quiet drinky chats more enjoyable than big nights out.
Today we went to Leipzig. Basically consisted of bumming around the city looking at the sites, weather has reached a high point, actually spent most of the day with the jumper off! All in all it has been a good week, and these great hols continue with a trip to Freiburg, woohoo!
posted by Julien at 00:09
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Julien, you're confusing more people with your PGF, eh? nice :p
p.s. previous post deleted as it somehow amended your name to lien.. which made me think of lice :S ..I blame Neighbours ;)
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