Followed by a week of holidaying in Europe. After India and Indian Railways and what not, it's just way too easy to get around in Europe. Vive La Schengen! (But I have to admit, I miss not having more stamps in my passport ;) I love the concept of getting in a car and just driving across an international border (unimaginable for instance in India). Ah, and of course, Vive la Autobahn!!! Like for instance the other day, waking up in Stuttgart, getting in the car with Chris, Katarina and Twatty, driving to France (Strasbourg) for breakfast (of eclairs, croissants and cafe au lait of course!)...drive back to Germany (Karlsruhe) for a really heavy duty lunch... then hop on a train... and 10pm...coffee in Brussels... three countries in one day. Woohoo! I like Brussels, an interesting mix of grunge and romance. And it is easily one of the most multicultural cities I've seen for far. Was nice catching up with Volodja, Robin and of course Bhattu and his neat Belgian Beer Tour : )
And just look at that sky, perfect weather!
Quick stop in Rotterdam. AI office, the legendary Dudok cafe, and a game of chess. (I won, I won, I won!!! sorry, Twatty...) Finally, a night in Amsterdam with Makhi, Lon and Karan. An interesting combination of bumper cars and what not at a fair... followed by a walk through the red light district and : ) Back to Stuttgart the next day... and it's time again... to pack... and head to Colombia..
