Category Archives: Letters home

There are a few things I keep intending to share but then forgetting about. Now’s as good a time as any to jot these thoughts down. Later I’ll update you on tonight’s dinner adventure. I’m bringing my camera (and the … Continue reading →

Because tonight’s adventure was blessedly devoid of pictures (I’m so used to these commutes to the airport I didn’t bother with my camera) I bring you photos of Rhine-country. Please enjoy. Love, Fran

Sure, it’s late but there’s a bit of the story I absolutely must share! On our way to dinner we had discussed which would be the right station for making the train change. I pointed out that there were 5 … Continue reading →

How did it get to be past midnight without an update? Tonight’s story shall be short since it’s already late. We went to an older part of Frankfurt (Sachsenhauser) for dinner so I could finally have Bratwurst. I don’t think … Continue reading →

While we were purchasing our train tickets yesterday morning (there are kiosks for this activity) a local came up to us and began yammering in German. We replied as only seemed appropriate with our standard “English?” response. The guy switched … Continue reading →

Today was a great day, despite extreme sleep deprivation. Or maybe because of the sleep deprivation. On my first night here I woke in the middle of the night to do a few hours of e-mail (don’t ask). In the … Continue reading →

You might recall my adventure on Day 1 that required me to change rooms because of the construction noise. I’m not sure if I adequately conveyed the time pressure that I was under for that move. When I got to … Continue reading →

If I didn’t have to work while I was over here I could spend more time having adventures and writing about my adventures. Tonight we had dinner on the Main River (pronounced “Mine” river) at a trendy little restaurant called … Continue reading →

What might be the one thing that could make this entire trip worthwhile? Knowing that my time and energy spent smiling at unhappy German customers will result in a complete and satisfying turn-around: no less than delighted European customers. Or, … Continue reading →

My companions are supposed to pick me up at noon. I figured with 3 hours to spare (well, 2.5 hrs after I fiddle-farted around) I could catch a quick nap, then shower and get ready to go visit customers this … Continue reading →