The day itself was absolutely beautiful day with the weather. After a while, I was tired of being cooped up in my room with nothing to do, I decided that I wanted to go out for a walk. My only problem with walking is I feel the need to have a destination. I decided I would walk to a Deutsche Bank, transfer money from one account to another to pay my rent, then make my way back. I looked online and found the nearest location was over the Neckar River, one that I had never been to, so the idea of an adventure pleased me.
I walked along the path which had me wander through the ADM Cocoa facility area. Sure, it was unfortunate that I wasn't closer to the water, but the smell of cocoa surrounding you is also quite enjoyable, and I got to see how big the corporation actual is.
I finally made it to the bridge. Having passed it several times not knowing where it led, it was an experience. I was constantly on the look out for people wearing green because it was far scarcer than it is in America/ Chicagoland. I might have seen one other person wearing green, but it didn't seem to be for St. Patty's Day. I suppose this is Germany, nor Ireland after all. I did see some other green though. On the other side of the river was a long patch of grass that many people were enjoying. I saw people playing frisbee, grilling, and all sorts of other things with friends and family. When you live in a concrete jungle, it's not a big surprise so many people would take advantage of the green space by the water.
I went in and out of the Bank pretty quickly. Well, the bank was closed (it was after 5pm after all), but the ATM area was open. I wandered back the way I came and beheld another scene, which I took a picture of because it was beautiful.
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| I've been taking too many sunrise pictures, a sunset was due at some point. |
I arrived home, and not to long after I was on skype with my mom, when my roommate knocked on my door to let me know she was going to be cooking and that she would let me know when it was done. I couldn't help but be a little excited about someone else cooking for me. I mean, I live very simply and don't cook extravagant things like I used to at home. After waiting for some time, she knocked on my door again to let me know the food was done and she was going to bring me some.
Oh man, it was delicious! It was mostacholi noodles with beef, beans, onions, a few other vegetables and delicious spices. It's a good thing I like spicy foods, because it added a lot of flavor. I scarfed it down, to say the least, and went back for a little more even though I was full.
After that, Rachel and I decided that we wanted to see what St. Patty's day was like in Germany, and maybe (maybe!) meet people. What better place than a place with the name "Fitzgerald's". We got together and walked over to the Irish restaurant/ pub. There were definitely people there with green leprechaun hats drinking "Leprechaun Pee". As we were about to walk in, a guy stopped us saying there was a 5€ charge. I stepped back outside and discussed with Rachel if we really wanted to go in. We decided we'd go in try one thing then leave. So, we did. She ordered something and, because I don't like beer, just ordered a cider.
(I thought the sign was kind of amusing, and you can see a man in green drinking green in the background. - A picture of Rachel and I, a little fuzzy due to no flash and being a phone.)
We left around 11:30 maybe, came home, I munched on leftovers from dinner, then went to sleep.
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