stop #3: Maastricht. since i was in the area, i was interested in seeing the city where a friend had studied the year before. shout out to Kristin and many apologies to D for not making it to Njimegen yet. though, i swear that i saw your friend Florian on the train between Heidelberg and Saarbrücken.
my host was awesome; older hippie dude studying neuroscience in the medical school. wow Kristin, didn't know what a big medical school they had there! Phil took me on a quick tour, we ate some fries at the Marktplatz and had a cup of coffee, and then some beer. and then some more. originally he was from Belgium, so my sampler from Brussels kept going.
eine schöne Stadt, stimmt. more Weihnachtsmarkt action. didn't feel like toting around more Glühwein mugs, though. i definitely enjoyed the idea of sharing some of the landmarks with Deanna and Kristen. it was almost as if i was visiting the actual people. well, i suppose i was at least visiting a memory of theirs. =)
my favourite spot was a cathedral turned into... a BOOKSTORE!! mmm, i've been reading a bit more since i arrived in Europe. something about the train rides and books. perfect match. reminds me of all the long car rides as a kid. in turn, also makes me miss my road trips. soon enough. i'll take the trains while i have them. can't wait to try a night train!
Phil was a great guy to talk with. he cooks like me, just throwing things together. i showed him how easy it was to make Glühwein and we had dinner on his kitchen floor. it is definitely a lot different when couchsurfing. i enjoy the company, but often get distracted from the city that i'm visiting. six and a half doz the other, though. i'm glad to get both in the same package!
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