May 8, 2008 - Freitag to Frankfurt

Day 11 – Freitag to Frankfurt We had the luxury this morning of sleeping in until 7:15 am, so we were well-rested for a change when we woke up. ... The young men working there were very friendly, and Doug bought a few things, including some nosing glasses for only 3€ each (and they were engraved with “Isle of Arran”)! Back to the bus, along the cobbled stones, and we were on our home stretch to Frankfurt. ... We went to the same square, Paulplatz, as we were at on our first night in Frankfurt, and walked a short distance to our restaurant for our farewell dinner. ... Everyone was having a good time, and our bus back to our hotel, the same one we stayed at on arrival in Frankfurt, was full of laughter. ...

Apr 28, 2008 - Jetlagged in Frankfurt

Day 2 – Frankfurt Before we knew it, a continental breakfast was coming around, and we could see the sun rising out the window (hmmm, didn’t it just set a few hours before?) The flight was 7 ½ hours long, but it went by quickly. ... At Frankfurt Airport, we landed at 7:00 am as scheduled, and came to Terminal 1, which is huge, with three levels, a shopping concourse, restaurants, etc. ... We noticed that grass was green and the leaves were fully out while approaching Frankfurt, so this is certainly better weather than we left at home! Eventually, it was time to board our coach. ... It was about a half hour drive to our hotel, which is a Sheraton in Offenbach, a suburb of Frankfurt. ... On the way, Enzo gave us some facts about Frankfurt. ...

Apr 27, 2008 - Flap Your Arms - Thunder Bay to Frankfurt

Day 1 – Thunder Bay to Frankfurt I woke up early, at about 6:00 am.Day 1 – Thunder Bay to Frankfurt I woke up early, at about 6:00 am....

Apr 21, 2008 - From Home to Rome

Our journey took us through Frankfurt where we arrived at a little after 7 AM. ... For about five hours he showed us the highlights of Frankfurt and surrounds. ... Frankfurt is a very modern and fast growing city, and can lay claime to being the business center of Germany if not Northern Europe. ... " Most of Frankfurt was destroyed during WWII so just about everything is new. ...

Apr 7, 2008 - Traveling to India

That's always the goal! I flew from Boston to Frankfurt, Germany (7+ hours) and then from Frankfurt to Delha, India (7+ hours) in business class on Lufthansa These were my first ever flights on Lufthansa. ... On the first leg (Boston to Frankfurt), the seat was comfortable (see photo) and the food was excellent. ... In Frankfurt, something I’d never seen before was private waiting areas for each gate. ... The hot chocolate from the espresso machine was delicious! On the 2nd leg (Frankfurt to Delhi), the seat was extremely comfortable and the food was excellent again. ...

Apr 4, 2008 - Finding the elusive frankfurter

Just a quick hello from Frankfurt. ... Eventually, I found the downtown area,and finally a frankfurter. ... Actually, 2 of them.Just a quick hello from Frankfurt. ... Eventually, I found the downtown area,and finally a frankfurter. ... Actually, 2 of them....

Mar 28, 2008 - Frankfurt, Germany

On Friday, March 28th, me, Natalie, Stacey, Paulino and Erin woke up at the ridiculous hour of 4am to catch our plane to Frankfurt, Germany for the weekend. ... Frankfurt was kind of a random choice for us. ... Doh! We decided right there that since they ddn't even check to see if we had tickets, the ticket would be good for the whole weekend ;) Once on the train we had to make our way to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, the main station in Frankfurt. ... After leaving the cemetery we jumped on a tram and started exploring Frankfurt. ... Only later in the trip did we realize we were staying in the red-light district of Frankfurt. ...

Feb 20, 2008 - The Tour de Bahn part 1

We flew first to Frankfurt. ... Frankfurt is much more modern presumably thanks to war time destruction of the old city and has some outstanding modern architecture and open spaces. ... No disasters, but we have had travellers moments! This started with the great flood of Frankfurt. ...

Jan 25, 2008 - Cape Town - Frankfurt

Originally we were planning to fly to Johannesburg today to catch the evening flight to Frankfurt. ... Unfortunately all Lufthansa-flights from Johannesburg for the next couple of days are overbooked so we decide to stay in Cape Town and try to get on the evening flight directly.Originally we were planning to fly to Johannesburg today to catch the evening flight to Frankfurt. ... Unfortunately all Lufthansa-flights from Johannesburg for the next couple of days are overbooked so we decide to stay in Cape Town and try to get on the evening flight directly....

Jan 10, 2008 - Finally in Frankfurt

I've made it to Europe.I've made it to Europe....

Dec 23, 2007 - Frankfurt Airport

Arriving in Frankfurt the situation is unexpectedly under control so we head straight to the Lufthansa First Class Check-In. ... Our flight is heavily overbooked, so we have to see and wait.Arriving in Frankfurt the situation is unexpectedly under control so we head straight to the Lufthansa First Class Check-In. ... Our flight is heavily overbooked, so we have to see and wait....

Nov 18, 2007 - Trains, planes and ...

Well dear, faithful blog readers, our journey has sadly come to an end.Well dear, faithful blog readers, our journey has sadly come to an end....