Etrigana
01-02-2008, 06:34 PM
Ill start by letting everyone know I proposed atop the dome of St. Peters cathedral in the vatican. That church is...just...amazing...I have pictures and Ill throw them in an album for anyone who wants to see them later. Sorry for the block of text.
Currently Im in the airport at JFK, jet lagged as fuck and waiting for my connecting flight to SYR airport. The free wireless internet is shitty, but its enough to at least catch up on the forums (something I have missed intensly). Ill be home and online by Saturday at the latest.
All told I spent three nights in Rome, saw some amazing churches, ate some amazing food, bought an amazing hat and had some amazing *censor*. Afterwards we went to Berlin for three days. We did some shopping in the Kaufmensterdam (sp?) plaza, KeDeWe in particular. They had the most heart warming Christmas lights up and down the streets. And at every street plaza, they had a Christmas market that sold sausage that was to die for. Oh, and beer everywhere! Great times were had.
Next, we spent two nights in Zurich. Saw more churches, chilled for a few days, enjoyed the city and regret not going on a day trip to the alps. Zurich is, however, one of the cleanest and safest feeling cities Ive ever been in. Didnt see a single cop. I dont think they need them...After Zurich, we went to London for four days. New years in London was a bitch and I dont recommend it at all. It was a great attitude leading to the fireworks. 10 million people along the Thames, all drunk and eagerly awaiting fireworks. Afterwards those same 10 million drunk people all get caddled through small gates on cramped streets to 4 underground stations. Literally....10 million people. It took us 3 hours to walk what would normally take us 15 minutes. And EVERYONE was drunk. Not fun at all.
Other than new years, got to see Parliment, Westmienster, London tower, those royal jewel things, Tower Bridge, etc. Was fun. Dublin was better. Only had 27 hours in Dublin though, which was a mistake. Such a cool city. Great beer, great whiskey and great people. Did manage to check out Trinity college, Dublin castle, had a few Guinesses and some fish and chips. Oh, and Rild...I saw three Dubliners drinking Budwieser at a bar when they could be having GOOD beer. It made me chuckle and think of ya.
Sorry for the long overdue wishes. I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas and a happy New Year! I know I did. The only thing Im missing is raiding. Cant wait to jump back in to the game and kill some new shit. Everyone else should feel the same way! See ya all in a day or two.
-Etri
Currently Im in the airport at JFK, jet lagged as fuck and waiting for my connecting flight to SYR airport. The free wireless internet is shitty, but its enough to at least catch up on the forums (something I have missed intensly). Ill be home and online by Saturday at the latest.
All told I spent three nights in Rome, saw some amazing churches, ate some amazing food, bought an amazing hat and had some amazing *censor*. Afterwards we went to Berlin for three days. We did some shopping in the Kaufmensterdam (sp?) plaza, KeDeWe in particular. They had the most heart warming Christmas lights up and down the streets. And at every street plaza, they had a Christmas market that sold sausage that was to die for. Oh, and beer everywhere! Great times were had.
Next, we spent two nights in Zurich. Saw more churches, chilled for a few days, enjoyed the city and regret not going on a day trip to the alps. Zurich is, however, one of the cleanest and safest feeling cities Ive ever been in. Didnt see a single cop. I dont think they need them...After Zurich, we went to London for four days. New years in London was a bitch and I dont recommend it at all. It was a great attitude leading to the fireworks. 10 million people along the Thames, all drunk and eagerly awaiting fireworks. Afterwards those same 10 million drunk people all get caddled through small gates on cramped streets to 4 underground stations. Literally....10 million people. It took us 3 hours to walk what would normally take us 15 minutes. And EVERYONE was drunk. Not fun at all.
Other than new years, got to see Parliment, Westmienster, London tower, those royal jewel things, Tower Bridge, etc. Was fun. Dublin was better. Only had 27 hours in Dublin though, which was a mistake. Such a cool city. Great beer, great whiskey and great people. Did manage to check out Trinity college, Dublin castle, had a few Guinesses and some fish and chips. Oh, and Rild...I saw three Dubliners drinking Budwieser at a bar when they could be having GOOD beer. It made me chuckle and think of ya.
Sorry for the long overdue wishes. I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas and a happy New Year! I know I did. The only thing Im missing is raiding. Cant wait to jump back in to the game and kill some new shit. Everyone else should feel the same way! See ya all in a day or two.
-Etri