When we got home around 7 in the morning, Meichy was telling Laura and Marcel that his friend game him 4 tickets to Berlin's Friday soccer match, which gives him an extra ticket. I spoke up and told him that if he needs someone to take it, I would! He offered it to me and we got to thinking about how I could make this work. I go to the game, then take the overnight to Zurich, then take the train into Frauenfeld for the huge Schwingfest! we checked the times and got it planned out. What I failed to book was a hostel back in Zurich where I could sleep sat night after the festivities. I wast worried though. I don't know how I had the energy at 7 in the morning, but I even squeezed in a video skype sesh with Ellie. With our plans set for tomorrow and a pad on the floor as my bed, it was lights out. We all slept till 3 in the afternoon. Before long, it was off to the soccer game. On our way, we stopped to check the details on my overnighter. It was a direct ride, which I was stoked about. I got my bed reserved and my ticket. We were good to go, and cintinued to the game. I was so so stoked to see a European soccer match!! Everyone was decked out in their Berlin Hertha gear. When we got to Olympic stadium, it was everything I expected and more. Chants and songs. Crazy fans. And an entertaining game with lots of goals, which gave everyone a chance to go nutty ballistic! Lol it was so much fun. I had a blast and was really starting to get sad about leaving Berlin and the great company I was in. But of course it had to come to an end, but not after a bit of excitement/adventure. So, of course on the way to the game Meichy was leading us everywhere. On the way back, he was still leading us everywhere but a different way. There were loads of people trying to cram into 2 different trains. It looked like we would be able to all fit in the next train. The next train arrived and Meichy kept telling me that I really had to push hard. We were all trying to get in one door and then we jumped over to the door next to is where there looked like there was some space. Keeping up mu aggressive attitude, I saw some space and took it. The 3 others hesitated and in that second, the doors closed behind me. I turned around and saw the only German speaking and the only person who knew where I was supposed to go, on the otherside of the glass. Meichy came running to the door and tried to pry it open. He made a small crack. With my help on the other side we made a bigger tiny crack in the rubber of where the doors come together. Usually a train leave pretty quickly after their doors shut. We got lucky though. The train delayed and we used that time to quickly communicate where I needed to go. He put his mouth to the crack and my ear presses against the other side when he told me to "get of at the @@&$8:$ station." I said what?!!! He told me this over about three times when I desperately asked him to spell it, spell it, spell it. I only caught the first 3 letters as the train pulled away and Marcel held his cell phone to the window and moved it infront of my face on the other side. I could not make out the small text.and with that, I was on my own. I only caught WAR. I was hoping very badly there was only one stop that started with WAR. luckily, there was. I was repeating to myself WAR WAR. When we arrived at my stop I recognized the station and knew I was in the right place. I was to wait for the rest of the group there. After three trains emptying their passengers, me having an overnight train to catch in one hour and no sign of the others. I started for Meichy's apartment. I knew the street the station put me on was the same street Meichy lives on. I knew what direction as well, so I hopped on the trolley in that direction. I was so nervous. What if they are waiting for me, looking for me. What if no one is home at the apartment to let me in to grab my pack, what if I miss my train to Zurich. After 3 stops and one to go, the greatest feeling in the world came to me. Mothers all over the world must experience this same feeling when finding their lost child. At that stop, Laura Marcel and Meichy all walk onto the trolly!! I was so relieved!! I gave out a hey!! OMG!!! Meichy threw his hands to his head as I threw mine in the air with my shoulders to my ears, then slapping my hands hard to my knees. We all then burst into laughter not believing what had happened and how it all worked out. It was a crazy experience. But we couldn't laugh for too long. I still had a train to catch. When I was frantically packing my bag, I regret to inform you, I dropped Jibb's head on the floor. It shattered into 5 little ceramic pieces with a bang. I was so sad. "Little sailor......I am so sorry," I said. I had to move on though. I set up Jibb's remains on Meichy's shelf in the kitchen so he could remember the great times we had. Now there is only 30 min left till my train departs. After quickly storing some directions to the dome and my hugs goodbye, I ran down the stairs. Ran to the trolly. Ran to the train station then ran to the correct platform of my train to Zurich.
I found my car, cabin and bed with no problem. Some others had a little more trouble. I noticed a bunch of ruckus from the cabin next door and peaked my head I. 5, 19year old guys traveling back home to Zurick. Swiss dudes. I was stoked. I told them how hungry I was and a couple of them gave me their left over burger and fries. I was satisfied. One of the guys and I started talking about how we wanted to hit the bar. We did just that. I made my bed and we hit the bar, on a moving train, headed for Switzerland. I was so pumped. We stayed up til about one thirty talking about all the things men talk about. It was a blast, but I had to get some sleep eventually. Zurich was the last stop and from there I am going to Frauenfeld to watch real Swiss wrestling at the worlds largest schwingfest. Keep in mind I have no idea where I am staying. Tonight I will not sleep well, but some sleep in a bed is better than non. Next is Frauenfeld and yet another adventure. I hope you are all doing well. I miss everyone and my own bed. Weather was hot today. Talk to you soon.
Sincerely,
Kurt
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