3399 - Hamburg Day 6

The final day, basically getting home
From Rugen to Hamburg and Manchester
Nice breakfast in the hotel, was alone
Then a girl from Hamburg, chatted to her
Down the hill to the station, woman there
Was really helpful, saved me big money
Told me to save by waiting one more hour
Sat in the winter sun waiting for my
Train from Bergen to Rostock, changed to the
Hamburg train, the weather really went down
But no matter, my holiday's over
Just need to catch the flight home. Happily
I got to the gate in sufficient time
Now I'm home, settled in, memories to share

3398 - Hamburg Day 5

Woken up earlier than I intended
Because of noisy peeps in dormitory
So had an early breakfast and threaded
My way through Rostock's streets, still quite empty
And an earlier train to Rugen for me
Bergen auf Rugen's the name of the place
No time to see the white chalk cliffs, sadly
A chance that time will likely not replace
In December the crowds would've been sparse
But never mind, it's cold, time's defeated
Me, and am tired, hotel room solitary
But one more Christmas market, one more wurst
This afternoon drank brandy, dozed on bed
Then a nice Chinese meal, treat just for me

Sun 6 December

3397 - Hamburg Day 4

Quite early train from Hamburg to Lubeck
Carrying my bag, I walked around that town
Daytime Christmas markets, churches, a drag
I missed the Rostock train by 5 minutes
Sat reading for 2 hours in the station
Luckily I'm enjoying my Chandler
From Rostock station, caught the tram, and found
The Jellyfish Hostel with no bother
Then looked around festive markets once more
Ate a bratwurst, banana, and milk drink
Chatted to Patrick and Phil, hostel men
In the cold, over cigarettes and beer
It's quiet, though the hostel's fully booked
Another bottle, then I'll settle down

Sat 5 December

3396 - Hamburg Day 3

Second full day in Hamburg, big breakfast
Set me up for the day, like yesterday
For 6 euros I got an all-day pass
And rode two railway stops to Sternschanze
From there walked all the way to Altona
Via St Pauli, stopped at the Fischmarkt
Then rode out further to Blankenese
Then to the Landungsbrucken 5 to start
The St Pauli tour at 2. Hopped on board
A boat with the group, and luckily, just
In time, Wang Yu turned up, good company
For me well after the tour finished. Good
Walk around the grotto, funfair, and last
Of all, gluhwein together, saw the sleigh...

Fri 4 December

3395 - Hamburg Day 2

First full day in Hamburg, a big breakfast
Started Raymond Chandler's 'Little Sister'
Read til 10:30, then walked, not too fast
Along Monchebergstrasse, to the square
To Starbucks opposite the Rathaus, where
The free guided tour began. It was fun
Well-hosted by a guy with a big stare
From South Africa, he was called Kalvin
He even knew Lichfield and Stoke-on-Trent
Met a nice girl from Vienna (there last
May!), and a Chinese actress. Me and her
And her friend will meet tomorrow at ten
And get the train to somewhere to the west
A concentration camp, and Altona

Thur 3 December

3394 - Hamburg Day 1

First day of my travels in Germany
The Generator Hostel in Hamburg
Already seen the Christmas market, tree
Rathaus, people, gluhwein, and all, dot.org
I'm no Christmas fan, but I'm no Cyborg
So it was a most enjoyable sight
Like watching Jimmy Connors play Bjorn Borg
Memories of Malmo, all lit up at night
But this time it's Germany shining light
Looking forward to touring the city
Tomorrow at 11 at Starbucks
After that, I'll know my way around, quite
Now I'm reading, writing, drinking, happy
I love indulging the travelling bug

Wed 2 December

3393 - Flying low

My last post before going to Germany
Excitement mounts in my head now, even
Finished Catch-22 in a frenzy
So I could take another book within
My bag. I've chosen a less heavy one
It's 'The Little Sister' (Raymond Chandler)
Like Catch-22, lent from Pearl, Swindon
A smallish book suitable for the air
Journey, or the airport. And also there
In my bag's my 'Instant German' trusty
Guide to the teutonic tongue. Hamburg, when
I get there, hope to eat a hamburger
And post a pic on Twitter, ha ha hee
So bye for now, see you in days seven!