Back in the US...

Been in Boton since Saturday and have been working trying to get the house settled and my gear packed..... will post when I am back. Here is a pic of me on the Rhine with my interim car.

Back from Munich...

Back and working my *ss off. 13+ hour days but I am having a great time in Frankfurt. Meet up with my friend Alex in Munich this weekend. He was going to see the Brazil vs. Aussie game (Brazil won). Watching as many games as I can post work. Headin back to the USA on Saturday.

Update: Germany Pad

Wanted to post a pic of my current pad. This is my living room. I also have two bedrooms, kitchen, and split bathroom. WOOOHOOO!!

Geneva House Hunting

I just got back from my house hunting trip in Geneva. I saw 9 apartments, which 8 were a possible option. I have broke it down to 3.... one in Carouge, one in Eaux-Vives, and one in Rive. All have there pluses and minuses, but I think I am going with the one in Rive.
I will have to apply today. Keep you fingers crossed!

WORLD CUP FEVER!!!

So this past weekend was my first in Europe and was killer. A friend was in from the states and we chilled in Franfurt all weekend watching the WC. The streets were filled with fans from all over the world (especially crazy brits with no shirts...pissed) On Sunday I went to the wine country and relaxed. Overall I had 3 sunny days and a great time.

.....I pinch myself sometimes and can't believe I live here and the set-up I have. I great apartment, car, per diem, etc.... I am greatful.

More soon.

First days...

Day #1 and Day#2:
I arrived in Frankfurt after an uneventful flight from Boston and took a cab to the Schosshotel in Kronberg. After taking an hour nap I took a walk through the local park and relaxed in the autumn-like weather (60ish) I ventured for awhile looking for the road I would live on. I must have walked right by now accommodations, but didn’t know it. I wander a little longer and then headed to the local café for catch a few Weissbier and read “On the Road.” The rest of the day was relaxing and I went to bead early preparing for good first day.

Day two started with drive from a cute German girl in a 745 BWM to the office. I checked in and began the barrage of email, getting badges, keys, etc. The day was filled with talking with my new team and getting ready to move into the temp apartment. By the end of the day I was equipped with access to the building, key to my apartment, a phone, and a Golf TDI. I left the office around 6:30 and started searching for my place. I must have driven by it 4 times until I figured out which on was mine. I entered into the apartment finding 2 bedrooms and huge living room, kitchen, etc. This place was perfect…maybe even a little big. I grabbed my bags and emptied them in the apartment. I then proceeded to the store to get some essentials… beer and red bull diet. I returned home, unpacked, made the bed and I am now chilling.

TIP OF THE DAY: Bring your own bag or tell the teller at the grocery store you need one at check-out.

Leaving...leaving...leaving....

6:43 on Sunday the 4th: Today I watched the Red Sox win, packed, bought a pair of pants, and had some pizza for the last time for a month. I leave @ 9:50 tonight to Franfurt to start my journey..... Thanks everyone for the nice calls and love. I will be in touch. I can still me reached at gg@trikd.com.