With apologies to Poni and Mueller of The Fan 93.7 Pittsburgh for borrowing on their title.
EUROPE
As I look back at the past week or so, I have many thoughts that were not captured in any blog entry. With no rhyme nor reason, they are here.
I could have gone cashless in Europe. I flew to Iceland and used a credit card to buy a burger.
In the Milan-Malpensa Airport, I withdrew €100. I bought a Coke and a Smile™️ at the airport using Euros only to get some change going.
In Europe when I couldn’t find Coke products, specifically Coke Zero, I found Pepsi Max. It is completely acceptable as an alternative. Not sure if it’s sold in the U.S. but it may be Pepsi Zero.
Not sure where I got this
Crisp bacon is nearly impossible to find in Europe
Leaving Nice we had the worst bus driver ever (attitude). They had ordered too small of a bus so some of our luggage (mine) was loaded into the Cykelnerven van and followed us to the Nice airport.
At 9:42 a.m. we came to a toll booth. Rather than wait in line he chose a lane with a Red X (Closed). Waiting at the end was a Gendarme (policeman) who promptly ordered him to pull over. He had to show papers and the policemen did a passport check on all the passengers.
At 9:57 a.m. at another toll plaza, he followed a car that could not get the gate to open. The bus’ transponder opened it for the car and the card drove off.
But it would not open the now-closed gate for the bus. He argued with the mystery man in the squawk box for seven to eight minutes. Our Soigneur parked the van and came running down with a credit card to pay the toll. This angered the driver more. It was principle, damn your noon flights can wait.
Once e finally got through the gate the bus wouldn’t shift. He pulled over and shut off the engine. Thankfully when he restarted it the shifting worked. But quite an arrogant little fellow.
When I returned I took my bike to my local bike shop for some minor tuning. My mechanic checked out the chain and said, “Oh, yea, you stretched that bad boy out.”
My cleat broke on the first ride after I got home. I would have been in a bad spot of that had happened in France.
When I arrived at the Zurich Airport Hilton the manager told me they couldn’t upgrade me to a suite but had a “relaxation room” for me. I think that was better and spent one night there in 2014 as well.
When I turned off the lights there was about 60 seconds of ocean waves playred.
I think this room was better. It was perfect for me.
The tub was so relaxing.
Breakfast was included plus I had access to the executive lounge. They kept me supplied in Coke Zero.
I will always be grateful for those who supported me.
I lost my glasses. Went through France with Gooder.
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