11:03

Location: Amsterdam Schipol

Feel: Tired

Thoughts

I survived the trip over the ocean. The trip was mostly uneventful. The man sitting next to me was a trooper. I was sitting in the middle section in an aisle seat. He, as far as I can tell, never got out of his seat.

The food was pretty good, but I am sure I ate too much. I had a salad, but it had cashews and cranberries in it in addition to the chicken. At least the dressing came on the side.

I am seriously tired, but I am going to walk around to make sure I don't fall asleep.

And now my last flight is delayed. sigh

17:45

Location: Berlin, Hampton by Hilton Hotel

Feel: Dead tired

Thoughts

The last leg of the trip was mostly uneventful. I was sitting next to a gentleman that was using some kind of interesting app to learn about computer science concepts.

That and they had the cutest little snack boxes with some pretty good bread in it. Why can't US domestic flights have these nice, nearly fresh snacks?

Once I got off the plane, I started texting with Amelia and trying to get Uber to work. I saw ads everywhere but they didn't like my google voice number for some reason. I walked out and took a taxi.

35 minutes and 40, forty, euros later, I arrived at my hotel. Seems pretty decent.

Must not go to sleep.

2019-11-04 01:09

Location: Berlin, Hotel

Feel: Not tired

Thoughts

Why am I not tired?

I was able to video chat with Amelia and the boys. I already miss them so much.

I went out and explored a little. I found a doner place less than ten minutes away and had a veritable feast! Doner mit salat und Mezzo Mix! I know it has something to do with the novelty, but damn if doner isn't tasty af.

There is this cool TV tower just off Alexanderplatz. I am hoping to eat in the revolving restaurant near the top of it. Apparently the views are amaze-balls.

It got really dark after my dinner and it is raining a little bit. That, coupled with my tiredness really put a damper on exploring Berlin. I decided I should at least get some exercise in so I checked out the fitness room and put in a full hour on the bike. I listened to some podcasts and tried not to think of how tired I am.

I took a shower and now I can't seem to sleep. Anyway, I really need to get some sleep before my training day at the conference.