點滴1 Sharing 1: 慕尼黑的生活 Life in Munich

前天完成了歐洲日記，昨天感到很空虛，因為我不用在巴士上用手機起稿﹑不用回想當天的細節並記錄下來、不用回家把英文版翻譯、更不用處理相片加載到blog裡。但細心想想，我在慕尼黑生活了一個月，回港約三個月後，Moritz也在香港待了個多月，怎會沒事情值得分享呢?我們的故事不是童話，我不用哭著對你說：童話裡都是騙人的；現實不是王子公主般的一直愉快地生活下去，也不會每天驚天地泣鬼神。但總有值得回味的回憶，那就跟大家分享過去發生的點滴吧！

I finished the Europe travelogue a day before yesterday. Then I felt so empty yesterday because I did not have to draft the post with my phone, no longer needed to think about what had happened that day, no more translation to English version and did not have to choose images for the post. I sit back and think... I stayed in Munich for a month, then after three months came back to Hong Kong, Moritz came over for more than a month. How could it be nothing worth to share? Our story is not a fairy tale as "...the prince and princess lived happily ever after." or going up-and-down everyday, but we have nice memory in these months. So I would like to share some bits in my blog.

 

[歐洲 德國慕尼黑 Europe Munich Germany] Day 72 END 完滿結束

跟Piero 和Alex 道別便帶著背包離開，前往旅程真正的最後一站慕尼黑，臨行前留下一點謝意給Piero，包括我那雙斷帶的人字拖。有些東西帶走用不著，只好放下。Piero 也送了我一件T-shirt, 是他在巴西旅行時買來給前女友，但最後分手了未能送出，他送給我不是睹物思人，而是一直沒找到身形細小的人轉贈。

I left with my backpacks, after saying goodbye to Piero and Alex, and head to my ultimate destination – Munich. I left Piero some souvenirs, including my broken slipper, to say thanks. You may give up something if you won’t use it even you have it. Piero gave me a T-shirt which he bought in Brazil for his ex. However, he didn’t send it out as before they broke up. He gave it to me not because the T-shirt reminded him his ex, but he cannot find someone tiny fit the T-shirt.

我沒有告訴Moritz 我今天會到Munich, 事前我反覆問他會否出差，我怕我到了但人不在；今天由出發至到達機場我都不停發短訊跟他聯絡，但我一直沒有收到他的回覆，為什麼要這個緊張關頭才失蹤？有了心理準備會吃閉門羹，可能要等他一兩小時。

I did not tell Moritz I came to Munich. I asked him a few times if he had to go for business trip beforehand, I was just afraid he will be out town when I arrived. I tried to reach him that day from Italy to Munich. I texted him several messages, but no feedback from him. Why did he disappear at that moment? I prepared to wait outside the door for one or two hours for him.

[歐洲 意大利羅馬 Europe Rome Italy] Day 71 End of the Journey 旅程尾聲

約好Ruemaysa去Tivoli，其實Tivoli在那裡我都不知道，事前未有打算去，只知道他們說Tivoli很美很值得去。可能今次不去，不知道幾多年後才會去，那儘管去看一下吧！

We met Ruemaysa to Tivoli today. Actually I do not know where is Tivoli and I was not planned to go there. I only knew they kept mentioning Tivoli is beautiful. If I don't go there, I don't know when will be the next chance. So let's go and check that out!

在火車站自動售票機買票時，有一個男人走過來想幫忙，又問我們是否沒有零錢，但Ruemaysa和Metal都很決絕說不用並叫他離開。原來火車站經常有無業的人在逗留，看有沒有遊客不懂買票便出手幫忙，事後問你拿報酬。

When we bought the ticket at the vending machine, a man came to us and wanted to help. He asked if we have enough coins. But Ruemaysa and Metal rejected his offer firmly and asked him to go away. Later I was told that lots of jobless people wander at the station to help people, especially when tourists do not know how to use the ticket machine, and ask for money afterward.

[歐洲 意大利羅馬 Europe Rome Italy] Day 70 Homemade Panini 自製Panini

Metal預留了一整天給我，準備帶我遊走羅馬。今天天氣沒昨天那麼熱，所以我也樂意四處走走。由Metal帶領，加上早起的鳥兒有蟲食，我們下午四時已經看得七七八八，我當然十分滿足。

Metal reserved a day to go sightseeing with me. The weather was not that hot like yesterday and I would love to walk around with him. Leading by Metal and we were an early bird. We were able to finish the tourist attractions at 4pm. I was satisfied. 

[歐洲 意大利羅馬 Europe Rome Italy] Day 69 Day of Museums 博物館遊覽日

早上10時離開Piero家往車站跟第二位沙發主Metal見面，看似也是正常的意大利人，Piero便放心把我轉交給Metal。今天剛巧是整月唯一一天博物館免費開放日，順理成章今天的行程便是去博物館。

I left Piero's place at 10am to meet my second hosts Metal. He looks normal and Piero felt ok to let me leave with him. Today is the only day of the month for free-entry of museums. As a result, our itinerary is to hop the museums. 

我一向對博物館沒什麼興趣，但Metal卻感到很興奮，他想把握機會到他一直想到的某博物館看看那著名的雕像真身，還約了另一位沙發客Ruemeysa一起遊覽博物館。

I was not quite interested in visiting museum, but Metal was very excited. He would like to make use of this chance to a particular museum to see a real sculpture. He also scheduled to meet another surfer - Ruemeysa in the museum as well.

[歐洲 意大利羅馬 Europe Rome Italy] Day 68 Romance in Italy 意大利艷遇

醒來跟Piero聊起天來，他人其實很好，富幽默感。雖然跟他初相識，但大家好像成了好朋友一樣，不得不提他曾經去過中國和越南，然後發現自己蠻喜歡亞洲文化，可能我是亞洲人吧，所以他也順理成章喜歡我！意大利男人真的對亞洲女性有情意結，我覺得所有亞洲女性在他們眼中都變成美女。一位女性朋友幾個月前獨自來了意大利，到步後不久便認識了一位意大利帥哥，大家互生情素。還有聽說過許多的亞洲女生在意大利艷遇故事，所以要過一個浪漫的羅馬假期其實不難，只要不要怕羞踏出comfort zone已經成功了。

I chatted with Piero in the morning. He is a nice person and having a great sense of humor. I just knew him for a couple of days but we felt like we are good friends already. He went to Vietnam and China before and he found himself fond of Asian culture. It could be because I am Asian, he likes me a lot!! Italian guy always show Asian girls their affection. I think all the Asian women are pretty lady in their eyes. A girl friend of mine traveled to Italy alone and she met a handsome Italian in a few days. They have the feeling on each other afterwards. I have heard of many romantic stories about the single Asian ladies hooked up with Italian guys. As a result, it is not hard to have a romance holiday if you are brave and stepped out of the comfort zone.

偷襲連環圖 Successive Attack Photo

[歐洲 意大利羅馬 Europe Rome Italy] Day 67 Rome is so amazing 羅馬很好玩

斷片加撞傷後腦，令我12時才起床，起床後發現我手腳都有瘀傷，不知情還以為我遭毒打。後腦還是感到疼痛，原來腫了一大塊，連梳頭都會痛，頭髮都不能亂動。

Hangover and head pain made me slept in. It was 12 noon when I woke up and I found that my elbow and legs got a lot of bruises. If I don't tell you, you may think that I got beaten by someone last night. My head was still feeling pain and it swelled a big piece. I felt pain even I just comb my hair and I cannot touch that part of the hair, otherwise, it hurts.

[歐洲 意大利羅馬 Europe Rome Italy] Day 66 Roman Holiday 羅馬假期

今天下午會離開克羅地亞前往意大利羅馬，上午看看尚未被遊客攻陷的舊城區然後到城牆外的海邊游泳。

I left Croatia to Rome, Italy in the afternoon. In the morning, I walked around the town before the tourists marching in and also swam at the seaside outside the city wall.

[歐洲 克羅地亞 Dubrovnik Europe Dubrovnik Croatia] Day 65 ....

早上留在房間盡最後努力找意大利羅馬的沙發主，我在緊急沙發群組留言，之後收到很多沙發主回覆邀請我到他們家做訪客，但他們的評語都好壞參半，而且只接待亞洲女沙發客。深知意大利人的熱情，但我相信這些好客的沙發主目的不是單純的接待，所以我遲遲仍未答覆。直至我收到Piero的回覆，我詳細看過其他人給他的評語，認為他應該非那類熱情意大利沙發主，我才決定答應他的邀請，但我還是有保留的。

I spent my morning in the room because I wanted to spend the last minute to find my host in Rome, Italy. I posted on the emergency couch group and received more than 10 invitations from the hosts. Their references are not 100% positive and their surfers are mostly female Asian. I understand how passionate are the Italian, but I believe these guys are not only aiming for hosting. As a result, I still did not reply them yet. Until I received the invitation from Piero, I read through his references and guess he should not be the same as those passionate hosts. So I accepted his invitation, but I still have to observe when I arrive.

[歐洲 克羅地亞 Dubrovnik Europe Dubrovnik Croatia] Day 64 Reality of Dubrovnik 真實的Dubrovnik

早上6時巴士到達Dubrovnik，克羅地亞最後一站。首先要找路到舊城區，看地圖似乎很近，所以決定走路，結果走了一小時。幸好沿途有些風景，才不至於悶著走。

The bus arrived at 6am in Dubrovnik which is my last stop in Croatia. I first have to find the way to the old town. It seems the distance between the bus station and the old town is short, so I chose to be on foot. However, it took me one hour. Luckily, the view was great so that I wasn't feel bored. 

[歐洲 克羅地亞 Zadar Europe Zadar Croatia] Day 63 Unstable Weather in Croatia 在克羅地亞翻雲覆雨

同一天在同一個城市經歷兩種截然不同的天氣…天陰狂風大雨 vs 天晴陽光普照；換上不同衣服 …冬裝大褸夏季泳衣，再次體驗到克羅地亞真的陰晴不定。
Same day, Same city, but two different weather i.e. cloudy & rainy vs sunny & hot, two different costumes i.e. winter jacket and swimming suit. It meant that the weather in Croatia is really unstable.

收拾好行李，寄存在hostel, 打算前往裸體泳灘，但職員說路程比較遠，交通不方便，我們傍晚便離開怕趕不了回來，所以決定到附近的泳灘好了。
We packed out stuff and stored them in the hostel. Originally we planned to go to the nude beach, but the staff told us it is a long way and it is not easy to reach. Since we will catch the bus in the evening, we don't want to take the risk of missing the bus. Therefore, we changed our plan to swim in nearby beaches.

[歐洲 克羅地亞 Zadar Europe Zadar Croatia] Day 62 Feature Travel: Plitvice Lakes 重點旅遊:十六湖國家公園

整個旅程我有三個地方想去，1)  波蘭納粹集中營 2) 波蘭塔塔山 和3)  克羅地亞十六湖國家公園。在香港計劃行程時預計會獨自上路，怎料Moritz 伴我遊覽集中營和塔塔山，今天到十六湖他又在身邊，世事難料，這是巧合還是緣份？

I was longing to visit 3 places in my entire trip: 1) Auschwitz, Poland, 2) Tatra Mt. Poland and 3) Plitvice Lakes, Croatia. When I was in Hong Kong for planning, I expected to be a solo visit. However, Mortiz joined me to the camp and the mountain. Today, we went to Plitvice Lakes together. It was really unexpected. Is that a coincidence or there is strong connection between Moritz and I?

把昨天準備好的材料造成三文治，方便攜帶，Moritz 又好像上塔塔山那次一樣把所有食物放進他的背包，邊走邊吃，永遠沒有一刻是餓著肚子，這個感覺很幸福。

We made some sandwiches with the ingredient bought yesterday which is more handy. Moritz put all the food inside his backpack like the time we did to Tatra Mountain. We kept eating while walking, and never felt hungry. This feeling was really good. 

[歐洲 克羅地亞 Zadar Europe Zadar Croatia] Day 61 My Dream Man 夢中情人

興奮得睡不著，6:30am 出發到車站等Moritz。遠處已經見他站著一旁，我飛奔撲向他，偷襲失敗，他轉身抱著我，然後大家都傻笑起來，我不是造夢，Moritz真是來了克羅地亞。

I was so excited and woke up early, then headed to the bus station at 6:30am to pick up Moritz. I spotted him far away standing at the bus stop waiting for me. I ran toward him and decided to attack him. However, I failed because he saw me and turned to hug me back. We both laughed about that. I was not dreaming, Moritz was in Croatia.

[歐洲 克羅地亞 Zadar Europe Zadar Croatia] Day 60 Good Weather Good Mood 好天氣好心情

早上6:30已經醒來，因為我要儘快離開這裡。昨晚沙發主問我今天什麼時候離開，我感到好奇問為什麼要我離開，不是說好了住兩晚的嗎？他說"不是，只能接待我一晚，明天我便要走。"一時間我能去那裡，唯有立刻聯絡之前的Hostel看今晚有沒有空位，問心真的不想多留在這裡，因為我總是感到很不安，離開也是好事。

I woke up at 6:30am because I wanted to leave the house asap. Last night, my host asked when will I leave today. I wondered why should I leave as we agreed for two nights. He said＂No, only one night and you have to leave tomorrow." Where should I go all of a sudden? I checked with the hostel which I stayed the first night to see if there is vacancy. To be honest, I did not want to stay as I did not feel comfortable during the stay. Leaving is a better option.

[歐洲 克羅地亞 Zadar Europe Zadar Croatia] Day 59 Psyco Host and Dark Room Horror 禁室培慾神經沙發主

沙發主是個廿多歲的克羅地亞男生。從其他人留下的評語知道他會向沙發客收取每晚 €5用作他們使用室內的水電煤費用。 €5真的不多，但這樣違反了Couchsurfing的宗旨。他從未跟我提及過收費的問題，跟他見面後，我會等待他開口提出向我收費。

My host is a young 20ish Croatian. I read from the reference that he charges surfer €5/ night because of the electricity, water and gas consume. €5 is not much money, but it is totally violate the objective of couchsurfing. And he never mentioned to me about the fee in the pervious conversation. I will wait and see how he will bring up this topic when I see him.

[歐洲 克羅地亞 Zadar Europe Zadar Croatia] Day 58 Pink Sky x sunset 粉紅的天空 x 日落

之前也提及克羅地亞的天氣十分不穩定，這一刻下雨，下一秒又天晴。根據天氣報告，今天整個克羅地亞的天氣都很糟而且會下雨。就是說不適合任何室外活動和到那兒也很沒趣，所以我決定把握機會坐巴士離開到另一個城市Zadar，車程6小時。

As I mentioned before, the weather in Croatia is very unstable. It could rain at this moment and become sunny the next second. According to the weather report, the whole Croatia today will have very shitty weather and rainy day. It means it is not good for outdoor activities and wherever you go, it will be suck. Therefore, I decided to grab the chance and move to another city, Zadar. The bus ride takes 6 hours.

[歐洲 克羅地亞普拉 Europe Pula Croatia] Day 57 [with plenty of photos 多圖] Excuse me, can you help to take a picture for me?

住Hostel dorm雖然平，但壞處是每人作息時間不一，當你已經熟睡，其他人便從外面回來，而且多數已經喝醉了，必定會發出笑聲洗澡沖廁聲開門關門聲開燈關燈聲把你從夢中叫醒。然後早上有人離開，除了鬧鐘聲，更有一輪膠袋聲拉鏈聲涮口聲再把你叫醒。

It is cheap staying in dorm of the hostel. However there is downside as well. The other guests would have different schedule than yours. When you fell asleep, they just came back and mostly a bit drunk. As a result, they would make some noise from giggle, shower, flushing toilet, open/ close the door or on/off the light, then you will be waken up. In the morning, it is always someone has to catch the early flight/ train/ bus or whatever. You will be waken up by the alarm then some noise from plastic bags or zipped up the suitcase.

 

 

[歐洲 克羅地亞普拉 Europe Pula Croatia] Day 56 Roma-style in Croatia 羅馬風格的克羅地亞

今天會離開Ivanec小村莊，首要任務是全身而退Luka 家而不被他媽媽發現。計劃他媽媽早上出去買東西時，我便背著背包站在門口，假裝我剛到找Luka去玩，他把我也弄得很緊張，生怕出什麼意外我會被責罰。最後計劃失敗，他媽媽比預定時間早回來，看到我這副陌生臉孔先是有一秒愕然，然後立即帶點責問語氣問Luka我為什麼在這裡，嚇得我不敢正視她。

Today is the day leaving Ivanec. But the first mission was to sneak out of Luka's place without discovered by his mom. The plan was I will stand in front of the main door to pretend just arrived and looked for Luka, when his mom was out for grocery in the morning. Luka freaked me out too by kept repeating the plan and I was worried something would happen if I massed up the plan. End up the plan was screwed up as his mom returned home earlier as scheduled. When she saw me in the house, she has a second of surprised and then became a poker face to ask Luka why was I there? I was so scared and didn't look at her directly.

[歐洲 克羅地亞 Ivanec Europe Ivanec Croatia] Day 55 Green Village 綠野仙踪

無驚無險終於天亮，我還安敞在沙發，沒出甚麼意外。但昨夜不是睡得特別好，因為晚上他朋友回來了，還跟室友們在地下開Party,  除了間中被他們叫囂聲吵醒，還怕他們酒後藥後獸性大發衝入我們房，所以嚇得我不停胡思亂想。幸好整晚Luka 在傍才不至於發瘋。

Luckily it was dawn and I was still in one piece, laying on the sofa without any accident. I did not sleep well last night because his friend came back late night and having party with his roommates and friends downstairs.I was waken up by their noise on and off and was scared they will break the door after they were drunk and taken drugs. I cannot stop thinking of something really bad. Fortunately, Luka was with me the whole night, otherwise I will be driven to crazy.

[歐洲 克羅地亞 Ivanec Europe Ivanec Croatia] Day 54 Hitchhike Succeed x Drug Horror 順利攔車ｘ毒品驚魂

雖然未能跟Luka在意大利hitchhike,  但他說今天可以hitchhike到Varanzdin 。我聽到十分興奮，期待將會發生的旅程。Ivanec 到Varanzdin的車很多，車程約20-30分鐘，因為那是最近的大城鎮，不消10分鐘已經有一對老夫婦停下來，我還來不及拍下我的第一次已經要登車出發。

Although I cannot hitchhike with Luka in Italy, he said we could do a short hitchhike from Ivanec to Varanzdin. I was so excited about it and expected the journey to happen asap. There were lots of cars to Varanzdin from Ivanec, which takes 20-30 minutes, because Varanzdin is the nearest big town. With less than 10 minutes, an old couple stopped and gave us a ride. It happened so fast that I didn't take a picture of my 1st time experience and I have to get into the car to go.

[歐洲 克羅地亞 Ivanec Europe Ivanec Croatia] Day 53 Lovely small town 可愛小鎮

早上十分驚險，差點未能上火車。事緣我為求方便把明信片和火車票一同夾於日記本裡，有一刻想過拿出明信片時火車票會不會湊巧地也一同掉出來，但想想我已有心理準備，應該不會發生。就在我等待火車期間，想拿出火車票發現居然不見了。我立刻緊張起來，回想最有機會是寄名信片時掉了出來。我沿路走一次留心地下有沒有我的火車票，居然被我在郵筒旁邊尋回，原封不動絲毫無缺在地上。

It happened to be so excited in the morning because I almost can't take the train. I put my postcards and the train ticket inside my diary for convenience. For one second I thought the ticket will drop down when I take out the postcards. However, since I expected it would happen, I do not think it would actually happen. When I was waiting for the train, I searched for my ticket but there was nothing. I started being panic and thought it has a high chance happened when I posted my postcards. I followed my way back and checked carefully if my ticket was somewhere. I finally found it next to the mail box. It seemed noone has ever touch or move it.

[歐洲 克羅地亞札格雷布 Europe Zagreb Croatia] Day 52 Life of decision making 人生的抉擇

根據預定行程，今天應該是移動日前往小鎮Ivanec 跟網友Luka 見面，但今天是公眾假期火車休息，巴士太貴，所以在Zagreb多留一天，明天才出發。
According to my schedule,  I should have head to a small town Ivanec to meet a net friend Luka.  However today is public holiday and the train stopped.  Bus is too expensive to consider,  so I will stay one more day on Zagreb and leave tomorrow.

克羅地亞的沙發主明顯沒有西歐或中歐國家多，加上踏入夏季要找沙發主更不是易事，眼見時間無多仍沒有著落開始急起來，心情更沉重。
Obviously the number of hosts in Croatia are not as many as those in Western or Central Europe.  Besides,  it is summer which is way harder to find any free couch.  Time was running out but I still didn't have any feedback,  I became anxious and moody.

[歐洲 克羅地亞札格雷布 Europe Zagreb Croatia] Day 51 "If he will be the father of your kids in the future..."

8am已經起床，因為Nenad送Natalija去上班，現在正待業中，所以有時間跟我暢遊Zagreb。有當地人做導遊不用擔心迷路，我可以大安指意跟著Nenad，聽著他解說Zagreb的每一個角落的故事。
I woke up at 8am since Nenad will drive Natalija to work. Nenad is underemploy at the moment, therefore, he is free to show me Zagreb. I felt so great to be around with the local as I do not have to worry about getting lost. What I should do is to follow Nenad and listen to his detail explanation of every corner and the stories behind.

 

這是我的早餐，用豬油造的鬆餅，意想不到的好吃。

This is my breakfast. A scone made with pork oil which tastes unexpectedly good.

[歐洲 克羅地亞札格雷布 Europe Zagreb Croatia] Day 50 Finally in Croatia 終於踏足克羅地亞

4:30am - Adam 和 Örs還在睡夢中，我起床執拾細軟離開。 再見 Adam & Örs!

 5:00am - 大包小包前往地鐵站。每天都在站內相同角落的一對無家嬉皮情侶和狗狗，他們還在睡覺。好好享受片刻的寧靜吧。再見無名情侶＆狗狗！

 5:30am - 到達火車站。等待著往下一站．克羅地亞札格雷布的列車。

 6:00am - 火車到達。再見布達佩斯！

 4:30am - Adam and Örs were still sleeping,  I woke up for last minute pack up. Goodbye Adam & Örs!

 5:00am - Heading toward metro to the train station with all the belonging.  Passing the homeless hippie couples with their dog at the same spot in the metro station that I saw everyday.  They slept like a baby. Goodbye Hippie & Dog!

 5:30am - Arrived at the train station.  Waiting for the train to Zagreb,  Croatia.

 6:00am - Train arrived.  Goodbye Budapest!

[歐洲 匈牙利 Europe Hungary] Day 49 最後一天 Last Day: Memento Park

對於匈牙利浴場我還是念念不忘，所以決定最後一天再到浴場好好享受，選了在布達區的Rudas Bath，是一個較多遊客到訪的浴場。最方便的方法是坐巴士或電車，浴場門口有站，但方便不等如我會順利到達。

I had a great experience in the Thermal bath in Hungary. I decided to try one more time before I leave. This time I chose to visit Rudas Bath in Buda district. It is one of the famous bath with relatively more tourists. The easiest way to reach the bath is either bus or tram as there is a stop right outside the bath. It is convenience but it does not mean I can arrive easily.

[歐洲 匈牙利 Europe Hungary] Day 48 Saint Andrew's 單車x虛脫之大番滾 Extreme super bike

雖然終於順利出發到Saint Andrew's，但吃過Brunch已經是2時，比昨天還要遲！轉電車又轉巴士終於來到租單車的店，己經是接近4時。單車東主指必須於最遲晚上7時還車，否則後果自負。計一計時間，來回最快需要2小時，我應該還有2小時漫遊小鎮。歐洲租單車和買合我小腳板的鞋情況一樣，很難找到合適。最後我只能選小孩單車，車身較矮，但會比較吃力。

Although we finally visit Saint Andrew's on schedule, it was already 2pm after brunch which was even later than yesterday. We switched tram and bus to arrive the bike rental shop, it was almost 4pm. The owner of the bike shop said we have to return the bike by 7pm. Otherwise, we will have to responsible the consequence. It takes at least 2 hours for return ride, and we would still have 2 hours for wandering in the town. To rent a bike in Europe is similar to buy a shoes fit my little feet, that is HARD. Finally I have to choose the kids' bike which the frame is smaller but more heavy. So I will have to use more energy for the ride.

[歐洲 匈牙利 Europe Hungary] Day 47 我的口頭禪 My Signature Phrase: Its Okay!!

昨晚喝得太多，Adam、Örs 和我都宿醉，睡到中午才起床。原本打算踏單車到鄰近小鎮Saint Adrew's (Szentendre)遊覽，但時間關係只能押後到明天。Saint Andrew's 是在布達佩斯以北的一個小鎮，旅遊書或遊客都十分推薦。

Adam, Örs and I also suffered from hangover this morning. It was 12 noon when we finally woke up. We planned to cycle to a nearby town in the north of Budapest which is most recommended. However, it was pretty late to do a trip to Saint Andrew's (Szentendre) today, so we will do it tomorrow.

 

[歐洲 匈牙利 Europe Hungary] Day 46 Saint Lukas Thermal Bath

再對布達佩斯反感是發生在地鐵站，我打算買一張全日票放便今天行程。由於沒有零錢，所以我排隊到售票處購票。職員問＂你要什麼？＂我說＂一張全日票＂但他說的價錢我在收費表沒有找到感到奇怪，原來他聽錢了，以為我要十張全日票。儘管我跟他解釋，他以先入為主認為我有心戲弄他，十分生氣。即使我拿回車費，但他不想再給我賣車票。我十分不喜歡他的態度，更打算就此離開票也不買便坐車。他再次問我要什麼，我這次說＂24小時票＂他反問＂你確定？＂我說＂是的。＂然後我應該會得到車票吧！但他只給我一個不屑的眼神，然後無視我並轉向我身後的乘客問他需要什麼，更說了幾句匈牙利文看似在說我不是。我再次被這個人無視。真的是我錯是我的問題嗎？我被他這樣發脾氣真的很無辜，最後他賣給我一張24小時車票並說了句"It is not funny!!" 天啊!!!
The second time I dislike Budapest happened in the metro station. I was about to get a one-day ticket before starting my day. Since I only have a big note with me, I lined up at the cashier for getting the ticket from the staff. He asked “What do you want?” I said “ a day ticket please.” He then charged me a different price which is not found on the price list. I was wondering if I was having the right thing. It turned out he misheard me saying “ten tickets” so he processed to sell me different thing. He was obviously pissed about the mistake and the trouble I brought him. No matter how I explained he already thought I fooled him. Although I have the money back, he refused to serve me and sell me the ticket. I was also annoyed by his attitude and one second I decided not to get any ticket and just skip the fare. He asked me again what I want, I said “24-hour ticket”, then he challenged me saying “ Are you sure? “ I said “ Yes, Sir!” Guess what next? I should have my ticket, right?! But he just gave me a dirty look and talked to the passenger after me in Hungarian and asked what the passenger needed. I was ignored again by this bastard. Did I do something wrong? It was really not fair to throw me the temper. Finally he sold me the stupid 24-hour ticket and said “It is not funny!!” >__< What a jerk!!

[歐洲 匈牙利 Europe Hungary] Day 45 Eger 一日遊 Day Trip

[歐洲 匈牙利 Europe Hungary] Day 44 遊走布達佩斯大街小巷 Wandering around Budapest, both main street & alley

Adam 這幾天會出差到法蘭克福，所以我便自動升級airbed 到他的高床軟枕，真的是睡過才知道什麼是舒服。

Adam will be in Frankfurt for business trip these days. So I upgrade myself to his bed instead of the airbed. It was so comfortable when compare with the airbed.

旅程那麼多天，不是衝衝趕路便是每天忙著跑景點，晚上回家只想好好休息，想看看書做點資料搜集的精神也拿不出來。藉著在布達佩斯停留時間充裕，今天可以好好計劃之後兩個月的行程。想想還是否按照計劃到斯洛文尼亞、波斯尼亞和黑山還去嗎、還會跟克羅地亞人一起攔車遊意大利嗎、怎樣回到慕尼黑呢？這一切未來幾天將會有答案。

Since the day I started my trip, I was so busy with travel around and did sightseeing. I just wanted to take some rest at night and I cannot even have the energy to read or do some research on my trip. As I will stay in Budapest for a rather long duration, I can slow down my pace and do some planning for the upcoming two months. I needed to think about if I should visit Slovenia as planned, how about Bosnia and Montenegro? Will I still hitchhike with the Croatian in Italy? How should I get back to Munich? There will be answer to all these questions.

2014 Macau 澳門 2D1N Walking All the Way 大暴走

週末到了澳門，兩日一夜自由行，因為新屋先生和美國朋友Samir 也同時到了香港，所以順理成章便成了三人行。
We visited Macau in the weekend. It was a 2D1N travel with Mr. New House and a friend from America – Samir since they both visited HK at the same period. It was a trip with 3.

[歐洲 匈牙利 Europe Hungary] Day 43 Become Rich!! 做個有錢人!!

銀行回覆我的戶口及提款咭運作正常，對於這個說法我還是半信半疑，即管再到銀行嘗試，如果真的不行我一定會寫一封憤怒的電郵投訴！！！去過幾間銀行內的櫃員機，發現都需要在門口刷卡才能進入，我每一次都是跟其他客人進入，因為之前試過刷提款咭或信用咭都沒反應。

The Bank informed me the bank account and the debit card worked normal. I doubt if it is the truth, but I went to the bank to try withdraw money again. In case I failed again, I would definitely write a complain letter to the bank. I have been to several ATM inside a bank, all of them require swiping the card at the door for verification. Everytime I tried using my cards, I failed to pass the verification. Therefore, I will follow people in most of the time.

[歐洲 匈牙利 Europe Hungary] Day 42 Poor Travel Budapest 窮鬼遊布達佩斯

第一天在布達佩斯，首要事情當然是解決錢的問題，離開斯洛伐克前我把幾十英鎊換成匈牙利貨幣HUF，那裡只有20鎊 (約240港幣)。Adam告訴我匈牙利有銀聯的提款機，所以應該不成問題。找到提款機有如找到希望，當我滿入歡喜輸入密碼及提款金額後，畫面顯示交易不成功，我做個有錢人的夢幻滅了。

The first thing to do in Budapest is exchange money. I exchanged Hungarian Forint (HUF) with 20 pounds before leaving Slovakia, but it is just equal to HKD240. Adam told me there are Union pay ATM in Hungary, so it should not be a problem. When I found the Union pay ATM, I was so excited and found my hope. I entered my PIN and the withdrawal amount but the transaction was not accepted. My dream to become rich has vanished.

[歐洲 斯洛伐克 Europe Slovakia] Day 41 On my way, Back to my track 繼續獨自上路

整天都提不起勁，因為跟Moritz餘下的時間還不夠12小時，什麼都沒心情去做。

I was not in the mood the entire day because I only have less than 12 hours to be with Moritz, I don't feel like doing anything.

[歐洲 斯洛伐克 Europe Slovakia] Day 40 Charming all the time 魅力沒法擋

舟車勞頓之下，10時才起床，如果不是肚餓，相信會繼續睡。這裡沒有Krakow的摩登餐廳，也沒有供應到下午4時的早餐，全都是直至11時，所以假如你看不上三文治或長法包，基本上就沒有其他選擇。

After the adventure yesterday, I woke up at 10am. If I was not feeling hungry, I believed I could sleep late. We cannot find the modern breakfast place like those in Krakow, nor restaurants provided breakfast till 4pm. All the breakfast last until 11am only. Therefore, if you do not want sandwiches or baguette, you do not have much options left.

[歐洲 斯洛伐克 Europe Slovakia] Day 39 What an adventure!!! 真心大冒險!!!

今天又是移動日，Moritz會跟我到最後一站斯洛伐克Bratislava。根據網絡資料，在昨天去塔塔山的巴士站有巴士到Poprad火車站, 然後可以轉火車到Bratislava, 我們的確看到早上有到Poprad 的巴士時間表，所以便在車站等著。可是快到發車時間還未見巴士開始感到疑惑，便問車上的司機巴士什麼時候到。誰知他說那巴士只在夏季行駛，而夏季的定義是6 月15日。今天是6月6日，所以巴士還在路上，還有10天才會到達。哈哈。

Today is day of relocation. Moritz will travel with me to the last destination - Bratislava, Slovakia. According to the information on the internet, the bus stop where we left to Tatra has bus to Poprad train station, from Poprad we could take train to Bratislava. We did find the bus schedule with bus leaving in the morning to Poprad, so we waited at the stop. However, we did not see any bus even it was time for departure. We asked one of the driver at the stop to see when will the bus come. He said the bus operates only in Summer and the definition of Summer is not until 15 June. Today is 6 June which means the bus is still on the way and will be here in 10 days.. lol

[歐洲 波蘭扎科帕內 Europe Zakopane Poland] Day 38 Conquer Tatra 征服塔塔山

早上起來發現天空放晴，開開心心吃過早餐。

The weather was nice in the morning, we could have the sunshine. It made the breakfast taste better.







陽光灑進露台
The sunshine on the balcony

[歐洲 波蘭扎科帕內 Europe Zakopane Poland] Day 37 Before Tatra 登山前夕

離開Krakow前往Zakopane 也是令我興奮的，因為我即將可以登上期待已久的塔塔山，當初安排Zakopane塔塔山也猶豫不決，因為擔心自已一個登山應付不來，加上登上路徑五花八門，真的有點手足無措。但之後Moritz表示可以隨行，令我信心大增，大家有商有量去達成目標，令我覺得這個男人很可靠。
Leaving Krakow to Zakopane is something I looked forward. I will hike up to Tatra Mountain for the stunning scenery. I hesitated to hike or not at the beginning, because of the safety to hike alone and the various routes on the mountain made me headache. However when Moritz said he could join me, I was confidence to conquer this challenge. We discussed with each other and worked out for a best plan. The whole process convinced me this guy is really responsible.

[歐洲 波蘭克拉科夫 Europe Krakow Poland] Day 36 Rest Day 休息日

我們是睡在客廳的沙發，所以半夜Stefan 回來都能聽見，我們還聽到不止他，還有另一把女人的笑聲，過了不久門鈴再響，是第二把女聲，我當時半睡半醒，所以也沒有理會便又再沉睡。甚至乎之後Tequila跳上沙發，壓在我和Moritz 腿間跟我們一起睡或是鑽來鑽去換個更舒服的姿勢，我也沒有理會，睡到天亮。

We slept on the couch in the living room, so we can hear Stefan was back in late night. He was not alone but with a girl because I heard a woman giggle. After a while, the doorbell rang. It was another voice of a woman. I was not full awake, so I didnt find out what happened but fell asleep immediately. Even Tequila jumped on the couch in the middle of the night to sleep on our legs and moved around for the best posture, I ignored it to sleep till the morning.

[歐洲 波蘭克拉科夫 Europe Auschwitz Poland] Day 35 Auschwitz Concerntration Camp 奧斯威辛集中營

早上9時出發到巴士站前往Auschwitz集中營，我們怕集中營沒有食物或只有昂貴的餐廳，所以臨行前買了很多麵包肚餓時吃。最後一刻趕上了集中營巴士，上車那一刻我覺得自己好像當時的猶太人即將被送往集中營。

We headed to the bus stop to Auschwitz Concerntration Camp at 9am. We worried that there is no food in the camp or only expensive restaurants, so we bought some bread just in case. We caught the camp bus in the last minute. The moment I got on the bus, I felt like I was the Jewish being sent to the camp.

[歐洲 波蘭克拉科夫 Europe Krakow Poland] Day 34 Jewish Heritage Path 猶太歷史路線

昨晚被嚇得跌在地上，整天坐下時屁股就很痛，加上昨晚睡在地上令身體僵硬，令整個人很累，真的要盡快離開Cafe Marek。

I fell on the ground last night and my butt was hurt when I sit down. Together with the uncomfortable carpet bed made my body in pain too. I was feeling so tired and wanna get out of Cafe Marek's place asap.

[歐洲 波蘭克拉科夫 Europe Krakow Poland] Day 33 Nothing is Impossible 世事真的無絕對

又再踏上旅途，又再一次8人座車廂，又再一次全廂滿坐，我和Moritz對坐著窗口位置。

We are on the road again; we sit on the 8-person carriage again; and it is once again a full house. Moritz and I sit opposit in the window side.

[歐洲 波蘭華沙 Europe Warsaw Poland] Day 32 Show must go on 不捨得也要向前走

最後一天在華沙打算到Vodka Factory 走走，我預期的Vodka Factory 是跟台北華山1914創意文化園區或北京798藝術區差不多，但事實那兒只是一個沙塵滾滾名副其實的棄置工廠。資訊中心關門，保安說我們可以隨便走走，這裡地方很大，有小量壁畫，紅磚牆很有特色。這一區跟市中心大大不同，情況如尖沙咀和深水埗的分別，居民、環境、商店、人種反映這一區應該是低層人士集中地。四周有很多壁畫，又令我想起倫敦和東倫敦的時光。
The last day in Warsaw,  we will walk around the Vodka Factory.  I expected the Vodka Factory is like the Taipei HuaShan 1914 or the Beijing 798 Arts Zone.  But the Vodka Factory is really an abandoned dusty factory.  The information centre is close,  but the security guard said we could still walk around.  There are plenty of space with a few murals on the building wall.  The red brick wall made the factory more artistic. This district is obviously different from the other part of Warsaw.  It is like Tsim Sha Tsui and Sham Shui Po. From the people, environment, shops and ethnics,  you could tell this area is concentrated with low level citizens.  The murals around reminded me London East and London down town.

[歐洲 波蘭華沙 Europe Warsaw Poland] Day 31 German & HK Birthday Celebration Various 德國與香港慶生大不同

早上跟Gus 商量今天的行程，之前我們坐巴士經過一個國立圖書館，外面放著幾隻不同顏色的大鐵馬，不是警察的電單車或是街上用來分隔路面的圍欄，而是真真正正的具型鐵造飛馬。我一直想去拍照，但一直沒有機會，怎料Gus說其實他也想到那兒走走！太好了！我們真的有那麼夾嗎？我真的越來越喜歡這個旅伴，之後日子沒有他，我只能唱“如果沒有你，日子怎麼過．．．”來懷念跟他一起的日子。

I discussed with Gus the itinerary today. We passed the National Library a few time when we took the bus. The giant colorful iron horses attracted me a lot but we cannot manage to visit there and have some photos. I was unexpected that Gus noticed the same thing and wanted to go there too. Awesome!! What a coincidence. Gus is a very nice travel buddy which I like him a lot. I can’t imagine my time without him in the rest of the trip. I won’t be use to without his caring and detail minded.

[歐洲 波蘭華沙 Europe Warsaw Poland] Day 30 Skip the fare failure + Birthday Surprise 霸王車被捉 + 生日驚喜

Moritz和我吃了乳酪玉米片當早餐，但Gus & Gilbert 沒有興趣。Gus說他不喜歡這種玉米片，而乳酪對他來說是甜品，所以他不會在早上吃甜品。而Gilbert期待著到波蘭快餐店Milk Bar 吃一頓大餐。
Moritz and I had cereal with yogurt for breakfast,  while Gus & Gilbert ate nothing.  Gus said that he doesnt like this cereal and yogurt to him is a dessert. So he would not eat dessert in the morning.  Gilbert waited for a great meal in Milk Bar which is a poland type fast food shop.

[歐洲 波蘭華沙 Europe Warsaw Poland] Day 29 Cyring Panda 哭泣的熊貓

早上6時已經起床收拾行裝。Moritz比我遲開始收拾，但居然用少於10分鐘便完成。

I woke up at 6am to pack my stuff.   Moritz started packing later than I did,  but he already finished packing in less than 10 minutes.

 

在到火車站的路上，經過一家鞋店，廚窗寫著" You're weird, but I (heart) you." 我完全覺得是在說我，立即對號入座，仿佛世界很美好，鹹魚白菜也好好味。

While we walked pass a shoes shop on the way to the train station. The slogan "You're weird, but I (heart) you." was written on the window. I immediately considered it was talking about me. The world is so beautiful and even water tasted sweet.

[歐洲 波蘭格但斯克 Europe Gdansk Poland] Day 28 Sopot

繼港式晚餐後，繼續港式早餐，Gilbert早一晚煲了白粥今日吃。

After the Hongkong Style dinner, we had another Hongkong style breakfast this morning. Gilbert prepared the congee last night.

 

上午在格市舊城區遊覽，下午到Sopot 走走。

We will spend our day in the Old Town (AM) and Sopot (PM).

[歐洲 波蘭馬爾堡 Europe Malbork Poland] Day 27 Missing home 思鄉病發

由到達德國開始，我每天都會吃乳酪，有時一吃便是兩三杯，今早早餐也不例外。Moritz更自家制pancake 加料。我一直在香港都是買現成pancake粉加水做pancake, 但Moritz 就連pancake 粉也是自已混合而成，我真的佩服，如果要令pancake口感鬆化可以加有汽的水到粉漿。當我們以為昨天買的是有汽的樽裝水時，Moritz發現只是普通蒸餾水。有人提意用汽水，有人提意用普通水也沒關係，有人提意可以用啤酒，但Moritz通通否決。最後他想到用蛋白，其實用有汽的水原理是希望粉漿可帶有空氣使pancake鬆化，所以極速發打蛋白令也能使空氣混入做成同一效果。生活小智慧，又上了一課！
Since I arrived Germany,  I ate yogurt everyday.  Sometimes I ate several cups in one time.  So it is the same for today. Moritz prepared the homemade pancake as well. I bought the pancake powder pack in Hong Kong and mixed them with water for pancake. But Moritz used to make the pancake mixture on his own. I was really impressed by what he did. To make the pancake with better texture, we could add some sparkling water to the mixture. When we thought we got one in the supermarket yesterday, Moritz found that it was just pure distilled water. Some of us suggested to use soft drink, some of us suggested to use tap water and some of us suggested to use beer, but Moritz rejected all of them. He thought of using the egg white. To use the sparkling water is to fill the mixture with air, make it more like waffle; so beating the egg white in high speed can also have the same effect. This treat ease the daily life.

[歐洲 波蘭格但斯克 Europe Gdansk Poland] Day 26 Perfect Companion Combination 有默契的旅遊組合

雖然我跟Moritz的床相隔只有50cm，但感覺是全世界最遠的距離；雖然他整晚都在身邊，但閉上眼已經開始掛念他。
Although the distance between my bed and Moritz's was only 50cm, it felt like the farthermost distance in the world. Although he was next to my side, I missed him so much when I closed my eyes.

嘩！我自己也覺得好肉麻呀！！！但這是早上我醒來第一個感覺。
WOOOOW!! I myself also felt that too nausea to say it, but this is my first feeling waken in the morning.

[歐洲 波蘭甚切青 Europe Szczecin Poland] Day 25 We are in Poland!!! 我們到了波蘭啦!!!

跟Moritz都睡到很晚，Gus 和Gilbert已經把多日累積的啤酒樽拿超市回收，更準備好早餐。
Moritz and I slept late in the morning,  Gus & Gilbert had been to the supermarket to recycle the beer bottles and prepared the breakfast.

[歐洲 德國柏林 Europe Berlin Germany] Day 24 Teufelsberg Spy Station 魔鬼山監聽站

Spy Station位於柏林郊外的Teufelsberg，德文意思是魔鬼山。美軍在冷戰時期在這裡設置監聽站。在1992年之前沒有人能夠進入監聽站範圍。現在已經對外開放，需收取入場費。

Spy Station is located in Teufelsberg which is the suburb in Berlin. Teufelsberg means Devil's Mountain in German. The US set up the listening station here during cold war period. No one is allowed to enter the station until 1992. Now it is opened for public for visit ...for money!!

我們跟Panda約好在U-Bahn等然後一起步行上山。等待期間，Moritz又坐在椅子上。原來他由昨天開始每當走路或站立時，腹部會感到疼痛，所以有機會他就會坐下休息。由於我們需要走40分鐘才到山頂，我擔心他能否捱得著。

We scheduled to meet Panda at the U-Bahn station first, then we will walk to the mountain together. While we were waiting for Panda, Moritz sit on the bench again. He was having pain when he walked and stood since yesterday. This is also the reason why he kept taking rest whenever there is chair. I started worry about him since we are gonna walk for 40 minutes to the top of the mountain. I hope he will be fine.

[歐洲 德國柏林 Europe Berlin Germany] D23 Love as the First time 情竇初開

突然跟單身說再見真的是一件興奮的事情。我就變回了一個情竇初開的小女孩，找回初戀的感覺，在我眼中只看到他。整晚我都在問Moritz問題，把我一切的疑問統統提出。例如什麼時候開始你喜歡上我？為什麼知道將會是長途戀愛都決定跟我開始？上一次拍拖是何時？德國人或是外國人？當然有問你喜歡我什麼？相信這是女生最關心的一個問題，原因可以令到自已自high足一天。我就像偵察在找尋跟案件有關的線索，我需要知道所有有用的資料。Moritz很有耐性解答我所有問題。待我發問完畢感到疲倦，終於睡覺已經是清晨5時。

Saying goodbye to my single life all of a sudden,  I honestly felt so excited.  I became a little girl fell in love like the first time,  everything  in your eyes are him!  I kept asking Moritz questions all night long.  For example,  When did you realize you hit on me?  Why did you choose to start as it would be a long distance relationship which will be really tough?  When was your last girlfriend?  Are they German or not? Of cos I asked him What do you like about me? I believed this is what every girl concern. The reason could make themself happy for the whole day. I was like a detective to find out all the information related to the case.   I needed to know everything useful.  Moritz was very patient to tell me whatever I was interested.  It was already 5am when we finally went to sleep.

[歐洲 德國柏林 Europe Berlin Germany] Day 22 I LOVE BERLIN 我愛柏林

昨晚Moritz 脫衣驚魂原來只是他的習慣，覺得這樣睡覺比較舒服。從小到大，我爸爸和哥哥都不會這樣做，歐洲人真是開放！

It is Moritz habit to take off the clothes to sleep at night, he found it is more comfortable. Even since I grew up, my dad and brother would not do that. European is quite open-minded.

今天的早餐相比我在香港星期一到五吃燕麥片加水，周未什麼都不吃豐富，枱上有乳酪、牛角包、多士、炒蛋、士多啤利，還有果汁米漿咖啡茶，根本沒有位再放其他餐具，我喜歡西式早餐，更喜歡大家坐在一起吃早餐！
The breakfast today was way better than those I had in Hong Kong. I had oatmeal with water in weekdays and nothing for weekend. We had yogurt, croissant, toast, scramble eggs, strawberry and juice, rice drink, coffe & tea on the table. They occupied all the space already and we cannot place the dining tools. I love western breakfast and even more to have breakfast with everyone together.

[歐洲 德國柏林 Europe Berlin Germany] Day 21 Travel Together 4人遊

想到終於跟Moritz見面，我突然緊張起來。上一次見面是差不多半年前，不知道大家變成怎麼樣呢？想到這兒，司機走過來跟我說，我要到附近酒店打印車票給他才能回來領取背包。我心想，你都已經收了我的手續費，真的有必要這麼堅持嗎？

I am going to meet Moritz again which made me nervous. Last time was about half a year ago, how did we changed so far? Meanwhile, the driver walked toward me and said, we will arrive very soon. He requested me to print him back the ticket in the nearby hotel, then I can come back to pick up my backpack. I wondered if why he insisted in it because he received my administration fee already.

[歐洲 比利時安特衛普 Europe Antwerp Belgium] Day 20 Extraordinary 。Erotic。Excited 詭秘。情色。驚險

早幾天Olivier提及過附近有條已荒廢的小村Doel,，由於政府打算重新規劃，要求居民搬遷，可惜最後規劃擱置，但那時已經人去留空，成為露宿者的居所、吸毒者的集中地和藝術家的天堂，所以又被稱為Ghost Town。Doel 附近就是核電廠，想起 切爾諾貝爾和日本褔島核電廠，令Doel 變成鬼城加添戲劇性。

A few days ago, Olivier mentioned an abandoned village, Doel nearby. Due to the new plan of the government, the residents in the village have to move out. However, the plan was put aside, but the village is already empty. It became the slum for homeless, a place for drug addict to gather and the paradise for artists. Therefore, it is also named Ghost Town. A nuclear power station is next to Doel which reminded me Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant and Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. It made Doel as Ghost Town more convincing.

[歐洲 比利時安特衛普 Europe Antwerp Belgium] Day 19 Better travel far than to read voluminously 讀萬卷書不如行萬里路

大清早7:00便起床，因為昨晚Olivier說7:30我們便要出發往比利時南部，車程需要2.5小時，那兒近法國，所以主要語言是法語不是Flemish。結果真正起床吃過早餐，可以出門已經是8:30。我想Olivier是特意提早一點，方便預留3位女仕我、Noemi 和Sienna梳洗打扮。

We woke up at 7am this morning because Olivier scheduled to start the day at 7:30am to the Southern Belgium. It takes 2.5 hours and it is close to the border of France, that's why the official language there is French but not Flemish. Finally we left at 8:30 instead after we had all awake and had breakfast. I guess it is also as Olivier planned, he knew the three ladies - Noemi, Sienna and I needed time to dress up.

[歐洲 比利時安特衛普 Europe Antwerp Belgium] Day 18 Travel with Local, Explore more 跟當地人旅遊, 遊歷更多

Olivier 是一個有計劃的人，他也已經替我計劃好今天的行程。由於他要拜訪一位在Lier的客戶，離安特衛普30分鐘車程。

Olivier is a well-organized guy. He already planned what I could do today. He will bring me and Noemi to Lier, a town with 30mins distance from Antwerp, while he visited his client there.

[歐洲 比利時安特衛普 Europe Antwerp Belgium] Day 17 In touch with a celebrity 和明星的接觸

昨晚在睡房，突然有一個黑影在露台外閃過，然後有兩點圓點在外面，而且還是會反光。仔細看真，還有五官，外面太黑未能看清楚，但應該是一隻貓，一隻很詭異的貓，因為整夜牠都在外徘徊，看著我睡覺，不得已要把窗簾拉下。早上向Noemi提起，她說是鄰居的家貓，不時喜歡在露台走來走去，有時更隨處便溺，所以Olivier 不喜歡牠，露台窗永遠不會打開，防止牠走進來。

Last night, a shadow flashed outside the balcony. Then I saw two dots glistened. When I had a closer look, it happened to have the facial features. Although it was dark outside, I can still recognize it is a cat, a weird one. The cat was hovering outside the balcony the whole night and looked at me while I was sleeping. I have to pull down the blind to feel more secure. I talked to Noemi about that in the morning, she said it is the neigbour's cat. It likes to stay in the balcony at all the day and sometimes it will pee or poo everywhere. That's why Olivier doesn't like it and never open the window of the balcony to avoid it in.

 

[歐洲 比利時安特衛普 Europe Antwerp Belgium] Day 16 ［Part 2 ] Passionate Belgian Host 熱情的比利時沙發主

思前想後，猶豫了一會，巴士仍然停滯不前，還是決定問巴士上的乘客借手機發短訊給沙發主。剛在法國有對香港夫婦上車，以為香港人去那裡旅行也會買電話咭，怎料他們說電話咭只能在法國用，其他國家不通用。車上乘客不多，在倫敦連我在内只有13人，停法國時走了幾個，可以選擇的乘客不多。這時我看到一位伊斯蘭式打扮的婦女拿出手機，心裡大叫：有救啦！然後想好台詞走向她的坐位，先以英式禮多人不怪擁長語句說：Excuse me,  Madam!  Im sorry to disturb you.  I have a situation and wondering if you could give a hand.  之後I would love to....It would be great.... 婦女一直留心聽我說，我便一直說：我沒有電話，想借電話通知朋友會遲到，我可以付錢給妳 。話別她說：對不起，我聽不懂。哎呀！！原來她是居於荷蘭，現在回家，手機也是荷蘭號碼。我嘗試撥打比利時號碼但未能接通，問她可以發短訊嗎，她說應該沒有漫遊，所以也行不通，心情又沉下來。回到坐位等待巴士再次前進，任由時間流逝，不時翻著手機，希望搜尋到wifi。

A thorough consideration and hesitation,  while the bus was still stuck in the middle of the road,  I decided to borrow a phone from someone. A Hongkong couple got on the bus at the France stop,  I was actually expecting HKers will buy sim everywhere they travel,  but they just have a local France sim without roaming. There were not many passengers,  including me, only 13 passengers in London on board. I noticed an Islam dressed up lady who was holding a phone. I yelled loudly inside my heart: YES!!! Thought of the open line and went to her seat, starting with the British cliche: Excuse me, Madam! Im sorry to disturb you. I have a situation and wondering if you could give a hand, then "I would love to" ..."It would be great" in the following. The lady listened to me patiently so that I kept talking. It was unexpected that she will respond "Sorry, I don't understand." Aiya~~Later I learnt that she is from the Nertherlands and was heading back home. Her mobile is the Nertherlands' number. I tried to dail the Belgium number but it was not working. Therefore I asked if text is fine, she said there is no roaming, as a result that is not working neither. Again, feeling down and upset. I went back to my seat to wait the bus will go faster, let the time passed at a higher speed than the bus should have moved. Checking my phone occasionally to see if it could connect to wifi.

[歐洲 比利時安特衛普 Europe Antwerp Belgium] Day 16 ［Part 1 ] Crossed the English Channel 橫渡英倫海峽

離開倫敦到歐洲大陸當然可以選擇飛機，亦可乘坐歐洲之星到法國，這是較多人選擇的方法。歐洲之星比較省時但相對也較貴，所以我是撘巴士橫渡英倫海峽。我兩個月前買了巴士票到比利時安特衛普，早鳥優惠的票價是£5。

To leave London to the Europe inland, of course plane is an option. Also, you may choose to take Eurostar to France which is the most popular way. It is a quicker way but relatively expensive. I chose to take the bus to across the English Channel and the reason is just because it is cheaper. I have bought my ticket to Antwerp two months ago, it was only £5 as early bird.

[韓國首爾 Seoul, Korea] Day 10 Back to Reality 回到現實 [End]

原先打算最後一餐吃豐富些，但我身上只剩下8000won，所以最後都是便利店解決。早一點出發到機場，因為我想把握時間拍韓服照。

I was planning to have a plentiful breakfast before leaving. However I had only 8000won with me, I can only visit the convenience store instead. After that, I headed to the airport earlier to try on the traditional Korean dress.

飲完Psy 能量飲品識跳Gangnam Style
You can dance Gangnam Style after drinking the Psy energy drink

到達機場，先到

[歐洲 英國倫敦 Europe London Britain] Day 15 I Miss London?!?! 想念倫敦?!?!

昨晚睡得很好，今天很早起床，我買了9時去Bath的車票，打算去玩一天。先跟Bruno吃過早餐，8:30出發到Victoria Coach Station。由於地鐵要換綫所以選擇坐巴士，應該比較方便，但忘記了出門時間是上班繁忙時間，路面有點擠塞，在過橋前迴旋處就停了十分鐘才能駛過，眼見只淨下10分鐘時間，但才剛過橋，我開始有點心急，怕會趕不到巴士。向車上乘客查詢還有多久，他們說如果不擠塞很快便到達，可惜前路茫茫，我看不到車龍的盡頭，所以我決定下車跑到車站，希望可以趕到巴士。許多上班族從反方向走，我就像一條三文魚努力逆流而上，希望盡快到達我的目的地。到達車站時我已經上氣不接下氣，時間是9:02分，車己經開出，就是說我沒趕上巴士。

I had a good sleep last night. I woke up early in the morning because I will have a day trip to Bath and the bus leaves at 9am. I had breakfast with Bruno, it was 8:30am when I left. Because it needed to switch lines for the Tube, I chose to take the bus. It would be more direct, but I forgot it was rush hour in the morning. It happened there is serious traffic and the bus stuck at the roundabout for 10 mins before going through the bridge. There are 10 mins before the bus left. I started to feel tense and anxious and worrying if I would not catch the bus. I asked the passengers how much longer to Victoria Coach station. They said "soon if no traffic." However, I didn't see any sign the bus will be there soon as a lots of cars were ahead. I decided to get off and ran as fast as I could, hopefully I will be able to catch the bus at the last minute. Since many commuters were walking from the opposit direction, I was like a salmon swimming hard against the water flow to reach my destination. When I finally arrived at the bus station, I was almost breathless. Time was 9:02am, I was late and bus had left.

[歐洲 英國倫敦 Europe London Britain] Day 14 Marvel Treat from London 倫敦送來厚禮

「你找到了沙發主嗎?」收到一封來自沙發網的訊息。
「我住在倫敦眼附近。也許今晚我可以接待你。」
收到訊息真的令我很高興，沙發主也同意多接待我一晚，所以之後的日子我都不會留在Ciao家留宿。跟Ciao約好晚上7時在他公司倫敦大橋站交還他鎖匙。
" Did you find a host?" I received a message in CS inbox.
"I'm near London eye. Maybe I can host you tonight. "
It made me so excited and the host also agreed to let me stay for one more night which is the last night in London. I have to move out from Ciao's flat today, and also gave him back the key.  We scheduled to meet around 7pm at his workplace near London Bridge station.

Winter in Hong Kong 香港的冬天

新屋先生十一月會來香港，昨天我們談及要帶的行李時，他問要不要帶厚衣服，還說也許要帶一雙手襪。
Mr New Houses is coming to Hong Kong in November and he asked if he has to bring some warmth clothes with him. Being sarcastic, he said he has to bring the gloves too. 

事原他上次來港時是十二月，是他第一次來亞洲。十二月是香港的冬天。由於天氣很冷，我便叮囑他要帶厚衣服。我還說”這裡凍到震”。當我這樣跟他說時沒有意識到他是歐洲人，而那邊的冬天比香港更冷，香港的冬天相對來說只是秋天。由那天起，”天氣”變成了我們間的笑話。
Last time when Mr New Houses came to Hong Kong, it was December. It was the first time he came to Asia and it was Winter time. As it was cold in winter, I remind him to bring some warmth clothes with him. I even said “It is freezing here.” But I didn’t realize at that point he is European and  the winter in Europe is much colder, the winter in Hong Kong is just an Autumn for him. Since then, “weather” became a joke between us. 

[歐洲 英國倫敦 Europe London Britain] Day 12 & 13 Explore London with low budget 省錢玩倫敦

簡單總括一下在英國目前的消費

我只兌了相等於£250現金，現剩下£20 作餘下4天行程，就是每天只用£5

不吃貴的不坐交通用走路，加上我最後一天會退回交通卡拿£5按金

所以應該問題不大，也許最後有多餘的錢可以吃大餐

Sum up the expense in London as at today:

I exchanged £250 cash and there is £20 left. The remaining money will be allocated to the upcoming 4 days which means £5/ day.

這幾天的小任務就是省錢玩倫敦！！

The next mission is the travel London with low budget!!!

[歐洲 英國倫敦 Europe London Britain] Day 11 London Tube Day Pass 倫敦地鐵日票

仍然下著雨，但沒有像昨天一樣差，決定買地鐵全日票遊走倫敦。
It was still raining but not as bad as yesterday, I decided to use the day ticket and explore London.

第一站：白金漢宮
雨仍然下個不停，但等待觀賞換兵儀式的遊人有增無減，不時括起大風，吹翻了雨傘，而且風還捲起地上的細沙，我幸運佔據了馬路旁的前排，沒有人遮擋，但不幸的是沙不停吹進眼晴。換兵儀式11時開始，當白宮大門有士兵來回走著或有人蠢蠢欲動時遊人便會叫囂歡呼。大門終於打開，意味儀式已經開始，我從未看過換兵更沒有在網上看過影片，我先見到有警察開路，其後有兩三架黑色房車駛出，我看見裡面坐著一位白髮女士，衣著光鮮整潔，大家都向他揮手。然後緊隨的是另一部同款房車，裡面坐著一個上年幾的男人和一個小朋友，同樣衣著華麗。原來他們分別是英女皇和其皇室成員，真的後悔沒有多看一眼。我以為他們是換兵儀式的一部份，出來跟群聚說早安，但原來他們只是剛巧要外出。就是說能見到他們真的很幸運，如果昨天我來了，也許我今天不會來也就不會有機會親眼看到英女皇。更神奇的是，當英女皇出現，天氣突然變好，雨停了，太陽出來了，大家都在晴朗又空下欣賞換兵儀式。
1st Stop: Buckingham Palace
The rain never stop, but the people waiting for the changing of guard did not decrease. It was windy which blew off the umbrella. The wind also blew the sand on the ground. I was lucky to stand in the front next to the road and no one was blocking me, while I was unlucky because the sand was blown into my eyes. The ceremony started at 11am. When the soldiers walked passed the gate or there is something happening, people outside will yell and cheer for it. The gate opened which means the cer

[歐洲 英國倫敦 Europe London Britain] Day 10 Miserable Day 不幸的一天

來了倫敦以來，今天的天氣是最差一天，幾本上整天都在下大雨，一心覺得只是驟雨，一會就出陽光，怎料到下午3時才停。

The weather today was the worst among my stay in London so far. The entire day was downpour.  I was thinking its just shower and sunshine will come later,  but it only happened in late afternoon at 3pm.

[歐洲 英國倫敦 Europe London Britain] Day 9 Runaway 離家出走

 

由於我真的不想回家獨自一個人，所以前幾天開始透過沙發網找倫敦沙發主。因為時間太緊迫，我沒有續一給我有意的沙發主發訊息，反而把自己放到緊急沙發請求的群組，簡單寫下自己的情況，希望有沙發主願意給我留宿。倫敦其實很大，感覺要找到沙發主其實很容易，但同時每一天都有很多旅客到訪，所以都有一定難度。很幸運我很快就收到第一個回覆，說有需要可以安排我到他家住兩三天。

Since I was really fed up with staying home alone, I started looking for CS hosts a few days ago. Due to the last minute request, I didn't write the host individual request, but posting my situation on the emergency couch request group and let the host to contact me. London is a big metropolis and it seems easy to find a host. Instead it is hard as lots of travellers visited here and load of them are coming everyday. Fortunately I had my first response in a short time and I can stay at his place for a couple of days.

 

[韓國首爾 Seoul, Korea] Day 9 Gyeongbok Palace x Deep Fried Chicken x Transsexal Hot Chick 景褔宮x炸雞x變性索女

同房是香港女生，她早上問我「自己一個人去玩，不會悶嗎？」說真的，開心和滿足感遠比苦悶多，旅伴如果和自己性格或價值觀不接近，長期相處下去大家都會很辛苦，內心會續小積聚怨氣，結果因小磨擦變成大火花。我寧願在旅途中遇上萍水相逢的旅人，有feel便一起走兩三個點或結伴數天，然後各走各路，有緣再會。有時他們往往能變成你的好友，因為你們一起經歷了佔人生一小撮美麗的時光，友誼基礎更深。

My roommate is a girl from Hong Kong, she asked me this morning " Isn't it bore to travel alone?" To be honest, I mostly feel happy and satisfied more than bore. If the companion does not share the same value or personality is not similar, both parties will feel pain in long term. We will accumulate the grievance bit by bit and one day it would be triggered and provoked as a fight even it is just a little matter. I would rather prefer having someone coming together by chance. If we feel right, we will travel one day of two, then continue to go on our journey, meet whenever the time is right.

Sometimes, they would become your good friend as you both encountered and overcame together the wonderful moment.

[韓國首爾 Seoul, Korea] Day 8 Words with sincere is better than sweet talk 真心說話比甜言蜜語更動聽

「Trianne，鎖匙給你！」Jason把我喚醒，在上班前留下鎖匙。整間屋只有我一個，Dos整晚也沒有回來，其餘兩個沙發客也不見蹤影。我嘗試回想昨晚發生的一切，是自己爬上床的上層嗎？我們不停喝至通宵達旦，直到不醒人事。就是說我昨晚沒有洗澡，上一次洗澡已經是兩天前在韓式汗蒸幕，昨天還出了不小汗又被雨淋濕過，移動雙臂時發出和床墊磨擦的"吱吱"聲，我知道我一定要去洗澡。
“Trianne, here is the key!” I was waken up by my host Jason in the morning. He left me the key and went to work. I was the only one in the house, Dos hasn’t came back the whole night, neither to the other two surfers. I tried to remember what had happened and did I climb up to the top bunk myself. We kept drinking all night long until we all got drunk. It means I didn’t take a shower, the last time was 2 days ago at the Korean Sauna. I sweated a lot yesterday and also got wet because of the rain. When I moved my arm and heard the creeking sound made by rubbing the sleeping mat, I realized I should have a shower before starting my day.

[歐洲 英國倫敦 Europe London Britain] Day 8 Scam by Fat Charlie Chaplin 差利卓別靈騙案

做了一個星期的獨行俠，終於有個伴了。她是俄羅斯女生Alexandra。我總是把俄羅斯女性跟性感金髮、高挑苗條、潔白藍眼、冷酷型格形容詞放在一起。但她原全不同，出現在我眼前的是一個背著鮮紅色日本小學生皮革背包的可愛女生。如果她多加一頂黃色圓頂帽就與幼稚園學生一個模樣。她笑起來樣子甜美，皮膚白裡透紅很健康，加上她額前的劉海和one-lengh的髮型令她看起來很可愛。最重要她沒有我一直錯誤的冷酷看法，事實她是完全相反。
After a week of solo travel, I have someone to accompany. She is Alexandra from Russia. Before I met her, my thought of Russian women are sexy blond, tall and slim, pale skin with blue eyes, and aloof but cool. However, she is different. I saw a cute girl with a sharp red Japanese-school-kid-style leather made backpack. If she wears a round-yellow hat, she becomes a kindergarden kid. She is sweet when she smiles and her skin is pale and healthy. With her tidy fringe and the one length hair style, she looks really adorable. The most stupid stereotype I have is Russian are aloof. She is totally all the way round.



[韓國首爾 Seoul, Korea] Day 7 Bukchon Hanok Village 北村韓屋村

大清早我安靜地收拾行李攝手攝腳離開沙發主家。我經過一家餐廳，昨晚坐滿下班後來喝一杯的上班族，他們一邊喝韓國米酒-瑪格利和燒酒一邊和朋友聊聊天，吐出不快，舒解工作壓力。現在餐廳變成了早餐小賣部，買早餐的上班族都來去衝衝趕上班，沒有一個人停下來多一秒，和昨晚形成一個強烈對比。

I packed and left the host quietly to Busan Station in the early morning. The restaurant I passed by last night was full of locals having traditional Korean food, drinking Korean rice wine –Makgeoli or Soju and chatting with friends to release the work pressure. In the morning, it turned to be a kiosk selling breakfast to the officer workers which people just come and go. No one would stay for a second longer like in the night time. There is a strong contrast.

[歐洲 英國倫敦 Europe London Britain] Day 7 Excuse me!! I want to slow down 休息的藉口

今天沒有特別安排行程，只打算隨便在城市中走走，看到喜歡的就停下來，累了就休息，任由雙腳帶我到處走。旅程只是來到第7天就找個藉口來放輕腳步，調整心情，讓大腦休息一下。

I didn’t plan to do anything special today. Just wandered around the city randomly, stayed and rest somewhere the feet brought me. It is just the 7^th day of the trip and I am looking for an excuse to slow down, adjust my mind and let the brain take a rest.

[韓國釜山 Busan, Korea] Day 6 南部水浸 無緣慶州 Flooding in Southern Never reach Gyeongju

早上發生了可怕的事情:

昨天晚上我被韓國女生吵醒，雖然我還在半睡狀態，但我記得她是個年青可愛大眼女生。早上當我在收拾行李時，她請我把枱上的面紙拿給她。我戴上眼鏡拿過紙巾遞給她，當她抬頭向我說謝謝時我被嚇一跳。她是誰???那個昨晚爬上我床邊的可愛女生在那裡??那雙大眼呢??為什麼這個人面色蒼白眼睛小得快看不見???這個人對那女生做了什麼?? 答案是這是韓國啊!!化妝品之國啊!!!

Something scary happened this morning.

Last night I was waken up by a Korean girl, although I wasn't totally awake, I remember she looks cute and young with big eyes. This morning when I was packing my stuff, she asked me to pass her the tissue on the table. I wore my glasses and grabbed the tissue to her. When the moment she headed up and said thanks, I was threathened. WHO IS SHE?!?!??! Where is the cute girl climbed up to my bed last night? Where are the big eyes? Why does this girl in front of me has pale skin and small eyes? What did she do to the other girl? Answer:: This is Korea, a kingdom of cosmestic!!

Package with Surprise 德來包裹

昨天郵差送來了包裹，他不肯定收件人是否正確，本來我也沒有頭緒，但當他說「地址中的數字1字寫成數字7的模樣，難以分辨。」我便知道一定是新屋先生寄來的包裹。郵差臨走前還叮囑我：「下次請你朋友寫清楚一點吧」其實歐洲人寫數字1真的很像數字7，起初我也很不習慣，但仔細看其實有分別的。

[韓國釜山 Busan, Korea] Day 5 Geoje Island 巨濟島

Jay今天傍晚會到伊朗參加會議，所以我要到青年旅社住一晚。我上次到釜山已經聽過Mr. Egg， 住過的人也給予好評。我便決定今天晚上入住南浦的分店。

Jay is flying to Iran for a conference this evening. Therefore I am going to stay in Hostel - Mr. Egg for a night. I knew this hostel last time when I visit Busan. People seem to have a pleasant stay and I am going to stay at the Nampo Mr. Egg.

 

[歐洲 英國倫敦 Europe London Britain] Day 6 Puberty Love Meet the Ex-Boyfriend 少女情懷 再見前度

今天令我感到興奮的是跟6年沒見的前度見面。他是David。我們一直都沒有見面，但間中會會跟對方聯絡。那沒去成的阿姆斯特丹之行也是約了他，可惜最後被我弄翻。那次之後，我以為我們命中注定不會再見。怎料我決定到倫敦重新燃起希望，他這幾年一直在倫敦工作。我在出發到歐洲前兩星期跟他聯絡上並約好了見面。

I was very excited today as I am going to meet my ex-boyfriend since the last time 6 years ago. He is David. We didn't see each other during these period but we kept contact on and off. The screwed up Amsterdam trip two years ago was with him and we were supposed to meet. After that time, I thought it is destiny we could never see each other again. My hope was lighted up again as I planned to come to London and he is working in London these years. I wrote him a few weeks before I arrived to fix a date to meet.

他工作很忙，平日都工作到很晚。只有週末才比較空閒，遇著在趕project連週末也在忙。我們約了在Liverpool Street Station 的壽司店前見面。我真的打從心底感到緊張，有許多無謂的問題充塞腦袋，例如他現在變得怎樣？他認得我嗎？我的心跳得很快，像快要爆炸。

He is so busy at work on weekdays. Weekend is the only possible time he could spare some free time because he works on weekend if there is project. We scheduled to meet in front of a sushi place at Liverpool Street station. I have to admit that I felt so nervous to see him again and lots of stupid thoughts came to my mind. How does he like now? Will he recognize me? I can feel my heart beating quick and hard which almost made me suffer heart attack.

「你在那？ :)」當我已經到達壽司店前，我收到他傳來的訊息，句末還有一個笑哈哈。

「我到了。:) 」我給他回覆也加上笑哈哈。

[韓國釜山 Busan, Korea] Day 3 & 4

Day 3

 

在首爾車站吃了Bibimbap拌飯。拌飯是指把飯和不同種類的蔬菜和蛋混合。我很喜歡吃拌飯，特別喜歡那些濕潤的米飯和一粒黏著一粒的口感。飯不會煮得過熱或放得太久變冷，放入口中還感到微溫。我個人非常討厭太熱的食物，總是燙傷我的舌頭。

Head to Seoul station for a pleasant meal before getting on to the train. It is a Bibimbap - a pot of rice with mixture of veggies and an egg. I love bibimbap because the rice is moist and slightly stick to each other. The rice are not overheat or too cold, and they are always served warm. I personally do not like overheat food which always burnt my tongue.

[歐洲 英國倫敦 Europe London Britain] Day 5 Unexpected Confession x Scam 突如其來的告白 x 騙案奇遇

在巴士上睡了數小時，醒來時只是清晨5點。窗外的天空很晴朗而且還看到日出，頓時所有疲勞和時差都一掃而空。

I was able to sleep for a couple of hours on the bus. At 5am I saw the sunrise out of the window and the sky was so clear. My tiredness and jet lag has been swept clean by the extraordinary view on the road.

“(上午)10點” 收到朋友傳來的訊息。他是Ciao，我跟他上年在香港認識。第一次自我介紹時我覺得他的名字很搞笑。如果要跟他說你好或再見，就會變成”Ciao Ciao” [Ciao在意大利文指你好/再見] 我來倫敦都是因而跟他見面。我一直都沒打算到訪英國，直至上年遇上了他，當他知道我會到歐洲旅行就建議我來倫敦玩。我將會在他家住兩個星期，約了一會跟他在車站見面。