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.