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KLEINE REISE CLUB was Eddie's second gig in Europe. Formerly a bath house with tiled walls and soap dishes still in tact, this was one of my favorite venues. It's located in the KREUZBERG district.

Catching the midnight train to Paris. Romantic? sort of. We had internal flights pre-booked for this tour but they were cancelled due to the volcanic eruption in Iceland. It felt as though we were on The Amazing Race, trying to get to Paris in time. Luck was on our side, we booked the last two seats on the last train. I was very excited to look out the train window and see Paris, but first we had to switch trains at 3 A.M some where else in Germany, then the train taking us to Paris was delayed by an hour. It was a long night but we arrived in Paris with just enough time to drink some wine in our room and head off to the next gig.

modeling my new stylish camera bag! (photo by Eddie C)

What happens when a wife travels with her husband on his first European DJ tour?  What would be a 5 day "work" trip turns into a delightful 3 week European culinary and sightseeing tour!

Before his first gig in Frankfurt we took the train south to Heidelberg for a rejuvenating three days of time zone and cultural adjustment.  After previous success finding fabulous budget apartments in Vancouver, Victoria and Paris (click here to see photos of our Paris apartment), I couldn't resist seeing what I could find in Germany.  Once again, I found gems in Heidelberg and Berlin for less than a hotel would have cost and with much more character.  I am not afraid to say that I am the Queen of finding incredible travel accommodation!

What I said above regarding a culinary tour may be a little bit of an exaggeration. The three days in Heidelberg we ate mostly bratwurst, sauerkraut and mashed potatoes.  Usually I'm not one to go back to the same place more than once but we found ourselves becoming regulars at a restaurant located on Bismarckplatz, the cobblestone pedestrian street that is popular with tourists.  It was the most satisfying meal especially when washed down with a tall cold Lowenbrau!

Heidelberg was a marvelous three days of cafe sitting, castle viewing, and beer drinking.  It was the perfect introduction to Germany and I was very excited that Frankfurt and Berlin were the next stops on our itinerary.