Friday, April 17, 2009

Scattered Pic-tures (hangin' on the wall)

So, I've taken some pictures that haven't found a place on my blog yet, but deserve some recognition...
The Germans have a sign for everything. And I mean everything! Here is one of the more amusing ones: I took some pictures of cool motorcycles for my nephew Seth (look at the orange one--there is a seat ready for him!). There are some other cool cars around. I'm keeping my eye out for other car photo opportunities...
We ate at a Mexican restaurant tonight. This was an experience!
I need to back up a little. First off, everything you ever order at any restaurant is charged to your bill. I mean everything. I have tried to order a tap water before only to be given bottled water instead with a short "sorry we don't serve tap water" reply before hurrying off. Of course the bottled water was nicely opened for me and put into a glass with the leftover still in the bottle. This has gotten annoying as I'd really just like a tall glass of water with ice and "no gas". (Do not just order water, as they will give you carbonated water--no ice). So, that's 2+Euro easily (times 2 for Jer). Plus, there is a 19% tax included in everything you buy in Germany (not on base). That is some seriously expensive water! And no, it is not magic water. And where's my ice?!! Now, if you get a cola instead, there are no refills. So, this is really the only thing that has upgraded from inconvenient to irritating.
On a happier note, at least the price advertised is including tax, not added after like we do in the States. I think the Germans have a better idea.
Back from my digression, we ate at Cantina Mexicana tonight in Einsiedlerhof. We got a basket of chips and salsa for 2 Euro. This was unlimited. That means refills! YES! We ate through 3 full baskets of it. They also served tap water with ice and free refills (and no charge for the water)!!! The food was excellent, as always, but the fun part was we were then treated with a Mariachi merengue! They were really talented! They sang to each table independently and really made the restaurant lively and exciting.

3 comments:

Melanie said...

Sounds like you're having tons of fun. Great pictures too. I especially like the child seat strapped to the back of the orange bike!

mle said...

I think Mom & Dad need the 'no dog-pooping' sign to put in their yard! hahahaa. That's awesome

Chantele Sedgwick said...

That sign is hilarious!!!