Waking up to torrential rain is never ideal and when all you have is a denim jacket to protect you from the rain – you know instantly who is going to win the battle – the weather
Non the less, I got myself ready and jumped on the national express train to Cologne, a speedy 40 minute journey from Krefeld.
Once in Cologne, I left my bag at the left luggage and started to explore. Admittedly I have been to Cologne before. Last time I came, I flew from Salzburg after a week away skiing with the uni crew at Christmas, it snowed and planes were struggling to take off. This time I got to see Cologne in the rain – does the sun ever shine on this city?
To see a city and gain an insight into the history, I was back on a bus, this time not open top. Did you know it took the people of Cologne 632 years to build the cathedral – they liked to party rather than work 🤣.
After the bus tour it was time to sample some German fodder! What better way than a Bratwurst with a glass of German red. It felt like winter so some proper pub grub is exactly what I needed – although after I was in a serious food coma! 🤦🏻♀️
I then decided to go for a little walk, little did I know I would be seeking refuge inside of the cathedral due to a torrential down pour. To be honest I was going to go in earlier but the queue was huge – so it was the perfect opportunity.
Due to the weather and severe lack of waterproof clothing, I decided to call it a day in Cologne and head to my airport hotel. Next stop: Pula
Flying Solo 