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dlincecum — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 09:51:00 GMT

I spent the last day in Holzkirchen and then trained up to Munich to spend some alone time walking the streets.

OK, so it was not so much alone time, but I wasn't talking to anyone. Munich is a crowded city - and this is the City Center, Marienplatz. I turned my camera to people here. It is hard to photograph people - they are always watching you.

I took photos for a few people at this popular photo site. I really like these girls photographing themselves. This fountain is a popular meeting place - lot's of people waiting for something, someone.

Business trips are whatever you choose to make of them. This one was especially enjoyable as I chose to make it an exploration. I also learned the joy of having my small camera on my belt at all times. My SLR was being repaired so I just took my small minolta digital. I will always take the small and large hardware from now on! They each have a place.

Bavaria is a beautiful part of the world and it is possible to notice this even when you have to work.

Work is different for some people. I often feel that this kind of work would ultimately be more satisfying. But my wife points out to me often that I should be grateful for the work I do and the possibility of traveling and meeting so many people, learning about the culture in other places and having rich experiences. She is right of course. Monday I am back to "the factory" to Chop Wood and Carry Water.

David

More on business travel . . . Friday the 13th style

dlincecum — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 04:21:00 GMT

As I said the other day, I have begun to really enjoy business travel. Even on Friday the 13th.

Arriving at the airport 2.5 hours early does pay off occasionally. I was informed at the auto check in kiosk that my 6pm flight was delayed until 9:50pm! Yikes. Fortunately Northwest was able to get me on a flight to Memphis leaving at 4:10. I praised the agent. (They don't get a whole lot of that ya know)

In flight to Memphis we were advise to take our seats for severe turbulence. I watched as we flew around a BIG storm. You know the feeling. It's that "I am not going home today" feeling.

Of course the Memphis airport closed and I get to visit a new city! Tupelo Mississippi! Wow. Folks are real friendly there. In fact the town is known for Hospitality.

These are the nice ladies that run the airport. Heck, they may own the airport for all I know. The were very nice to us unexpected guests.

This is the baggage claim area.

I was impressed by the airport security. This appeared to work well (no terrorist activity observed) and it's probably cost effective. The department of homeland security should research this.

These friendly folks ordered us up a new plane to get us onward to Memphis.

Best of all - I got to stay in a Holiday Inn Express. I have the greatest feeling I will wake up very smart in the morning!

David