I am writing this, literally, in the front seat of a rental car speeding south on Germany’s Autobahn. I just clocked us going 200km/hr, so all you cars out there in front of us, be forewarned: we’re fast, and we’re furious, and we’re on our third cups of coffee.
I’m currently road-tripping with The Sister (pictured below), who is here in Europe from NYC. When she gave me a draft of the itinerary, I noticed that it was basically an attack-style expedition that would lead us through parts of these five countries: Switzerland, Luxembourg, Germany, Liechtenstein, and France. Um, OK.
While traveling with her, I’ve learned that speed is more important than stopping to use the restroom and that food is a destination. Two years ago, I resisted these concepts on our whirlwind wine tour of northern Italy; I wallowed in misery while she tried a new flavor of gelato. Since then, I’ve learned to embrace her travel ethic and even enjoy it on other adventures such as driving a circuit with her around the entire country of Iceland in less than 48-hours.
Saturday afternoon, we had a coffee stop in Luxembourg. Today it’s lunch in Liechtenstein. In between, we’ve spent two nights in Stuttgart, Germany. Tonight, we’re back in France. Love it: this is life on the road.
2 responses so far ↓
MacDaddy // July 9, 2007 at 12:30 pm |
This is your professional driver and father forever, the original MacDaddy speaking.
I know that Shawna has always had a speed need, but my impression of 200 KPH suggests an approx. coversion to 130+ MPH – you guys are scaring me !!! I’m glad you had a fun trip and made it back safely. Love, Dad
Bill Jirsa // July 10, 2007 at 4:35 pm |
Two MacNamara sisters on the autobahn at the same time in the same car? Isn’t there some regulation against that? Look out, Germany. No, seriously, look out!
Sounds like I don’t have to wish you a great summer, you’ve got that under control. Much love to you and Shawna from Whistler, BC where Joolee, Marnie and I are crashing the Jirsa family reunion.
Bright Moments,
Bill