Kermit on Tour » On tour http://kermit-on-tour.com A frog travels around the world Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:44:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc Kermit in Sydney (part 2) http://kermit-on-tour.com/on-tour/kermit-in-sydney-part-2/ http://kermit-on-tour.com/on-tour/kermit-in-sydney-part-2/#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:57:32 +0000 Kermit http://kermit-on-tour.com/?p=894 In the second part of our Sydney story you can see photos of our visit at the zoo, where we met koalas, kangaroos and a cockatoo. Also we spent some time cruising on the water again.

In case you missed the first part, take a look at it here: Kermit in Sydney (part 1).

On the next day, the weather was much better. We took a ferry to the Taronga Zoo and started our day at the harbor.

We arrived early and had enough time to take some photos.We arrived early and had enough time to take some photos.
"Guys, I think the ferry just arrived."“Guys, I think the ferry just arrived.”
"Conny look, there's the harbor Bridge and there's a huuuge ship, and..." - I was really overwhelmed.“Conny look, there’s the harbor Bridge and there’s a huuuge
ship, and…” – I was really overwhelmed.
I loooove cruising on the water.I loooove cruising on the water.
"Full speed ahead! Wohooo!!"“Full speed ahead! Wohooo!!”

After a couple of minutes we arrived at Taronga Zoo. We have never seen koalas before, so we really looked forward to it. It did not take a long time before we saw the first one.

"Hi, how ya doin?"“Hi, how ya doin?”
"Waaaahhhh!!! Relax!"“Waaaahhhh!!! Relax!”

Well, my first encounter with a koala was not that good. I guess she just did not like me. A ranger told me later that the koala was about to take a nap. That explains why she was not that happy when I approached her.

Then we went on to the kangaroos.Then we went on to the kangaroos.
"Hey sweety!"“Hey sweety!”
"Aww, she likes me!"“Aww, she likes me!”
"Don't jump, doooon't jump!!"“Don’t jump, doooon’t jump!!”

The kangaroos and I had a lot of fun and I though that I should try to see my koala friend again. Maybe she is in a better mood now.

Look at that! She was absolutely gentle.Look at that! She was absolutely gentle.
What a cute little koala!What a cute little koala!

Then we went on to the birds section and there was a big surprise. I could not believe that I met a very good, old friend, who I did not see for years…

"Guys, may I introduce you to Henry?"“Guys, may I introduce you to Henry?”
"Hey buddy, great to see you again!"“Hey buddy, great to see you again!”
"How have you been?"“How have you been?”
"Unbelievable that we met here."“Unbelievable that we met here.”
"Ya Henry, I'm still ticklish...stop it Henry!!"“Ya Henry, I’m still ticklish…stop it Henry!!”
"It's time to go my friend. Let's keep in touch."“It’s time to go my friend. Let’s keep in touch.”
Before we left the zoo, we took a quick look at the giraffes...Before we left the zoo, we took a quick look at the giraffes…
...and took this snapshot with the skyline of Sydney in the background.…and took this snapshot with
the skyline of Sydney in the background.
On the way back to the city, we took the ferry again.On the way back to the city, we took the ferry again.
This time it was a high-speed ferry. "I believe I can fly..."This time it was a high-speed ferry. “I believe I can fly…”
Markus liked the cruising too.Markus liked the cruising too.
Once we were back in the city, I was starving.Once we were back in the city, I was starving.
"Mhhm, that looks delicious!"“Mhhm, that looks delicious!”

That was great day! But we were also sad, as it was one of our last days in Australia. On the very last day, we decided to take a ferry to Watsons Bay to spend some time on the ocean.

Conny took this snapshot of me in front of the Sydney Opera House.Conny took this snapshot of me in front of the Sydney Opera House.
Look at the awesome blue color!Look at the awesome blue color!
What a great view.What a great view.
A last look onto the skyline of Sydney.A last look onto the skyline of Sydney.

We had an awesome time in Australia. While Conny stayed for a couple of months, Markus and I flew back to Germany. But there is much more to see in Australia and we will be back! :-)

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The first thing we did was some sightseeing. I was dying to see all the famous landmarks of Sydney.

This is me in downtown Sydney...This is me in downtown Sydney…
...and this is the Sydney Tower.…and this is the Sydney Tower.
Here I am enjoying the view from Circular Quay onto the beautiful harbour.Here I am enjoying the view from Circular Quay
onto the beautiful harbour.
And here is the huge Sydney Harbour Bridge...And here is the huge Sydney Harbour Bridge…
...and the most famous landmark of Sydney - the Opera House.…and the most famous landmark of Sydney – the Opera House.
Another famous landmark of Sydney is Bondi beach, which is known to be one of the best beaches in the world. That’s definitely true…
"Wow, look at these amazing colors!"“Wow, look at these amazing colors!”
I just could not get enough of this beautiful view.I just could not get enough of this beautiful view.
"Come on guys, let's go down to the beach!"“Come on guys, let’s go down to the beach!”
I don't like salt water that much, so I waited while Conny and Markus went swimming.I don’t like salt water that much, so I waited while
Conny and Markus went swimming.
"Hmm, where are they?"“Hmm, where are they?”
I was happy when they were back, as I was jet-lagged and tired.I was happy when they were back, as I was jet-lagged and tired.
On the next day, we continued to explore downtown Sydney.
I spotted this place, which was perfect for...I spotted this place, which was perfect for…
... a nice group picture of us.… a nice group picture of us.
"That's a nice view of the bridge. Markus, let's take a pic!"“That’s a nice view of the bridge.
Markus, let’s take a pic!”
"Smile!!"“Smile!!”
Then we visited the Chinese Garden.Then we visited the Chinese Garden.
I loved this place.I loved this place.
There were lots of fishes in the ponds - but no flies.There were lots of fishes in the ponds – but no flies.
"Maybe I can catch some flies on the other side?"“Maybe I can catch some flies on the other side?”
Conny took this photo with me and Markus.Conny took this photo with me and Markus.
"Maybe there are some flies up here!?"“Maybe there are some flies up here!?”
"Damn, no flies! But a nice view!"“Damn, no flies! But a nice view!”
"It's sooo hot!! Conny, can I use your hair to put me in the shade?"“It’s sooo hot!! Conny, can I use your hair to put me in the shade?”
As an attraction, it was offered to wear traditional Chinese clothes. Conny wanted to try it.
"Wow, that looks really nice!"“Wow, that looks really nice!”
"Isn't she beautiful?"“Isn’t she beautiful?”
After the garden, we went to China Town. Here I'm standing at the main gate.After the garden, we went to China Town.
Here I’m standing at the main gate.
Thank god this lion is not alive! Hehe...Thank god this lion is not alive! Hehe…
Later we took a ferry...Later we took a ferry…
...toward the suburbs north of Sydney.…toward the suburbs north of Sydney.
"Oh look, there's a nice beach. Let's go there!"“Oh look, there’s a nice beach. Let’s go there!”
"Can we stay here? I want to dig myself into the sand."“Can we stay here? I want to dig myself into the sand.”
"Hehe, yaaay!!"“Hehe, yaaay!!”
"That soooo cool!"“That soooo cool!”
Conny was so kind to carry me around a bit.Conny was so kind to carry me around a bit.
Then it started to rain...Then it started to rain…

…and it didn’t stop anytime soon, so we want back home. The weather on the next day was much better and we continued to explore the city.

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Lovely blue sky in Melbourne.Lovely blue sky in Melbourne.
We decided to go on top of the Eureka Tower, to get an overview of Melbourne.We decided to go on top of the Eureka Tower,
to get an overview of Melbourne.
"Holy cow! The tower looks quite high!"“Holy cow! The tower looks quite high!”
Although I am used to be on top of high buildings like on the Emire State Building in New York, I was a little scared of the height. However, when we reached the observation floor, almost 300 meters above the ground, I enjoyed the view.
Luckiliy there was a fence right in front of me and I could hold on to it.Luckiliy there was a fence right in front of me
and I could hold on to it.
"Ah, there“Ah, there’s downtown.”
The people down on the street looked like tiny ants. Or flies? ;-)The people down on the street looked like tiny ants. Or flies? ;-)
Here I am looking toward the Pacific Ocean. We had a really great view.Here I am looking toward the Pacific Ocean.
We had a really great view.
Once we were back down on the street, I was hungry and Markus gave me some peach slices. Yummy!Once we were back down on the street, I was hungry and Markus
gave me some peach slices. Yummy!
Before we went on, I needed a short brake in the shadow.Before we went on, I needed a short brake in the shadow.
I was not sure where to go, so I tried to get a better view...I was not sure where to go, so I tried
to get a better view…
...but that did not help. Luckily we found a street map.…but that did not help. Luckily we found a street map.
"OK guys, I know where to go. Let's go!"“OK guys, I know where to go. Let’s go!”
The next stop was the Queen Victoria Market.The next stop was the Queen Victoria Market.
The market offers tons of fresh vegetables and fruits along with many other things.The market offers tons of fresh vegetables and fruits
along with many other things.
"Mmmh, nice color!"“Mmmh, nice color!”
"Hehehe, these apples look like me!"“Hehehe, these apples look like me!”
Then we walked back to the city center.Then we walked back to the city center.
Here I am in front of the Federation Square in the heart of Melbourne.Here I am in front of the Federation Square in the heart of Melbourne.
And this is St. Paul's Cathedral.And this is St. Paul’s Cathedral.
The weather got worse...The weather got worse…
...so we went inside to see one of the biggest shopping centers in Melbourne.…so we went inside to see one of the biggest
shopping centers in Melbourne.
They built the shopping center around this old tower. Crazy!They built the shopping center around
this old tower. Crazy!
On the next day, the weather was much better again. Here I am posing in front of the skyline.On the next day, the weather was much better again.
Here I am posing in front of the skyline.
Later we went to the beach of St. Kilda, one of the best beaches in Melbourne.Later we went to the beach of St. Kilda,
one of the best beaches in Melbourne.
Then I saw a jellyfish. It was the first time, I saw them in nature!Then I saw a jellyfish. It was the first time, I saw them in nature!
Amazing animals! (It was bigger than it looks on the photo!)Amazing animals! (It was bigger than it looks on the photo!)
Conny, Markus and I had a great time!Conny, Markus and I had a great time!
On the next day, we took a tour to the Great Ocean Road.On the next day, we took a tour to the Great Ocean Road.
In the morning we stopped at a beach where we watched a surf competition.In the morning we stopped at a beach
where we watched a surf competition.
Then we reached the start of the Great Ocean Road, which winds along the Pacific coast.Then we reached the start of the Great Ocean Road,
which winds along the Pacific coast.
I could not stop to look outside. The views were breathtaking.I could not stop to look outside.
The views were breathtaking.
We stopped several times on nice places like this one.We stopped several times on nice places like this one.
Conny was so kind to let me sit on her lap, so that I was able to look outside.Conny was so kind to let me sit on her lap, so that
I was able to look outside.
Another shot at this beautiful coast line.Another shot at this beautiful coast line.
Later, we took a helicopter ride to the famous 12 Apostels. Wohoo, that was great!Later, we took a helicopter ride to the famous 12 Apostels.
Wohoo, that was great!
"I see the ocean, I see the ocean!!!"“I see the ocean, I see the ocean!!!”
"Aahh..."“Aahh…”
"Ooohh..."“Ooohh…”
"What a great view!"“What a great view!”
Back on earth, our tour guide took a group picture...Back on earth, our tour guide took a group picture…
...and another one with Conny, Markus and myself.…and another one with Conny, Markus and myself.
Here I am posing in front of two of the 12 Apostels.Here I am posing in front of two of the 12 Apostels.
Conny went for a walk down on the beach and suddenly I did not see her anymore.Conny went for a walk down on the beach and suddenly
I did not see her anymore.
Ah, there she is. "Heeeey Coooonny!"Ah, there she is. “Heeeey Coooonny!”
I loooove this beach! And it reminds me on a beach near San Francisco! :-)I loooove this beach! And it reminds me on
a beach near San Francisco! :-)
It became windy, so I held on to Conny, to take a last view onto the ocean.It became windy, so I held on to Conny,
to take a last view onto the ocean.
After a couple of hours, our tour bus came back to Melbourne and when we were back at the hotel, we went to bed right away. The day on the air made us all very tired. On the next day, we wanted to go to Philip Island, which is south of Melbourne.
We went to the railway station to see if we can catch a train to the island.We went to the railway station to see
if we can catch a train to the island.
"No, I don“No, I don’t see any trains going there…”
No problem, we took another bus tour.No problem, we took another bus tour.
After a two hour drive, we arrived at the island.After a two hour drive, we arrived at the island.
Yay, and the weather was great!Yay, and the weather was great!
Then I saw a...Then I saw a…
...telescope! I was eager to spot some whales...…telescope! I was eager to spot some whales…
...but I did not see any.…but I did not see any.
Then suddenly a gust of wind almost blew me down the slope.Then suddenly a gust of wind almost blew me down the slope.
Luckily I could hold on to Conny...Luckily I could hold on to Conny…
...and Markus.…and Markus.
On the way back to the city, we made a short break at this nice beach...On the way back to the city,
we made a short break at this nice beach…
...and I took the chance to relax in the sun.…and I took the chance to relax in the sun.
We had a couple of awesome days in and around Melbourne and could not wait
to travel on to our next stop in Australia: Sydney.
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We were happy to finally start our trip.We were happy to finally start our trip.
I am always amazed that such a huge thing can fly.I am always amazed that such a huge thing can fly.
While we were waiting, I checked the boarding card. I got a window seat. Yay!While we were waiting, I checked the boarding card.
I got a window seat. Yay!
Markus showed me, how to fill out the forms for the Singapore visitor visa.Markus showed me, how to fill out the forms for
the Singapore visitor visa.
My seat was very spacious and quite comfortable.My seat was very spacious and quite comfortable.
Later during the flight, I read an interesting article about Bangalore in India. Maybe we should go there one day...Later during the flight, I read an interesting article about
Bangalore in India. Maybe we should go there one day…
The service on board was great and their apple juice very tasty.The service on board was great and their apple juice very tasty.
The dinner was good too, although they didn't offer me any flies.The dinner was good too, although they didn’t offer me any flies.
It was late already, so we tried to get some sleep.It was late already, so we tried to get some sleep.
A couple of hours later, I woke up. "Aaah, I slept very well!"A couple of hours later, I woke up. “Aaah, I slept very well!”
The next morning started with a delicious breakfast. Again no flies...The next morning started with a delicious breakfast. Again no flies…
...but we got a yoghurt for dessert.…but we got a yoghurt for dessert.
At that time, we were somewhere over the Indian Ocean. What a great view!At that time, we were somewhere over the Indian Ocean.
What a great view!
Then the pilot announced that the flight is delayed for about one hour. "Oh, noooo!"Then the pilot announced that the flight is delayed for
about one hour. “Oh, noooo!”
Markus and I spent the extra time playing some funny video games.Markus and I spent the extra time playing some funny video games.
And then, finally, we arrived in Singapore after a long 13-hour flight. We took the subway to the hotel...And then, finally, we arrived in Singapore after a long
13-hour flight. We took the subway to the hotel…
...where I refreshed myself.…where I refreshed myself.
It was very hot and sunny outside, so I had to apply some sunscreen.It was very hot and sunny outside, so I had to apply some sunscreen.
We checked the guidebook for what we should see first ...We checked the guidebook for what we should see first …
...and then I had a look at the subway system to find out how to get there.…and then I had a look at the subway system to find out
how to get there.
First, we went to Little India.First, we went to Little India.
There were temples everywhere. Amazing!There were temples everywhere. Amazing!
Markus and I in front of a typical row of houses.Markus and I in front of a typical row of houses.
There were a lot of huge and colorful buildings too.There were a lot of huge and colorful buildings too.
Back at the hotel I checked what we could have for dinner.Back at the hotel I checked what we could have for dinner.
We went to one of these large food markets...We went to one of these large food markets…
...where I had a teriyaki salmon noodle soup. Mmmhh, yummy!…where I had a teriyaki salmon noodle soup. Mmmhh, yummy!
Then we started to explore Chinatown...Then we started to explore Chinatown…
...which also has a lot of temples.…which also has a lot of temples.
Here Markus and I are in front of a typical entrance to a temple.Here Markus and I are in front of a typical entrance to a temple.
Then I saw this cool stone dragon. He looked so cute.Then I saw this cool stone dragon. He looked so cute.
The time went by so fast and two days later, we were at the airport again to continue our trip to Bali, one of the beautiful islands of Indonesia.
"Bangkok, Perth, Hanoi, Jakarta... And where is our flight??"“Bangkok, Perth, Hanoi, Jakarta… And where is our flight??”
"Ah, there is our gate."“Ah, there is our gate.”
"Conny, Markus, hurry up, I don“Conny, Markus, hurry up, I don’t want to miss our flight!”
Hehe, I love to ride on the escalator!Hehe, I love to ride on the escalator!
This was the first part of the trip. We had a great time in Singapore and we are sure that we will come back some day as there is much more to see. Stay tuned to see the second part of our trip, which we spent in Indonesia.
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Once we were in the city, we took a first shot at Victora Station.Once we were in the city, we took a first shot at Victora Station.
On our way to the hotel, Kermit saw some of the red double-decker buses, which are typical for London.On our way to the hotel, Kermit saw some of the red double-decker
buses, which are typical for London.
"Is this our hotel?"“Is this our hotel?”
No, it was not our hotel. Kermit was a bit disappointed, as he really liked the building.No, it was not our hotel. Kermit was a bit
disappointed, as he really liked the building.
We had to cross the street so Kermit pressed the button for the traffic light.We had to corss the street so Kermit pressed
the button for the traffic light.
After we stored our luggage in the hotel, Kermit wanted to get a picture with one of the red phone booths.After we stored our luggage in the hotel, Kermit wanted to get
a picture with one of the red phone booths.
We took the subway to Westminster Abbey.We took the subway to Westminster Abbey.
"Wow, there are so many people!"“Wow, there are so many people!”
It was Remembrance Day, so there was a ceremony going on.It was Remembrance Day, so there was a ceremony going on.
The Big Ben was just across the street.The Big Ben was just across the street.
Kermit loved it, so we took another picture of him in front of the Big Ben.Kermit loved it, so we took another picture of
him in front of the Big Ben.
At the Thames we saw the famous observation wheel London Eye. Kermit was scared by the height, so we did not take a ride.At the Thames we saw the famous observation wheel London Eye.
Kermit was scared by the height,
so we did not take a ride.
Kermit spotted a mailbox and sent a postcard to Miss Piggy.Kermit spotted a mailbox and sent a postcard to Miss Piggy.
There were some tourists watching him in the pub nearby, and Kermit gave a spontaneous performance for them.There were some tourists watching him in the pub nearby,
and Kermit gave a spontaneous performance for them.
In this tourist shop near Trafalgar Square, Kermit bought this nice shirt.In a tourist shop near Trafalgar Square,
Kermit bought this nice shirt.
We passed the Horse Guards building...We passed the Horse Guards building…
...and later Kermit enjoyed the afternoon sun. "Aahhh, that's a nice place!"…and later Kermit enjoyed the afternoon sun.
"Aahhh, that’s a nice place!"
Our last stop for the day was the Buckingham Palace.Our last stop for the day was the Buckingham Palace.
"Unfortunately we missed the famous changing of the guards..."“Unfortunately we missed the famous changing of the guards…”
"...but maybe I can see the Queen!"“…but maybe I can see the Queen!”
After all this walking Kermit was hungry, so we went to an Indian restaurant to get some food...After all this walking Kermit was hungry, so we went to an
Indian restaurant to get some food…
...and some drinks.…and some drinks.
Back in the hotel Kermit was still thirsty fromthe spicy food. So he had a coke...Back in the hotel Kermit was still thirsty from
the spicy food. So he had a coke…
...before he called Miss Piggy to tell her what he has seen during the day.…before he called Miss Piggy to tell her
what he has seen during the day.
After a good night's sleep, Kermit woke up early and...After a good night’s sleep, Kermit woke up early and…
...after having a hearty breakfast we were ready to explore the rest of the city.…after having a hearty breakfast we were ready
to explore the rest of the city.

Our first stop was the Tower of London...Our first stop was the Tower of London…
...before we went on to the famous Tower Bridge.…before we went on to the famous Tower Bridge.
We took the subway...We took the subway…
...to Picadilly Circus.…to Picadilly Circus.
Kermit really liked the place and could have sit there forever.Kermit really liked the place and could
have sit there forever.
There was a parade going on at the street.There was a parade going on at the street.
It was time for lunch so we went to a Sushi bar. "Bah, they don't have any Sushi with stir fried flies!"It was time for lunch so we went to a Sushi bar.
"Bah, they don’t have any Sushi with stir fried flies!"
Kermit liked his sushi anyway.Kermit liked his sushi anyway.

Unfortunately it was already time to leave for the airport. So we took a last picture of Kermit in front of some typical red double-decker buses.Unfortunately it was already time to leave for the airport. So we took
a last picture of Kermit in front of some
typical red double-decker buses.
After we arrived at the airport, Kermit printed out our boarding passes.After we arrived at the airport, Kermit printed out our boarding passes.
In the airplane, Kermit read the latest news and remembered the great time he had in London.In the airplane, Kermit read the latest news and
remembered the great time he had in London.
It was a very short trip, but we really enjoyed our stay in London.
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Right after crossing the border to Austria, we took this photo opportunity in front of a typical Austrian guesthouse.Right after crossing the border to Austria, we took this photo opportunity
in front of a typical Austrian guesthouse.
Kermit looked at a map and tried to find out where we were.Kermit looked at a map and tried to find out where we were.
We bought a typical Austrian hat for Kermit and took a picture of him in front of the mountains.We bought a typical Austrian hat for Kermit and took a picture
of him in front of the mountains.
On our way through the numerous valleys Kermit saw some sheeps.On our way through the numerous valleys Kermit saw some sheeps.
"Hey buddies, come here."“Hey buddies, come here.”
"Meeheehehehee..." - Kermit had no clue what that meant.“Meeheehehehee…” – Kermit had no clue what that meant.
Our hotel was on the alp and we did another stop on the way up ...Our hotel was on the alp and we did another stop on the way up …
... to enjoy the great view.… to enjoy the great view.
Finally we arrived at our hotel ...Finally we arrived at our hotel …
... which was located on the "Emberger Alm" (1750 m above sea level).… which was located on the “Emberger Alm”
(1750 m above sea level).
In the afternoon we went hiking.In the afternoon we went hiking.
We came into a forest and Kermit started to search for mushrooms.We came into a forest and Kermit started to search for mushrooms.
First he found a small one...First he found a small one…
...and then he spotted a really big one.…and then he spotted a really big one.
"Wow, this one is really huge!"“Wow, this one is really huge!”
On the next morning it was very foggy. Kermit was shocked.On the next morning it was very foggy. Kermit was shocked.
"Conny, Markus come here - you cannot even see the other houses around!"“Conny, Markus come here -
you can’t even see the other houses around!”
An hour later the weather got better and we decided to go on an excursion..An hour later the weather got better and
we decided to go on an excursion.
On our way down we saw some cows. Kermit was excited.On our way down we saw some cows. Kermit was excited.
We even stopped so that Kermit could take a closer look at the cows.We even stopped so that Kermit could take a closer look at the cows.
Finally we arrived at the Ragga Canyon.Finally we arrived at the Ragga Canyon.
On the way down to the canyon..On the way down to the canyon…
... we saw a small waterfall.… we saw a small waterfall.
When we came into the canyon, Kermit was a little bit scared, because the stairs were very narrow.When we came into the canyon, Kermit was a little bit scared,
because the stairs were very narrow.
"Conny - take a picture of Markus and me!"“Conny – take a picture of Markus and me!”
Kermit had to stop several times to look at the enormous waterfall.Kermit had to stop several times to look at the enormous waterfall.
It was a quite slippery way.It was a quite slippery way.
Conny was also overwhelmed.Conny was also overwhelmed.
At the end of the canyon we took this nice picture of Kermit in front of the waterfall.At the end of the canyon we took this
nice picture of Kermit in front of
the waterfall.
It was an exhausting excursion and Kermit was very hungry in the evening. He tried a tradionial Austrian dessert - Kaiserschmarrn (cut-up and sugared pancakes with raisins).It was an exhausting excursion and Kermit was very hungry in
the evening. He tried a tradionial Austrian dessert:
Kaiserschmarrn (cut-up and sugared pancakes with raisins).

On our evening stroll a tourist shot this picture of us.On our evening stroll a tourist shot this picture of us.
On the next morning Kermit was wakened by the sun.The next morning Kermit was wakened by the sun.
"Ahhh, what a wonderful day."“Ahhh, what a wonderful day!”
A perfect day to collect some flowers on a little walk.A perfect day to collect some
flowers on a little walk.
"This one looks good! It is green like me!"“This one looks good! It’s green like me!”
There were so many flowers, Kermit could not decide which ones to take.There were so many flowers, Kermit could not
decide which ones to take.
Then Kermit saw another cow...Then Kermit saw another cow…
... which spotted Kermit and approached him.… which spotted Kermit and approached him.
"Oh oh - maybe I should run..."“Oh oh – maybe I should run…”
When Kermit was out of reach of the cow, he needed to rest.When Kermit was out of reach of the cow, he needed to rest.
Afterwards we went to a river ...Afterwards we went to a river.
Kermit loved the clear and cool water.Kermit loved the clear and cool water.
He threw some stones...He threw some stones…
...and we were impressed how far away he threw them.…and we were impressed how far away he threw them.
Before we went back home, Kermit wrote a message into the sand.Before we went back home, Kermit wrote a message into the sand.
Back at the alp Kermit enjoyed the beautiful view.Back at the alp Kermit enjoyed the beautiful view.
Another tourist took this picture of ourselves.Another tourist took this picture of ourselves.
As it was our last evening in Austria, we took another snapshot of Kermit.As it was our last evening in Austria,
we took another snapshot of Kermit.
Before we went to bed, Kermit took a last look on the mountains.Before we went to bed, Kermit took a last look on the mountains.
The time was running and we were sad that we had to leave back to Germany. We had a great time in Austria and we enjoyed our time in the mountains. Kermit is still missing the cows, the sheeps and of course his Autrian hat… :-)
]]> http://kermit-on-tour.com/blog/kermit-in-austria/feed/ 4 Kermit in Bali – Part 2 http://kermit-on-tour.com/asia/kermit-in-bali-part-2/ http://kermit-on-tour.com/asia/kermit-in-bali-part-2/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:03:17 +0000 Kermit http://kermit-on-tour.com/?p=738 After some relaxing days at the beach and the hotel pools, we did another excursion. This time, we visited a gorgeous butterfly garden, a waterfall and we also saw more rice terraces.

The morning started with a healthy breakfast. Fresh fruits instead of flies.The morning started with a healthy breakfast.
Fresh fruits instead of flies.
Then we started our next tour ...Then we started our next tour …
... to a butterfly garden.… to a butterfly garden.
They had a nice scenery there ...They had a nice scenery there …
... and they even got fishes in the lagoon.… and they even got fishes in the lagoon.
Finally I saw the first butterfly.Finally I saw the first butterfly.
They were really huge.They were really huge.
"Markus look - I got one sitting on my arm!"“Markus look – I got one sitting on my arm!”
I was wondering if they have flies too.I was wondering if they have flies too.
"Yeah, there are some ..."“Yeah, there are some …”
"... and they are really huuuge."“… and they are really huuuge.”
Unfortunately I couldn't reach them so I watched out for some more butterflies.Unfortunately I couldn’t reach them
so I watched out for some more butterflies.
That was a nice orange one.That was a nice orange one.
They also had some bugs there ...They also had some bugs there …
xxx… which looked quite scary.
The flowers were nice, though ...The flowers were nice, though …
... and smelled delicious.… and smelled delicious.
I could have stayed there the whole day but ...I could have stayed there the whole day but …
... we had to continue our drive ...… we had to continue our drive …
... to visit these magnificent waterfalls.… to visit these magnificent waterfalls.
On our way back to the hotel we stopped once more ...On our way back to the hotel we stopped once more …
... at some rice terraces ...… at some rice terraces …
... and Conny took this nice picture of me.… and Conny took this nice picture of me.
Sometimes it is easy being green...Sometimes it is easy being green…
It really was an awesome trip, which we will remember for a long time. We hope to come back some day, but there are plenty of other places to visit first. Stay tuned for our next trip! :-)
]]> http://kermit-on-tour.com/asia/kermit-in-bali-part-2/feed/ 4 Kermit in Bali – Part 1 http://kermit-on-tour.com/asia/kermit-in-bali-part-1/ http://kermit-on-tour.com/asia/kermit-in-bali-part-1/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:24:55 +0000 Kermit http://kermit-on-tour.com/?p=718 After a few days in Singapore Markus and Conny continued their honeymoon trip and flew to Bali, a wonderful island of Indonesia. We enjoyed the beauty of the island, wonderful weather, a great beach and we also did some interesting excursions.

When we arrived at our hotel, we had to wait until our room was ready.When we arrived at our hotel,
we had to wait until our room was ready.
The stairs to the lobby were quite high ...The stairs to the lobby were quite high …
... definitely not made for frogs.… definitely not made for frogs.
In the room I found a lot of strange fruits.In the room I found a lot of strange fruits.
"This one looks like a tomato!" - but it is a tamarillo.“This one looks like a tomato!” – but it is a tamarillo.
"Ah grapes. Yummy!!"“Ah grapes. Yummy!!”
After this little snack we went directly to the beach.After this little snack we went directly to the beach.
I relaxed in the sun ...I relaxed in the sun …
... and watched some tourists strolling by.… and watched some tourists strolling by.
"I love it!"“I love it!”
I took a short break in the shaddow ...I took a short break in the shaddow …
... before I started to explore the beach.… before I started to explore the beach.
The sand was really great.The sand was really great.
Some tourists recognized me, so I waved hello to them ...Some tourists recognized me, so I waved hello to them …
... and also posed for some souvenir pictures.… and also posed for some souvenir pictures.
I checked out this really cool life guard chair.I checked out this really cool life guard chair.
Later, I brought my beach towel to one of the boxes provided by the hotel.Later, I brought my beach towel
to one of the boxes provided by the hotel.
It was already late and I was a bit tired from the journey so I went to bed early.It was already late and I was a bit tired from the journey
so I went to bed early.
"Good night Conny and Markus!"“Good night Conny and Markus!”
The next morning I started with some gymnastics.The next morning I started with some gymnastics.
This coconut was really heavy.This coconut was really heavy.
After all this sport I head a hearty breakfast ...After all this sport I head a hearty breakfast …
... and also tried some of Markus' food.… and also tried some of Markus’ food.
I was sooo stuffed!I was sooo stuffed!
Then we wanted to do a tour. It was hard to decide which one.Then we wanted to do a tour. It was hard to decide which one.
We had enough money to do all of them, yeah! (Well, what you see here is less than US$ 200...)We had enough money to do all of them, yeah!
(Well, what you see here is less than US$ 200…)
We waited in the lobby ...We waited in the lobby …
... till our guide Kiki arrived.… till our guide Kiki arrived.
We then started our tour ...We then started our tour …
... to one of the many rice terraces of Bali.… to one of the many rice terraces of Bali.
They are everywhere.They are everywhere.
And look at these nice green colours. Bali is as green as I am ;-)And look at these nice green colours. Bali is as green as I am ;-)
We came by a temple but as frogs were not allowed inside ...We came by a temple but as frogs were not allowed inside …
... I waited outside while Conny and Markus visited the temple.… I waited outside while Conny and Markus visited the temple.
We continued our drive ...We continued our drive …
... to the next big city. They have a lot of motorbikes here.… to the next big city. They have a lot of motorbikes here.
It was really hot outside so we spent the rest of the day at the hotel pool.It was really hot outside so we spent the rest
of the day at the hotel pool.
The pool was great.The pool was great.
There was a big fountain.There was a big fountain.
"Hehe...", I loved it!“Hehe…”, I loved it!
After that great day, I enjoyed laying in the sun a bit.After that great day, I enjoyed laying in the sun a bit.
Conny also enjoyed it and we said hello to Markus while he was in the pool.Conny also enjoyed it and we said hello to Markus
while he was swimming in the pool.
See what else we did in the second part of this story.
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We started the day with a tasty breakfast. I had a bagel and a freshly squeezed apple juice.We started the day with a tasty breakfast.
I had a bagel and a freshly squeezed apple juice.
Man, that was yummy!Man, that was yummy!
Then we drove to the Twin Peaks. What a great view!Then we drove to the Twin Peaks. What a great view!
That's me and the skyline of San Francisco.That’s me and the skyline of San Francisco.
Markus wanted a pic with me too.Markus wanted a pic with me too.
Conny helped me to take a look through the telescope.Conny helped me to take a look through the telescope.
I couldn't wait to go to the city.I couldn’t wait to go to the city.
Aaaah, I love flowers!Aaaah, I love flowers!
It wasn't really a red carpet, but I took the opportunity for this nice shot.It wasn’t really a red carpet, but I took
the opportunity for this nice shot.
Here it is, the famous Golden Gate Bridge.Here it is, the famous Golden Gate Bridge.
Here it is, the famous Golden Gate Bridge.Wow, the bridge is really huge!
Look at Conny's shirt!Look at Conny’s shirt!
Sometimes it is easy being green!Sometimes it is easy being green!
Some streets in San Francisco are really steep.Some streets in San Francisco are really steep.
This one is not even the steepest.This one is not even the steepest.
Here I'm in Little Italy. It's a nice neighborhood.Here I’m in Little Italy. It’s a nice neighborhood.
Of course we also took a snapshot at the Cable Cars.Of course we also took a snapshot at the Cable Cars.
I had to greet many tourists.I had to greet many tourists.
We didn't have much time left...We didn’t have much time left…
...so we drove through Chinatown by car.…so we drove through Chinatown by car.
So much traffic in the city...So much traffic in the city…
...and so many people who know me. (Here I am sending some greetings.)…and so many people who know me.
(Here I am sending some greetings.)
Hmm, interesting ad.Hmm, interesting ad.
We hit the road and drove...We hit the road and drove…
...to the beach.…to the beach.
Nobody else was there.Nobody else was there.
I loved it!!!I loved it!!!
Markus loved it too!!!Markus loved it too!!!
Being at the beach was great, but it was time to go on.Being at the beach was great, but it was time to go on.
We needed some music!We needed some music!
Yeah! :-)Yeah! :-)
We decided to get some food, before going to the wineries.We decided to get some food, before going to the wineries.
I told Conny why the entree wasn't perfect: The flies were missing!I told Conny why the entree wasn’t perfect: The flies were missing!
The apple juice was pretty good though.The apple juice was pretty good though.
And then, finally, we arrived at the vineyards.And then, finally, we arrived at the vineyards.
I love this landscape!I love this landscape!
And I loooove wine! (At this point, we already had visited a lot of wineries...)And I loooove wine! (At this point, we already
had visited a lot of wineries…)
Aaaah, theresss another ooone... Heheee...Aaaah, theresss another ooone… Heheee…
Yeah, thisss one loookss gooood!!Yeah, thisss one loookss gooood!!
Let's gooo and get sssssooooome moooore wine.....Yay!Let’s gooo and get sssssooooome moooore wine…..Yay!
After all the wineries, I really needed a break.After all the wineries, I really needed a break.
When we were back in the city, I felt much better and we took another snapshot at the Golden Gate Bridge.When we were back in the city, I felt much better and we took
another snapshot at the Golden Gate Bridge.
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The flight to Amsterdam was a smooth ride. Kermit enjoyed the gorgeous sunrise.The flight to Amsterdam was a smooth ride.
Kermit enjoyed the gorgeous sunrise.
Kermit together with Jana and Mac (friends of Conny and Markus).Kermit together with Jana and Mac (friends of Conny and Markus).
Kermit at the Begijnhof, a tranquil courtyard which is typical for Amsterdam.Kermit at the Begijnhof, a tranquil courtyard
which is typical for Amsterdam.
Kermit was facinated by all the canals in Amsterdam.Kermit was facinated by all the canals in Amsterdam.
He was even more fascinated by the huge cheese wheels.He was even more fascinated by the huge cheese wheels.
Kermit in front of one of the numerous cheese stores.Kermit in front of one of the numerous cheese stores.
He took some photos too...He took some photos too…
Kermit and a dog staring into one of the canals...Kermit and a dog staring into one of the canals…
...but the dog was more interested in Kermit.…but the dog was more interested in Kermit.
Kermit wanted to try out some wooden shoes, which are very common in the Netherlands.Kermit wanted to try out some wooden shoes, which are
very common in the Netherlands.
"They look great!"“They look great, don’t they?”
There were huge letters as part of a modern artwork. Kermit took the photo opportunity.There were huge letters as part of a modern artwork.
Kermit took the photo opportunity.
When you come to Amsterdam, you have to take a boat trip on the canals. Kermit checked the route beforehand.When you come to Amsterdam, you have to take a boat trip on the canals.
Kermit checked the route beforehand.
There were so many things to see.There were so many things to see.
Kermit enjoyed the boat trip, until...Kermit enjoyed the boat trip, until…
...he saw that bridge.…he saw that bridge.
He freaked out: "Aaaaah, we will crash into the briiiiidge!!!"He freaked out: “Aaaaah, we will crash into the briiiiidge!!!”
"Waaaaaahhhhhhh!!!"“Waaaaaahhhhhhh!!!”
It was close but we passed the bridge without crashing into it. Kermit was relaxed again.It was close but we passed the bridge without crashing into it.
Kermit was relaxed again.
Kermit was happy that he survived the boat trip.Kermit was happy that he survived the boat trip.
Kermit is watching the beautiful sunset on the flight back to Frankfurt.Kermit is watching the beautiful sunset
on the flight back to Frankfurt.
Unfortunately we had a bumpy ride and Kermit didn't feel well...Unfortunately we had a bumpy ride and Kermit didn’t feel well…
Kermit recovered quite quickly after we landed. We enjoyed the trip to the Netherlands, but we had to promise Kermit that we don’t go on a boat trip anytime soon… :-)
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