Kermit on Tour http://kermit-on-tour.com A frog travels around the world Mon, 24 May 2010 19:34:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 Kermit in Melbourne http://kermit-on-tour.com/blog/kermit-in-melbourne/ http://kermit-on-tour.com/blog/kermit-in-melbourne/#comments Mon, 17 May 2010 15:22:58 +0000 Kermit http://kermit-on-tour.com/?p=831 As already announced, Conny, Markus and I travelled to Australia. It was winter in Germany and we were happy to fly into the Australian summer. Our first stop was Melbourne on the south-east coast, where we spent a couple of days in the city and then travelled on to see Philip Island and the famous Great Ocean Road.

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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First of all, Kermit called Conny and told her that we came home safely.First of all, Kermit called Conny and told her
that we came home safely.
He unpacked his suitcase...He unpacked his suitcase…
...and then checked his blog for new comments. We were very happy to see all the new comments and the kind feedback!…and then checked his blog for new comments.
We were very happy to see all the new
comments and the kind feedback!
Kermit couldn't wait to reply.Kermit couldn’t wait to reply.
Later we took a look at all the new pictures we took during the past few weeks. Holy cow, we have a LOT!!!Later we took a look at all the new photos we
took during the past few weeks.
Holy cow, we have a LOT!!!
It will take some time to look through the photos, but be assured that we will post a couple of very funny stories during the next couple of weeks. You will see Kermit visiting crowded markets and beautiful palaces in Korea, petting cute Koalas and having a great time down under (Australia) and being on an adventurous journey to the Yummy-Fly-Island on Fiji. Stay tuned! :-)
]]> http://kermit-on-tour.com/at-home/kermit-is-back-at-home/feed/ 28 Kermit is going to Australia http://kermit-on-tour.com/at-home/kermit-is-going-to-australia/ http://kermit-on-tour.com/at-home/kermit-is-going-to-australia/#comments Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:30:16 +0000 Markus http://kermit-on-tour.com/?p=709 Our next trip is coming up: This time we are going to Australia. Kermit is already very excited. He cannot wait to explore Sydney, see koala bears and kangaroos and he is looking forward to all the adventures which are waiting on the other side of the world.

Kermit takes a look on a map of AustraliaKermit takes a look on a map of Australia.
He is reading the travel guide all day long...He is reading the travel guide all day long…
We will spend the next couple of weeks there, so stay tuned to see some funny stories from down under.
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Kermit the Frog wishes a happy new year 2010.
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Kermit the Frog wishes Merry Christmas.
]]> http://kermit-on-tour.com/blog/merry-christmas/feed/ 1 Kermit in Singapore http://kermit-on-tour.com/asia/kermit-in-singapore/ http://kermit-on-tour.com/asia/kermit-in-singapore/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:31:30 +0000 Kermit http://kermit-on-tour.com/?p=476 A few days after Markus and Conny’s wedding they started their honeymoon and of course I joined them. We spent a few days in Singapore, which really is an amazing city. It was very interesting to see all the different cultures and neighborhoods, the delicious food, the different temples and so many other things.

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.
]]> http://kermit-on-tour.com/asia/kermit-in-singapore/feed/ 4 Kermit eats a fly http://kermit-on-tour.com/at-home/kermit-eats-a-fly/ http://kermit-on-tour.com/at-home/kermit-eats-a-fly/#comments Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:21:34 +0000 Markus http://kermit-on-tour.com/?p=703 We are often asked about Kermit’s favorite food. He likes a lot of different things like Austrian Kaiserschmarrn, granola bars, sushi, English breakfast, peanuts, bagels, Christmas sweets, steaks and salad, brownies, or chestnuts. But more than everything else, Kermit likes to eat flies. He eats them fried, spicy, as a side or main dish, grilled or broiled, but most often he eats them just straight.

Kermit eats a fly - 1
Kermit eats a fly - 2
]]> http://kermit-on-tour.com/at-home/kermit-eats-a-fly/feed/ 1 Kermit gets his prize http://kermit-on-tour.com/at-home/kermit-gets-his-prize/ http://kermit-on-tour.com/at-home/kermit-gets-his-prize/#comments Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:05:13 +0000 Kermit http://kermit-on-tour.com/?p=683 Last weekend we visited the hr3-radio station and won the contest for the best and funniest personal website. Yesterday I received my prize – a Fujitsu Siemens Netbook.

Uaaah, that's heavy!Uaaah, that’s heavy!
Markus, hurry with your pic. I can't wait to unpack.Markus, hurry with your pic. I can’t wait to unpack.
I am so curios.I am so curios.
Wow, there is also a bag included.Wow, there is also a bag included.
Aww, what a nice congratulation letter.Aww, what a nice congratulation letter.
There it is.There it is.
Cool, my website looks great on my new netbook.Cool, my website looks great on my new netbook.
Thank you hr3 and Fujitsu for this great prize!Thank you hr3 and Fujitsu for this great prize!
]]> http://kermit-on-tour.com/at-home/kermit-gets-his-prize/feed/ 1 Kermit at the hr3 radio station http://kermit-on-tour.com/at-home/kermit-at-the-hr3-radio-station/ http://kermit-on-tour.com/at-home/kermit-at-the-hr3-radio-station/#comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:39:32 +0000 Konstanze http://kermit-on-tour.com/?p=611 hr3, one of the most well-known German radio stations was searching for the best and funniest personal website. Kermit send in our blog and we were selected as the winner for the first week. Markus even had to give a live interview. And guess what, we won the contest and spent an exciting day at the radio station.

For those of you who understand German, here is the live interview of Markus when we were selected as winner of the first week.


Download MP3

Three weeks later one of the two hosts of the 0138-6000 show, Peter Lack, called and invited us to the studio.

Here we are in front of the main entrance.Here we are in front of the main entrance.
On our way to the studio we came by a gallery of portraits.On our way to the studio we came by
a gallery of portraits.
"Look how many famous people are there. Maybe my picture will be here some day too?""Look how many famous people are there. Maybe my picture
will be here some day too?"
Then we arrived at the studio and said hello to everyone.Then we arrived at the studio and said hello to everyone.
They told us that it was Peter’s birthday the day before and Kermit was asked if he could sing a birthday song for him. Kermit was more than happy to do it, but suddenly all people were gone and so he had to do the recording by himself.
There were so many controls everywhere.There were so many controls everywhere.
"Hmm... Which one do I have to use?""Hmm… Which one do I have to use?"
"Maybe this one?""Maybe this one?"
"Ah, this one looks good.""Ah, this one looks good."
Kermit adjusted the microphone ...Kermit adjusted the microphone …
... and then he sang a birthday song for Peter.… and then he sang a birthday song for Peter.
"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to youuuu ...""Happy birthday to you,
happy birthday to youuuu …"
"Yeah, that sounds good.""Yeah, that sounds good."
A few seconds later Peter arrived at the studio and said hello.A few seconds later Peter arrived at the studio and said hello.
Kermit followed the show ...Kermit followed the show …
... and listened to the music.… and listened to the music.
It was really interesting to see how a radio show is produced.It was really interesting to see how a radio show is produced.
Suddenly they announced that we were the winners of the contest. Kermit couldn't believe it.Suddenly they announced that we were the winners of the contest.
Kermit couldn’t believe it.
"Yippieh, we won!!!""Yippieh, we won!!!"
Kermit was very happy to win the contest.Kermit was very happy to win the contest.
"Congratulations Kermit.""Congratulations Kermit."
Afterwards Kermit thanked all his fans ...Afterwards Kermit thanked all his fans …
... and together with Markus ...… and together with Markus …
... and Conny we talked a little bit about our website.… and Conny we talked a little bit about our website.
At the end of the show Kermit gave some autographs.At the end of the show Kermit gave some autographs.
We all together enjoyed our stay at hr3 and the 0138-6000 show.We all together enjoyed our stay at hr3 and the 0138-6000 show.
He are the live recordings of the nomination and the final decision, together with our interview.


Download MP3


Download MP3

It was a great experience to attend a live show at the hr3 radio station. We would like to thank the two moderators, Peter and Rudi, and hr3 for this exciting day.
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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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