Last night was probably the best night so far in terms of nightlife. Don't get too excited, I was in bed for half past eleven. I went to the Shamrock Bar which is just across the road from the Hostel. I met the French chap who is also staying at the hostel. He was called Gilbert and he was seeing his stepdaughter Claudia. He was amused when I pointed out that he was named after a rugby ball brand! It turned out that Claudia was depressed and he had come to visit and cheer her up! Anyway, he had retired from the French Army two years ago and he repeatedly told me that the British Army was the best and the Queen was great. I had a drink with him and thn headed into the city to a bar recommended by the Warden. It was buzzing. I had what they call a 'flambé' and a salad. The flambé was like a thin pizza and was really nice. The service was good and I was asked to sit at a long table with a group of local people and they were nic nd spoke to me. There was also a music quiz going on and so I helped out on the songs that were too old for them. They liked my clue for The Monkees, 'I'm a believer'! Certainly it's a good friendly place that I wouldn't have found without a recommendation.
A slow start in the morning. I had breakfast and spent most of the morning on the Internet trying to find my Sunday night accommodation. It transpires that Basel is full as its the biggest business fair of the year. I have therefore decided to cycle further to a town further on where I managed to get a hotel at a reasonable price.
The rain has been pouring from early morning but I had to go out as the hostel closes during the afternoon. I took my bike and went to visit the Train musee and then the Automobile Musee. Both are massive and well worth visiting on a rainy day. In the Car museum I went in a car that was rotated 360 degrees which was a weird feeling a bit like a fairground ride.
The rain dryer up when I rode back to the hostel but it is still cold. I have bumped into Gilbert again who seems to want another drink but I will try to avoid him because he will probably say all the same things again. I fancy a traditional Alsace meal called 'choucroute', I'll tell you what is involves tomorrow.
Photo 1, Someone's fingers in a sandwich!
Photo 2, Most expensive car in the world - it's a Bugatti.
Photo 3, The rotating car.
Photo 4. Formula 1 racing cars.
Photo 5, The fastest car in the world - It's a Bugatti, can you spot the theme!
Photo 6, A black train, it's not a Bugatti and its not the fastest or most expensive train.
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