Last Week/This Weekend

So...I didn't blog at all last week. Not because I forgot, but really because nothing exciting happened. I had work every day and I zoned out while there every time. I did enjoy the company of a temporary guy named Timmy. He's the youngest out of all of us here; he's only 19. I heard stories of him growing up in Bend, OR and we shared some funny memories. He wasn't used to being down in the dungeon for 8hrs, so he would randomly break out in song or really just yell. And of course, I always enjoyed the company of Shane and Dave. They really help to keep things upbeat down there. I swear though, that I started to fall asleep while working one day, except my arms where still moving while my eyes were closed. It really was a strange feeling.

Out of the whole week, Thursday had to be the most unusual because I became sick at work and threw up three times while there. I'm really not sure why, but I was not feeling well, so my boss let me leave early. After leaving, I went and got a package from my mom. It had my comforter and other things in it...along with candy! Not the most necessary thing, but definitely delicious.

So for the weekend, I decided that I wanted to go to either Innsbruck, Austria or some place in Italy. I found two other guys that wanted to go to Italy with me, so we made plans. We had it all figured out and I had found rooms in a hostel for us. Sadly, the day of, they said that they no longer wished to go and would have to back out. So, I decided to go on my own, but then something happened with the trains and they weren't running. No Italy for me then. I decided that I would go to Innsbruck then. I found a hostel and got train tickets. It was about a 2hr ride and very beautiful along the way. I saw lakes with small houses out by it, older folks taking walks along paths, hikers, and sheep...lots of sheep. I didn't realize Innsbruck was as large as it was, but I didn't have much difficulty arriving at my hostel. I promptly found it and then headed out to check out the town. I started down one stree and found a beautiful church, but realized I wasn't going in the right direction for the Old Town. So I turned around and headed back. I found more monuments and came across a bridge. On one side there was a promenade and the other there was the Old town. I headed to the promenade at first and walked along the river. It was a beautiful day. There were lots of people out riding bikes and for walks. After a short ways, I headed to the Old Town. I walked through bustling streets and spotted cafes lining a street that had the Golden Roof on it. I had pictured it bigger, but it was still an amazing sight. I wandered around more and saw tons of people eating gelato, but resisted getting any for myself. I found the Gardens and strolled through them. I came acorss huge life-size games of chess. Old men were sitting around them chatting and watching others play. I stayed for awhile, just enjoying the game and conversation that I couldn't understand.

After the Old Town, I decided to go in search of dinner. I should have stayed in the area that i was, but didn't. I began down one street, recognizing a name from a map I had glanced at. After 15 mins of walking, I started to realize that I didn't know where I was. I ended up walked in a large square that was not needed. It took me almost an hour to get back where I had started, but along the way, I saw some sights that I probably wouldn't have found if I hadn't have gotten lost. I saw the Olympic stadium and the soccer field. Once returning to my hostel, I laid down looking out my window at the snow covered mountains thinking that this was a good choice instead of Italy.

This morning I got up and ate breakfast at the hostel. I was given some funny looks by others there and not really sure why. The maid came to start cleaning my room at 845 so I left early to head to the station. I arrived not knowing when the next train would leave and found that it was in an hour, so I sat on a bench and began to read. Truly, the one day in Innsbruck was just enough to feel like I had gotten away for a few days. It was nice to travel and almost better by myself so I could see things at my own pace. Next time, I think I really will go to Italy for sure.