A Day Off

I had today off. Sunday is a hard day to work and it is a boring day off too. Nothing is going on. Most things on base are closed. The library is open and Burger King - that's about it. Everything in town is closed. Every store and most gas stations are closed. There is no one at the desk at the hotel and the maids are off too. I was going to do laundry, but there was no detergent in the dispenser and no place to buy it. I lazed around, watched TV, read and relaxed. I had lunch at the dining facility. The cooks make omlets or eggs 'till 1 on the weekends. It was good today. Also, stuck to my ribs. It was really cold today. After a couple of cold but sunny days today was cold and gray. I thought it was going to snow. Had to wear long underware and several layers just to go over to eat. I usually go to the mineral water spa on a weekend day off. I've been back several times. Not to the sauna though - once was enough! But today I felt lazy and didn't even go to enjoy the hot springs and get a massage. I am going to Baden-Baden Tuesday and Wednesday so I will save my laze in the water energy for then.

It is odd to see the downtown empty. Everyday but Sunday it is really crowded. I don't know when these people work. During the week downtown is very crowded and busy. The cafes are busy. Oh, and the people have their dogs with them. I think this is standard for all of Europe. It does seem a bit odd to be at a nice restaurant and both tables nearby have folks with dogs. Many people walking around downtown have dogs and they take them into the stores. So, I was in this nice department store and three women by me had dogs. The dogs were sniffing each other and I didn't want to get caught in the middle of a fight. I didn't see a way out. Hide in the blouses? Actually, the dogs were all fine and I think they are so well trained and used to going everywhere there isn't a problem. So, I didn't have to dive into the hanging clothes.