Nuremberg: Lost My Drumsticks (and Maybe My Mind)
okay, so nuremberg. it’s…a lot. i’m liam, by the way, touring drummer. currently between gigs, which basically means i’m living off pretzels and questionable coffee. i just checked and it’s feeling like a damp hug right now, hope you’re into that sort of thing.
this trip was supposed to be about finding inspiration, you know? new rhythms, new sounds. instead, i lost a drumstick during a particularly enthusiastic air-drumming session in the *Hauptmarkt and now i’m convinced it’s a sign. a sign of what, i have no clue. probably just that i need more sleep.
spent yesterday wandering around the Kaiserburg. seriously impressive, but also…a lot of stairs. my calves are screaming. overheard someone saying it’s haunted, naturally. i’m not a believer, but the place does have a vibe. a very old, very serious vibe. someone told me that the castle’s audio guide is narrated by a guy who sounds perpetually disappointed in your life choices. i wouldn’t be surprised.
*Gear I wish I’d brought: earplugs (the church bells are INTENSE), a portable charger (my phone is dying a slow, agonizing death), and a spare pair of drumsticks (obviously).
*Pro-tip: learn a few basic german phrases. “bitte” and “danke” will get you surprisingly far. also, “wo ist die nächste toilette?” is a lifesaver.
*Food situation: pretzels are everywhere. embrace it. also, the sausages are legit. i found a little place near the Pegnitz River - check out the reviews on Yelp - it’s called ‘Bratwurst Röslein’ and it’s…an experience.
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“apparently, there’s a secret underground beer garden somewhere in the old town. but you need to know a guy who knows a guy to get in.”
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that’s what the bartender at my hostel told me, anyway. i’m still trying to find this “guy who knows a guy.” it’s proving difficult. the hostel itself is…interesting. let’s just say the walls are thin and my neighbor snores like a walrus. if you get bored, Bamberg and Regensburg are just a short train ride away. i looked at some options on TripAdvisor.
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“don’t trust the pigeons. they’re spies for the city council.”
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that was a drunk guy i met near the Weinstadel*. i’m not sure what he was talking about, but i’m now deeply suspicious of all pigeons. i also heard that the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds is…heavy. obviously. it’s a really important place to visit, but be prepared to feel a lot of things. you can find more info on their website: Documentation Center.
weather-wise, it’s hovering around 9.17 degrees celsius, feels like 9.17, with a low of 9.15 and a high of 11.66. pressure is 1027, humidity is 76%, and the sea level is 1027, ground level is 989. honestly, i have no idea why i’m telling you this. i think i’m just trying to fill space. i’m starting to think i need a vacation from my vacation. maybe i’ll just go find another pretzel. and hopefully, my drumstick.
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