FREE MUSIC IN BAD NAUHEIM

In response to an advert, I headed off to a free outdoor music event in Marktplatz, a beautiful part of this totally picturesque town. I ordered a beer. Handsome waiter (I later found out he was it Italian) asked for 2 euros “Pfand”. Yes they charge for the use of the glass here! I suppose it’s a good idea as everyone will return glasses to claim their deposit. So I stood at one of the many outdoor temporary bars, listening to the lively band and looked around for a friendly face. Nada, nichts, nothing. Until an inebriated pirate looking guy approached and somehow we got chatting IN SPANISH!! He was half Greek, half German but had lived in Ibiza. I had begun to wonder if my vocal chords would remember how to speak, but thanks to Nikolas, I discovered that I could! We agreed that the Germans weren’t the friendliest, despite the fact that he was half German. He was outrageously loud, shouting along with the band and I was amused by the horrified looks he was getting from the folk around us. How can they be so unresponsive? Anyway after a few beers I decided it was time to head home. Nikolas was getting even more outrageous but at least he spoke to me!