I spent the first two nights (Wed and Thurs) in a hotel near the main train station. It was delightful. Very friendly service.

Frankfurt sits on the Main river. (Main is pronounced exactly like the english word "mine"). The river bisects the city in two.

I've had two people ask me for directions and two people approach me to sign petititons. Each time I say "ich bin ein Amerikaner," and then they say some variant on, "Oh ok, have a nice day."

Last night I went to the hostel. It overlooks the Main. I suspect this hostel is the nicest one I will stay at in the whole time. It is new and modern and very clean. And it is booked solid for Saturday and Sunday. Drat.

So I'm off to go look for lodgings tonight. And, if worst comes to worst, I'll try to see about a train to Berlin.

The fair started yesterday. Ferris wheel and the whole bit. I#ll talk about it next post.