mahlon.r.haunschild@xxxxxx wrote:
>
> Well, fellow OM'ers, Those Who Make Such Decisions are talking about
> sending me to Frankfurt for the month of January.
That´s the coldest month in the year. There will be (most probably) snow
and the period of daylight is short.
> Germany, that is. Damn
> the luck! Well, anyway, I'm already thinking about which OM gear to
> take/not take, even though the assignment isn't a sure thing. When I went
> to Australia, I don't think I ever used anything longer than a 135mm, so I
> just don't think I'll need to take that 300mm, but the 24mm is a whole
> 'nother story...
Forget the 300mm, take a 2x converter and 135mm with you and don´t forget
the 24mm.
> At any rate, do you folks have any tips as to places to go
> for weekends (and how to get there), etc.?
Hmm, difficult I´m not from "Bankfurt", but I would visit the Taunus area
to the Lahn valley with the medivial city of Limburg (cathedral) maybe
following the river Lahn to Wetzlar (home of the Leica ;-), I imagine this
would be a nice trip when the sun is shining . The baroque buildings in
Fulda might be interesting to visit. An trip to the Rhine valley would be
possible too.
> Should I pack my own film, or
> buy it there?
Take as much film with you, as you need for a short visit. For a longer
visit, you might find it more convenient not to carry a bag full of film
and buy additional film overhere. You have to decide between the
unconvenience to carry a bulk of film or to find a shop to buy the film.
There is no big difference in film prices.
> Constructive thoughts (for a never-been-across-the-Atlantic
> to a non-native-English-speaking country traveler) would be appreciated.
Some of the natives here claim to speak some English, so with some patience
basic comunication problems can be solved.
A guide book might be helpfull, if read in advance.
I´ve no final opinion about this "cultur shock" books. Generaly a good idea,
but the only one I know (in English about Germany) was writen by two Germans
and is basicly playing with Anglo-Saxon prejudices about Germany.
At the airport in Frankfurt you can either choose the S-Bahn (Metro) to the
center of Frankfurt (Hauptbahnhof, Central station) which is the cheapest and
fastest way into the city or hire a Taxi (cab) which is the most comfortable
way (no luging around of suitcases) if your company pays the expenses.
Regards,
Richard
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