Hi guys, this is Martin again..
Time is running by so fast – it is my third week at AutoCom. A lot of exciting things happened in the meantime. Find some of my most interesting experiences below.
Wednesday, October 22nd, was an awesome day: After a couple of days looking around for a car, I was finally successful and bought a 2002 Taunus with comparatively few miles. Now I am happy to be more flexible. I am proud to drive my car with the Michigan plate on a cruise where and whenever I like to.
The next event on Wednesday was the Oktoberfest: The Detroit Press Club celebrated their Oktoberfest at Jacoby’s Biergarten, downtown. AutoCom and two of our clients sponsored the band, so Merle and I attended the celebrations as AutoCom representatives.
It was fun to be there and I never would have guessed to drink some German beer so close to my arrival ;) This was my first time in downtown Detroit and from now on all the prejudices were reduced since I had been driving through the city in the evening, watching the lighted skyscrapers.
The next great experience was the football party at Larry’s house on Saturday 24th. Larry and his wife Kathi invited us to their annual tailgate party for the college football derby University of Michigan vs. Michigan State.
Shortly after I arrived, Larry gave me a Michigan-shirt to support the Michigan team dressed perfectly. Next to delicious jalapeño poppers, stuffed with cheese and wrapped in smoked bacon, we had extraordinary margaritas and everything else one could wish for. After an awesome afternoon with many interesting conversations and great company, unfortunately even my shirt change couldn’t hamper the defeat of the Michigan team in the evening.
It was fun to be there and I never would have guessed to drink some German beer so close to my arrival ;) This was my first time in downtown Detroit and from now on all the prejudices were reduced since I had been driving through the city in the evening, watching the lighted skyscrapers.
The next great experience was the football party at Larry’s house on Saturday 24th. Larry and his wife Kathi invited us to their annual tailgate party for the college football derby University of Michigan vs. Michigan State.
Shortly after I arrived, Larry gave me a Michigan-shirt to support the Michigan team dressed perfectly. Next to delicious jalapeño poppers, stuffed with cheese and wrapped in smoked bacon, we had extraordinary margaritas and everything else one could wish for. After an awesome afternoon with many interesting conversations and great company, unfortunately even my shirt change couldn’t hamper the defeat of the Michigan team in the evening.
Sunday was the perfect day to further explore downtown Detroit by day – I still had the first impressions from Wednesday evening in my mind. My plan was to see the city step by step, in order to take in all the new impressions. Therefore I decided to visit Belle Isle, an island lain in the Detroit river next to the Canadian border, where I enjoyed a glorious view of Detroit’s buildings.
After relaxing on top of one of the rocks near the water, I made my way closer to downtown and entered the Renaissance Center. After a short visit I enjoyed the last sunny moments near the Detroit Riverwalk.
Last week seemed to be very stressful – Halloween was around the corner!
Until Tuesday I didn’t get any outstanding ideas for dressing me up. I always wanted to find something scary until my American guys told me, this is not a must have. Halloween is moreover a mix of scary things and carnival in Germany. Nevertheless – this did not make my decision easier.
Still it was not that easy to find a costume, even at Halloween, when all the stores are full with masks, accessories and costumes – you bet! After two attempts with my housemates, everyone finally found his or her costume and was prepared for our unforgettable Halloween party. I was dressed up as wannabe gangster or rapper, wearing golden chains, huge sunglasses and a big inflated ghetto blaster – we had a lot of fun :D.
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| View from Belle Isle to downtown Detroit |
After relaxing on top of one of the rocks near the water, I made my way closer to downtown and entered the Renaissance Center. After a short visit I enjoyed the last sunny moments near the Detroit Riverwalk.
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| Renaissance Center |
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| Detroit Riverwalk |
Last week seemed to be very stressful – Halloween was around the corner!
Until Tuesday I didn’t get any outstanding ideas for dressing me up. I always wanted to find something scary until my American guys told me, this is not a must have. Halloween is moreover a mix of scary things and carnival in Germany. Nevertheless – this did not make my decision easier.
Still it was not that easy to find a costume, even at Halloween, when all the stores are full with masks, accessories and costumes – you bet! After two attempts with my housemates, everyone finally found his or her costume and was prepared for our unforgettable Halloween party. I was dressed up as wannabe gangster or rapper, wearing golden chains, huge sunglasses and a big inflated ghetto blaster – we had a lot of fun :D.
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| Halloween store |
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| Halloween party |
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| Delicious Korean food |
Now I am absolutely keen in this restaurant, with the grills embedded in each table. Also Korean food has become one of my favorite meals.
Two weeks with unforgettable experiences have past and I am sure I will have similar stories for you during the next two weeks. I am looking forward to it and will keep you posted on my American journey.