Dresden Continued

Saturday was a late start for Lisa and I as we struggled to fight the groggy post-alcohol induced haze. Finally we were able to pull ourselves together, shower, and head off to Neustadt for the day. We left her place without a plan and again since it was beautiful outside, we opted to walk instead of take the street car. The no plan idea ended up working out fantastically as we wandered aimlessly around the city. It was then that we stumbled upon the Kunsthofpassage, tucked away in a little alley. Goodness what a find. The sheer design of the buildings blew me away.

I loved these mosaics

Just me trying to make an iPhone photo artsy

Now THAT'S a gutter system :)

I just love how cheery it is

Yes, it is a sign of a flying cow

We window shopped for a while and then decided we should probably eat something (considering it was already 4 pm). We ended up deciding on one of the little restaurants in the Kunsthofpassage, the Lila Soße. And what a great find it was! I got this Spätzle with arugula pesto and cheese. YUM. Like actually it's probably the best Spätzle I've had in Germany. And it was only €6.50! They also served the food in essentially glass tupperware, which I just found so neat. Also I highly recommend ordering the goat cheese dip with bread. It was heavenly.

My bitchin' lunch/dinner

We hung out and people watched, enjoyed some coffee and tea, for probably about 2 hours. Because we had noticed a Schokoladenbar at the entrance to the Kunsthofpassage, and it advertised a happy hour beginning at six. Six o'clock on the dot we plopped ourselves in the open window seat where we sat for about 4 and a half hours! But it was time well spent as we ordered drinking chocolate, cake, tea (Lisa), alcoholic chocolate beverages (me), talked, and people watched. Oh boy was the people watching great. We saw approximately 24 barefoot people go by, a woman dressed as Snow White, a guy with a propellor hat and underwear on top of his shorts, a dreadlocked guy presumably steal a bike, a few bachelor and bachelorette parties, and a lot of really cute German kids.

Our drinking chocolate. YUM.

Tea, cake, and a Choco Colada

My perch in the Schokoladenbar window (note the bare feet)

After finally paying and leaving our new favorite spot, we went and grabbed a couple of beers (and a bubble tea) and went and sat in this square where several musicians had stationed themselves. There were drums, guitars, dancing people, and we just sat back and took it all in.

Sunday was my day to say goodbye, and we decided we would blend in with the locals by walking around Neustadt barefoot. But not before a delicious (but not really nutritious) breakfast! Croissant, coffee, cake, cappuccino, and the cutest ice cream cones ever.

Yes those are mini scoops of ice cream with our coffee

Taking the tram into the city for the first time, we had some time to explore around the tram stop. Like this bombed out church that was never reconstructed after the war.

There really isn't a roof anymore

So we walked around barefoot, happened upon the Erich Kästner museum and got our own private tour (for just €3!), then decided I should probably try and find where I was supposed to meet up with Lars again so he could drive me home. Of course where we got off at the tram stop there was a Holi Festival going on so everyone was covered in blue, purple, and green paint powder. What a sight to see! After a fun people-watching late lunch at McDonald's, I met Lars, hugged Lisa goodbye, and hit the road. The city is absolutely teeming with life, and I took a bit of it home with me. That way I know I'll have to come back one day, so that  I can give it back. 

Real Life Stumble Upon: Kunsthofpassage

Song of the Trip: Monogamy by Cherub

Best food: My arugula pesto Spätzle

Best drink: The Choco Colada

Favorite historical spot: Just the entire Altstadt

Ice cream: Macaron at Venezia 

Must-Do: Go out at least one night somewhere in the Neustadt

Don't Do: Sacrifice comfort for style. Wear shoes you can walk A LOT in