Day 2: Dien Vater ist ein Erwachsener Schauspieler und deine Mutter kauft ihr Sauerkraut im Supermarkt

 Guten abend from glorious Baden-Baden, known far and wide as the home of both pizza *and* kebabs. 

What an adorable couple!

Today was another day of contrasts. Angie spent most of it mildly incapacitated by Traveler's Tummy and I walked around a lot in the rain and then went inside to play Gameboy. It's very reminiscent of my summer camp experiences as a youth. Laura, Ryan, and I had breakfast at the hotel lobby this morning. Very continental of them to offer such a breakfast. It was pretty okay. It'll be better tomorrow now that I know the Rules of Brechenschnell (Editor's Note: This is not the German word for breakfast, but it makes sense if your primary language is English and you barely know any German. Don't worry about it.)

Whilst Angie spent most of the day recovering, I went on several quests. Most failed, but some did not. And that has made all the difference. 

Quest #1: Find a Convenience Store that isn't a Drug Store (which, to be clear, do not sell anything that I would call drugs [or even medicine]). 
Result: Success! About a block away from our hotel is a Kino/Movie Theater and in the entryway of that building is a store that sells all manner of beverages and snacks. No dodgy sandos, though, which is sad. But a win is a win. 

Quest #2: Acquire some soup and bread for Angie. 
Result: Partial success. With the Linnemanses help, I was able to find several places that sold soup (we were *at* Soup), but only one would sell that soup "zum Mitnehmen" (To Go) and that soup was a spicy fish and shrimp soup. Not good for Tummy Troubs. We did, however, acquire some green tea (which is like a broth made of leaves) and a few croissants. We'll call that a push. 

Quest #3: Take a photo of a Cincinnati Library Card in front of a foreign library branch's sign. 
Result: 

Quest #4: Get a dinner. 
Result: We wandered around for several minutes before deciding on an Eye-talian place nearby. They had pizza, pasta, and risotto (all cooked by a very put upon sounding Italian woman). The most authentic possible Italian experience. I've noticed that almost every sit-down-y kinda restaurant offers Wienerschnitzel. I have taken this to mean that it's the German equivalent of Chicken Tenders and Fries. The food was tasty, if a bit European Pricing. (Seriously, 5 euros for a bottle of water and no option for Tap? This is why you lost back to back World Wars, Germany.)

Risotto mit Dandelion Greens Arugula

Quest #5: Wander around and take photos. 
Results: 

Stairs going down.

The Apothecary Journal

Oh nein! Ein Erdgeschoss Roter Teppich

A bathhouse and a church. 

A different church.

We were walking out of the city center for like 10 minutes and ended up somewhere that looks like this. 

All in all, a relaxing day for most of us. Angie has recovered to about... 70% as of this writing. We shall see what a good night's sleep on some German Engineered Beds does for her wellbeing. 

Angie here. I'm more at... 60%? Did you know Traveler's Diarrhea was a thing? I didn't. Now I know. Could be bacterial, viral, contaminated food or water. I haven't been hungry all day but was able to eat a small and delicious croissant. Slowest I've ever eaten in my life! Jeff has been keeping me well-stocked in liquids and--bless him-- was able to get some imodium from the Apotheke. Those people are probably starting to recognize him! Here's hoping that was his last visit. 

I have nothing to add because I was in the hotel room all day. I did a test walk about around noon with everyone but didn't stray far from the hotel and it's free toilet. You can bet the thermal spa was out of the question today!! Here's hoping I feel much better tomorrow. Online says it can take a day or two to get over. I do like this hotel though. It's very clean, you can tell that they don't cut corners in repairs, quiet (during the important times of day to be quiet) and comfortable. While I'm sad to miss out on a day of vacation, it's been a great room to recover in.

Anyway wish me gute Gesundheit! Danke!