Stuttgart

Wednesday 6th - Friday 8th July: Munich - Stuttgart 

Back on our normal Bus About Bus after a small pre-departure on hearing the bus was going to Vienna - no need to fear as our bus to Stuttgart was just late. It was time to relax after the rush of getting to the meet point as our directions were wrong again which reinforced that special ed kids write the directions to and from campsites & hostels. 3 hours later we hit Stuttgart, the home of the spark plug, and after setting up the tent decided to head to the natural mineral baths. All the heated pools were being renovated so were unavailable so cold outdoor pools we went. A rare good looking German watched us trying to fully submerge ourselves in the cold cold water, his gaze might have been admirable if he didn't have a large amount of snot hanging out.

Keen for some warmth we headed to the sauna & steam rooms. Unable to read the warning signs we entered only to find a cesspool of mixed gender, completely naked, flippant about their bouncing genitals people. We were brave and found a sauna room with only 2 naked people until a 3rd sat open legged opposite deep breathing, clearly stressed about his life while we were stressed about his bits. Slightly distressed we wandered to the lounge area, surrounded by people stretched in every position imaginable some almost inthotony, when embarrassingly an attendant  told us we had to de-robe or leave we were grateful for the escape chance and ran and never looked back. We feel that Germany should pay more attention to their downstairs hairdressing if they insist on parading naked. This marked our first removal from a public place and for being the only ones clothed. 

 

We felt that a strong drink was needed to overcome the distress and rid images from our mind so headed to the Sky Beach. Fabulous bar on the top level of a car park in the centre of Stuttgart.