When planning our visit to Trier, one of the first things I researched was parking.
And after consulting a few friends, we entered the “Park Plaza Hotel” into our GPS.
Our GPS brought us right to the front door and within 30 feet of the entrance for an underground parking garage.
Here is a gentleman cleaning the floors – I love how clean Europe is!
Parking in Europe is always a challenge.
Mostly because our big American vehicles are not built to scale.
We decided on a corner spot where Seth could park as close to the wall as possible!
Here he is, climbing out the passenger side.
First on our agenda was finding a restroom.
Someone had a little too much coffee to drink along the way. Ahem.
One of the things I learned as a college student traveling in Europe, was where to find a free bathroom.
In train stations, bus stops, and high traffic tourist places, the public restrooms charge a few coins to use the facility.
There is one always predictable exception to this rule:
McDonalds!
Once inside, we discovered a second story corner booth PERFECT for people watching.
People walking by the flower market…
Hmmm what should we buy…
A view of the famous Peter Fountain and Market Cross.
A gentleman selling roasted macaroons…
A mother and child at the base of the Market Cross…
A view across the street…
A group of tourists checking out the sites…
So if you’re ever in Trier on the medieval Main Market Square -
Feel free to stop by our favorite balcony on the second floor of McDonalds.
Their bathroom is free and highly recommend the view!
Do you like to “people watch”?
What is your favorite thing to do with your beloved? ahem. 
February 1, 2012 at 4:45 pm
WOW! Love the photos! What a great spot to do some good people-watching. My husband and I are people-watchers as well, and we FREQUENTLY experience the issues that coffee and roadtrips bring, so this post hit home. lol
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February 1, 2012 at 10:09 pm
I’m laughing and showing these pics to my husband because WE HAVE USED THAT MCDONALDS BATHROOM!
I figure as long as we at least buy a drink we aren’t abusing the privilege!
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February 2, 2012 at 11:52 am
I LOVE to people watch. I made my trips to Dubai and Kuwait so enjoyable — I traveled alone, so I didn’t even have to talk to anyone while I sat back and just watched.
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February 2, 2012 at 3:23 pm
Beautiful photos! It definitely looks like you had the best view in town!
I love to people watch while sitting in cozy cafes, but now I’ll have to give McDonalds a try.
-Kristina
February 6, 2012 at 4:36 pm
As usual, a great blog and awesome pictures ..
I love the picture of hubby .. it’s haunting in a beautiful way .. I looked at it .. and wondered where his mind was .. was it home .. or back over there .. wondering if those people will ever the freeedoms he is looking at ..
I’m so glad Seth is home .. safe and sound .. with his family ..
February 7, 2012 at 5:35 pm
I’m glad to see these several images, Great shot! Germany is really a beautiful place.
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February 24, 2012 at 12:49 pm
WOW! What a wonderful place and the photos you have here is really awesome. And you had the best view in town. Thanks for the post!
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