Which Wurst is Worst?

Firstly, profuse apologies this is really the first time I've had a chance to update this blog since arrive in Germany.

The Book Fair has been busy, amazing, inspirational and tiring all wrapped up into one and fortunately the entire Lonely Planet crew have been amazing. The stand was immaculate and incredibly well maintained (as per the pictures) by the brilliant staff - Tracey, Becky, Katherine, Jackie, Sarah and Neil. It's going to be sad to leave here tomorrow knowing I won't see them again for potentially another 18 months.

Top 5 things to do in Frankfurt.

1. Embrace the Wurst

Bratwurst, Weisswurst, Bockwurst, Frankfurter...whatever kind of sausage on offer indulge yourself in some traditional German fare. Make sure to top off your sausage selection with a hearty smattering of mustard or Sauerkraut. Don't fear the Wurst - but be aware that Blutwurst is really Black Pudding and you may need a solid stomach to deal with this offering.

2. Get Lost in the Museum of Modern Art

Tucked away not far from the massive St Bartholemuew, Frankfurt's Cathedral, is Frankfurt's Museum of Modern Art. This pizza-slice shaped building is 3 floors of craziness. As soon as you enter you could be mistaken for the fact that you were actually an extra on the Doctor Who episode Castrovalva. Forced to ascend and descend randomly located staircases that lead from room to room and floor to floor you'll sometimes find yourself at a dead end or in a massive exhibition. As a Jack Goldstein was the main exhibition in installation on my visit the soundtrack to my staircase adventure sounded oddly like the blings and pings from the horror film Suspiria. Well worth the 8 euro entry fee.

3. Dine at 3rd Orfeo's Erben

Located on Hamburgeralle this Movie Theatre and Restaurant hybrid is an excellent dining experience. Beautiful brushed concrete ceilings and walls add to the atmosphere but it's the contemporary cuisine that's a welcome relief from the hardcore traditional German fare on offer in many establishments. It's the first meal I managed to have in Frankfurt where the colour green was the dominant pigment on the plate. Their wine list is well tailored with seletcions from the Continent as well as Australia, New Zealand and South America.

4. Pussy's Galore

Donna R's 1001 cat boutique shop in Romer Mountain is a delight. Cat statues, pictures, trinkets, jewels and everything you can slap on a feline image is available from this store in the heart of Frankfurt. The disinterested prioriter adds to the experience.

5. Sprechen Deutsche

Be brave and speak some German - it's polite and you'll get some respect.

Overall Frankfurt is an interesting city, a weird combination of skyscrapers and cobblestone streets.

Eurovision rating: 1st Semi Final with a strange Rock Act with tight fitting costumes and a lead singer with a crazy haircut - Does Not Qualify

Tomorrow: Munich