As always on a trip like this, travelling through unfamiliar countries with inadequate language skills, there have been many amusing, and some downright funny moments. The pick of the bunch for me happened in Berlin, several weeks ago. To set the scene, you may remember that I have commented in earlier blogs, how few Americans seem to be travelling in Europe this year, and how that has made it better for us.
We were in the Reichstag (German Parliament building), after lining up outside for a while, negotiating a very tight security net and entering the lift that will take us (and another 30 or so people) up to the dome. The lift was being contrary for some reason, and the door would not close. The security man escorting us got out, got back in, got out, got back in and so on…but still it would not close, the man was getting a bit agitated, as were a couple of the punters.
In my attempt to lighten the atmosphere I said “Houston we have a problem” in a weak attempt at an American accent.
Immediately I got a response. From behind me a slightly miffed voice with a classic Texan drawl said, “In Houston we don’t have problems we only have opportunities”.
Back in your box Ron.
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