🇩🇪 Erlangen Travel Diary | A Rainy Evening Turned Magical ☔✨

5:00 PM - Headed out under drizzling skies, which soon turned into proper rain. First stop: Kitzmann (a highly recommended spot), but—no walk-ins allowed! Next availability at 7:00 PM. Decided to wait and explore... and then—SUNRISE MAGIC! 🌅 The rain stopped, and golden light drenched the restaurant walls, leading us to the most stunning sunset over Erlangen. What a happy accident! Strolling the Square 🏛️ Discovered the cozy university vibes—turns out, we were near FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg’s campus! The whole plaza smelled like... McDonald’s fries 🍟 (classic, irresistible fast-food aura). Dinner at Alter Simpl 🍽️ 📍 Last-minute backup plan Grilled Chicken Salad: Tender and fresh! 🥗 Pork Cutlet: Simple but satisfying (though we missed Kitzmann’s famous potatoes). Fun fact: The chef cooked right in front of us—meat went into the oven, zero smoke (how?!). 🔥🤔 At 7:00 PM, our table went to two charming German guests (likely professors). Their first word: “Relax!” 😂 Overheard their chat: Munich’s upcoming strikes—all about money troubles. Proof some struggles are universal! 💸🌍 Verdict: A night of unplanned beauty, academic charm, and deep-fried serendipity. #ErlangenDiaries #GermanLife #TravelUnplanned #SunsetMagic #StrikeSeason 🚆✨