Bob and I tried our best to behave ourselves for a while, but soon found that it was impossible. Once we had let that sexual cat out of the bag....it was NOT going to go back in, any time soon!
We managed to float right on past the State Capital and make it all the way to Hermann Missouri without attracting the attention of any more Water Patrol officers.
But not because Bob didn't try!
Girl just decided that since we were spending all of our free time fucking anyway, this would now be a clothing optional cruise. She didn't see any further need to waste her time getting dressed and undressed.
Didn't matter if we met other boats or barges, she wouldn't even bother trying to cover up. she would just stand there at the gunwales. bare ass naked...and wave to everyone as if they were long lost friends. Speed boat operators would all whoop and holler as they flew by.... Tugboats would sound their fog horns... making Bob jump for joy and happiness, knowing that she had managed to somehow brighten their day!
We moored just outside of the boat ramp at the Hermann city park that night. I had promised Bob that first chance we had; I would treat her to a nice dinner somewhere. Hermann is well known for its wineries and German heritage. So, I told her "get dressed, and we will go find a nice place to eat. Before you even ask NO you can't just walk around town naked!"
"I haven't got anything fancy to wear so don't take me anywhere that requires fancy dress." She pouted "Just not my style and wouldn't be able to enjoy the meal for feeling out of place"
"Don't worry" I say "I'm not comfortable wearing suits and ties either...I can enjoy a nice burger and fries a whole lot better than being all trussed up in a suit, trying to figure out which fork I am supposed to be using"
We hop into the little john boat we have tied to the side...to be used just for onshore excursions like this. We chain and lock the boat up at the dock and sit on a picnic table while we wait for an Uber driver to come pick us up.
Uber arrives just a short time later. Bob and I hop in and the driver asks "Where to?
"Somewhere good to eat in Hermann" I say
"Nothing fancy," Bob chimes in ...
"Do you like German food?" the driver asks
"Yes" I reply
"Never tried it," said Bob
"Then I know just the place you need to go! Mostly only locals eat there because the food is so good. Most of the tourist crowd, look at the building and don't think it's up to their high standards....and won't even go in there. But I can assure you that the food is great and the place is clean. and you will not be disappointed. Matter of fact, I eat there several times a week."
"Works for me" I say
"Me too" chimes in Bob
So, off we go to the middle of Hermann...
Uber driver was right, the outside of the place was far from impressive. Big old flickering sign on the front, with a huge chunk broke out of the corner...announced CAFE...other than that it just looked like a tired old building that had seen its heyday back in the 50's and 60's
But as soon as we walk in... we can see that the place is bustling with customers and the waitresses are tending to their every need. A Sign at the door said "Seat yourself"...so Bob and I find an empty booth tucked back out of the way and sit down.
We haven't been seated for more than a minute or two...before a blonde freckle-faced girl of obvious Germanic descent ...rushes up to our table, hands us both menus and asks "Coffee?"
"Yes please" we both say in Unison
"Haven't had a cup of coffee in ages" Bob comments
"Neither have I" I say "Wife tries to force instant decaf shit on me...and I just decided that I would rather do without, than drink that swill"
"Nothing like a hot cup of WHY EVEN BOTHER, to start your day off right!" Bob laughed
The waitress quickly returned with a fresh pot of coffee and filled up both of our mugs then asked, "Know what you want to order, or need some more time?"
"I haven't got a clue what to order" Bob replies
"We've got cabbage rolls as a special today...
the waitress offers...comes with Spaetzle (German noodles} Oven roasted whole Carrots and individual loaves of a rustic rye bread. It's da bomb... You will love it!"
"Sounds good to me" I say as Bob nods her head in agreement. "Two orders of the special it is then"
"Awesome" replies the waitress then like a flash she scurries off to put in our order with the kitchen.
A few minutes later...the waitress returns carrying a huge tray with our food.
"That was amazingly fast" I say
"Must be your lucky day, Hun! Just happened to catch a fresh batch of cabbage rolls coming out of the oven. Can't get your food any fresher, unless you cook it yourself"
"Oh, this looks so good" Bob says with delight as she surveys the huge plate of food in front of her "Hope I can eat all of this"
"Hope you like it" I say...and begin to dig in
The food was FANTASTIC! Cabbage rolls just melted in your mouth, the oven roasted carrots were tender and buttery with just enough garlic to make their sweetness pop. I have had Spaetzle many times before...some very good, some very dry and flavorless. THIS... this was absolutely fantastic! Perfectly cooked, wonderful nutmeg undertones. I could have eaten a whole plate of it, all by itself...and the Rye bread...smothered in real fresh churned butter...was to die for!
Bob really seemed to be enjoying her food as well...
She only stopped eating long enough to whisper to me " Man, if I could cook like this...I would weigh 500 fucking pounds!"
"Me too" I say with a laugh
"We may have to walk back to the boat" I say "cause I'm not sure if either one of us will be able to fold up enough, to be able to get into the back seat of a car!"