Look, I have wanted to visit the Wuppertal monorail for many, many years. There were going to be some souvenirs purchased. Ahead of the trip, someone told me that they weren't really set up for enthusiasts. Well, considering this, they have a very well-stocked souvenir shop!
I knew I was going to have to have a stern word with myself before I went in. With just a rucksack, carrying space was limited. So there was no chance to buy a knock-off Lego station. The box was as big as my bag, and it only makes sense if you buy the companion track and train. Also, it's £300(ish) and needs the space of a dining table to display. I'm excited to visit, but not that much!
As it was, I settled for some pens with moving monorails, postcards, a squashed coin, brick Tuffi model, and some jelly sweets in the shape of the monorail. I actually bought two packets of these and gave one away. I've been told "you need to go back for more wuppeetal train jellies. Scrummy".
And there is a snow globe.
Well, it is a properly tacky souvenir! I love it.
And I needed a bag to stash it in:
Handy hint: Bags like this make excellent presents as they don't cost that much, and take up very little space in the rucksack.
Of course, the best souvenirs are the memories I take away. But I know you are wondering if I didn't bring back a model of some sort. More on that another day.
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