The Morgenmuffel Diaries

MORGENMUFFEL:

German; a person who does not like mornings.

Mornings are stupid.

A favorite catchphrase of The Grumpy Gnome, he expresses this frequently on every journey. He despises mornings. By contrast, I love them—to go on early walks, feel the excitement and promise of waking up with the new day, singing while making coffee, seeing the sunrise…He does not understand this.

To him, there is no greater earthly hell.

The Grumpy Gnome prefers the solace of shadowy places. He claims that the sun is his enemy. Language itself is interpretive in his waking hours, when he prefers to communicate through expressive, grumbling vocalizations. One does not pressure a gnome to wake before he is ready. When I ask him if there is ever such a thing as a good morning, he replies, “Nope.” When I try to encourage him to get up early with me, assuring him the world is beautiful, he responds, “The world is beautiful in the dark, too.”

Ultimately, both points of view are valid.

So there you have it. This is for all of you travelers who do not enjoy the light of morning. In the spirit of comradery we have created The Morgenmuffel Diaries, as a resource for those who prefer later hours and night time adventures. This is also where we can share tips to help you sleep well while you’re on the road!

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The Morgenmuffel Gallery

Mornings…It’s too early for words. Instead, here is a photo gallery of highlights from our morning moments, at home and on the road. Featuring the sunrise, coffee, art, meditation, early train rides, and the ultimate Morgenmuffel, The Grumpy Gnome.