The flight was long and uncomfortable. Kirsten and I talked and enjoyed each other until we passed out from being tried and uncomfortable. Whose idea was this to go to Germany in the high season? We departed the plane along with the rest of the cattle and were herded into customs. We must have looked pretty tried because they just waved us through. We got to the rental car counter, I asked and explained that I had made reservations to Munich and then changed it Frankfurt and then last night changed it again to Stuttgart. Guess what they couldn’t find it, go figure. So the rental car person quickly called and found out that it was rebooked at Avis instead of Europcar. We walked to the next counter and Maria was smiling and ready to help ... read more

It’s early, Bea and I walked to the baker. She had heard about it and wanted to chat with the lady behind the counter. I think she just wanted to check out all the great pastries. I was right; I reminded her we were on a mission. We needed butter, rolls and eggs. Especially the eggs, whenever we travel to Europe we always get a boiled egg for breakfast. I don’t know why it’s special but it is. The fog seems to be getting thicker as we approached the secret path…. Woooo, Bea wasn’t that impressed until this nice looking German man came through and she had to squeeze by. We get to the bakery and we walk in and the lady looks at me then looks at Bea, her right eye brow pops up and ... read more

Well we finally had a late morning. Everyone slept in and got up late, Swen and Eva brought breakfast and it was delicious. Thanks Swen and Eva. Ok now with 7 folks in the same room and everyone either speaking German and or English it was quite over whelming. I think at one point there was 6 conversations going on at one time. We finally decided that we wanted to go to the Salt Mines of Berchtesgaden. They’ve been mining salt here before Morton knew how to spell salt. My sister Ann has even been here before me. So we all went except for Bill and Hedy they stayed behind. We drove over to the salt mine it was just down the road. However, we had some miscommunications and we proceeded to the wrong village. Well ... read more

Hey, wake up. Didn’t you say you want to go with me to the bakery? Huh, oh yea, I did mention that last night. Yea! I told you I was going first thing. Ok, Ok, I’m getting up. We left the house it was 7 AM and there is a heavy fog hanging over everything. It’s spooky out here, oh please just follow me and don’t lose sight of me. I was on Kirsten like bees on honey. We wound through the neighborhood and within 5 minutes we were standing in front of the bakery. You could smell the sweetness in the air. You don’t need to eat anything, just breathe it in. We go in and the lady behind the counter welcomes Kirsten like they went to school together. Kirsten turns and asks me “what ... read more

Ring Ring Ring It’s 7 AM and the phone is ringing. It’s Hedi they are up and having breakfast and waiting for us. Kirsten and I jump out of bed and rush and get ready. We’re clean and packed in 30 minutes. We rush down stairs and have a quick breakfast didn’t get to even finish my coffee. We’re out the hotel and heading toward the Autobahn and I say why are in such a hurry? Kirsten says were not in a hurry we just have the GOGo. I see a McDonalds up the road and say pull over and let em get a cup of coffee at lease, Bill yells out from the back Yea, I’ll pay for it. After getting our coffee Bill and I are much happier, I also pick up the daily ... read more