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Visiting Great Friends in Freiburg, Germany Nov 27 - Dec 4, 2013

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December 5th 2013
Published: December 15th 2013
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We just had a wonderful one week trip to visit our dear friends near Freiburg, Germany. We had first met Angelika, Achim and their 3 children when we were only 26 years old back in Botswana! Fortunately our friendship has lasted over the years and distance. We have seen each other a few times since then, but the last time we saw them was 7 years for Achim and 13 years for Angelika. With friends li... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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The FireworksThe Fireworks
The Fireworks
was a spectacular ending to the evening's activities in Eschbach.
Enjoying Our timeEnjoying Our time
Enjoying Our time
with Gitti & Angelika at the festival in Eschbach.
Bob & his hats!Bob & his hats!
Bob & his hats!
Angelika had Bob try on this hat at the festival we attended - guess he'd fit right in!
The Church in EschbachThe Church in Eschbach
The Church in Eschbach
Wild Bee HotelsWild Bee Hotels
Wild Bee Hotels
A Gift for our Garden Friends - found for sale at the evening festival in Eschbach.
Signs in the SidewalksSigns in the Sidewalks
Signs in the Sidewalks
were used to show the type of businesses located there.
Fabulous Black Forest CakeFabulous Black Forest Cake
Fabulous Black Forest Cake
Achim heard us mention we liked this & he treated us to a wonderful one from a great bakery.
A landmark in FreiburgA landmark in Freiburg
A landmark in Freiburg
is the mȕnster (cathedral) with its Gothic tower dominating the square.
A Few of the Many DetailsA Few of the Many Details
A Few of the Many Details
of the Freiburg Münster which make it stand out as an excellent example of gothic architecture.
The Changes Over the YearsThe Changes Over the Years
The Changes Over the Years
to the Freiburg Münster (cathedral)
Details of the EntranceDetails of the Entrance
Details of the Entrance
to the Freiburg Cathedral - it was a spectacular sight that had recently been restored.
Your First ViewYour First View
Your First View
when walking into the Freiburg Cathedral.
Freiburg church interior-p001 (Copy)Freiburg church interior-p001 (Copy)
Freiburg church interior-p001 (Copy)
These Stained Glass WindowsThese Stained Glass Windows
These Stained Glass Windows
are a tribute to the many tradespeople such as this one.
Buskers in the StreetBuskers in the Street
Buskers in the Street
on a Saturday were busy - this one used marionettes & music-very clever!
An Interesting SightAn Interesting Sight
An Interesting Sight
as you pass near the river that goes through Freiburg.
We were treated to a great dinnerWe were treated to a great dinner
We were treated to a great dinner
at Gitti's place - thanks for the wonderful evening.
A Beautiful Advent WreathA Beautiful Advent Wreath
A Beautiful Advent Wreath
made by Angelika made the place very festive.
The Table Was SetThe Table Was Set
The Table Was Set
for the 1st day of advent breakfast which we shared with all our friends.
A Traditional German "Oven"A Traditional German "Oven"
A Traditional German "Oven"
we would like to incorporate in our home when we return to the US.
Achim is a Great PhotographerAchim is a Great Photographer
Achim is a Great Photographer
and always has his trusty camera with him.



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