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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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Gitti & Angelika Gitti & Angelika
Gitti & Angelika
are always full of smiles - it is always a great time with both of them! Sorry about the poor quality of photo
A Great Tour With AchimA Great Tour With Achim
A Great Tour With Achim
of his garden which he should definitely be proud of.
Yes, a Palm Tree in GermanyYes, a Palm Tree in Germany
Yes, a Palm Tree in Germany
as seen in Achim's garden due to his tender care.
Many Years of WorkMany Years of Work
Many Years of Work
in the garden has paid off well resulting in such beauty.
Achim with only some of the wallsAchim with only some of the walls
Achim with only some of the walls
that he has built over the years in his hillside garden.
View of the MountainsView of the Mountains
View of the Mountains
from Achim's garden were beautiful against the fall color of the trees.
A pleasant streamA pleasant stream
A pleasant stream
reminded us of many places we have been in the US.
The Biblical StatuteThe Biblical Statute
The Biblical Statute
carved by a resident nearby was quite impressive.
A timed photoA timed photo
A timed photo
of us with Angelika at the carved statute we walked to one day.
Everywhere You LookEverywhere You Look
Everywhere You Look
we had magnificent views while on our hike near "home" in Germany.
Valentin EgelValentin Egel
Valentin Egel
gave a wonderful concert that we thoroughly enjoyed.
A Traditional Black Forest HomeA Traditional Black Forest Home
A Traditional Black Forest Home
notice the unusual roof line.
One of Many CanalsOne of Many Canals
One of Many Canals
that run throughout the streets & walkways of Freiburg - be careful of stepping in one!
No, this is not Amsterdam!No, this is not Amsterdam!
No, this is not Amsterdam!
At first glance it looks like it might be, but we are still in Freiburg, Germany.
We Enjoy the DetailsWe Enjoy the Details
We Enjoy the Details
on the buildings while walking around Freiburg.
Bob patiently waitingBob patiently waiting
Bob patiently waiting
and happy a bench was provided!
Bicycles Are Used Here TooBicycles Are Used Here Too
Bicycles Are Used Here Too
not as many as in Amsterdam, but still a great way for getting around.
Our Morning ViewOur Morning View
Our Morning View
while in Germany - not bad, is it??
A Traditional FarmhouseA Traditional Farmhouse
A Traditional Farmhouse
seen in the Black Forest region of Germany.
A Clever Use of SpaceA Clever Use of Space
A Clever Use of Space
to get out of his parking place where he is standing, Achim moves the cars on a moveable belt out of the way.
Angelika & Janice enjoying a walkAngelika & Janice enjoying a walk
Angelika & Janice enjoying a walk
close to "home" - what beautiful views!



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