Blogs from Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Europe - page 7

It’s Sunday morning. We always sleep in or at least try to in Winter Haven. This morning is no different, I roll down the shades blocking the sun before it comes up. We finally roll out of bed and have a light breakfast. We cleaned up after breakfast and climb into the car. We’re heading to Karlsruhe to meet up with cousin Eva and Swen to check out a few more fests in the wine region It’s raining, we’re dragging. That’s ok, it’s Sunday. Before we realize, we arrive in Karlsruhe at Swen’s office. Eva and Swen are there and waiting for us. Swen shows us around his new office. Swen used to be an Avis dealer and is now a Sixt dealer. Yep, is office is Orange, Orange, Orange. He has some pretty nice-looking cars ... read more

Kirsten has been going and going.... so, this morning, not a creature stirred not even a mouse.... Yea, we sleep in, no calls from Bea, and shutters were put down to block the sunrise. I believe it was 9 am before we rolled out of bed. Both of us sitting at the table wanting the other to make coffee, finally Kirsten caved and made us a pot of coffee. Thank you, Kirsten, I’m so used to my Keurig coffee maker. We are dragging yes; I believe I have kept with Kirsten until even she needs a rest day. Thank God! We eat breakfast and by the time we finish, Kirsten is perky. Me, I’m looking to take a nap before lunch. I want to walk up to the Beer Garden above our apartment and have a ... read more

Kirsten is up and is busy making noise in the kitchen. When I can hear Kirsten making noise in the kitchen without my hearing aids it means GET UP. I’m up and stumbling toward the smell of fresh coffee, not just any coffee but Rich German coffee. Kirsten is smiling and pecking at her iPad ....as if her status report is 3 days late. Who are you talking to? Holly .... Holly! Yes, her, Joe, Maxine & Pascal are on their way to Italy and will be coming by us around noon. We’re meeting them at this Beer Garden I found right off A-5, I’m SOOO excited. Ok, whenever we visit Europe or anyplace actually, Kirsten always ask me “see anybody you know?” always! So, I’m always looking. It’s funny, but you never know, and yes, ... read more

Our apartment is so nice, we’re thinking of staying longer. It’s so relaxing the cool evening breezes are so comfortable. Waking up refreshed has been delightful, I rollover and smell fresh coffee. Normally I’m the first one up, not now... Kirsten is up and has fresh coffee and a robust German breakfast. I’m liking this vacation. We finish breakfast and Kirsten tells me she has found a walk for us to take. We’ll need to take lunch because it a little long. How long I ask? Hmmm, let’s just say we’ll be back in time for dinner. WHAT! Kirsten has found a walk, hike, Vonder through the Black Forest. Me, I’m a little skeptical but I follow. She has packed us a lunch and we’ll be gone for 5-6 hrs and somewhere out there I plan ... read more

It’s 7 am and Kirsten is woken by the BIG noisy bus cranking up outside our room, me I hear nothing. Kirsten can’t fall back to sleep, so we’re up showered, dressed, packed and heading to breakfast. I love my German breakfasts, soft boiled eggs, meats, cheeses, bread and coffee. I also love making a sandwich for later in the day. It’s the German way, maybe the Kirsten way... We’re in the car and driving through the Black Forest, winding through the canopy of trees. Every turn is prettier than the last. We stop multiple times taking a break and sampling the beer. Motorcycles are zipping around us and sporty cars with their tops down are cruising the roads with us. Everyone is out, the weather is beautiful and the temperature is perfect. Around lunch time, ... read more