May 21 – Getting More Steps around the Neighborhood

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We walked to Frankental again to get our 5 miles. It’s a nice stroll and you can find something new to see every time. Today we found a statue of “Der Treidler” along the path. A Treidler would pull (by hand and back) small boats down the River. Amy tried to help him. After our Wine-thirty treats, we took a taxi to dinner at a small restaurant owned and operated by friends of Britta and Osse. We tried some good German food (Wienerschnitzel and Rumpsteak mit Zwiebel (with onions)) and lots of fried potatoes. Brian got to try a local specialty of crepes with bacon, white asparagus and greens only grown here (Baerlauch). It's like wild garlic or ramps for you West Virginians. It was a very nice evening and it was late when we got home so we turned in early. We’re the youngest but we just can’t keep up. We left Eva, Peggie, and Jerry still talking and enjoying the end of the day.

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Photos

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Der Treidler along path

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Der Treidler plus Amy

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Practicing pulling boats

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How they really did it. These guys don't look too happy!

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Gargoyles in Edigheim - Who do they remind you of?

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This one is Brian....

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Another Wine-Thirty. It's 5 O'Clock somewhere!

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