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Europe » Germany » Hesse » Fulda July 21st 2023

July 21, 2023 – Going to Berchtesgaden We’re up.... well, that could be debated. Our breakfast bread is waiting for us beside the door. Another perfect German breakfast is on the table and I’m thinking the elves were here, you know I could get used to these elf’s taking care of me. After breakfast and everyone is showered and dressed. We load the car and were off to Berchtesgaden. You know... where Adolf partied with Eva Brun at the Eagles Nest. Today is going to be a long drive day. But first, we stop at Nuernberg and walk around and check out all the sights and have lunch. After leaving Nurnberg, we drive thru fields upon fields of HOPS! We thought of our hometown brewery Grove Roots. Finally, after multiple bathroom stops, we arrive in Berchtesgaden, ... read more
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Europe » Germany » Hesse » Fulda July 20th 2023

July 20, 2023 – Vondering the Fulda Gap We wake up our breakfast bread is waiting for us beside our door. I think the bakery elf’s deliver the breakfast each morning. Just saying.... After breakfast and everyone has showered and dressed were off to meet up with Eberhart and tour the areas around Fulda. First, we arrive at the Wasserkuppa mountain where the gliders take off. We walk the paths up to the top. It’s very windy, no wonder they fly the gliders here. Opa was stationed here in 56-58. Ask Kirsten, Bea or Mandy about his time in Germany, there are GREAT stories. This is the highest mountain in the area and there is a weather station on top. Caroline and I ride the Rodel bahn.... it’s like a sled on rails it fast and ... read more
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Europe » Germany » Hesse » Fulda July 19th 2023

July 19, 2023 – Vondering through Fulda We wake up our breakfast bread is waiting for us beside the door. Oh, I forgot to mention the landlady takes our breakfast bread order each evening and by 7am, it is outside our door. That’s what I call service. Kirsten and Bea prepare us the perfect German breakfast. Bread, meats, soft boiled eggs and cheese. After breakfast and everyone is showered and dressed were off to see Omi’s hometown where Opa met Omi while stationed in the military. Just a quick note, Bea was born in Fulda. Another great story to ask her about. We toured thru the Fulda Dom, the village of Fulda was setting up for a concert in front of the cathedral which took away from the beauty of the outside of the cathedral. But ... read more
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Europe » Germany » Baden-Württemberg » Karlsruhe July 18th 2023

July 18, 2023 – Time to say goodbye. We all wake up and have a wonderful breakfast with Swen, Eva, Mark, Savannah, Bea, Caroline, Kirsten, and me. Wow! what a table full of folks, it was great listening to all the German and English and Germglish being spoken. I just sat and smiled and nodded yes when I was asked a question. I have no idea what I agreed to. I probability sold my soul. That’s ok, its only when they come to collect that you need to worry. Around 10 am, we begin the goodbyes, hugs, and kisses. Mark and Savannah are off to visit Maria and James in Wangen. We’re heading to Fulda; Kirsten has a house rented just outside of Fulda. Big thanks to Eva and Swen!! They took all of us in ... read more
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Europe » Germany » Baden-Württemberg » Karlsruhe July 17th 2023

July 17, 2023 – Mark and Savannah arrive I wake up early, I know you are shocked. I arrive downstairs and a wonderful breakfast welcomes me provided by Swen and Eva. Yes, Kirsten and Bea are already having their breakfast. But I did beat Caroline. Ok, today Mark and Savannah are arriving around 12 pm from Düsseldorf by the end of breakfast that has now grown to 1 pm. I always thought those German trains were so punctual….I guess not. We discuss what to do this afternoon and we all decide to rent e-bikes and ride through the vineyards close to Karlsruhe. Done! Kirsten has reserved six e-bikes and we are to pick them up around 1:30 pm. Now we just must wait on Mark and Savannah. Swen picks up Mark and Savannah from the train ... read more
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Europe » Germany » Baden-Württemberg » Karlsruhe July 15th 2023

Yea, I slept in after last night. I could have slept till noon. However, when you hear the bedroom door slam, you might want to get up. I get up, showered and dressed in record time. As I’m walking into the breakfast area, Helga is watching me and then looks at Kirsten. She lowers and shakes her head as I pass her toward Kirsten. We have a delightful breakfast and as I’m eating, Kirsten is giving me today’s schedule. Of course, I’m paying attention. All I can think about is napping while we drive to Karlsruhe. First, we drive to Karlsruhe, we swing by the Bahnhof (Train Station). Bea and Caroline are flying into Stuttgart this morning and then they are taking the train to Karlsruhe. We circle the train station once and see them on ... read more
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July 14, 2023 – Wining through the Vineyards We wake up around 7 am its 60 degrees with very low humidity outside. The weather alone is worth the trip to Europe. Breakfast starts at 8 am so we shower and dress ready for our e-bike adventure. Downstairs we go and it 7:55 am and the door to breakfast area is being guarded by Helga, I casually walk by toward the front door exit ...all the time Helga is eyeing me. I’m standing out front of the hotel listening to the church bells ringing its 8 am, I turn around and look at Helga. She reluctantly opens the door and steps aside while giving me the eye. We find our place in the breakfast area, ok when staying in a Zimmer or hotel you are assigned a ... read more
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Europe » Germany » Hesse » Frankfurt July 13th 2023

July 13, 2023 – Touch down in the Father Land I wake up to something or someone tickling my hand, it’s Kirsten and they are setting down my breakfast in front of me. “Vould yous like some koffee Her Wangan?”. Ya, Ya. Kirsten ordered me the 3-cheese quiche, talk about rich I could only eat half of it. The koffee was GREAT. We’re landing and I’m thinking the pilot is bring in this plane in hot, or Maverick from TopGun is flying. We are off the plane and head to immigration, Kirsten goes first, as she speaks German like she’s lived her all her life. I go next, he looks at me, then looks toward Kirsten walking away and says Kirsten’s husband. Yea, that’s my name. He stamps my passport and I move on. Kirsten asks ... read more
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Europe » Germany » Berlin » Berlin July 2nd 2023

Hello Everyone We started our cruise yesterday afternoon,wow it’s so amazing people everywhere,we havnt cruised for a while now,but it was made easy by MSC ,it’s organised so well,we were onboard in no time. The next morning we cruised into WARNEMUNDE founded in about 1200,WARNEMUNDE was for centuries a small fishing village with minor importance for the economic and cultural development of the region. In 1323 WARNEMUNDE lost its autonomous status as it was purchased by the city of Rostock in order to safeguard the city’s access to the Baltic Sea.it was not until the 19th century that Warnemunde began to develop into an important seaside resort. WARNEMUNDE is today one of the worlds busiest cruise ports.. We were due to leave here at 5pm,but because of high winds the port authoritzy won’t let us leave,Tommorrow ... read more
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Europe » Germany June 22nd 2023

Wednesday. We had a very leisurely breakfast this morning as there was nothing to rush for. The only person , from the group, we saw was Bob setting off to cycle to the airport. (Poor Bob had his first puncture of the tour on his way to the airport). We then spent the morning in our room as didn't need to check out till 12.00. We wanted to make it a rest day and my left knee has started to hurt a little, as it does from time to time, so I wanted to rest that. We wandered the streets looking at the sights, including the Red Light district by mistake, and made lunch last a very long time. Then we had a couple of hours in the hotel foyer before heading for the train station.( ... read more




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