THREE DAYS IN GERMANY

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We just returned late last night from spending three days in Germany. We went to inspect the locations and hotel that we will be visiting in June with 45 students. We flew into Cologne early Monday morning and were greeted at the airport by the car rental agency that we had rented a car from. They drove us to their office where we picked up our car, a Toyota Auris. Bri was the driver since Will isn't quite 25 and also because our colleague that came along is an Aussie and he's used to driving on the left side of the road. It was quite the adventure driving through the Germany countryside! The sights along the Rhine river were spectacular. We will have better pictures to post in June when the weather is warmer and the trees are green. On the first day we drove from Cologne to Boppard where our hotel was located. We spent the day walking around Boppard and tasting some German beer. On the morning of our second day we drove from Boppard to Rudesheim which is also along the Rhine river. There are a lot of castles along the Rhine! We couldn't believe how many castles there were! Our third day we spent back in Cologne where we checked out the Cologne Cathedral and visited another pub. Throughout our trip we saw some wonderful countryside, ate some fine German food and drank some great beer. Will found a new favourite beer: Franziskaner. Too bad it's not exported to England! We've put up some pictures from our trip and we'll definitely put more up when we return there in June!

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Photos

Our Toyota Auris that we rented
picture taken from the balcony of our hotel room

Bri with the car
It felt great to drive again! I took Will out to a parking lot to teach him how to drive standard. He's still pretty rusty, but it's getting better!

Will trying on a German hat in a souvenir shop
Very nice!

Franziskaner
Will's new favourite beer.

Roman Ruins
in Boppard

Will in front of the Roman Ruins
in Boppard

A castle on the Rhine
It was hard for Will to get a good shot while we were driving by. Hopefully we'll get more castle pictures in June!

Cologne Cathedral
It's a tad fuzzy because there were rain drops on the camera lens

Comments

[Kelly]

nice
That's a sweet trial field trip to and drink beer everyday....were were those field trips when i was in school????? Sounds like you guys are having a great time and getting to experience so many things. We all miss you lots here!!!! Keep sending the messages.

[dad]

Hi guys: Nice picture; Your guys are have way too much fun. Keep safe love you

[Uncle Mike]

GREAT
Good going have lots of fun while you are young.... lol I hope you are teaching the students good habits as well not all about the beer is it..? all the best Uncle Mike and family

[Mom]

Driving Standard
See honey, I told you when I taught you to drive standard that it would come in handy. And wasn't I right? Wonderful, wonderful blog, kids. Makes us feel like we're part of your adventure. Keep up the good work!