MakingtracksacrossGermany2016: 2016

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

We're back!

We're back! Thanks again to everyone who made this trip possible. We left indelible footprints in the Alps and in our hearts. Let's do it again!

We Have Luftoff!

We're in the air!

Proving it's a small world after all, another of our CMS German teachers is on our plane. Hello Herr Lj!

Silke Schlitterman

Our fearless guide for our adventure was Silke, a native of Berlin and pal to Frau Alexander. We'd never make it without her expert guidance and attention to detail. Danke Schoen!

We'd also like to thank the parents and grandparents who traveled with us and provided an extra set of eyes and ears. Danke Schoen!

Finally, thanks to Frau Alexander for putting this all together. The trip doesn't happen without her.

Auf Wiedersehen!

On the Road Again

I like dawn. We got to see it today as our alert crew made its way to the airport in Frankfurt for our trip home. Tschuss!

So for those who speak German, the signs Damen and Herren are pretty clear, especially in the vicinity of a WC. One unnamed member of our group was a bit confused. Don't males use the WC marked for Da Men, and females visit Her-ren? German is so confusing.

Please Sir, I Want Some More

While some of our food was the wurst, and other meals nothing spaetzel, our final dinner was a Bavarian treat called maultaschen. Of course, we also found time for a few gummy bears.

Heidelberg Monkey Business

For centuries a statue of a monkey stood near the bridge across the Necker River, holding a mirror. It was supposed to remind people as they came into Heidelberg to remember where they came from, and that city and country folks are equal. The original was lost in a war, but its replacement always attracts a crowd. Legend says that if you touch the monkey's fingers you'll return to Heidelburg (must be true- this is my 5th visit!), if you touch the mirror you'll have wealth (must mean spiritual wealth...) and if you touch the little mice nearby you'll have many kids. We stayed clear of the mice.

Heidelberg

Heidelberg famous for its university, a musical called The Student Prince, the ruins of its castle (we didn't do it), the world's largest wine barrel (no sampling) and a 1 1/2 mile long shopping strasse. We dodged raindrops as we desperately parted with our last Euros.

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Heidelberg Hotel

Since my bus just left me

We found a new place to dwell

It's on the corner of Dagmar Street

The Heidelberg Hotel

Maybe it's time to come home...

Time to get moooooving.

Cuckoo For Cuckoo Clocks

Deep in the Schwarzwald is a lovely spot where they make cuckoo clocks. The little bird emerges on the hour, takes your Euros, and then disappears. Naturally, the large clock on the side of the building is the world's largest cuckoo clock.