The Autobahn Flow Driving across Germany was an experience, meaning driving the Autobahn was intense – I had to be paying close attention at all times to make sure I was properly participating in the flow of traffic. Our trip across Germany took us to Miltach, Cham, Regensburg, Cologne, and Kassel. We also took trips…
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Kassel, Germany – An Unexpected Surprise!!
The drive from the Netherlands, across Germany to Czech Republic, we decided to break down over two days. Our plan was to drive at least 6 hours each day – then find a place to stop in between. Kassel was where we landed, in between. We found a room at the B&B Hotel Kassel. Here…
Cologne, Germany – Christmas Markets At Night!
We returned to see the Christmas markets at night! Our first stop was to get something to eat for supper at Maredo! Michael and I shared this tenderloin steak that was cooked to perfection with a soft, tender inside and a crispy outside! Dogs were allowed inside the restaurant! This is a Parson Russel Terrier…
Cologne, Germany – The Train Adventure!
After the Christmas Markets we decided to take a random train ride and see what happens…. We didn’t travel very far. We didn’t understand the announcement in German that we were at the last stop. We didn’t pay attention to the fact all people exited the train. Then suddenly all the lights flicked off. The…
Cologne, Germany – Christmas Markets & Cologne Cathedral
Michael and I’s hotel in downtown Cologne is on the Rhine and walking distance to the Old Town Christmas Market, the Cathedral Christmas Market, the Harbour Christmas Market and the Cologne Cathedral. Our day started with a walk through the Old Town Christmas Market, the Cathedral Christmas Market, and the cathedral. Merry Christmas!!! S, 🙂 Old Town Christmas…
BACON!!!!!! I’m So Excited!!!!!!
Sorry…..just had to share….because living in a Muslim country means VERY limited access to pork bacon and now in Europe, I am going to eat pork bacon until I pass out!!! S, 😀 😀 😀
Reason Number #1,345,999 Why I Love My Husband…..
A woman always loves a man who breaks the rules…….and yes, they marry them because if they didn’t, they would get bored with their rule abiding husband and have an affair with a rebel……. Doubt me….Princess Leia picked Hans….not Luke……(yes, Luke was her brother….but she didn’t know that at the time…..and she wouldn’t have picked…
Driving the Autobahn 3 – And How Qatar Driving Has Taught Me To Fit In.
It was without a doubt the fastest driving – legally and faster illegally than I have ever driven before. At times 160kph was the norm. I have to drive strategically in Qatar as the drivers drive insanely fast and are aggressive. I drive acceptable speeds in the slow lane. Our drive on the Autobahn 3…
Regensburg, Germany – St. Emmeram Church
This was what we found when we went looking for the Thurn und Taxis Christmas Market early Monday morning before we left Regensburg for Cologne. St. Emmeram Church Here is what we saw as we walked trying to find our way into the market: We walked in…thinking we were in the market?? And this is what…
Schwangu, Germany – Neuschwanstein Castle
Today was one of those days that when it happened….I realized where I was……. This was a destination Michael has wanted to visit since he was 12 years old. This was a castle I only ever dreamed of visiting and didn’t realize it was it until we arrived. But let me start at the beginning:…