Friday, September 2, 2016

Germany- The Insider Track with Irme and Charly



Germany was a magical playground with our friends Irme and Charly as our talented guides. They knew the 'inside track' .....just where to go and which elf to follow.


 

Germany is Mecca for hikers and bikers with an amazing network of trails, all well marked and wonderfully maintained. Of course they are, it is Germany after all!

                             

   E-Bikes are now very popular and there are charging stations everywhere, those cheaters! But truth be told we would probably be first in line to buy one if we lived here!



We wandered the wine vineyards and apple orchards both of which were planted in neat rows for easy picking! 

                                      

  




                         


The Danube

      
   
Here Charly is explaining how each year there is a big 'rubber duckie' regatta  down the Danube. We have already got our 'duckie' ready for next year.  A year to train! 

 

Guards at the castle 

  

We love our new Goggingen family from the most wonderful village in the world!

'Es gibt kein bier auf Hawaii'
'Es gibt kein Bananas auf Germany'
      

We will certainly miss playing with our new family and look forward to returning to play, sing and laugh with everyone. Thank you Charly and Irme!

3 comments:

  1. Looks like you completely wore them out. I love the non-idealized statues by the fountain, what a great idea.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Too Wonderful! You should bring Charly and Irme to Maui. It looks like a delightful time was had in every way - walking, playing, fun sights to see (those elves!), good food and great company! Keep the party going!

    ReplyDelete
  3. lovely pictures, south of Germany is sooo gorgeous. Instead of going to Maui, Canada or Scandinavia we should explore our own country. Thanks Patty. Love Satyam

    ReplyDelete