Today Peter, Wiltrud, and I explored Cologne (KÖLN). Highlights included: The Roman-Germanic Museum showcasing Roman influences and artifacts found in the city; St. Maria in Capitol, a Norman style church; Lunch with bratwurst, potato salad and Kölsch (a style of beer only made in Köln); the Lindt Chocolate Musuem which was deadly...; a stroll along the Rhine River; and a visit to the famous Cologne Cathedral (Dom). A full but enjoyable day in pleasant autumn weather.
My time with the Ahrens Family in Odendorf has come to and end and I will be traveling to Berlin on Monday. I have really enjoyed the last week here in Odendorf touring the surrounding area. Peter and Wiltrud have been excellent hosts and guides and I can not thank them or repay them enough for their kindness, generosity, and wonderful hospitality. I was spoiled...
As Willie Nelson sang "On the road again..." and Bob Dylan added, "like a drifter without a home, like a dog with out a bone, like a rolling stone...," I am moving on and returning to the life of living out of a backpack and sleeping in hostels and trying to live on the cheap. It's a good thing because I was afraid I was becoming rather domesticated...
I will spend a few day in Berlin before heading to Nuremburg for a couple of days as well before meeting up with some friends near Munich (Munchen) for a visit to the "mecca" of beer drinking and good times, OKTOBERFEST in Munchen!!!
Living day by day and at times, hour by hour... Gotta love it!
Auf Wiedersehen,
NPL
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Thanks for sharing a gliding picture Nathan! Safe travels - we love you! Mom & Dad
Peter and Wiltrud, Cam and I appreciate the wonderful hospitality you once again extended to our family. Thank you for spoiling Nathan for a week, with your love, generosity, sharing your beautiful home and country, the delicious meals and drinks and being the wonderful friends we have come to know and appreciate. HUGS, Cameron & Lynn
Watch those beer calories! JC
Bring home a cute German or English or Irish or Italian man home with you for me:) It's my only request. Plus it would make Gma happy:) LOL! Have fun.
Oh Jesus, the Oktoberfest... :)
It sounds like everything is falling into place for your outings. Are you planning on meeting up with the American drinking team at beer fest? I mean October fest! I'm looking forward to gun season and the next time I'm going to head to the cabin. The deer stand that I put up in plymouth with my uncle is going to be a good one. I can't wait to see what it looks like when the leaves fall! Stay safe and take care Nato.
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