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Yesterday we spent in Ulm, Germany.
Stefan had holiday. So he took Curt and me down to Ulm for the day. It is a small town. Ulm survived the war. So the buildings are all older--like 1300s and such. Amazing!
We walked around a farmer's market and bought honey and a honey liquer. The liquer is for me. It is 33% vol. It is a teeny bottle.
We walked around the very small fisherman's wharf, walked along the Danube River, visited a gorgeous cathedral. The stained glass windows were amazing.
For lunch we had pancakes (crepes) and I had cidre to drink. Yum! The German bier so far has been very good, too.
We came home and rested a bit, then out again. We met Martin and Sandra at the plaza in Stuttgart. They had the area set up for people to watch fussball (soccer). We spent some time in the wine village. Then Curt and Martin went to hang out with all the other crazy people and watch the game on huge screens. Stefan, Sandra and I walked around the plaza, had ice cream and then sat at an outside bar for part of the match. We had a drink, talked and then headed home. We were wondering if Germany had won the match. Then we started to hear cars honking and people cheering. So we knew Germany won. 1-0.
This morning we went to Simone's brother's house for a brunch. Everyone in the area is on holiday today. Marcus' birthday was yesterday, so today we had a celebration. Curt and I tried a Bavarian sausage today with sweet mustard. It was very good. I can't remember the name of it. We had these huge pretzels, too. I took a pic of Curt holding the box of yummy, warm pretzels. We just sat around and talked and had fun for hours. It was very relaxing. Most of the friends there also spoke English. But sometimes Martin had to translate for us or Simone's parents. Marcus and his girlfriend Giesela are coming to the states in August. They are planning to visit San Francisco. They were excited to find out we live there. So we will meet up with them.
After we left the brunch at 5 p.m. (We were there about 6 hours.) Martin, Simone and Lea took us to one site before going back to Stefan and Sandra's for barbecue. We got an amazing view of Stuttgart. Lea was getting sleepy so we took her and Simone home and the three of us came over to Stefan and Sandra's for dinner. Excellent food. We had sausage--a different kind. Yum!
Tomorrow we are off to Lake Constance with Martin, Simone and Lea.
Stefan had holiday. So he took Curt and me down to Ulm for the day. It is a small town. Ulm survived the war. So the buildings are all older--like 1300s and such. Amazing!
We walked around a farmer's market and bought honey and a honey liquer. The liquer is for me. It is 33% vol. It is a teeny bottle.
We walked around the very small fisherman's wharf, walked along the Danube River, visited a gorgeous cathedral. The stained glass windows were amazing.
For lunch we had pancakes (crepes) and I had cidre to drink. Yum! The German bier so far has been very good, too.
We came home and rested a bit, then out again. We met Martin and Sandra at the plaza in Stuttgart. They had the area set up for people to watch fussball (soccer). We spent some time in the wine village. Then Curt and Martin went to hang out with all the other crazy people and watch the game on huge screens. Stefan, Sandra and I walked around the plaza, had ice cream and then sat at an outside bar for part of the match. We had a drink, talked and then headed home. We were wondering if Germany had won the match. Then we started to hear cars honking and people cheering. So we knew Germany won. 1-0.
This morning we went to Simone's brother's house for a brunch. Everyone in the area is on holiday today. Marcus' birthday was yesterday, so today we had a celebration. Curt and I tried a Bavarian sausage today with sweet mustard. It was very good. I can't remember the name of it. We had these huge pretzels, too. I took a pic of Curt holding the box of yummy, warm pretzels. We just sat around and talked and had fun for hours. It was very relaxing. Most of the friends there also spoke English. But sometimes Martin had to translate for us or Simone's parents. Marcus and his girlfriend Giesela are coming to the states in August. They are planning to visit San Francisco. They were excited to find out we live there. So we will meet up with them.
After we left the brunch at 5 p.m. (We were there about 6 hours.) Martin, Simone and Lea took us to one site before going back to Stefan and Sandra's for barbecue. We got an amazing view of Stuttgart. Lea was getting sleepy so we took her and Simone home and the three of us came over to Stefan and Sandra's for dinner. Excellent food. We had sausage--a different kind. Yum!
Tomorrow we are off to Lake Constance with Martin, Simone and Lea.
4 Comments:
The sausage is called weißwurst, or weisswurst. You have to peel the skin off before eating. It's a Bavarian delicacy. And yes, it was very good.
germany sounds fabulous. dave was excited to hear about the open container laws, too. :)
you guys will have to tell me what the "cool" world cup team is. my brother is a huge soccer fan, and i'd like to get him a jersey for his bday... but i dont know much about the teams! :)
in other news... it was richard casey's 60th bday yesterday. the desk threw him a party with a card and a "ceremony." really nice. the people always were the best part of that place. today they're having a potluck for don nicoson (retiring)... i told leah i was tempted to come in just for kelly's briscuit! (sp?)
i don't know what the cool teams are either. well, of course, usa (or as you say in german ooo s ah).
i just bought regular World Cup t-shirts--with the world cup logo.
yes, i think most of europe is open container. apparently you can have open containers in the car--and get this, including the driver!
That is CRAZY! (that a driver can have an open container).
Tell Curt I love his pic!
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