Friday, July 24, 2009

An Irishman, an Aussie, a Dane and a Canadian are in a canoe...
















Not really a canoe, but more of a hostel. We have hit the international motherlode of a hostel in Heidelberg and it is a great place to stay. Made some international friends who we will never see again. We also have the creepiest room mate possible (from Iowa, explains it) who is here on a pilgrimage for church music and Bach's life history. Other than him, things are cool in Heidelberg.

Climbed a 17% grade hill today to get to Schloß (castle) perched high above town. Rented bikes and rode around town and up and down the river bike path. Very bike friendly place with paths and bike lanes everywhere. Jess would like to mention the 'most important' event of today: hunting down two gummie bear shops right beside each other. We've already eaten an entire pack of these things and our chins are multiplying daily.

Heading out to show the Irish how to drink, then off to Amsterdam in the morning. We have some awesome pics and hope to post them once in the land of red lights and green plants.

Guten nacht!

3 comments:

  1. I am excited you found the gummie place. Enjoy.

    Love Mom

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  2. There are more truly frightening prospects in this than any parent should have to read: Iowan bible thumping room mate; multiple chins made of gummie bear residue; but most of all having the ambition to teach the Irish how to drink. I need a beer. TTFN xxxooo

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  3. I was not aware that anyone could teach the Irish anything, even how to drink, I learn each day. Gummie bears, beer, snitzel, biking, meeting new friends you two are truly having a great time. Enjoy!
    Rick

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